6 Questions
What are the seven categories of services provided by civil engineers?
- CONSULTATIONS , RESEARCH, INVESTIGATIONS, AND REPORTS
- DESIGN SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
- SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
- ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES
- ACADEMIC SERVICES
- SERVICES AS EMPLOYEE
Under the consultations, research, investigations, and reports, give at least 5 special services involved
- VALUE ENGINEERING
- LOAD TESTING
- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
- SAFETY ENGINEERING
- PLIOT STUDIES
7 Specialization in Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Construction Management
- Environmental and Energy Engineering
- ACADEME
In selecting a civil engineer as a consultant, what are the important factors that a client should look into?
- QUALIFICATIONS
- EXPERIENCE
- REPUTATION
- QUALITY OF CLIENT SERVICE
Six Standard Phases of Construction Project
- Study and report phase
- Preliminary design phase
- Final design phase
- Bidding phase
- Construction phase
- Operation phase
BONUS: highlight each fundamental canons
- shall uphold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public
- shall perform services only in areas of their competence
- shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner
- shall act in professional matters and shall avoid conflicts of interest
- shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services
- shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity and dignity
- shall continue their professional development throughout their career
Study Notes
Categories of Services Provided by Civil Engineers
- The seven categories of services provided by civil engineers include planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, research, and demolition
Consultation Services
- Consultations involve research, investigations, and reports
- Five special services involved in consultations are:
- Site investigations
- Topographic surveys
- Geotechnical investigations
- Environmental impact assessments
- Feasibility studies
Specializations in Civil Engineering
- There are seven specializations in civil engineering: structural engineering, water resources engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction engineering, and materials engineering
Selecting a Civil Engineer as a Consultant
- Important factors to consider when selecting a civil engineer as a consultant are:
- Qualifications and experience
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Technical expertise
- Project management skills
- Reputation and referrals
Phases of Construction Project
- The six standard phases of a construction project are:
- Planning and development
- Design
- Pre-construction
- Procurement
- Construction
- Operations and maintenance
Fundamental Canons of Civil Engineering
- The six fundamental canons of civil engineering are:
- Hold safety paramount
- Be honest and faithful to clients
- Be honest and faithful to employers
- Avoid deceptive acts
- Conduct oneself with integrity and fairness
- Avoid conflicts of interest
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