Bisnow : What are the main challenges facing the structural engineering business now? Surface : Construction schedules are fast-paced, and designs can be increasingly complex, which shortens our production time.
We continually need to employ new production tools and techniques to deal with accelerated schedules. Also, while not a new issue, building codes and standards are frequently revised in substantial ways. That means that at any given time, we're working on projects governed by differing codes. Surface: Building Information Modeling is the industry standard now, but it continues to evolve and transform our work and product. BIM is a tool that allows the prime designer and all consultants to work on the same or integrated models, giving the client a better coordinated product and a lasting model of the building.
Technology gives us more site-specific information and aids in our analysis and design. Also, improved materials and proprietary structural systems enable us to design structures that are easier and faster to build.
Surface: I was a math and science kid with a lot of high school friends who were guys that tinkered on things. My dad was like that, too. He was sure he could fix or rig anything, and he always wanted a helper. That was often me. When I went to Vanderbilt, I was a girl with a tool kit, so everyone suggested I go into engineering. I studied civil engineering and took all the geotechnical and structural courses I could.
My first job was in geotechnical engineering. Surface: Today, young women know they can do anything. While that's a big improvement in our culture, there are still intrinsic biases and barriers, and you have to work to mitigate the effect of those.
Believe in yourself and your goals. Surface said she enjoys working on projects in her hometown, such as being part of the Music City Center team.
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