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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