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Yes, India is truly undergoing a dearth of 'Skilled' Civil Engineers. ( Very relevant Problem posted by Avijit Choudhuri ) But the question is, what you can start doing immediately? Along with the abundance of construction projects in the country now, every day we experience this while interviewing Engineers, mostly within the experience range of 1 to 5 years. The reason may be anything, e.g., increase in the quantity of students and not the qualified teaching staff at colleges, less resources available, negligible industry connect of institutes, etc. Let's keep that argument for experts! My point is, what a 1 to 5 years' experienced Civil Construction Engineer can do immediately to upskill himself to increase value for their employer, without blaming the adequacy of their syllabus or the Govt.? Enroll for a hot-selling, fancy course? Not necessarily. Upskilling doesn't necessarily mean to learn a new software or doing an online course paying a hefty course-fee. It means knowing your job in detail, and how to do it... It's painful to watch Site Execution Engineers unable to answer simple questions about the materials they use every day, or, a Billing Engineer not having any clue about statutory deductions of a contract. My view is, the first thing a young Civil Engineer can do is to restart 'questioning' at site with a childlike curiosity. A few things you can start today to upskill yourself: 1️⃣) Start knowing every detail related to the activities involved in your daily task at site. For example, while concreting at site, get to know the capacity of the concrete pump, its diesel consumption, Diameter of the pipeline, length of each piece, slump of the concrete, how much it is pumping in an hour etc. Start making your own co-efficient for as much as things possible at site. 2️⃣) Track the productivity of workmen, so that you understand what factors are prevailing to the success and failure of your project, 3️⃣) Quick read the contract document of your project. You may not understand a few things. Ask experienced people around you. 4️⃣) Get to learn the basics of construction finance. E.g., where and how much GST is applicable, what is the retention money percentage, what is a secured advance? How much Bank guarantee charges or insurance fees is being paid for your project, what does the client deduct from your bill? what is the payment term, what constitutes a Profit & Loss statement, etc. These are the first steppingstones of upskilling as a Construction Engineer. Moreover, if possible, learn about scheduling software, but more than the software itself it is important is to learn the relationships of tasks and resources required to accomplish them. How we at PMRDA trying to solve this problem with available resources ? https://lnkd.in/dCvXG9bV #civilengineers #hiring #recruitment

VERY THOUGHTFUL FACTS BY Avijit Choudhuri.. My Thoughts : 1. no young civil engineers these days wants to dirty their shoes on site. 2. everyone wants to fastrack of being managers ..without investing in Hands-on time learning skills.. 3. Ground Or Field experience is the most important part in Construction Industry..its like Army...you must have to churn yourself out in the hot sun cold weather or rains..youngsters dont want this. 4.You must love your job from heart.. 5.Love the smell of soil being excavated, pouring of fresh concrete, wood being sawed...feel the aroma of welding or metal pipes being cut...if you love doing all this...sure you would be an best Civil Engineer...guys..you make beautiful homes for humanity to live in..only when you are ready to accept being dirty at Construction Site...

Yes, India is truly undergoing a dearth of 'Skilled' Civil Engineers. But the question is, what you can start doing immediately? Along with the abundance of construction projects in the country now, every day we experience this while interviewing Engineers, mostly within the experience range of 1 to 5 years. The reason may be anything, e.g., increase in the quantity of students and not the qualified teaching staff at colleges, less resources available, negligible industry connect of institutes, etc. Let's keep that argument for experts! My point is, what a 1 to 5 years' experienced Civil Construction Engineer can do immediately to upskill himself to increase value for their employer, without blaming the adequacy of their syllabus or the Govt.? Enroll for a hot-selling, fancy course? Not necessarily. Upskilling doesn't necessarily mean to learn a new software or doing an online course paying a hefty course-fee. It means knowing your job in detail, and how to do it... It's painful to watch Site Execution Engineers unable to answer simple questions about the materials they use every day, or, a Billing Engineer not having any clue about statutory deductions of a contract. My view is, the first thing a young Civil Engineer can do is to restart 'questioning' at site with a childlike curiosity. A few things you can start today to upskill yourself: 1) Start knowing every detail related to the activities involved in your daily task at site. For example, while concreting at site, get to know the capacity of the concrete pump, its diesel consumption, Diameter of the pipeline, length of each piece, slump of the concrete, how much it is pumping in an hour etc. Start making your own co-efficient for as much as things possible at site. 2) Track the productivity of workmen, so that you understand what factors are prevailing to the success and failure of your project, 3) Quick read the contract document of your project. You may not understand a few things. Ask experienced people around you. 4) Get to learn the basics of construction finance. E.g., where and how much GST is applicable, what is the retention money percentage, what is a secured advance? How much Bank guarantee charges or insurance fees is being paid for your project, what does the client deduct from your bill? what is the payment term, what constitutes a Profit & Loss statement, etc. These are the first steppingstones of upskilling as a Construction Engineer. Moreover, if possible, learn about scheduling software, but more than the software itself it is important is to learn the relationships of tasks and resources required to accomplish them. #civilengineers #hiring #recruitment

