Connecting People through Engineering with Murray McBride

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of connecting people through engineering and the role of education and mentorship in the industry.

We discuss the importance of connecting people through engineering, the role of education in bridging gaps within the industry, and the need for mentorship to retain talent. We explore the challenges posed by a capitalistic society on the engineering profession and emphasize the necessity of creating a supportive environment for engineers. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the difference between needs and wants in engineering, advocating for a human-centric approach to problem-solving. Timestamps 06:05 Bridging the Gap: Engineering and Construction 12:13 Rethinking Engineering in a Capitalistic Society 18:02 Creating a Supportive Environment for Engineers 23:59 Conclusion: What Do We Need vs. What Do We Want? engineering, mentorship, education, community, construction, capitalism, human-centric design, problem-solving, infrastructure, professional development Connect with us: The Level Design Podcast is a podcast for Architects and Engineers who want to thrive in this industry by creating more freedom, fulfillment and financial security. Join us: Are you one of the 5% of Engineers and Architects who's ready to take on Entrepreneurship? Dive deeper, fill out the form…

People in this episode

Guest: Murray McBride

Topics covered

• engineering
• mentorship
• education
• community
• construction
• capitalism
• human-centric design
• problem-solving
• infrastructure
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bridging the Gap: Engineering and Construction, Rethinking Engineering in a Capitalistic Society

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