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UNDERSTAND MODERN
CIVIL INDUSTRY
IT'S HUGE
IT'S BOOMING
IT'S HIGH-TECH
PREPARE YOURSELF
INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS
Once you know the industry expectations, you can prepare yourself. Isn't it? Here is the guidance for you.
There are primarily six work areas in which industry expects you to be skilled, as given below.It is based on inputs from multiple industry experts. Industry expects you to be ready to work from day one of the job. You are expected to already be trained as they would not have time to train you. Know the trending skills and prepare yourself.
Desired
Areas of
Technical Expertise
As a civil engineer, your industry expects you be skilled in following work areas:
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2D Drafting
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3D Modelling and Detailing
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Structural Design and Analysis
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Foundation Design and Analysis
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Estimation, and
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Construction management (PPM)
Prepare for all these areas to shine out in booming phase of the Civil industry.
All the Best!
REQUIRED DRAFTING SKILLS
It is used to draw floor plans, elevations, section, detailing of RCC, etc. For all practical purposes (e.g., design, construction, inspection, etc.) 2D drawing sheets are printed and distributed. These are mostly drawn in AutoCAD and AutoRebar. You must plan to be expert in same.
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AutoCAD 2D
Floor plan, Section, Elevation, Site layout & more...
Most widely used software
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AutoCAD 3D
Exterior, Interior 3D visualization – Rarely used in Civil Industry
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AutoRebar
Used for Rebar detailing
Critical for site work for correct rebar layout
LATEST 3D MODELING SKILLS
3D modeling has two primary purposes. First one is to ensure accurate engineering design and construction. The second purpose is to validate the aesthetic appearance. Look at the industry favorite tools in use.
Revit Arch.
Revit Architecture is an engineering software used for multiple purposes, including estimation.
3DS Max
It is non-engineering software but very powerful for aesthetic usage. Widely used in Interior and exterior design
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Google Sketchup
It is non-engineering conceptualization tool, good for beginners.
MANDATORY SKILLS - STRUCTURAL DESIGN
A civil engineer cannot be called a civil engineer if found weak in this area. Isn't it?
Get to know what is trending in industry and cover it completely to rock in the job.
Manual Design
Based on fundamentals and IS codes being used in the industry
STAAD.Pro
Oldest design and analysis
software used in the industry. Good for G+3 buildings
ETABS
Latest software being used in the industry. Good for high rise buildings.
SAP 2000
Fantastic tool for design and analysis of dynamic structures, like bridge
Revit Structure
Design and analysis tool picking up in industry as it is part of Revit suite
STRONG FOUNDATION SKILLS
String foundation is needed for anything to be stable, so is the need of civil industry. Know the right skills in this area
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SAFE
Integrated design of slabs, mats, and footings. Import data from CAD, excel, DB, etc.
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STAAD Foundation
Works with STAAD.Pro, 5o different modules, 5 international codes
ESTIMATION SKILLS - CRITICAL SKILL
Right estimation is a critical skill for any business. If your estimate is high, you will not be able to meet competition, if your estimate in low, you will not remain profitable. Striking right balance is essential for working in the civil industry. Below are the tools you must know
BlueBeam Revu
Widely used in construction and architecture, works with PDF files
Excel sheets
Most of the companies use their customized excel sheets to suit them
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - PPM SKILLS
Civil projects are high in resource volume and labor activities. As a civil engineer, you will get the chance of management sooner than you would assume. Proper approach of management and use of suitable tools is the key of success. Know what you need to learn.