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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 9/12/2019 10:14:55 AM
Civil Engineers
Civil engineers design, plan and oversee construction projects such as railways and roads. Most civil engineers specialise in a type of project. Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems. They also design and build tall buildings and large structures that can withstand all weather conditions. Generally, civil engineers fall into two types: consulting engineers and contracting engineers. Consultants are responsible for the design work of projects and work predominantly in an office. Contractors then take the designs and implement them during construction. Contractors work on site, managing the construction of the structure. Depending on whether you are a contractor or a consultant, work activities can include: undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations using a range of computer software for developing detailed designs undertaking complex calculations liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors compiling job specs and supervising tendering procedures resolving design and development problems managing budgets and project resources