Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week we're joined by Emily Pencer, a civil engineer and project manager. Emily shares her journey to becoming an engineer and what drew her to civil engineering. She explains the technical side of civil engineering and the day-to-day responsibilities of a project manager. Emily also addresses misconceptions about construction and women in engineering, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and learning from site workers. She concludes by describing her current project and the challenges and rewards of working in the construction industry. We talk to various topics related to the construction industry and engineering; and emphasize the importance of learning from everyone, breaking stereotypes and misconceptions, and embracing authenticity and femininity in engineering. We also discuss the future of the construction industry and the exciting advancements in technology and materials. Additionally, Emily shares advice for students and young engineers, encouraging them to explore different fields, network, and stay true to themselves.

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