Role Play

The client wants to build a small bridge over a creek on a semi-rural property. The bridge should connect a walking trail and be accessible for occasional light vehicle use. It’s in a scenic area, and the local authority may need to approve the design. The budget is moderate.

You are part of a team working on a construction site for a new office building. The project is on a tight timeline. However, the steel beams for the next phase of the structure have not been delivered — and won’t arrive for another two weeks due to a supply chain issue. This causes tension between the on-site team and the procurement department. A solution needs to be found quickly.

You’re working on the early planning phase of a parking structure near a natural creek. The civil engineering intern and environmental engineering intern are reviewing the site plan together. A disagreement arises: the civil engineering intern wants to optimize space and simplify runoff, but the environmental engineering intern is concerned about water pollution and protecting the nearby creek.