And last but not least , we’ve got some great insights from Uriaan de Plessis. Be sure to read to the end for some helpful tips!

My name is Uriaan du Plessis. I am a first year civil engineering student at the University of Waikato. I started work at Stratum at the end of 2021 with the intent of getting some quality work experience as well as getting to know some of the local civil engineers that I might someday be qualified to work alongside.

Next up sharing his thoughts on interning at Stratum is Ben Lin…

During the summer of 2021 I had the privilege of joining the Geotechnical Team at Stratum Consultants in my hometown of Tauranga as an Engineering Assistant. The team was dedicated yet lighthearted and always ready to help with any issues I encountered.

We have been fortunate to have some amazing interns working with us over the summer holidays who have put together a few words about their experience at Stratum. First up… Blair Rutherford!

My name is Blair and I am currently part of the Te Puke surveying team, working as a surveying intern. I am lucky enough to have worked with Stratum for two summers now, where I have learned a number of skills that will be sure to benefit my career as a professional land surveyor.

The nationwide lockdown during Covid-19 Alert Levels 3 and 4 certainly had a big impact on our lives, our business, the way it operates, the interactions we have with our colleagues and valued clients, and its overall fiscal management. However, it has also highlighted a number of positives along with some new tools and ways to undertake our day to day business moving forward.

We asked four of our staff to reflect on the last couple of months and their reflections provide some interesting food for thought moving forward.

On Thursday we eagerly moved into Alert Level 2!

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the lockdown period. Our staff have worked hard to try and make the remote working arrangements as painless as possible and to continue to deliver the high standard of service for the people we interact with.

This extended period of remote working has enabled our staff to adapt and grow their skill-set particularly around communication, and many of our staff have become proficient across a number of different digital platforms, increased time management skills and personal responsibility.