Listen "The Rise of Volumetric Construction – An Interview with Henry Mickleburgh"
Episode Synopsis
Volumetric modular construction is on the rise. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the leading experts on the subject, Henry Mickleburgh.
About Henry
This is how Henry describes himself: "Narrowly avoiding a lucrative career in the burgeoning telecommunications industry of the late 80s, I was convinced, by a friend, to join him at University for the world of Civil Engineering. Years of 'normal' Site Engineering and Site Management Progression ensued, which I wasn't really comfortable with. A part-time sponsored HR Master really only made me more dysfunctional. Fortunately, I found a far better home at AMEC in Preconstruction, where my eclectic outlook and love of all aspects of engineering became more of an asset.
Moving to a Process and Project Management controls consultancy, in the late 00s, allowed me to work internationally and autonomously. A transition from Nuclear 7 years ago, to the world of international volumetric modular construction has offered me the opportunity to harness all of my background for what's a genuinely 'Jack of all Trades' and exciting industry."
You can find Henry on LinkedIn.
Listen to the interview (also on Spotify, iTunes, and other platforms)
About Henry
This is how Henry describes himself: "Narrowly avoiding a lucrative career in the burgeoning telecommunications industry of the late 80s, I was convinced, by a friend, to join him at University for the world of Civil Engineering. Years of 'normal' Site Engineering and Site Management Progression ensued, which I wasn't really comfortable with. A part-time sponsored HR Master really only made me more dysfunctional. Fortunately, I found a far better home at AMEC in Preconstruction, where my eclectic outlook and love of all aspects of engineering became more of an asset.
Moving to a Process and Project Management controls consultancy, in the late 00s, allowed me to work internationally and autonomously. A transition from Nuclear 7 years ago, to the world of international volumetric modular construction has offered me the opportunity to harness all of my background for what's a genuinely 'Jack of all Trades' and exciting industry."
You can find Henry on LinkedIn.
Listen to the interview (also on Spotify, iTunes, and other platforms)
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