Careers across Construction and Architectural Technology, ft. Joe Healey

Architectural technology is a serious career route in the built environment, combining technical knowledge, construction understanding and practical delivery.Stephen Drew speaks with Joe Healey about careers across construction and architectural technology, working as a senior architectural technologist, global practice experience, NBS Specification, relocation and advice for building a career in architecture.The conversation covers: What architectural technologists do across the construction industry How global practice experience can shape a technical career Why specification knowledge matters in built environment work How relocation can open new opportunities What candidates should know about architectural technology careers ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYxw_TJRPZw📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/video/careers-across-construction-and-architectural-technology-ft-joe-healey/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to construction and architectural technology careers 05:00 Joe Healey's route into architectural technology 10:00 Global practice experience and working internationally 15:00 What architectural technologists bring to projects 20:00 NBS Specification and technical specification work 25:00 Relocating and finding work across the sector 30:00 Building a career in architecture and construction 35:00 Advice for architectural technology candidates 40:00 Final thoughts and Joe's book