Harm Boel

Introduction

From a young age, I wondered about buildings: how is this put together? During my MBO (vocational) education in Construction Engineering, I soon realized that mechanics fascinated me. At the University of Applied Sciences and the Technical University, I further deepened my knowledge of structural behavior and material usage. I am motivated by designing efficient structures to save material and CO2. In my private life, too, I try to live as sustainably as possible. After my studies, I started working at an engineering firm in 2011 and worked temporarily for a steel construction company.

What I do at ABT

I joined ABT in 2015 as an all-round structural engineer. I work on diverse projects—large and small—in concrete, steel, wood, glass, and aluminium. I also gained experience with German projects. I continuously seek ways to design better and smarter. I am now a Structural Project Manager and often work closely with the execution phase. I love seeing designs become reality and sparring with contractors regarding feasibility. Additionally, I perform design checks and second opinions, and focus on sustainable concrete.

My dream for the future

In the future, I aim to guide the structural design at an early stage, together with clients and other parties. My goal is to contribute to integrated, safe, and well-functioning buildings, drawing on my broad experience from design through to execution.