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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Tour participants
On March 12, second- to fourth-year students from the Department of Heat, Gas Supply, and Ventilation at SPbGASU visited the construction site of the low-rise residential complex Univer City. The career guidance tour, organized by Setl Group, allowed the future engineers to experience the building's entire life cycle in a single day.
The student route was prepared and led by leading specialists from the holding company, who oversee various areas:
Alexey Lysenko, Lead Engineer of the Heating, Ventilation, Water Supply, and Sewerage (HVAC) Section, served as the main technical guide, showing the construction site from the inside. Alexey graduated from SPbGASU in 2013 and now successfully implements major projects. Vladislav Samoilov, Construction Manager, revealed the management secrets of major projects. Veronika Bogatova, Training and Development Manager at Setl Group, introduced the students to the corporate culture and career opportunities.
At the construction headquarters, Alexey Lysenko introduced the delegation to the 13 construction principles in place at the holding company. This internal system of standards guarantees high-quality housing. The TGV students saw how these principles are implemented in their professional fields: from energy-efficient engineering solutions to the use of environmentally friendly materials.
The most anticipated part for the students was a trip "behind the scenes"—the group visited an individual heating unit. The future specialists assessed the equipment layout, modern pump units, and the automation that controls the apartments' climate control.
A walk through the basement allowed us to examine the utility system in detail, from the metering units to the pipe insulation. The company's specialists emphasized installation details rarely covered in textbooks but critical to the long-term operation of the systems.
Discussions about career launches have become a tradition at these events. Veronika Bogatova emphasized, "The company's doors are open to active students," and spoke about internship programs, internships, mentoring, and employment.
For the second-year students, this trip became a comprehensive introduction to their future profession. Third- and fourth-year students viewed the facility through the eyes of professionals, asking specific questions about hydraulic testing and system balancing.
"These field trips are the best bridge between theory and real-life construction. Seeing systems installed at various stages and interacting with such senior managers is invaluable experience for a future engineer," noted second-year student Alexander Korobov, who participated in the excursion.
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