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Today, I did a lecture about #systemsengineering (SE) and #requirementsmanagement (RM) for civil engineering students at Hogeschool Rotterdam in NL.   These are concepts that easily get overly complex, but I tried keep things nice and simple, boiling it down to a couple of simple steps:   When applying SE/RM in a project …   👉Start with the overall objective: what does the system need to ‘do’ for the client? 👉With that in mind, break the project down into smaller, manageable parts. 👉For each part, define the relevant requirements. 👉For each requirement, think about how you will check compliance 👉During design and execution, do the actual compliance checking. 👉And—during all phases—carefully track any changes.   Of course, this is an oversimplification of reality (and of SE/RM theory). When working on a major construction project like a subway system or hospital facility, you may have to deal with 10K+ requirements. Such projects are never going to be easy. There is no need, however, to make things more complicated than they already are : - )   Many thanks to Aart Westerduin and Rolin Rolloos for the invite!   #requirementsmanagement #systemsengineering #briefing #scopemanagement #briefbuilder #eisenmanagement #kravstyring #anforderungenmanagement

🎓 Excited to have completed the "Mastering Construction Engineering: Effective Management and Modern Techniques" webinar by EIT (Engineering Institute of Technology)! 🏗️ Always striving to enhance my skills and stay updated in the field of construction engineering. #ConstructionEngineering #ContinuousLearning #WebinarCertificate #EIT

"The significance of ‘fit-for-purpose’ designs cannot be overstated. Designs that don’t meet this criterion pose substantial risks to build integrity and often lead to poor outcomes. Surveys have consistently ranked ‘fit-for-purpose’ as the most crucial attribute impacting design quality." - Feris Chehade (Founder and Manager, Xavier Knight) In a piece titled 'Setting a New Industry Benchmark: New Practice standard for Professional Engineers', published in the Australian National Construction Review, Feris explores the effect the draft Engineering Practice Standard (EPS) will have for professional engineers. Read the Comment - https://lnkd.in/gXXpHXaB Read the whole article - https://lnkd.in/eAfNctCN #engineering #construction #engineeringpractice #standardsmatter

The BEST MODULE ever: Collaborative Practice at UWE! Module Introduction this week: 300 students from 11 undergraduate programmes, including architectural, quantity surveying, building surveying, building services engineering, real estate, property development-planning, construction project management. Looking forward to working with the team and our guests from industry this semester!

Among the most common causes of engineering errors discovered during construction are design changes and errors in the drawings .A large part of the inefficiency in the construction industry is, according to Kalsy et al. (1997), a result of many changes in the production process which are caused by errors and uncertainties in the design process. Patlak (1996) posits that one of the most contributing factors to engineering mistakes in construction is the existence of poorly coordinated inter-discipline construction drawings. This may mean that the design teams were not able to properly cross-check and ensure consistency and completeness in the design and construction drawings. When the inter-discipline construction drawings are not well coordinated, Toole and Issa (2007) assert that it may lead to inefficiencies when rework has to be ordered and this in turn can lead to time overruns and increased costs in addition to fragmenting the productivity and smooth workflow. This supports the view by Mitropoulos and Howell (2001) that poor project management, which includes managing and controlling the design and construction documents throughout the project, is a cause of inefficiency and work fragmentation in construction.  Issa and Rankin (2006) suggest that the number of resources that are spent in trying to mitigate or cover for errors may be attributed to a lack of effective quality control during the inter-discipline construction drawings coordination phase. On the other hand, Teicholz (2000) holds the view that many construction projects as well as the entire building process can be improved significantly by the use of advanced technologies like building information modeling in improving inter-discipline construction drawings coordination. However, this aim of efficiency and enhanced productivity through the use of advanced scientific and engineering technologies can only be realized if concomitant quality control mechanisms and processes are employed. 

Over the past month, I have been actively engaged in courses on project management and product management, aimed at enhancing my skillset and broadening my knowledge in these essential areas. As a civil engineer with an unwavering passion for sustainable construction practices, I have always strived to stay ahead of the curve in my field. These recent courses have provided me with invaluable insights and practical strategies to effectively manage projects and products, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction. Moreover, while prioritizing my commitment to advancing sustainable building practices, I have dedicated a significant portion of my time to conducting extensive research on both green and conventional building methods. This ongoing exploration has allowed me to deepen my understanding of the latest developments, technologies, and techniques to create eco-friendly and energy-efficient built environments. By staying informed about the latest trends, regulations, and best practices in both project and product management, as well as sustainable construction, I believe I am better positioned to contribute positively to the ever-evolving civil engineering industry. These continuous learning initiatives have sharpened my knowledge, enhanced my problem-solving abilities, and have given me renewed confidence in undertaking complex engineering projects. I am excited to apply my newly acquired skills and well-researched insights to future projects, collaborating with like-minded professionals who share the same enthusiasm for innovation and sustainability. If you have any questions, wish to exchange ideas, or explore potential collaborations, please feel free to reach out to me. I always appreciate connecting with fellow professionals who share a passion for driving positive change in the field of civil engineering. #projectmanagement #sdgs #civilengineering

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COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) C => The first word is Construction. COBie was designed for the handover of construction information, including but not limited to the asset register, schedule of accommodation and a document repository. O => The second word is Operations. It directly relates to the operational phase of the built asset. COBie was created to transfer asset information for facility operators in a structured manner. B => The third word is Building. It is crucial to understand that COBie was designed for buildings and buildings only. It was not designed for civil/structural engineering projects, such as roads or rail projects. ie => The last two letters stand for information exchange. It basically does what is says on the tin - it's a contractual exchange of information from the construction to operational stage if a structured and testable format. The COBie specification must reference the COBie standard (a subset of the Industry Foundation Classes - in short, the IFC schema) and follow a standards-based quality control process

Earn PDH credits! In this free AIA approved on-demand course, Robert Grupe offers an understand of the crucial role construction specifications play in developing a successful project. Get started at https://ow.ly/kGMr50RPiQ1 #BuildSteel #CFSteel #Engineering #Steel #BuildingCodes #Construction #ConstructionProjects