In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear Noah and Mostafa from Structural Engineering Basics.

In this episode we talk about:

• Mostafa grew up in Cairo Egypt with a father who was a structural engineer and shares about his interesting childhood growing up in Chiro, Egypt – including the history of the Pyramids.
• After graduating from school Mostafa was able to get a consultancy role at a local firm in Cairo and follow in this fathers’ footsteps.
• In contrast, Noah grew up in a family full of architects and shares his journey to structural engineering.
• Having an interest in sports, Noah was drawn to structural engineering and the ideas of designing high rise building, hospitals and stadiums.
• Mostafa moved to Canada which is where he met Noah.
• Meeting at a job they hit it off and worked together on many projects and have learnt a lot during their time together.
• Relationships with contractors and the importance of the rapport you need to have.
• Networking and life-long learning in construction.
• The amazing feats of construction in Dubai and Middle-East construction in general and the challenges of working in a desert environment.
• The in-fashion characters of building tall leaning buildings.
• In contrast, Noah explains the difficulties of working in Canada and again, the impact severe weather can have on structural engineering.
• Shifts in the construction industry since the pandemic.
• The start of Structural Engineering Basics and the education courses Mostafa and Noah provide.
• Noah explains what their courses entail and how you can get involved - all at your own pace.
• The course explains the process’ from the perspective of a structural engineer currently working in the field and includes lots of practical applications.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Noah and Mostafa from Structural Engineering Basics.

Links:

Structural Engineering Basics

Build Hatch