Contenido

Al ser una subdisciplina de la ingeniería civil, los ingenieros de construcción aplican sus conocimientos y habilidades comerciales, técnicas y de gestión obtenidas de su título universitario para supervisar proyectos que incluyen puentes, edificios y viviendas. Los ingenieros de construcción están muy involucrados en el diseño del propio proceso de construcción y la gestión/ asignación de fondos en estos proyectos. Están a cargo del análisis de riesgos, el cálculo de costos y la planificación.[1]​ Un aspecto importante es la programación, ejecución y gestión de las tareas para asegurar la seguridad de todos los trabajadores involucrados en la obra.[3]​.

El puesto de ingenieros de construcción de nivel de entrada suele ser ingenieros de proyectos o ingenieros asistentes de proyecto. Son responsables de preparar solicitudes de compra, procesar órdenes de cambio, preparar informes presupuestarios mensuales y gestionar las actas de las reuniones. Según el país el puesto de dirección de construcción no requiere necesariamente una licencia profesional; sin embargo, poseer una hace que el individuo sea más comercializable, ya que la licencia le permite al individuo firmar diseños de estructuras temporales.

Construction planning

Construction planning is the specific process a construction manager uses to establish how he or she will manage and execute a construction project, from design to completion of the item to be built. In the planning phase, all construction activities are identified, the construction schedule is designed, and the team structure is planned (for example, whether a contractor or subcontractors will be used). The construction plan lists the necessary activities and schedule for each part of the construction process.

A project initiation document is created that details the people, resources, and budget for the project.

Every construction project, no matter how large or small, should begin with a feasibility study that lays out the feasibility of the project and what it will take to carry it out.

The Project Initiation Document (DIP) describes in general, non-technical terms:

The goal of this document is to outline the resources you will need to complete the project, both for the stakeholders and the construction team.

E.M.A.R.T. processes are generally used. and C.L.E.A.R. to establish concrete and specific objectives for a project.

In this step the DIP becomes a more concrete plan establishing objectives that are E.M.A.R.T. and C.L.E.A.R. The specific resources that have been listed in the previous step are used and used to inform a broader strategy that will guide how the project is executed.

The E.M.A.R.T objectives are defined as:.

C.L.E.A.R. objectives are a slight variation of this strategy:

Team meetings are called to agree, expectations are set, and project managers are assigned to monitor progress. In a team meeting, the project plan and construction schedule are reviewed. This meeting is essential for the success of the plan. Without the participation, it will not be possible to achieve the proposed objectives.

In large projects, a project manager must be assigned to supervise the work teams.

Data on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as goals, performance, and quality are collected and analyzed.

Accurately tracks the performance of construction project equipment and ensures that they meet the parameters that have been established. And in case a project is not successful, it ensures that you have data that you can dig into to find out why you failed and that it does not happen again.

Successful construction managers often use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the performance of a project. Some of the typical KPIs that can be tracked are.

Individuals seeking a construction engineering degree in the US must first ensure that the program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET accreditation is the guarantee that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. In the US, there are currently twenty-five programs nationwide, so careful college consideration is recommended.[4]​.

A typical construction engineering curriculum is a combination of mechanics, engineering, engineering design, construction management, and general science and mathematics. This usually leads to a bachelor's degree in science. A BS degree along with some design or construction experience is sufficient for most entry-level positions. Graduate schools may be an option for those who wish to delve deeper into the construction and engineering subjects taught at the undergraduate level. In most cases, construction engineering graduates pursue civil engineering, engineering management, or business administration as a potential graduate degree.

Construction engineers are problem solvers. They contribute to the creation of the infrastructure that best suits the unique demands of their environment. They must be able to understand infrastructure life cycles. When compared and contrasted to design engineers, construction engineers bring their own unique perspectives to solving technical challenges with clarity and imagination. While people considering this career should have a strong understanding of mathematics and science, many other skills are also highly desirable, including critical and analytical thinking, time management, people management, and good communication skills.

The engineer involved in construction has an unavoidable responsibility to guarantee the safety of workers.

For this, it is important that the construction engineer:[3]​.

A construction engineer is generally the person designated to fill the role of construction manager on a construction site.

Construction managers work alongside project managers and use many of the same tried-and-true techniques, but construction managers must also adhere to a wide range of industry-specific rules and regulations.

Among the issues that you must manage are:[5]​.

Job prospects for construction engineers generally have strong cyclical variation. For example, beginning in 2008 and continuing until at least 2011, job prospects have been poor due to the collapse of housing bubbles in many parts of the world. This drastic reduction in construction demand forced construction professionals into infrastructure construction and therefore increased the competition faced by established and new construction engineers. This increase in competition and a central reduction in quantity demand parallels a potential shift in demand for construction engineers due to the automation of many engineering tasks, generally resulting in reduced prospects for construction engineers. As of early 2010, the United States construction industry had an unemployment rate of 27%, almost three times higher than the 9.7% national average unemployment rate. The construction (including tradesmen) unemployment rate is comparable to the United States unemployment rate of 1933, the lowest point of the Great Depression, of 25%.[7]​.

The average salary for a civil engineer in the UK depends on the sector and, more specifically, the individual's level of experience. A 2010 survey of the pay and benefits of those in jobs in the construction and built environment industry[8] showed that the average salary for a civil engineer in the UK is £29,582. In the United States, in May 2013, the average was $85,640.[9]​ The average salary varies depending on experience, for example the average annual salary of a civil engineer with between 3 and 6 years of experience is £23,813. For those with between 14 and 20 years' experience, the average is £38,214[10]​.