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When I was a young engineer, I struggled a lot because of the heavy work load and the small renumeration package at the end of the month. My mates working in the bank, insurance, software, shipping, and other service industries earned better and the stress was less. At least they did not come back home dirty. Young engineers need to be well paid and compensated for their work. The structure of the company should allow for career growth so they don't need to stay at a level for too long. Many young engineers are really passing through a lot of physical and emotional stress. The shortage maybe as a result of young engineers changing profession. #youngengineers #engineers

Dear entry level Engineers, Here is a practical plan for career excellence in 2024 Starting from the bottom can be challenging for us, especially in the engineering field. It has been challenging for me as well. You are not alone. In the last 3 years, I have been fighting the same demons. I read books. I approached mentors. I researched. I attended seminars and trainings. Most of these theories emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice and skill development to excel in one's field. Civil engineers working in road construction can certainly employ this philosophy to enhance their practical skills. Here are six key points on how civil engineers can do so: 🔷 Focus on Skill Development: Rather than merely going through the motions, civil engineers should concentrate on developing specific, practical skills related to road construction. This might involve mastering the intricacies of Construction materials, pavement design, or drainage systems. 🔷 Seek Challenging Projects: Engineers should actively seek out projects that push their boundaries and require them to acquire new skills. This could involve taking on projects with unique design requirements, challenging terrains, or complex traffic management issues. 🔷 Through yourself off the cliff: Experience and skills are out there in the field with experienced roads engineers, Road inspectors and site managers. 🔷 Embrace the Learning Curve: Recognize that becoming exceptionally good at road construction will involve a steep learning curve. Engineers should be patient with themselves and acknowledge that mastery takes time and persistent effort. 🔷 Engage in Deliberate Practice: Deliberate practice involves targeted, purposeful training with specific goals in mind. Engineers can break down their road construction skills into components and work on improving each one systematically. For example, they can focus on perfecting techniques for geometric design, materials or surveying. 🔷 Receive Constructive Feedback: To improve, civil engineers should actively seek feedback from experienced mentors or peers. Constructive criticism helps identify areas for improvement and guides further skill development. Embrace honest feedback even if it destroys what you thought was good. 🔷 Document and Reflect: Keeping a record of their work, including successes and failures, can be invaluable for learning and growth. Engineers should reflect on their experiences, analyzing what worked well and what didn't, and use this information to adjust their approaches in future projects. By adopting the craftsman mindset and engaging in deliberate practice, civil engineers in road construction can continually refine their skills, become experts in their field, and ultimately deliver high-quality results on constructio n projects. Here is your guide that has worked for over 200 engineers in 2023: https://selar.co/d89i61 #highwayconstruction #highwaydesign #careerdevelopment

Recent incidences of failure of public infrastructure underscore the need for licenses and certifications for the civil engineers in India. Civil Engineers are at the core of asset creation and maintenance, especially for developing nations. Who has designed the flat in which you live? Who has constructed the bridge on which thousands pass daily? Who is responsible for the maintenance of critical installations? There are no metrics to ‘filter’ the talent from the ‘herd’. Somehow the degradation has crept into the construction industry where anyone with the degree of ‘civil engineer’ is qualified to work on the construction site.  The last rankers opt for this branch and at the end of 4 years only the reluctant come in the core engineering. The unwilling and disinterested civil engineer is a potential safety hazard. This branch is different from computer science where you can learn by doing and making errors. Errors are costly and deadly in civil engineering. It is expected of the candidate that if he calls himself a civil engineer, he must meet minimum eligibility criteria before he is deputed for the work.  A college graduate who can’t even read construction drawings is expected to handle important projects and give clearance before concreting. Even more so, they are posted in QA/QC without ever having read IS 456. Mix design was always out of their syllabus in college. The state of PMCs and supervision agencies is no different. They float the vacancies in mass and pay the least to recent graduates. The client is not confident about the ‘supervision’ being done by these consultants. It becomes whole another project to supervise these ‘supervision’ agencies. Such are the professional standards of our industry that being a civil contractor is the easiest business to start. There are no regulatory mechanisms or deterrence for the poor quality of the construction being done by them. As a result, if there is any failure or collapse, it is not known who is responsible for it. If license is made mandatory for civil engineers in India, certainly their salaries and fees would go up but it would be a boon for the industry. Our nation urgently needs the talent of those who have the confidence to plan, design, build, and maintain. 

