Rebecca Andrews, Affil.AIRAH

Rebecca Andrews, Affil.AIRAH

Ecolibrium checks in with a young engineer working for A.G Coombs Projects, based in Moorabbin in Melbourne’s south-east.

Specialty

My ambition is to specialise in offsite prefabrication processes and working to develop standardised design approaches for modular manufacture..

Passions

I am passionate about environmentally conscious design and encouraging girls and young women to get into STEM fields.

Coping with COVID-19

I’ve coped with the pandemic by making the best of working from home, making time for self-care, and reading books … lots of books.

HOW HAVE YOU COPED WITH COVID-19?

I really enjoy problem solving and challenging myself, which is essentially at the core of everything I do as an engineer. 

Challenges

I am challenged by my own lack of experience and knowledge; it can sometimes slow me down, which is frustrating.

What would like, but don’t have?

That’s a hard question to answer. The first thing that came to mind is a new ute.

Reasons for optimism

I am optimistic about where my career will take me and being a part of the future advancement of our industry.

 Rebecca Andrews, Affil.AIRAH, is studying AIRAH’s Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R.

 

Building on success

Building on success

The NABERS/CBD Conference was an opportunity to celebrate 25 years of Australia’s building ratings system – and to look to the next quarter century.

The life aquatic – and beyond

The life aquatic – and beyond

Ambitious sustainable targets have been set by the host nation for the Paris 2024 Olympics to reduce the Games’ carbon footprint by half.

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces DEPM pumps 

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces DEPM pumps 

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduced its range of design envelope permanent magnet (DEPM) pumps for the Australia and Asia-Pacific markets at ARBS 2024.   “Armstrong’s extended range of DEPM pumps, with motors up to 45kW, deliver a 35–65 per cent reduction in energy...

Atomic habits 

Atomic habits 

Should there be a green light for nuclear energy in Australia? Definitively no, writes Ian Kenins.A rapidly expanding population, power outages, surging power bills, and an increasingly volatile climate has made, somewhat belatedly, Australia’s future energy supply a...

Professional associations in a fast-moving world

Professional associations in a fast-moving world

I’m writing my second CEO column while on a long-haul flight across the Pacific Ocean to visit my family. I have to admit, I haven't seen them since COVID-19 started, so this should be an exciting moment. However, I can’t shake the feeling that travelling is tiring...

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