Classification of Civil Engineering Services PDF

CLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES Services provided by Civil Engineers can be grouped into seven broad categories: 1. Consultations, research, investigations, and reports 2. Design Services for construction projects 3. Construction services 4. Special services for constru...

CLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES Services provided by Civil Engineers can be grouped into seven broad categories: 1. Consultations, research, investigations, and reports 2. Design Services for construction projects 3. Construction services 4. Special services for construction projects 5. Engineering support services 6. Academic Services 7. Services as employee The types of infrastructure under the domain of civil engineering, pursuant to RA 544, as amended include: Streets, bridges, highways and railroads, Airport and hangars, Port works, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses and dry docks, Buildings, Fixed structure for irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works, Tunnels. 1. CONSULTATIONS, RESEARCH, INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS These services deal primarily with collecting, interpreting, and reporting information, together with formulating conclusions and making recommendations. Typical services in this category are: Preliminary and Feasibility Investigations and Reports- These services usually precede the authorization of a capital project and may involve extensive investigations, analyses of conditions, and comparison of several possible plans. Planning Studies -This service may include the broad areas of developing the engineering requirements of master plans for long-range capital improvement programs. Appraisals, Valuations and Rate Studies-These services may include investigations and analyses of existing conditions; capital and operating costs; overhead costs and costs of financing; and revenues as needed to evaluate a property or to recommend establishment of prospective rates. Materials Engineering and Equipment Tests-These services include test of materials and equipment under established codes and standards, specialized examination of equipment and material used in construction and industry, and other inspections and monitoring required by a client. Direct Personal Services-This includes services such as assistance in preparation for legal proceedings. Research and Development-Research is a specialized investigation and gathering data from existing resources or through laboratory works and processes related to the purpose and object of the research. Research and Development may cover the following: (a) Development of new construction materials and methods from concept to commercialization. (b) Improvement of construction materials and methods through exhaustive studies to reduce total construction cost and at the same time improve quality. Special Services a. Value Engineering b. Appraisal and valuation c.. Load testing d. Environmental evaluation e. Traffic Engineering f. Forensic Engineering for structural and other failures g. Operational assistance h. Material process design i. Pilot studies j. Computer modeling k. Safety engineering l. Topographic, sounding and boundary survey engineering m. Toxic and hazardous waste evaluation n. Permit and application services 0. Expert witness p. Representation of municipal or private entities in projects proposed for privatization 2. DESIGN SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Civil engineering services are required for each phase of a construction project. 6 Standard Phases of a Construction Project and the Engineering Services needed for each are: a. Study and Report Phase Analysis of the client’s conceptual design, conceptual opinions of probable construction cost. This phase involves determination of project scope and economic and technical evaluation of feasible alternatives. b. Preliminary Design Phase Preparations of final design criteria, preliminary drawings, outline specifications, and preliminary opinions of probable construction cost. This phase involves the establishment of the general size and scope of the project and its location on the selected site. c. Final Design Phase Preparation of design calculations, construction drawings, specifications, estimated construction cost, and other contract documents. This phase of project development is usually undertaken only after the client has approved the preliminary design material. d. Bidding or Negotiating Phase Assistance to the client with the bidding or negotiating process for construction of the project. e. Construction Phase Advice and consultation on matters related to his services. Services under this phase involve consulting with and advising the client during construction and are usually those associated with service as the client’s representative. f. Operation Phase  Assistance to the client in start-up and operation of the project, including periodic inspections. The Civil Engineer may assist in operator training, setting up job classifications and salaries, organizing the purchase of supplies, developing charts for recording operational data, and observing and reporting on project operation. 3. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES A registered Civil Engineer may engage in construction contracting after being licensed as a contractor by the Contractors Accreditation Board. Section 23 of RA 544- only registered civil engineer can take charge or supervise construction or alteration of any building or structure and any other civil engineering works RA 4566- an act creating the Philippine licensing board for contractors, prescribing its powers, duties and functions, providing funds therefore, and for other purposes. 4.SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - investigations, reports, and activities beyond the scope of the basic services Geotechnical Engineering Establishment of design criteria or demonstrate compliance Surveying works Shop, or laboratory inspections of the materials and equipment Reproduction of reports, construction drawings, specifications, and other documents Extra travel and subsistence Value Engineering Redesign to reflect changes Assistance to the client as an expert witness in litigation Preparation of detailed applications and supporting documents grants or advances for public works projects. Preparation of environmental assessment and impact statements and other assistance to the client in connection with public hearings. Additional studies and design efforts to meet special conditions encountered during construction. Assistance to the client in the selection and engagement of architects, etc. Assessment of a completed project’s ability to meet its design Computer simulation and modeling. 5. ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES -may involve drafting, land and construction surveying, and other data gathering activities for specialized purposes. -these supporting services must be under the guidance of the Civil Engineer whose decisions will be based upon those data. 6. ACADEMIC SERVICES  a. Teaching of civil engineering courses in engineering colleges/universities on a part/full time basis. b. Lecturing in civil engineering courses designed by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers for practicing engineers who want to obtain CPD credits. c. Conducting tutorials/refresher courses on civil engineering concepts and related subjects. d. Serving as a Resource Speaker in Technical Session. e. Writing technical articles and pamphlets. 7. SERVICES AS EMPLOYEE This is a condition when a Civil Engineer engages to perform work or fulfill duties regularly for wages or salary being paid by an employer. A Civil Engineer may be employed for any position or function in any commercial or institutional organization. A licensed Civil Engineer may not allow his license to be used by the company that employs him without the proper agreement for his professional services. When the firm he is working for uses his license to sign and seal the plans, specifications and contract document, the Civil Engineer must charge the professional fee for said services.