<![CDATA[Built to Last]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/built-to-last-how-civil-engineers-shape-the-cities-of-tomorrow-pod1 Built to Last is a short-form podcast exploring how civil engineers design the infrastructure that keeps cities running. From smart traffic systems and flood-resilient streets to aging bridges and sustainable construction, each episode breaks down real engineering challenges and innovations in a way anyone can follow. No degree required.

Hosted by Jonathan Hermida, a civil engineering student at the University of Florida concentrating in Transportation Engineering.

New episodes drop periodically. Subscribe to stay current on the infrastructure shaping the cities of tomorrow.

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Perfect for students, future engineers, or anyone curious about how cities really work.

Check out these sites for more information.

McLean, D., Rachal, M., & Zukowski, D. (2021, November 9). Smart city evolution: How cities have stepped back from a ‘tech arms race’. Smart Cities Dive. https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/smart-city-evolution-how-cities-have-stepped-back-from-a-tech-arms-race/609732/

Federal Highway Administration. (n.d.). Adaptive signal control—Everyday Counts. U.S. Department of Transportation. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc-1/asct.cfm

Mitchell, M. M. (2025, September 1). Civil engineering is evolving. Civil Engineering Magazine. https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/issues/magazine-issue/article/2025/09/civil-engineering-is-evolving

Tuchman, J. L. (2024, March 25). A call to action to design ‘future-ready’ buildings. Engineering News-Record. https://www.enr.com/articles/58367-a-call-to-action-to-design-future-ready-buildings

American Society of Civil Engineers. (2025, March 14). It doesn’t have to be like this: The ASCE Infrastructure Report Card as a resilience tool before disaster strikes. Civil Engineering Source. https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/article/2025/03/14/it-doesnt-have-to-be-like-this-the-asce-infrastructure-report-card-as-a-resilience-tool-before-disaster-strikes

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