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is the art of
bringing the project on time and within budget despite all the
variables and specialties within a project as well as the high
fragmentation within the construction industry

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Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)

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concerns on the planning and management of the construction
process for different infrastructure projects such as high ways,
bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams and reservoirs.

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Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)

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Since construction project varies in size and complexity;
planning, organizing, and controlling of people and
resources in necessary.

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Importance of CEM

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CEM will minimize the risks on scheduling and costs, thus
enhancing the probability of the successful completion of a
project (Stanley Goldhaber et.al., 1977)

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Importance of CEM

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CEM will help facilitate better communication to all
construction stakeholders

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Importance of CEM

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engage in the design of temporary structures,
quality assurance and quality control, building
and site layout surveys, on site material testing,
concrete mix design, cost estimation, planning
and scheduling, safety engineering, materials
procurement, selection of equipment and cost
engineering and budget.

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Construction Engineers

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Scope
(1) Quality
(2) Cost
(3) Schedule

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Golden triangle on Project Management

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pre-determine
what are the courses of
actions to be done in a
certain project

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Planning

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Forecasting (Aspect of)

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Planning

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Developing Objectives (Aspect of)

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Planning

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Scheduling (Aspect of)

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Planning

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Budgeting (Aspect of)

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Planning

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Arranging people who
will carry out the plans

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ORGANIZING

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Developing systems and procedures (aspect of)

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Organizing

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Developing organizational structure (aspect of)

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Organizing

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Delegating Tasks (aspect of)

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Organizing

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Developing relationships (aspect of)

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Organizing

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Low Responsibility High Accountability

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Top

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Med Responsibility Med Accountaibility

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Middile

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High Responsibility Low accountability

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Bottom

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Influencing people to
take effective action

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LEADING

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Decision Making (Aspect of)

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leading

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Communicating (aspect of)

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Leading

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Motivating (aspect of)

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Leading

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Developing people (aspect of)

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Leading

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Assessing and regulating
the work in progress

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Controlling

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Developing performance standards (aspect of)

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Controlling

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Measuring performance (aspect of)

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Controlling

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Evaluating performance (aspect of)

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Controlling

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Correcting performance (aspect of)

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Controlling

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PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT ENGINEER
SAFETY ENGINEER
ESTIMATOR/COST ENGINEER
PROCUREMENT
QUALLITY ASSURANCE
QUALITY CONTROLLER
TIME KEEPER
FOREMAN
LEADMAN
SKILLED/UNSKILLED WORKERS

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Typical members in a construction team

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ü Develop a project plan
ü Manage deliverables according to the plan
ü Recruit project staff

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Project Manager

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ü Ensure everything on site gets done according to the
plans and specifications

ü Cooperating and communicating with Project Manager and other project participants to create more efficient project methods and to maintain project’s profitability

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Project Engineer

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ü Ensure the health and safety of the workers and the
public that may be affected by the project

ü Ensure that state laws and requirements are followed
during the course of the project

ü Facilitate safety-related trainings on-site

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Safety Engineer

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ü Prepare detailed cost estimates of the detailed design of the Project

ü Prepare cost estimates during the preparation of the future project.

ü Check quantity and cost for variations of the works and assist the Project
Manager in certifying monthly statements of civil works contracts.

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Estimator/Quantity/ Cost Engineer

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ü Look for suppliers of construction materials and purchase them as needed

ü Maintain a standard maximum or minimum quantity of construction items

ü Works in coordination with the project engineer with regards to material specification as to site requirements

ü Works in coordination with estimator with regards to the quantity of items to be purchased

ü Identify excess items after the project

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Procurement

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ü Perform and coordinate inspections and determine quality assurance testing models of raw materials and finished products.

ü Prepare, document, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and defect reports.

ü Conduct on site inspections to verify if the actual project is following the specifications

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Quality Assurance/ Quality Controller

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ü Keep track of the project and maintain time sheets to monitor the progress of the project

ü Verify attendance, tardiness and overtime of the workers

ü Verify

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Time Keeper

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ü Implement and manage construction tasks as directed by the Project Manager or Project Engineer

ü Manage and guide the workers

ü Peacefully resolve any emerging problems and issues on site

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Foreman

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ü Deliver the task based on their specialty trade

ü Follow the scheduled program as prepared by the project manager of project engineer

ü Follow the specifications of the project plan

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SKILLED/UNSKILLED WORKERS

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is the science that explains mechanics of soil and rock and its
applications to the development of human kind.

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Geotechnical Engineering

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is involved in field and laboratory
investigations to determine the engineering properties of site soils and other geomaterials
and their subsequent use in the analytical study of the problem at hand.