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 ?? I had this conversation once upon a time with one of my relative 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚: So, what are you studying? 𝙈𝙚: Civil Engineering uncle (suddenly his face reaction changed to sarcasm type) 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚: Oh, really? But isn't that field a bit saturated? I mean, job opportunities might not be that great compared to other branches. 𝙈𝙚: Well, I get your concern, but Civil Engineering is my passion. I'm excited about construction, infrastructure development, and sustainable engineering. 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 : Civil is a tough profession why did he choose this? you didn’t guide him ? (On this day my father really felt bad because he didn’t force me to take particular branch he always motivated me to do what I love and what I excited to do ) People underestimate civil because they either don’t know the importance of it, or they know someone might themselves had a bad experience . I believe that if you're passionate about something, you can make opportunities for yourself. I see lot of opportunities in construction👷🏗 Let’s simplify opportunities in civil engineering first :- 1) 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡:- a)state govt jobs - AE,AEE,TPBO,HMWS Deputy surveyor b)central jobs - IES,SSC JE ,RRB JE. c)PSUs - ONGC,BPCL,NTPC.Manymore. 2) 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡:- a)Designing , detailing jobs b)BIM modeling jobs c)site execution jobs many more.. 3) 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡:- a)starting your own consultancy b)offering land surveys services c)construction material field d)construction equipment field e)manufacturing business opportunities i.fly ash bricks manufacturing ii.ready mix concrete plants iii.sand making and course aggregate crushers I think no other field has these many options But to do all these you need to have some expertise , money and connections and risk taking ability..!!! A contractor earning crores, A realtor earning crores, A builder earning crores, and even A normal material supplier earning crores. Why can’t a civil engineer earn when they've studied all these subjects about concrete technology, building materials,cost estimation and other related subjects? Your earning will totally depend on your talent and capabilities. If you are really passionate, nothing can stop you from becoming wealthy. I've seen millionaires in the Real estate & construction fields. Why can’t we? So, don’t underestimate your degree. It will take time to generate command over the subjects, but once you get in, Your life will never be the same. . Correct me if iam wrong 😊 . . #buildwithvinay #civilengineering #civilengineer #structuralengineer #bim #jobs #construction #carrer #lifestyle

Civil Engineering is the leg on which other engineering disciplines stand on, yet due to the general ignorance among the populace it is underrated simply because the entry level jobs pay less. This post clearly shows why this particular field is one with several possibilities and opportunities, only your skills and inherent drive are the limits. Proud to be a Civil Engineer. #civilengineering #civil #construction #sustainability #constructionmanagement

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 ?? I had this conversation once upon a time with one of my relative 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚: So, what are you studying? 𝙈𝙚: Civil Engineering uncle (suddenly his face reaction changed to sarcasm type) 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚: Oh, really? But isn't that field a bit saturated? I mean, job opportunities might not be that great compared to other branches. 𝙈𝙚: Well, I get your concern, but Civil Engineering is my passion. I'm excited about construction, infrastructure development, and sustainable engineering. 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 : Civil is a tough profession why did he choose this? you didn’t guide him ?? (On this day my father really felt bad because he didn’t force me to take particular branch he always motivated me to do what I love and what I excited to do ) People underestimate civil because they either don’t know the importance of it, or they know someone might themselves had a bad experience . I believe that if you're passionate about something, you can make opportunities for yourself. I see lot of opportunities in construction👷🏗️ Let’s simplify opportunities in civil engineering first :- 1) 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡:- a)state govt jobs - AE,AEE,TPBO,HMWS Deputy surveyor b)central jobs - IES,SSC JE ,RRB JE. c)PSUs - ONGC,BPCL,NTPC.Manymore. 2) 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡:- a)Designing , detailing jobs b)BIM modeling jobs c)site execution jobs many more.. 3) 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡:- a)starting your own consultancy b)offering land surveys services c)construction material field d)construction equipment field e)manufacturing business opportunities i.fly ash bricks manufacturing ii.ready mix concrete plants iii.sand making and course aggregate crushers I think no other field has these many options But to do all these you need to have some expertise , money and connections and risk taking ability..!!! A contractor earning crores, A realtor earning crores, A builder earning crores, and even A normal material supplier earning crores. Why can’t a civil engineer earn when they've studied all these subjects about concrete technology, building materials,cost estimation and other related subjects? Your earning will totally depend on your talent and capabilities. If you are really passionate, nothing can stop you from becoming wealthy. I've seen millionaires in the Real estate & construction fields. Why can’t we? So, don’t underestimate your degree. It will take time to generate command over the subjects, but once you get in, Your life will never be the same. . Correct me if iam wrong 😊 . . #buildwithvinay #civilengineering #civilengineer #structuralengineer #bim #jobs #construction #carrer #lifestyle