AEC Perspectives

How To Become an Architect ft. Andrew Chin

In the United States, there are approximately 120,000 architects who hold active licenses, which may seem like a relatively small number considering the country's population of around 331 million people. This episode addresses what this means for those taking the first steps towards a career as an architect – students. Learn about the school process, important skills and more. 
Guests: 
Andrew Chin, Interim Dean Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Architecture + Engineering Technology (SAET) 
Philip Robbie, RS&H National Design Director 
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Additional Resources: The Dos and Don’ts of Design Charrettes
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Crucial Leadership Skills for AEC Professionals Part 2

RS&H Vice President and thought leader, Tom Everett joins AEC Perspectives to continue their lively discussion on crucial leadership skills for AEC professionals. In this episode, Tom talks about how leaders should never stop learning and developing core leadership skills and explore how a leader's role involves the mental health of themselves and their teams. 
Free Infographic: Tom's Sweet 7+1 Leadership Skills
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Additional resources related to this topic: It’s Time to Talk about Mental Health Awareness in the AEC Industry 
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Crucial Leadership Skills for AEC Professionals Part 1

What makes someone a leader? Why is leadership such a crucial skill to develop? Prior to joining RS&H, Tom Everett lead 3,000 employees at the Federal Highway Administration. Today, he joins AEC Perspectives to share what he coined as his “sweet seven,” representing the characteristics he found crucial for strong leaders. 
Free Infographic: Tom's Sweet 7+1 Leadership Skills 
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The State of Architecture

Philip Robbie and Roddy Boggus join this episode of AEC Perspectives. Both guests have over 30 years of industry experience, and they discuss some of the most prominent challenges the industry is facing, as well as some of the emerging trends. They also talk about how the industry has changed with the advancement of technology. Philip and Roddy provide a wealth of knowledge and insight on the topic, and this is definitely an episode not to be missed! 
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Celebrating Women in Construction Week

In its 25th year, Women in Construction week is an opportunity for us to recognize the many achievements of women within the construction industry. Women comprise 11% of the entire construction industry, and we hope to see this number continue to increase.  
Patience and Jacki join AEC Perspectives to discuss their experiences as women in the construction industry, the challenges they faced, the advice they would give to other women and more. 
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Introducing AEC Perspectives

AEC Perspectives is a one-stop podcast for what’s happening in the industry for all things architecture, civil engineering, planning and construction management. Don't miss the first episode premiering February 15, 2023.