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Informational interview with Keivan Abidi

April 17, 2026 by PCSD

Who did you meet with today?

Keivan Abidi

Where do they work? What does the company do?

Keivan works as a project director for Blueprint and as a general contractor.

What did you learn today? What were some highlights?

I learned that General Contractors are responsible for overseeing the entire construction process. Some of the highlights were how he has to show up every day and set the tone.

What insights did you gain into the field of real estate development?

It really looks like a field where you have to be super organized and lead the charge on site, managing everything from start to finish.

What did you find the most interesting about the field in the field after today?

The most interesting thing was probably how much goes into coordinating everything on a construction project. It’s a lot more than just the physical building.

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My Informational Interview with Gerardo Lopez

April 17, 2026 by PCSD

Who did you meet with today?

Gerardo Lopez

Where do they work? What does the company do?

Jerry owns his own business and is the Vice President at BDI, a construction company that partners with Blueprint on various charter school facility projects in Southern California.

What did you learn today? What were some highlights? 

I learned that it’s important to believe in yourself and maybe that will get you to where you want to be.

What insights did you gain into the field of construction?

It’s important to keep an open mind to learn new things as you go.

What did you find the most interesting about the field after today?

I found it interesting that sometimes people will be difficult to work with even under a contract.

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