Future-Proof Your Career: Top Skills for Engineers and Architects

In this conversation, Miles and Scott explore the technical and non-technical skills that design professionals should focus on, such as keeping up with technology and developing strong people skills.

The conversation highlights the changing business model in the industry and the need for engineers and architects to adapt to new technologies like AI. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation and continuous learning in order to thrive in this field.

Timestamps

0:19 Settling Around Waterways in the 1660s

3:02 Drinking and Wasting in the Same River

5:35 Cold Winters and Lack of Amenities

8:23 Building Codes and Urban Fires

11:22 Technical and Non-Technical Skills for Design Professionals

19:00 Specialization and the Changing Business Model

20:57 The Need for Technical and People Skills

23:43 The Importance of Communication Skills

26:13 The Impact of AI and the Future of the Industry

28:33 The Ripple Effect of Being a People Person

30:32 Preparing for a Thriving Career in Engineering and Architecture

Keywords

US infrastructure, history, tradespeople, engineering, architecture, mentoring, environmental protection, shortage of engineers

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