Construction Today, Vol 20 Iss- 3 Final Book | Page 54

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Growing the city
And Andrew ’ s not looked back since . So in what part of his career in construction does Andrew find the most joy ?
“ I ’ d say I feel the most job satisfaction and overall pleasure when I get to see a building that we have worked on being completed , knowing that we played a pivotal role in getting it there ,” he says . “ There has been an abundance of projects that conjure this feeling .
“ The Freedom Tower is a good example to share . That was incredible to work on ; it ’ s truly wonderful . It really hits me when I walk through Times Square . I ’ m suddenly in awe of all these beautiful buildings , and I think to myself : ‘ Wow , we helped create those .’ That feeling will never get old .”
Andrew admits that , while walking through New York City , he ’ s compelled to point out to his family , friends , and colleagues which buildings he worked on . But , as he said , it never gets old : “ It ’ s a privilege to see how we have helped the city grow and improve .”
On the topic of projects , we are keen to find out about the kinds of buildings that RAD & D ’ Aprile is working on . But the answer ’ s not as straightforward as one might expect , and that ultimately comes down to the firm ’ s incredible range concerning masonry and construction .
“ I wouldn ’ t necessarily say we have one typical kind of project ,” reveals Andrew . “ Right now , for instance , we are busy working on a school ,” he goes on . “ It ’ s a really special project
… it ’ s not just about creating buildings . It ’ s also about establishing relationships
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