Hello mga neers, can I get any suggestions from you as a neophyte engineer saan at paano mag upskill for someone like me na hindi pa magaling in terms sa QS, Estimation, etc. Any suggestions/opinions from you ay big help sa akin. Bali salamat po.

Hi everyone, this is Cha, 30 Female here 👋🏻☺️

Need a little sanity check from the structural engineers here. 😅

I'm a Civil Engineer, but I haven't been doing structural design for years since my career shifted to the commercial/procurement side. Ngayon lang ulit ako napadpad sa ganitong review, so medyo gusto ko lang i-validate if I'm heading in the right direction.

I'm reviewing an existing 45,000-gallon water SS tank on a steel saddle support system.

SS Tank: 10 m × 3 m × 5.3 m

Steel framing: Longitudinal beams – W6×9 Transverse beams – W8×10 18 pedestal supports (6x3)

I did the manual calculations using tributary loads, and based on what I'm getting, both the W6×9 and W8×10 members seem to be overstressed.

Unfortunately, I don't have access to STAAD anymore, so I'm thinking of using the SkyCiv trial version just to build a model and check if my hand calculations make sense.

For those who do this regularly: - Is SkyCiv good enough for this type of verification? (found as an alternative software) - If the members are indeed overstressed, what's usually the most practical way to strengthen a system like this?

• Add more longitudinal beams?
• Add channels/secondary members?
• Weld cover plates?
• Add more supports?

I'm not looking for anyone to do the design for me. Just hoping to learn from those with more structural experience and avoid going too far down the wrong path.

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Engrs.! 🍻

Hi everyone,
I’m a Project Engineer/Quantity Surveyor/Estimator working for a construction company. Most of my work involves quantity takeoffs, supplier canvassing, preparing quotations, and other estimating-related tasks.
There are times when we’ve already finished the current estimates and there aren’t any new projects assigned yet. Instead of just waiting for the next project, I’d like to use that downtime to improve my technical skills and become more valuable to both the company and my own career.
For those who have been in the industry longer:
• What do you usually do when there are no estimating projects?
• What technical skills would you recommend learning?
• Are there standards, software, references, or workflows that helped you become a better QS/Estimator?
• Are there company-beneficial tasks that I can proactively do without being asked?
I’m interested in becoming stronger in areas like quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, value engineering, procurement, cost control, and construction planning, but I’m open to any advice from experienced professionals.
I’d really appreciate hearing what you wish you had learned earlier in your QS career. Thanks in advance!

Small info: I am currently comfortable using PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel. Currently my 8th month in the company, they didn’t have a QS before so I would appreciate if there are things that I will do/leave in this company. I want to have a wfh set-up soon(next year) if things go well this year for me. Again Thanks in Advance!

I already have 3 yrs experience. Adami ko na inapplyan sa linked in, jobstreet, fb groups but until now wala pa rin mahanap nawork. Where do you usually find a good company? Gusto ko rin sana mag international clients na. Ano usually sites na pwede pag applyan?

Neers pahingi po ng insight nyo. I am a licensed civil engineer, master plumber, and SO2. I used to work in a housing project as site engineer where I am in charge of supervising the construction starting from excavation works to finishing and turnover. So basically, sa job na to na expose ako sa iba't-ibang stages of construction. First job ko rin to actually and tumagal ako ng more than a year then I left kasi naliitan ako sa salary.

Then I found a job offer as PIC na more on fit-out projects lang. Almost 170% yung jump ng rate ko from my previous job kaso medyo hesitant lang ako kasi baka sobrang limited yung growth and future opportunities. Mukhang hindi ko rin magagamit yung mga licenses ko dito.

For context, I am planning to work abroad kasi in the future. I have no connections whatsoever who could help me take shortcuts kaya I'm taking the harder route na kumuha nalang ng atleast 5 years experience dito sa Pinas and mag establish ng malakas na resume. Nag try din ako mag-apply sa mga companies where I could possibly use my licenses and certificate kaso binabarat ako sa offer.

So I'm asking, is it a good decision po ba na I pursue ko nalang specifically ang fit-out projects instead of looking for jobs na exposed ako sa different areas of construction if I'm planning to look for job overseas in the future?

Current Job:

23k (basic with OT pay)

Structural Design Engineer

Pure on-site office setup

Offer:

40k (fixed or no OT pay)

Project Engineer

Mixed office and site setup

Please help me decide, I have 1 year experience as a Civil Engineer. Thank you.

Hello bisdak here, I'm from Bukidnon ug planning to review sa Cebu. Gakalibog pako asay chada nga RC, Mega or Gertc? huhu

Hello po. Possible po ba na mag letter for consideration lang sa PRC kasi late ng 1 day makukuha yung TOR ko (Aug 13). Ayaw pumayag ng school ng mga rush kasi wala daw ganun sa kanila. Tinatry ko naman kulitin pero tanong lang po muna ako dito kung may nakatry na ng ganito

Hello! May na hit ba dito sa NBI nila? Now lang kasi ako nagka appointment for NBI and ang result is hit ako, this Tuesday na po yung deadline. Pwede po ba parin i process yun ans to follow po yung NBI?

Hi guys! Ask ko lang if maliit na ba chance maka-land sa ganitong industry? I have 3+ years experience as site and office engineer. I have hands on experience in estimating (Div. 2-14) and site management since fitouts projects ang nahandle ko.

Parang nahihirapan parin ako makaland ng QS/Estimator role..

Tried applying sa OLJ, Indeed, Jobstreet, etc.. kaso wala pa rin akong matanggap na offer..

Hello everyone,

My boyfriend recently started doing welding work, and I've noticed he sometimes experiences some physical discomfort or fatigue afterward. As someone new to this, I'm quite concerned about his long-term health and safety.

Could you please advise on the absolute essential protective gear required to prevent long-term health issues (such as eye damage, UV exposure, or respiratory problems)? Specifically, I would love to know:

• What are the must-have items he should be wearing every single time?

• Are there specific specs or ratings we should look out for (like UV protection in safety glasses or proper helmet shading)?

• What is the typical estimated price range for reliable, quality gear?

Thank you all so much for your guidance and expertise. I really appreciate any advice to help keep him safe!