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jlun
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Mar 28 2016, 02:19 AM
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QUOTE(Barbossa @ Mar 26 2016, 09:11 PM) 1)What certificate is important and valuable in construction field that can help increase your value as engineer? For example Scaffolding Certificate Chargeman Wireman What else you think? 2)Diploma or Degree in Mech Eng for constructions field. 3)Design section or site supervising? Which can help to rise up faster? Site Engineer? or Design Engineer?
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jlun
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Mar 28 2016, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE(Barbossa @ Mar 28 2016, 04:53 PM) 1.so experience matters? Doesn't the extra certificate means anything 2.ok 3.how to enter design section.....what if my comp put me in other section I believe you are in construction company (main con). Best way is learn all the C&S/Archi/M&E trades and work your way up to Project Management.
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jlun
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Mar 29 2016, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(chickenessence @ Mar 28 2016, 11:36 PM) For point 3, It is one of the most discussed topic for people who work in construction line. We usually compare client / developer / consultant and contractor. In short, we can conclude that.. it is pretty shit when you are not bosses of the company. But as a employee usually working as client / developer will be more "valuable". Consultant / contractor can be very subjective.. as long as one is capable and they can be well paid. As company earning, contractor usually have better margin compare to consultant. But of course contractor always has higher risks. (cash flow problem.. not getting paid, screw up project and lose money) You are pretty correct. In this industry your capability and knowledge is your strongest asset. For the risk mentioned as long as you are in A1 Main Con should not be a big issue.
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jlun
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Mar 29 2016, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(captain_asia @ Mar 29 2016, 12:53 AM) and i heard some ppl in the industry claiming that the ladies engineers at the site are always discriminated given little to no respect by the foreign workers. May i know how true is that? Not really. As long as u know what ur doing u should not have any issue controlling foreign worker (ur their boss mah). If not male or female you have no respect from anyone.
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jlun
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Mar 30 2016, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(chickenessence @ Mar 30 2016, 04:14 PM) Because they just have to like instruct people to work for them only? coordinate and manage ppl. All the design liability is on consultants? Usually higher paid? Not really. They got their own responsibilities as client rep. If the consultant and Main Con mess up he is gonna face the music. Yes what they say is the ultimate decision but also come with the responsible.
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jlun
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Mar 30 2016, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(chickenessence @ Mar 30 2016, 05:06 PM) ya, as long as you guys get the idea. But sometimes when you are the action party and they just instruct you to do this and that like nobody business.. really But we all know everyone has a role to play. Ever see the joke that project manager mentality is that 9 women can give birth in 1 month? Well, you need to know how to play the game lo if u know what i mean..
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jlun
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May 4 2016, 01:04 PM
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QUOTE(wai1460 @ Apr 28 2016, 04:35 PM) why after apply waterproof on floor, still have leaking? What is the best way to apply waterproof coat on toilet floor? Lots of reason 1. upturn not done properly 2. fillet not done on edge 3. surface preparation 4. disturbance after waterproofing. 5. pvc pipe sleeve damaged 6. overlapping etc to name a few. Selection of the suitable type of waterproofing is also important. Link below for your further reading and understanding. https://www.bca.gov.sg/Professionals/IQUAS/water.html
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jlun
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Oct 11 2016, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE(bqlim @ Oct 8 2016, 09:59 PM) Anyone know how to calculate the tonnage of concrete spun pile? I want to price the MLT test of the 400mm diameter spun pile. Should be x2 Design Load. ULT is x3
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