Careers across Construction and Architectural Technology, ft. Joe Healey

Show Notes

Architectural technology is a serious career route in the built environment, combining technical knowledge, construction understanding and practical delivery.

Stephen Drew speaks with Joe Healey about careers across construction and architectural technology, working as a senior architectural technologist, global practice experience, NBS Specification, relocation and advice for building a career in architecture.

The conversation covers:

• What architectural technologists do across the construction industry
• How global practice experience can shape a technical career
• Why specification knowledge matters in built environment work
• How relocation can open new opportunities
• What candidates should know about architectural technology careers

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to construction and architectural technology careers
• 05:00 Joe Healey's route into architectural technology
• 10:00 Global practice experience and working internationally
• 15:00 What architectural technologists bring to projects
• 20:00 NBS Specification and technical specification work
• 25:00 Relocating and finding work across the sector
• 30:00 Building a career in architecture and construction
• 35:00 Advice for architectural technology candidates
• 40:00 Final thoughts and Joe's book

Creators and Guests

Host

Stephen Drew

Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

What is Architecture Social?

It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.

Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.

Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.

No fluff, just the reality of practice.