‘The application
of theoretical
‘Without new
knowledge to
talent the British
practical, real-life
engineering
problems is an
profession could
exciting prospect’
easily become
Chris Pountney
an endangered
‘The industry is
species within a
still in decline
generation’
and I fear it will
Francis Li
‘I’ve found it
still be a number
humbling how
of years until it is
quickly the realities
fully operational
of a construction
once again’
budget have begun
Emma Marshall
to knock some of
the sustainable
naiveties out of me’
Matt Gitsham
> could easily become an endangered species within am in the right place to fulfil this ambition.’ As for his
a generation.’ future aspirations, some here in the UK may consider
The recession has already led to tighter fees, shorter them controversial: ‘I would like to see the LEED
programmes, fierce competition for projects and more Green Building Rating System become legislation,
UK consultants looking internationally for new work. internationally. With some development, LEED could
But Li wouldn’t bet on market conditions in the UK offer a “level playing field” and allow comparisons
changing anytime soon: ‘British consultants will need between nations, not forgetting to mention competition
to find new niches to exploit in the domestic market between nations.’
and/or take their skills overseas where they are still The recession has already had a huge impact on the
in demand.’ industry, and Buckley sees it affecting the different
types of work available to the sector in the future: ‘I can
Liam Buckley, consultant with IES Ltd, see a shift of focus towards existing buildings, because
Boston, US energy consumption and associated running costs are
Liam Buckley’s passion for engineering being scrutinised more than ever.
developed at an early age when he was ‘Since the overwhelming majority of construction
inspired by his 14-year-old brother’s emerges within existing buildings, reducing operating
project to make a model of a water mill costs can make all the difference for commercial
that powered the lighting of an survival or even increased profits.’
associated building. ‘I was intrigued by the renewable
aspect of the project and wanted to figure out how it Vincent O’Brien, research student at
worked.’ University of Ulster, Northern Ireland
His personal objective is to reduce carbon emissions Engineering is challenging, which is
from buildings: ‘In the US, there is huge potential for why Vincent O’Brien likes the building
energy reduction. The daily challenge faced is not just services sector. Through his career,
to educate architects and engineers alike, but also to O’Brien hopes to build on the
educate building occupants about the operation of the achievements of the previous and
building they live and work in. current generations of engineers so that ‘I can make a
‘I feel that working with IES in North America, I significant contribution in this challenging and
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