I want to learn primavera. What is the latest version of Primavera available are there any good books for a self learner? Thanks. I do know want to invest in a class.
In this not so booming economy, there is still some hope for the construction industry. I am currently working on a project which will take me through the end of next year. I am the field office engineer on this project. My background is Civil Engg/Const. Management (I do not have any design...
My company is preparing a proposal for an upcoming project and I am a proposed team member. However, to fullfill the RFP requirements, they have asked me to sign a letter of committment to the client, which commits me to the entire duration of the job if we get the project. I am currently...
I have a civil engineering, construction management background. I am thinking of doing the ICC (International Code Council) certification. Any comments on how it could help me, salary benefits, etc are appreciated.
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PVC conduits cannot be used in Plenum areas per National Electric Code. Does the mechanical code allow use of PVC insulation to insulate hydronic piping in plenum areas?
How much can a contractory typically charge for profit and overhead on a quote that has been submitted by his subcontractor. I have a situation where I am reviewing a quote for a potential change to the contract and the contractor has charged 20% profit and overhead. The specs are not very clear...
I finally have the opportunity to be the Resident Engineer on a small scale project. I have 3 years of experience in field/office. On this project, I am the only person incharge from the CM side... which means I will be the only onsite representative - will do everything - documentation, project...
Has anyone done PMP Certification. Project Management Institute provides this certification. As far as I know, its very useful in the IT industry and very much in demand there. How useful is it in the Construction Industry?
What is the extent of technical knowledge that project managers need to possess. Can someone with 2-3 years of experience get a Project Management Certification and become a Project Manager. I know of people in the IT industry who with 2 yrs of experience, do in for a PM certification and get...
For those who took the FE exam last year, what was the format of the exam? Do they ask multiple questions based on one figure. For example do you see something like - Questions 20-25 are based on the following equation, or figure, etc?
I would like to know what are some stable career options in the field of construction management. I have done an MS in construction management and have been working for 2.5 years now. I have been on 4 different projects (on field) in 4 different locations already. The current project that I am...
Hi, I am bachelor in Civil Engineering and have also done an MS in Constuction Management. I have been working with an environmental engineering firm for the last 2 years and am currently on a CM job for a waste water treatment plant. I am not really satisfied with my work which is more like an...
