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Bridging Science and Architecture: Preparing Future Generations for Industry Challenges

Join Dr. John Harvey at the UCCI STEM Conference on October 19, 2012, as he explores the intersection of architecture, engineering, and education. This presentation addresses the pressing question of how we can better equip our next generations to meet the challenges of building the new world. Delving into industrial experience, compliance with local construction codes, and emerging practices, Dr. Harvey will emphasize the importance of mentorship and practical education in shaping a resilient workforce. Discover strategies for innovation and the future of construction management.

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Bridging Science and Architecture: Preparing Future Generations for Industry Challenges

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  1. Engineered ArchitecturewhereScience Meets Art UCCI STEM Conference October 19, 2012 Dr. John Harvey, PEng, CEng, FIGEM

  2. WhereScience, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsMeet Architecture

  3. How Do We Prepare Our Next Generations to Build the New World?

  4. High School, Tertiary, Post-Grad EducationInternship - Industrial ExperienceLicensing& Legal Compliance

  5. MaterialsManufacturingIndustrial & Local Construction Codes

  6. CASE, Mentorship, Continuing Education

  7. Inventions – Patents – TestingApprovals – Building CodesNew Practices, Work Procedures

  8. Santiago Calatrava

  9. Contract & Construction Management

  10. How Do We Prepare Our Next Generations to Build the New World? How should education address the needs of industry? Traditional programs? University Drop-Out % for Engineers? How much of 4 years tertiary learning do we use?

  11. Going Forward v. Rebuilding the Past • Soffit Failure- starts at corners, first sucked out, then blown out as wind direction changes • leads to the water entering attic and • increases damage costs approx. 25% • after fenestrations, roof decking and • truss-to-wall connections, • aluminum / vinyl soffits are the • “weak link in building envelope” Florida Office of Insurance RegulationWind Loss Mitigation ReportOctober, 2008

  12. Upgrading Existing Stock • Tornado Resistance • Adjacent/Indirect building strengthening • Pass a Grille, St. Pete’s, June 2012 • White X House BPA - fitted • Blue X Houses damaged Mitigation Energy Savings

  13. Discussion Period &Conclusion Dr. John Harvey, PhD, PEng, CEng, FIGEM jharvey@bpgroup.biz (345) 916-4568

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