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geotechnical engineer

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are responsible for evaluating
surface and soil conditions and materials, using the principle
of soil and rock mechanics

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Roles of geotechnical engineers

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examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables.

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Roles of geotechnical engineers

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evaluate the stability of the ground, including any slopes and soil deposits, assess any risks, and help determine the types of foundation and earthworks that will be required.

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Roles of geotechnical engineers

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involved in ground improvement, in which soil is treated through a variety of different techniques to improve strength, stiffness, and/or permeability.

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Roles of geotechnical engineers

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examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables.

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Roles of geotechnical engineers

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evaluate the stability of the ground, including any slopes and soil deposits, assess any risks, and help determine the types of foundation and earthworks that will be required.

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Roles of geotechnical engineers

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Foundation is a very important element of all civil
engineering structures. It is necessary to understand the bearing capacity of the soil, effect of ground
water and vibration.

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Foundation designing

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the performance of the pavement depends upon the
subsoil on which it rests. the thickness of pavement and its component parts depends
upon certain characteristics of the subsoil, which should be determined before the
design is made.

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Pavement Design

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a thorough knowledge of geotechnical engineering is essential in the design of structures that is subjected to soil loadings such as retaining walls, tunnels, etc.

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Design of earth retaining structures and underground

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the possibility of seeping groundwater reducing the
soil strength while excavating must be taken into account. Sometimes, it is required to drain the subsoil water to increase the soil strength and to reduce the seepage forces.

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Design of excavations

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Assessment of risks to humans, property and environment from natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, sinkholes, soil liquefaction, and etc

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Applications of geotechnical engineers

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Retaining wall failures

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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Settlement failures

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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Uniform settlement (No cracks)

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Type of Settlement Failure

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Tipping Settlement (Often no cracks)

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Type of Settlement Failure

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Differential Settlement (With Cracks)

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Types of Settlement Failure

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Excavation bracing failures

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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Rockfalls

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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Soil pavement failures

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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Slope stability failures

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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Sinkholes

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Failures without considering geotechnical engineering

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ü Consulting firms
ü Environmental agencies
ü Oil industries
ü Government agencies
ü Research
ü Academe

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Opportunities for geotechnical engineers

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are origins of water that are essentially required by
humans, and those that are basically used for agriculture, industry,
and domestic purposes.

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Water resources

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generally deals with the provision of
water for human use, and the development of techniques for the
prevention of destruction from floods

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Water resources engineering

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It is an area of study that focuses on the planning, operation, management of surface and ground water systems, preservation and enhancement of the natural river and watershed environment, design and construction of water control facilities, and conservation
of water resources.

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Water resources engineering

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ü Concerns with water supply, irrigation, and water disposal

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Water resources engineering

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ü Addresses methods of controlling water to avoid water related
damage and catastrophes

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Water resources engineering

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ü Concerns on how to efficiently use water resources

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Water resources engineering

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uses practical methods and applications in the areas of hydrology, hydraulics, ground water, hydraulic design, hydropower, and environmental impact evaluation

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Water resources engineering

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from the Greek word “hydrologia” which means study
of water

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Hydrology

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It studies the movement , distribution, and quality of water throughout the earth including the hydrologic cycle, water resources, and environmental sustainability

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Hydrology

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is defined as the study of the mechanical behavior of
water in physical systems

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Hydraulics

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is the analysis of how surface, and/or subsurface
flows move from one point to the next.

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Hydraulics

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is used to evaluate flow in rivers, streams, storm drain networks, water aqueducts, water lines, sewers, etc.

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Hydraulic analysis

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Develop and design equipment system of water resource facilities to ensure that we are using a safe and clean water

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What does water resources engineers do

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  • Involved in water treatment to ensure potability of water
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What does water resources engineers do

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Facilitates in the construction, design, and maintenance of these
equipment/systems

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What does water resources engineers do

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Works in the design of pump systems, pipelines, flood control projects, supply of clean water systems, and etc.

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What does water resources engineers do

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ü Irrigation engineering

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Fields of interests in water resource engineering

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ü Coastal and river engineering

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Fields of interests in water resource engineering

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ü Coastal design

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Fields of interests in water resource engineering

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ü Ground water hydrology

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Fields of interests in water resource engineering

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ü Water resources management

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Fields of interests in water resource engineering

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  • Lack of Sanitation
  • Lack of safe water
  • Typhoon impact
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Why is there a need of water resource engineers in the
Philippines

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is a branch of civil engineering that
applies modern technology and scientific principles to the design,
development, and maintenance of transportation systems.

