I
have loved working in Hong Kong. It is a huge change of pace to working in the
UK with long working days and a lot of responsibility. I have been designing
foundation for and LNG power station in the Philippians; this requires complex
dynamic analysis and consideration of minimal differential settlement across
the site.
Aside
from work I have made some great friends both in Arup and Laing O’Rourke. Laing
O’Rourke has a hiking team and we go out twice a week which is a great way to
get to know people and see Hong Kong. I have also managed to fit in lots of
sightseeing on my weekends, but I still have plenty more to do.
It has
not all been plain sailing. Visas have caused considerable strife and the 8
hour time difference makes it nearly impossible to contact people at home. Jet
lag and the weather is a lot to get used to, and the inevitable Asian stomach
bugs have caught me out once. But all this pales in the rush of the city.
Before beginning my placement with Laing O’Rourke I was very excited to be on site, but also a little apprehensive as I had been warned about working in over 40oC heat. The experience ends in mid-September, so watch this space for an update on how it went.
Brittany
Harris, Civil Engineering, University of Bristol
Construction
Engineering and Design Undergraduate of the Year Award winner
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