Level Design Podcast

Level Design Podcast

A podcast for Architects and Engineers.

Join Scott Zurn, Professional Engineer with over 3 decades of experience and Founder of Level Design Partners, in exploring the in’s and outs of the design industry, bringing new thinking to outdated systems, and restoring value and honor to the unique people who choose to be designers, engineers, and architects.

We’ll be discussing how Architects and Engineers can thrive in this industry by creating more freedom, flexibility, and financial security as a design professional, regardless of their current situation.

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Scott’s Engineering Journey & Why Level Was Formed
April 22, 2024

Scott’s Engineering Journey & Why Level Was Formed

Why are Architects & Engineers leaving the industry in the US while the market is increasing and our country is in dire need of more designers? Scott shares his journey in engineering, why many of his peers (especially young…
Fixing Existing Infrastructure, The Changing Regulatory Environment, AI, & Are Engineers & Architects Going Extinct?
April 15, 2024

Fixing Existing Infrastructure, The Changing Regulatory Environment, AI, & Are Engineers & Architects Going Extinct?

In this conversation, Miles and Scott discuss the history of infrastructure in the US in the 1940s, increasing complexity of building regulations, AI’s impact on construction projects, improving existing buildings, and the s…
How We Got Here & Who's Responsible (We’re Back!)
Feb. 19, 2024

How We Got Here & Who's Responsible (We’re Back!)

After 17 episodes, we took a break to refocus on business. Now we’re back with a completely new format. You can expect 2 episodes a month (Audio + video) with a new cohost (Miles) and some incredible guests. We’ll be sitting…
Home inspections – How did we get here?
July 18, 2022

Home inspections – How did we get here?

Scott sits down with Wade Williamson and his team at Axium Inspections. Colorado's #1 inspection company and growing nationally. Over 20 Certified Home Inspectors who offer full-service home and commercial inspection service…
Change, disconnect, and responsibility as Architects, Engineers, and Designers
March 24, 2022

Change, disconnect, and responsibility as Architects, Engineers, and Designers

A lot is changing in our industry. One thing we know won't work is to fight that change. Instead, how do we use technology and model changes to our advantage? What issues com from the old model? What can we learn from the Su…
Bridge Engineering & Infrastructure Challenges with Ben Kenney, P.E. Owner of Engineering Operations
Aug. 26, 2021

Bridge Engineering & Infrastructure Challenges with Ben Kenney, P.E. Owner of Engineering Operations

617,000 bridges across the United States. Currently, 42% of all bridges are at least 50 years old, and 46,154, or 7.5% of the nation's bridges, are considered structurally deficient, meaning they are in “poor” condition. Ben…
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