Why mechanical engineering?
I had a friend study it the year before. I was good at maths and science and found them interesting, but engineering paid more.
What’s the trickiest problem you’ve solved?
The tower is 300 metres tall and one of the tallest buildings I’ve worked on.
What’s an engineering myth you’d like to debunk?
It is a real word and means the opposite of heat.
What do you do outside of work that helps fuel your creativity and commitment to engineering?
I like to make my own charcuterie and hang out with the family.
Which engineer has taught you the most?
He taught me that people are as important as the technical solution and, as a leader, you’re responsible for your people.
What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned at NDY?
It’s people and the relationships you build that make a business great. Ultimately, that’s what differentiates us for clients.
What professional relationships do you value the most?
Those that are collaborative where everyone acknowledges that we need to support each other to achieve the best outcomes.
If you could change one thing about the built environment, what would it be?
More renewable energy – we should just get on with it and stop asking whether it’s the right thing to do.
What does Making Spaces Work mean to you?
I want all the buildings I’m involved in to, in some way, improve the overall built environment. Small changes can make a big difference.
