Comments on: What Do Civil Engineers Actually Do?

By: Open Doors: Construction Site Visits For Everyone - Being Brunel

Open Doors: Construction Site Visits For Everyone - Being Brunel — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:30:45 +0000

[…] many potential engineers aren’t getting into the industry because they just don’t know what we do. It’s nothing personal, they just didn’t even consider it- did you look up every job in […]

By: Engineering Etymology - Being Brunel

Engineering Etymology - Being Brunel — Fri, 20 May 2016 11:31:05 +0000

[…] engines- increasing in scope for all military constructs. This is why we have the clunky term- “civil” engineer; lit. not military. However, as we entered the industrial era and the work of engineers tended […]

By: Aris lubona

Aris lubona — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 05:57:32 +0000

I am a student in civil engineering at a college in south Africa. I’m writing here is because I find your discussion very interesting since I pledge to make it my career.

By: Engaging the Next Generation? Talk. - Being Brunel

Engaging the Next Generation? Talk. - Being Brunel — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:30:27 +0000

[…] multidisciplinary meetings and manage a programme of works that’s ever changing. So, if we can do all that, why can’t we programme into our calendars two hours a year for talking to our local […]

By: Confused Engineering Words: Part One | Being Brunel

Confused Engineering Words: Part One | Being Brunel — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:06:39 +0000

[…] for their proficiency with the written word. This poses a bit of a problem when you consider that 19% of civil engineering is writing reports. So, following from my last key skills post, here is the […]

By: Dr Radhakrishna

Dr Radhakrishna — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 01:59:33 +0000

First, it is discuss, discuss, discuss. Then it is draw, review, discuss, re-draw, re-review, re-re-draw. Soil tests, reports, water sources, water tests, reports, power requirement, availability, reports. Then, estimate, discuss, review, re-draw, re-estimate…three times. Finally, BOQ, tender, tender appraisal reports, acceptance of contract. Regulations, licences, approvals, material acceptance, 60 calls a day, quality, balance, balance, balance. Ultimately, completion. Meanwhile, the next project has already started !!! But new things come up everyday and I agree, we are learning every day. This is the real fun ! 🙂

By: Civil Engineering Is... | Being Brunel

Civil Engineering Is... | Being Brunel — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 22:39:19 +0000

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By: Starting Out With Being Brunel | Being Brunel

Starting Out With Being Brunel | Being Brunel — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:42:03 +0000

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By: thomasmichaelwallace

thomasmichaelwallace — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:09:26 +0000

A nice surmise; although I’ve always thought of it as problem solving- isn’t good communication just another problem to be solved?

By: Jonny Yusuf

Jonny Yusuf — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:22:01 +0000

Interesting article! I’d surmise that 60% of the above is communication, with clients, contractors, other engineers and other design professionals! I reckon good Engineering is the communication of knowledge, advice and instructions clearly and concisely; often converting complex theory into simple tangible information.