I'm going into final year as civil engineering students... Kinda clueless on what field should i go atm...

I prefer either structural/geotechnical design... but finding a good company is hard...

Anyone mind pointing out some good employer?

Hi, can you recommend any brand of coating for acid and heat resistant to apply on concrete?

*industrial use.

Thank you.

if u know what I mean

what vehicle do they use to lift and lower I-beam?

how much does usually building a pool cost for a 6 ft deep 12ft width 30ft length cost?

by diging under

This post has been edited by stupiak07: Aug 29 2015, 07:21 PM

I'm having problems with this recent smart partnership thingy with TM. They seems to be inconsistent in their procedure. Serdang branch said like this, kinrara said like that.

At what stage will TM release surat sokongan for CCC? After complete infra work or up to overall installation of telephone system? One of TM branch had inspected our infra work and release surat sokongan but we haven't got fibre coming to our building. Whos scope is it to lay the fibre from existing manhole to our building and how do I execute it?

Long term planning...the bangalow lot has been vacent for many yrs and every 1/2 yr or so will get "summon" letter to clear the land of lalland and shrubs and then I need to get it cleared by paying about RM120. So if I plan with fruit trees, then maybe no need to clear so often and can also enjoy my fruits...problem is the lot is about 1 1/2 hr drive away and need to pay toll about RM15 one-way to reach.
So the cheapest fencing will do...and preferable one that I can put up myself ( to save cost). But will the majlis allow me to grow fruit trees on my lot ?

This post has been edited by topearn: Aug 30 2015, 08:41 PM

Actually that is incorrect. Steel becomes stainless not because "impurity removed" but due to addition of chromium with sufficient percentage.

Similarly, 316 is more corrosion resistant than 304 due to addition of molybdenum into the formula, not because of "much less impurity inside".

It will depend on the zoning of your area and also the allowable plot ratio. Go see the Jabatan Perancang Bandar of your local council.

oic. thanks for enlighten me. I'm not always right

i was joking

human's are too focus on "pure" actually hybrids/composites are the best

Looking for interior designer (really quality but not too expensive) to renovate my commercial office. Got any recommendations?

If the flood light on the tower crane is still switch on, does it mean someone is still working ?

Hi, I would like to know about quantity surveyors
1. What do they actually do?
2. Do they work like slaves?
3. Is there a demand or quantity surveyors now?

@ArchId

I'm a final year Degree QS student, so I'll answer based on what I know and experienced.

1. Think of QS as the construction cost manager & advisor, we measure, calculate, manage and prepare paperwork on a project. Depending on which firms you working at, if it's consultant firm, you're required to handle the project costing and budgeting for the client from pre-tender to post-contract (end of a project) and finally prepare a final account for the whole project. If you work in contracting firms, it might be the same job scope, and measuring the exact quantity is critical for contractors as every cent counts and all they care is the profit margin.

2. Usually, yes, unless you can hire few QS-assistant under you. Don't worry though, technological advances would help in the future.

3. From hearsay, and the reason I'd studied QS is because of the high demand for QS in the construction industry right now. But mind that the output of local QS graduates from universities and colleges are large in numbers too currently, which might inturn saturate the industry soon. However, I don't think you'll need to worry about getting unemployed as long you don't look at the income figures. Just my 2cent.

If what I wrote reflects inaccuracy or error, please do correct me.

Hi ts,

I wish to enquire about a sitiuation wherein there is a renovation process going on, which has burdened the neighbour with the debris and waste.. Its a reno in a va ant house, thus the owner is unknown for the moment.

The renovations workers have been notified of the mess, which they obviously know about! They had agreed to clean up the mess, but still nothing has been done. Its the back portion of the house, which has also caused the bricks to fall into the only drain pipe leading out.

Sadly its not foreigners who is at work, but locals ! There seems to be no notice or signboard in front of the house of which isneong renovated. Dont they have to put up a notice and obtain the authorities approval ?

What can be done to rectify such a situation ? I dnt think we can wait for the owners to appear, which we dnt know when!

Thanks.

sounds like cowboy style reno work

Perhaps try approaching the authorities (meaning your local council) and report that there is illegal renovation going on.

So..... It means that they must have a permit right ...... If they have it.... Should hv put it up ...