Ep 53 - Civil Engineering

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What we’re talking about:

Today I’m speaking with two guests about their roles in the construction industry. The first is Jackson, the Managing Director of iBuild Building Solutions, and he shares about innovation within the industry and where he sees the future of construction in Australia. We also hear from Elizabeth who is about to complete a Master of Engineering from The University of Melbourne. Her current role at iBuild is as a technologist and she shares great information about her course and the type of work she does day-to-day.

Innovation in Construction Technologies

Jackson explains that at iBuild they provide kit homes and modular buildings to residential, commercial and government clients. He shares the ways in which they use new technologies such as video immersion capabilities, virtual reality and augmented reality to better design before they build, as well as how offsite construction technologies reduces the environmental impact and improves safety. This gives us an insight into the future of construction in Australia.

Bachelor of Science/Master of Engineering at The University of Melbourne

Elizabeth completed her secondary schooling in Darwin, and she explains how she went about researching and applying to interstate universities. She chose to study Engineering at The University of Melbourne through the Science/Engineering pathway, starting with a Bachelor of Science followed by a Master of Engineering. Elizabeth gives us an insight into the course and the opportunities she had to explore what a career in engineering would look like.

Civil Engineering

Elizabeth initially wanted to pursue Architecture because she thought that it would allow her to combine her interests of design and maths, however when she did work experience at an architecture firm and asked about the types of maths they use, she was told not to worry - the engineers do that part! She immediately changed her focus to engineering, and in this conversation she explains really clearly what engineering is and what she does in her role at iBuild as she works towards becoming a civil engineer.