Design & Supervision
The job is to doubt that it was built the way it was drawn.
Ken Takahashi
Joined from construction management at a general contractor. Responsible for technical supervision of structure and services.
My Work
I handle technical supervision of structure and building services. I look at buildability from the design stage, then check quality on site once construction starts. I am involved both before and during the build.
Why I Like This Work
When a fault gets prevented before it happens. There is nothing showy about it, but the problem that never occurred is the real output of this work.
How I’ve Changed
I look at systems now rather than people. Most mistakes come from how the work was set up. Fix it rather than blame someone: that way of thinking has stayed with me.
What’s Next
I want to build an environment where younger engineers grow. As much as possible, I want to get the things that only come from experience down into words and standards.
A Day in the Life
8:30
To site, attending a structural inspection.
11:00
Checking interfaces with the services contractors.
13:30
Back at the office, writing up inspection records.
15:30
Internal session on quality standards.
18:00
Home.
