Beschreibung
As a young construction industry professional standing on the first step of the winding staircase of success, do you feel overwhelmed? As a project manager, do you wonder how to bring together a culturally diverse team and create a success story? As a student, have you ever wondered how to navigate your academic journey and then transition into being a young professional in the United States? A panel of young, international construction professionals will share their stories and provide insights into the challenges they faced while transitioning from academics to the ground reality of job sites, while also dealing with language barriers, cultural differences, and work permit issues. The panel will discuss the role of emerging technologies such as virtual design and construction (VDC) in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and how young professionals can maximize this technology to stand out in the crowd. The panel will also provide a road map for using academic and professional skills to advance in the construction industry.
Wichtige Erkenntnisse
- Learn about the transition from students to young construction professionals.
- Learn about implementing strategies to onboard a diverse workforce for an inclusive culture.
- Develop skill sets aligning with the latest innovations of construction companies.
- Discover how cost/schedule analysis, field ops, project management, and VDC can improve coordination and drive efficiency on site.
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Siddhant MehtaSiddhant Mehta is a construction professional with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from India, and a Master's in Construction Management Technology from Purdue University, USA. Based in Atlanta, United States, he is currently working as a Project Engineer with Skanska USA on a multi-million dollar hotel construction. As a Project Engineer, he manages and assists in planning, in-field execution, cost management, BIM coordination, and document control. Siddhant is a LEED Green Associate and is responsible for achieving and managing the LEED credits for his project. He is also currently serving as a Chair Member for ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Young Professionals - Georgia Chapter, and is also a Member of Diversity and Inclusion Council for Skanska. Siddhant dedicates his free time providing guidance to students looking to do study abroad, and get in the construction industry by keeping webinars, and helping on LinkedIn. He recently got featured and invited on a podcast by ConstructReach to share his insights, experience, and his journey so far. Link to podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzZa3CtEZ7Q
Deepak MainiDeepak is a multiple award-winning International Speaker and a Top-selling author. Based in Sydney, Australia, he is a qualified Mechanical Engineer and has helped implement construction technologies in projects ranging from a few million to several billion dollars. His books on the technologies used in the building construction industry, such as Autodesk Navisworks and Autodesk Advance Steel, are top sellers in their categories and are used by dozens of universities worldwide. Currently, Deepak works as the Principal Business Consultant with Autodesk, helping customers streamline and optimize the use of technology in their projects.
Tamoghna GhoshHello! Hola! I am a VDC Project Engineer with 4 years experience in the AEC industry. After my Masters in Construction Management from Purdue University, I joined DPR Construction for its legendary VDC contribution to the industry. Currently on a mega project at Phoenix. My professional life revolves around a passion on newest technology and such in VDC. From model coordination, to laser scanning and being a professional drone pilot, I have done it all! When I am not working, my life is all about reading extensively and traveling around the country, from beaches to mountains.
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