Chunnel Project

I think that both the French and British engineering culture have good qualities. But they can also be bad. The French always have to have a plan before they start working. This is good because it ensures that everything will be organized and everyone will be on the same page. Having the plan can help them avoid major issues. However, issues always arise and you won't always have the option to sit and make a plan, sometimes actions need to be instantaneous. Now the British are opposite, they tend to just go with it and think on the spot. This can be good because if a problem does arise, they are able to think on their feet and get right to fixing it. But, it can also be bad because without a plan, it is easy to overlook little details, like what happened with the Chunnel. When they were building the Chunnel, the French side of the tunnel was able to withstand different conditions, however the British side was not. The water caused a major issue for the British, but luckily, since they were able to play with their strengths and find a solution right away, without much planning time. This showed where their lack of planning set them back, but it also displays how their engineering culture has the advantage when it comes to needing a quick fix.