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Transportation engineering

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utilizes the latest
developments in transportation and uses them to create the most
efficient and effective systems possible for various locales

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transportation engineering

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applies to major terminals as well as the
networks that connect them. Any product or system that moves
people and goods from one place to another falls under the scope of it.

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Transportation Engineering

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Managing proper maintenance of the roadways

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Common concerns of transportation engineers

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Handling traffic flow to minimize congestion

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Common concerns of transportation engineers

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Preventing transportation accident

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Common concerns of transportation engineers

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Selecting the appropriate pavement and other materials for roads, highways and other types of construction

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Common concerns of transportation engineers

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Facilitating efficient trade routes

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Common concerns of transportation engineers

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Providing safe options for pedestrian traffic

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Common concerns of transportation engineers

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plan, design, construct,
operate and maintain transportation systems.

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What do transportation engineers do?

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carerefully evaluate
the supply and demand in the transportation
sector.

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What do transportation engineers do?

99
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Supervising work on a construction site

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What do transportation engineers do?

100
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Determining the traffic impact caused by new development plans

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What do transportation engineers do?

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Identifying solutions for transportation problems

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What do transportation engineers do?

102
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Providing recommendations for traffic policies

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What do transportation engineers do?

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Execute number of studies for traffic optimization

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What do transportation engineers do?

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Traffic congestion in
the urban areas

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Transportation engineering in the Philippines

105
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Poor maintenance of
railway systems (affecting
commuters)

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Transportation engineering in the Philippines

106
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Inadequate mass
transportation
systems

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Transportation engineering in the Philippines

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Geographic
characteristics of the
Philippines

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Transportation engineering in the Philippines

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Surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation

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environment

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is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental quality.

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Environmental engineering

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protection of human populations from the effects of adverse environmental factors

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Environmental engineering

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protection of environments, both local and global, from the potentially deleterious
effects of natural and human activities;

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Environmental engineering

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improvement of environmental quality

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Environmental engineering

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are technical experts concerned with local and
worldwide environmental issues.

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Environmental engineers

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They combine the principles of biology and
chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems and work in a
wide variety of settings with various engineering mechanisms

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Environmental engineers

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are also involved in the protection of wildlife, conduct research on proposed environmental projects, analyze scientific data, perform quality control checks and design municipal water supply and industrial wastewater treatment systems.

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Environmental engineers

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also attempt to prevent the production and repercussion of acid
rain, global warming, ozone depletion as well as harmful automobile emissions.

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Environmental engineers

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Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation reports

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What does environmental engineers do

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Design projects leading to environmental protection,
such as water reclamation facilities, air pollution control
systems, and operations that convert waste to energy

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What does environmental engineers do

119
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Provide technical support for environmental remediation
projects

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What does environmental engineers do

120
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Monitor progress of environmental improvement
programs

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What does environmental engineers do

121
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Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs
to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

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What does environmental engineers do

122
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Air and water pollution monitoring and mitigation

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What does environmental engineers do

123
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Creation and maintenance of recycling and waste
disposal methods

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What does environmental engineers do

124
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Development and maintenance of efficient fuel methods

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What does environmental engineers do

125
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Environmental engineers must innovate
solutions in the urban and rural locations.

Urban and rural locations have different
considerations

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  • Integration of rural and urban differences
126
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(1) Rapid population growth
(2) Unplanned development and urbanization
(3) Land tenure and land rights issues
(4) Urban and development planning that
does not consider population growth

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Urban Area

127
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(1) High vulnerability to water scarcity and other climate change impacts because of strong reliance on ecosystem

(2) Lack of economic of scale and access to basic services

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Rural Area

128
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Environmental engineers are well positioned to
work in the top five global sectors that contribute
to GHG emissions:
(1) electricity and heat
(2) Transportation
(3) Industry
(4) Land use changes
(5) Agriculture

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  • Greenhouse gases (GHG) and climate change
129
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Sustainable Health and Care System
- Environment
- Social
- Economic

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Understand the Link Between Development and Health

130
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(1) Low or zero carbon emissions
(2) Renewable energy
(3) Opportunities to reduce waste
(4) Improve recycling and recovery
(5) Life-cycle thinking of manufactured products

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  • Transition to green economy
131
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  • Air, water, and land pollution
  • Deforestation and logging
  • Overpopulation
  • Industrial and household waste
  • Urban sprawl
  • Oil spill
  • Natural resource depletion
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Other issues of environmental engineers

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Gov’t Agencies/ Departments
Laboratories
Municipal Agencies
Various industries/ Companies
Academe

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Career Opportunities

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