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