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    How Construction Engineering Management Will Enhance My Contribution To Zambia'S Development by Moyo Macdonald

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    Construction engineering managers play a key role in successfully completing construction projects. They oversee a range of projects from building construction to infrastructure like highways. Managers must understand regulations and estimate costs while providing expert supervision from start to finish, on time and on budget. Their skills are in high demand as the construction industry is expected to grow 20% over the next decade. With better trained construction engineering managers, Zambia could improve the quality of its construction processes, reduce reliance on foreign companies, and create more local jobs.

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    Construction engineering managers play a key role in successfully completing construction projects. They oversee a range of projects from building construction to infrastructure like highways. Managers must understand regulations and estimate costs while providing expert supervision from start to finish, on time and on budget. Their skills are in high demand as the construction industry is expected to grow 20% over the next decade. With better trained construction engineering managers, Zambia could improve the quality of its construction processes, reduce reliance on foreign companies, and create more local jobs.

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    Construction engineering managers play a key role in successfully completing construction projects. They oversee a range of projects from building construction to infrastructure like highways. Managers must understand regulations and estimate costs while providing expert supervision from start to finish, on time and on budget. Their skills are in high demand as the construction industry is expected to grow 20% over the next decade. With better trained construction engineering managers, Zambia could improve the quality of its construction processes, reduce reliance on foreign companies, and create more local jobs.

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    Construction engineering managers play a key role in successfully completing construction projects. They oversee a range of projects from building construction to infrastructure like highways. Managers must understand regulations and estimate costs while providing expert supervision from start to finish, on time and on budget. Their skills are in high demand as the construction industry is expected to grow 20% over the next decade. With better trained construction engineering managers, Zambia could improve the quality of its construction processes, reduce reliance on foreign companies, and create more local jobs.

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    HOW CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING


    MANAGEMENT WILL ENHANCE MY
    CONTRIBUTION TO ZAMBIA`S DEVELOPMENT

    BY MOYO MACDONALD
    Abstract

    Construction engineers design and execute processes for building and maintaining the
    infrastructure of our world. The tools of the trade for today’s successful construction
    engineer include the following: strong math, science, and computer skills; creativity;
    an aptitude for applying science and engineering methods to solve problems; a love of
    building structures, an interest in working indoors and outdoors; initiative and a
    strong work ethic; the ability to collaborate with diverse people; good
    communications skills; and a desire to learn in a constantly changing environment.
    Students of Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) have the opportunity
    to develop additional construction and engineering expertise. It is the responsibility of
    the Construction Engineering and Manager to deliver these projects in a manner that
    maximizes value – a quality product at a fair price, safely constructed in a timely
    fashion..
    Aims and Objectives
    To show the expertise and skills a well trained Construction Engineering Manager
    offers.
    To show how Construction Engineering Managers bring a certain quality of
    development.
    INTRODUCTION

    What Does a Construction Engineering Manager Do?


    Construction engineering managers are key players in the successful completion of
    construction projects. Over the course of his or her career, a construction engineering
    manager is likely to work on and oversee a broad range of projects. This may include
    the design of drainage and sewage systems, building construction, or even larger
    infrastructure projects like developing highways or railroads.

    Professional Skills and Expertise


    Construction engineering managers must possess a thorough understanding of laws,
    regulations, and building codes. They must also be able to estimate the total cost of a
    given project with consideration to:
    Site inspections Drainage, sewage, and elevation level tests Equipment and materials.
    Construction engineering managers are also responsible for managing the workings of
    various other entities involved in the project. They are responsible for providing
    expert supervision from beginning to end while also keeping the project running on or
    ahead of schedule and within budget. The job requires strong leadership and
    interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

    As with other areas of construction, the job of a construction engineering manager is


    in demand and experiencing growth. According to certain studies the construction
    industry is expected to see upwards of 20 percent growth over the next 8 to 10 years.
    That alone will expand the need for qualified managers at every level of the
    construction process.

    Construction is the largest industry in the United States. It provides jobs to millions
    ranging in all types of education and makes 14% of the countries Gross National
    Product.

    Engineering construction (certainly at the level of clients and engineering,


    procurement and construction contractors) is a truly global endeavour. Multinational
    and multicultural projects are the norm encompassing a wide range of disciplines in
    addition to civil and structural engineering such as mechanical engineering, electrical
    engineering, control and systems engineering, structural and pipe fabricators,
    contractor services and logistics. Engineering construction has a substantial
    proportion of mega-projects (projects with a delivered value of greater than $0.5
    billion). For example, the final cost of Shell’s Pearl GTL project in Qatar is estimated
    at over $20 billion.
    CONCLUSION

    Being an effective construction manager involves much more than just reading
    blueprints or spot-checking the quality of work being done. Good ones are
    knowledgeable about all standard building codes and often must be familiar with the
    latest construction practices, including environmentally friendly design and building.
    They need to be adept with industry-specific software and have a good working
    knowledge of all aspects of the job in general.

    Better trained Construction Engineering Managers would also mean a better quality of
    through out all the construction process, reducing the dependency on foreign
    construction companies meaning more projects for the Zambian construction
    companies and becoming another source of employment for the people.

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