Bridging the Engineering Divide: Enhancing Collaboration Across Disciplines & Roles Chuck McDonald ~ Improving communication for better infrastructure outcomes

In this episode of The DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Chuck McDonald, PE, Quality Control Manager at Windsor Engineers, to explore the disconnects between engineers, technicians, and field operators—and how better communication can revolutionize infrastructure projects.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

🔹 Engineering Discipline Divide – Understanding friction between civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers

🔹 Technician vs. Engineer Disconnect – How undervaluing field experience leads to inefficiencies

🔹 Importance of Field Exposure – Reducing liability risks and improving design functionality

🔹 Better Communication Strategies – How engineers and operators can collaborate for safer, more cost-effective projects

🔹 Lifecycle Cost Mindset – Why long-term planning trumps short-term savings

🔹 Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) – How deeper municipal engagement benefits infrastructure development

🔹 The Role of AI in Engineering – Why human expertise will always be essential

🏗️ Why It Matters:

Poor communication and lack of field experience can increase project costs, create inefficiencies, and lead to long-term infrastructure failures. Learn how collaboration and holistic planning can help build more resilient, sustainable systems that serve communities better!

🔗 Connect with Chuck McDonald & Windsor Engineers:

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌍 Website: www.windsorengineers.com

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chuck-mcdonald-a199455

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