Ali Ridha

1. What made you interested in working in the Built Environment?

I believe working in the built environment provides an excellent opportunity to work in a positive manner that would improve the quality of life of people by designing, constructing and managing buildings, communities, and infrastructure.

Furthermore the built environment is a candidate for huge fundamental changes that would make it an industry that would benefit from 21st century technology and innovation especially considering a lot of what makes the industry inefficient is the lack of research and development compared to other industries.

2. Why did you join the Built Environment Change Makers?

I joined the Built Environment Change Makers to be able to have a positive impact within the construction industry by educating society on construction and change the otherwise unfavourable reputation the industry holds. Furthermore i believe for a fundamental revolution to occur that would transform the industry towards a  greener future there requires to be more young talent within the industry to drive it towards getting the investment and social awareness it needs for change to occur.

3. What are your top 3 knowledge areas that you are bringing to the Built Environment Change Makers?

• Project Management
• - Net Zero Design
• Event organisng, Public presentation, client negotiations

4. What are you hoping to achieve?

• Educating the general public
• Learn new innovations happening within the industry and supporting where appropriate
• -Networking