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Engineering the Future: A Student’s Hands-On Experience at Beaver Stadium with Lauren Maggi Building PA Podcast
In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin welcome a special guest, Lauren Maggi, a third-year architectural engineering student at Penn State University. Lauren is currently interning on the exciting Beaver Stadium renovation project, and she shares her unique perspective as a future construction leader in Pennsylvania.
The episode kicks off with Jon and Chris discussing the significance of having an intern on the show to provide insights into a major construction project, something they haven’t done in their five years of podcasting. Lauren introduces herself and explains her dual role as a student and intern, highlighting her studies in architectural engineering with a focus on construction management, as well as her minor in engineering leadership development.
Lauren elaborates on her internship experience, describing her responsibilities as a project engineer intern with Alexander Building Construction, part of a tri-venture team working on the Beaver Stadium project. She shares her day-to-day tasks, which include managing submittal documentation, creating RFIs, and participating in quality control and meetings. The co-location office trailer, where she works alongside subcontractors and the design team, fosters collaboration and teamwork, which Lauren finds invaluable.
As the conversation progresses, Lauren reflects on how her internship has changed her perspective on the stadium. She discusses the excitement of seeing her work come to life and how it has deepened her understanding of the technical aspects of construction. Jon and Chris express their admiration for her proactive approach to her education and career, especially her choice to pursue a minor in engineering leadership, which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills in the engineering field.
The hosts also inquire about the competitive nature of securing an internship on such a high-profile project, and Lauren shares her journey of acceptance and the thrill of being part of a team that includes other interns. She emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience in education, noting how her internship has allowed her to connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
Towards the end of the episode, Lauren discusses her future aspirations in construction management, expressing her desire to work on architecturally interesting projects rather than more conventional structures. She also shares her excitement about an upcoming opportunity to study abroad in Rome, which is part of her program at Penn State.
This episode not only highlights the importance of internships in shaping the next generation of construction leaders but also showcases the exciting developments happening at Beaver Stadium. Tune in to hear Lauren’s inspiring journey and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way.
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