In this episode of the build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Alistair Guss from McCormack Associates.

 In this episode we talk about:

• Alistair is a natural-born engineer in math and science and always had a desire to pull things apart to discover how they work. 
• Alistair was in the 1984 Olympics as a ski racer, all while completing his Engineering degree. 
• Alistair, although an industrial engineer, did not follow the path of working in the family factory as expected.
• The story of Alistair receiving his first job interview in 1987 with Tony MacCormack and making a choice between professional ski-ing and engineering.
• Alistair is a Building Services Engineer and has an obvious passion for his work, even after 33 years with MacCormack Associates.
• Alistair explains the role of a Building Engineer and the consideration of ‘diversity’ in a building from one side to the other.
• In 1993 Alistair became a 50/50 partner of MacCormack Associates after less than 10 years in the industry.
• Communication and working with clients is a passion for Alistair, which he accredits to ski-lifts!
• Alistair’s perspective on young engineers graduating from University, along with differences in training, communication and big picture views.
• Learning to work in a team and the fundamental differences between engineering roles.
• In 2009, Alistair became involved in the wholesale Gas industry through OC Energy which has evolved, over time, branching into internet supplies among other things.
• Alistair’s recalls his first ever job, working on a refrigerated display case.
• Outside of work Alistair shares what gets him up in the morning.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with the passionate Alistair Guss.  

Links: 

MacCormack Associates 

OC Energy 

 

Credits

Build Hatch Podcast Soundtrack Title: “Ride It Like You Mean It”.

Artist Name: Kristian Leo.

Written By: Evert Zeevalkink.  

Published by Soundstripe Productions.