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Building PA PodcastAuthor: Building PA Podcast
The Building PA Podcast serves the construction industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in brief, downloadable segments. Hosted by Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon OBrien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association, the Building PA Podcast covers topics such as safety, workforce development, insurance, legal, legislation, business development and much more. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Engineering the Future: A Student's Hands-On Experience at Beaver Stadium with Lauren Maggi
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Lauren Maggi, a third-year architectural engineering student at Penn State University, who is currently interning on the exciting Beaver Stadium renovation project.Lauren shares her journey into the field of construction management, highlighting her unique minor in engineering leadership development, which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills in engineering roles. As a project engineer intern with Alexander Building Construction, she discusses her responsibilities, including working on submittal documentation, creating RFIs, and participating in quality control and meetings.The conversation delves into the competitive nature of securing internships in construction, with Lauren expressing her excitement upon learning she would be working on the high-profile Beaver Stadium project. She reflects on how her experience has changed her perspective on the stadium, allowing her to see it through a more critical lens as she recognizes her contributions to the project.Lauren also emphasizes the value of hands-on experience in education, noting how her internship has enhanced her understanding of technical concepts learned in the classroom. As she looks ahead, she plans to continue her internship and is excited about the opportunity to study abroad in Rome next summer, further enriching her architectural education.Overall, this episode provides a fresh perspective on the construction industry through the eyes of a future leader, showcasing the importance of internships and real-world experience in shaping the next generation of professionals.
