Construction and the Built Environment

Want to know more about working in construction, architecture, property, the built environment and related careers and trades?

In this section we look at all aspects of careers associated with this sector. This includes architecture, building, and construction management. We also cover all aspects of engineering related to construction here: civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering. In addition we looking at quantity surveying, working as an estate agent or in property management. If it has to do with the man-made environment, building or construction, you will find the information here.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Electrical and electronic engineers design and develop products that involve the generation, transmission, and use of electrical energy. There is much overlap between the disciplines. However, electrical engineering involves large-scale…
Architecture

Architecture

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Architecture combines the principles of art, engineering, and science. It also pays attention to the landscape, culture, environment and  functionality. Designing an attractive and user-friendly building is a challenging but…
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

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Civil engineering is the management of essential services and infrastructure as well as the planning and designing of prospective ventures. Civil engineers manage and monitor the roads we use for…
Engineering

Engineering

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Engineering is a varied discipline. Interested in building bridges? Designing and creating prosthetic limbs? Powering a city? Engineering is a great career for a number of reasons. The work is…
Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

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Quantity surveying and construction management is a varied and interesting career. All construction projects must be carefully planned. That’s true whether you are building a house or a Luas line. Quantity…
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical engineering involves the design and manufacture, as well as operation of all kinds of components, products, machines, and systems. A project could be a new coffee maker to a…
Career Profile – Architect

Career Profile – Architect

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  Name: Michael Lamb Job: Architect I studied architecture in DIT Bolton Street. It was a five-year course and most people would take a year off somewhere along the way…
Estate Agent/Property Management

Estate Agent/Property Management

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  Estate Agent/Property Management Success in the property market may not be the guaranteed absolute it was three years ago but it has in no way diminished totally. With rents…