Contenido

Al ser una subdisciplina de la ingeniería civil, los ingenieros de construcción aplican sus conocimientos y habilidades comerciales, técnicas y de gestión obtenidas de su título universitario para supervisar proyectos que incluyen puentes, edificios y viviendas. Los ingenieros de construcción están muy involucrados en el diseño del propio proceso de construcción y la gestión/ asignación de fondos en estos proyectos. Están a cargo del análisis de riesgos, el cálculo de costos y la planificación.[1]​ Un aspecto importante es la programación, ejecución y gestión de las tareas para asegurar la seguridad de todos los trabajadores involucrados en la obra.[3]​.

El puesto de ingenieros de construcción de nivel de entrada suele ser ingenieros de proyectos o ingenieros asistentes de proyecto. Son responsables de preparar solicitudes de compra, procesar órdenes de cambio, preparar informes presupuestarios mensuales y gestionar las actas de las reuniones. Según el país el puesto de dirección de construcción no requiere necesariamente una licencia profesional; sin embargo, poseer una hace que el individuo sea más comercializable, ya que la licencia le permite al individuo firmar diseños de estructuras temporales.

Construction planning

Construction planning is the specific process a construction manager uses to establish how he or she will manage and execute a construction project, from design to completion of the item to be built. In the planning phase, all construction activities are identified, the construction schedule is designed, and the team structure is planned (for example, whether a contractor or subcontractors will be used). The construction plan lists the necessary activities and schedule for each part of the construction process.

A project initiation document is created that details the people, resources, and budget for the project.

Every construction project, no matter how large or small, should begin with a feasibility study that lays out the feasibility of the project and what it will take to carry it out.

The Project Initiation Document (DIP) describes in general, non-technical terms:

The goal of this document is to outline the resources you will need to complete the project, both for the stakeholders and the construction team.

E.M.A.R.T. processes are generally used. and C.L.E.A.R. to establish concrete and specific objectives for a project.

In this step the DIP becomes a more concrete plan establishing objectives that are E.M.A.R.T. and C.L.E.A.R. The specific resources that have been listed in the previous step are used and used to inform a broader strategy that will guide how the project is executed.

The E.M.A.R.T objectives are defined as:.

C.L.E.A.R. objectives are a slight variation of this strategy:

Team meetings are called to agree, expectations are set, and project managers are assigned to monitor progress. In a team meeting, the project plan and construction schedule are reviewed. This meeting is essential for the success of the plan. Without the participation, it will not be possible to achieve the proposed objectives.

In large projects, a project manager must be assigned to supervise the work teams.

Data on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as goals, performance, and quality are collected and analyzed.

Accurately tracks the performance of construction project equipment and ensures that they meet the parameters that have been established. And in case a project is not successful, it ensures that you have data that you can dig into to find out why you failed and that it does not happen again.

Successful construction managers often use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the performance of a project. Some of the typical KPIs that can be tracked are.

Individuals seeking a construction engineering degree in the US must first ensure that the program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET accreditation is the guarantee that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. In the US, there are currently twenty-five programs nationwide, so careful college consideration is recommended.[4]​.

A typical construction engineering curriculum is a combination of mechanics, engineering, engineering design, construction management, and general science and mathematics. This usually leads to a bachelor's degree in science. A BS degree along with some design or construction experience is sufficient for most entry-level positions. Graduate schools may be an option for those who wish to delve deeper into the construction and engineering subjects taught at the undergraduate level. In most cases, construction engineering graduates pursue civil engineering, engineering management, or business administration as a potential graduate degree.

Construction engineers are problem solvers. They contribute to the creation of the infrastructure that best suits the unique demands of their environment. They must be able to understand infrastructure life cycles. When compared and contrasted to design engineers, construction engineers bring their own unique perspectives to solving technical challenges with clarity and imagination. While people considering this career should have a strong understanding of mathematics and science, many other skills are also highly desirable, including critical and analytical thinking, time management, people management, and good communication skills.

The engineer involved in construction has an unavoidable responsibility to guarantee the safety of workers.

For this, it is important that the construction engineer:[3]​.

A construction engineer is generally the person designated to fill the role of construction manager on a construction site.

Construction managers work alongside project managers and use many of the same tried-and-true techniques, but construction managers must also adhere to a wide range of industry-specific rules and regulations.

Among the issues that you must manage are:[5]​.

Job prospects for construction engineers generally have strong cyclical variation. For example, beginning in 2008 and continuing until at least 2011, job prospects have been poor due to the collapse of housing bubbles in many parts of the world. This drastic reduction in construction demand forced construction professionals into infrastructure construction and therefore increased the competition faced by established and new construction engineers. This increase in competition and a central reduction in quantity demand parallels a potential shift in demand for construction engineers due to the automation of many engineering tasks, generally resulting in reduced prospects for construction engineers. As of early 2010, the United States construction industry had an unemployment rate of 27%, almost three times higher than the 9.7% national average unemployment rate. The construction (including tradesmen) unemployment rate is comparable to the United States unemployment rate of 1933, the lowest point of the Great Depression, of 25%.[7]​.

The average salary for a civil engineer in the UK depends on the sector and, more specifically, the individual's level of experience. A 2010 survey of the pay and benefits of those in jobs in the construction and built environment industry[8] showed that the average salary for a civil engineer in the UK is £29,582. In the United States, in May 2013, the average was $85,640.[9]​ The average salary varies depending on experience, for example the average annual salary of a civil engineer with between 3 and 6 years of experience is £23,813. For those with between 14 and 20 years' experience, the average is £38,214[10]​.