Her Story
About Neha
I'm currently working as a BIM Consultant and Lead Consultant at WSP, specifically within their KW Mission Critical division that focuses on data centers. I've been in this field for about three and a half years here in the States, though I also worked back in India before coming here, where I got my initial exposure to BIM. My role centers on telecommunications design for data centers, which means I design all the fiber, cabinets, and internet infrastructure that comes into a data center. My main expertise is in building information modeling, where I create 3D models and detailed drawing packages, and perform clash detection with other trades like mechanical and electrical to ensure everything is clash-free before construction begins. I'm on a journey to become a designer, and most of my day involves creating BIM packages and using software to bring virtual designs to life. What I love about this work is that I can take someone's dreams and create them in a virtual world before they're actually built, showing clients exactly how their building will look. I came to the U.S. to pursue my master's in construction management, which gave me a comprehensive understanding of how construction projects are managed and executed. This technical knowledge, combined with my civil engineering background from India, allows me to bridge the gap between traditional construction methods and modern technology. I'm passionate about mentoring others, especially women who are new to BIM and construction, because I understand the challenges of entering this field. I volunteer with Women in BIM and regularly mentor new hires and interns at my firm, helping them develop their technical skills and confidence.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Neha
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say you can do whatever you want to do, because to be honest, when I started looking into BIM and the construction world, I knew very little about it. But looking back at it, I just think in a lot of my interviews, I would just be afraid to say, hey, I don't know this, or I cannot do this. But I would say, whatever you just want to do, you set your eyes on it, and you can just do it. If I can do it, then anybody can do it. Don't be afraid to admit when you don't know something, because that fear held me back in the beginning. The key is to set your sights on what you want and go after it with confidence, knowing that if I could learn this field starting with very little knowledge, so can you.
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