b'INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLEjump back into the construction side of things. [It was] opportunity, really. ITS PART OF THAT BALANCE THAT YOU HAVE AW:I ended up in the constructionTO LEARN, BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE DONT industry unintentionally. My first jobUNDERSTAND THAT, AND IT SACRIFICES THEIR was in construction as a land surveyorHEALTH OR THEIR RELATIONSHIPS. ITS A BIG doing residential and commercial surveys for developments. I did that for a fewSTRESSOR, SO YOU HAVE TO HAVE THAT BREAK.years, but I always thought that I wanted to study something environmental [or CHUCK CULLEN in] natural sciences. I got my diploma in environmental engineering and I found myself working for Pinchin, but doing more environmental health and safety [work]. I quickly learned that my role in the construction industry was not to actually construct buildings, but to ensure the work was done safely, identify the hazards [and] hazardous building materials, and then ensure that all workers are safe and protected from workplace hazards.WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST BENEFITS TO PURSUING A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION?CC:Definitely the practical knowledge that I got from being a tradesperson and being in the field. In carpentry, its pretty typical to be the general contractor on site. We run the show because we basically do the biggest portion of the work. Generally, well do the concrete, as well as the building, the wood frame [and] the steel. Well manage the rest of the tradesthe plumbers, electricians, HVAC, all of the civil work and even the finishes. Carpentry kind of gets the benefit of learning all there is to learn from the other trades. And I like the instant gratification. I like the fact that I Structural Engineeringcould go to work in the morning, and by Building Sciencethe end of the day I could see that I built a wall or a floor or part of a structureStructural Restorationor whatever.Structural Glass WM:I think something that comesEngineeringto mind would be networking Parking Facility Designopportunities, both on a business level Building Energy Modellingand a personal levelgreat relationships have come out of my interactions with Audits & Studiesclients or colleagues. And then I would definitely say the satisfaction of seeing a job come from plans to reality and therjc.ca Creative Thinking Practical Resultssense of accomplishment that comes from that. I love it.SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202329'