An Introduction to Civil Engineering Cost Management - aimed at Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers interested in learning about civil engineering cost management with a particular focus on risk management and mitigation
Oldest branch of engineering, next to Military engineering. All engineering works other than for military purposes were grouped in to Civil Engineering. Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & present day Information technology followed it.
A professional engineering discipline that deals with the analysis, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructural facilities such as buildings, bridges, dams, roads etc.
Civil Engineering is everywhere. Civil Engineering is a composite of many specific disciplines that include structural engineering, water engineering, waste material management and engineering, foundation engineering etc. among many.
The branch of Civil Engineering which deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the railway tracks for safe and efficient movements of trains is called Railway Engineering
BALLAST
RAILS
SLEEPERS
POINTS OF CROSSINGS
POINTS OF SWITCH
The rolled steel sections laid
end to end in two parallel lines
over sleepers to form a railway
track are known as RAILS The rails used in the construction of railway track can be divided into the following three types :
(1) Double Headed Rails (D.H. Rail)
(2) Flat Footed Rails (F.F. Rail)
(3) Bull Headed Rails (B.H. Rail)
Oldest branch of engineering, next to Military engineering. All engineering works other than for military purposes were grouped in to Civil Engineering. Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & present day Information technology followed it.
A professional engineering discipline that deals with the analysis, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructural facilities such as buildings, bridges, dams, roads etc.
Civil Engineering is everywhere. Civil Engineering is a composite of many specific disciplines that include structural engineering, water engineering, waste material management and engineering, foundation engineering etc. among many.
The branch of Civil Engineering which deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the railway tracks for safe and efficient movements of trains is called Railway Engineering
BALLAST
RAILS
SLEEPERS
POINTS OF CROSSINGS
POINTS OF SWITCH
The rolled steel sections laid
end to end in two parallel lines
over sleepers to form a railway
track are known as RAILS The rails used in the construction of railway track can be divided into the following three types :
(1) Double Headed Rails (D.H. Rail)
(2) Flat Footed Rails (F.F. Rail)
(3) Bull Headed Rails (B.H. Rail)
"Introduction to Civil Engineering" is a PowerPoint that provides an overview of civil engineering, and areas of specialization within the field, for primary and secondary students. Designed by Dr. Larry Rillet - Director of the Nebraska Transportation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln - and his educational outreach team members, the aim of this PowerPoint is to provide students with further exposure as to who civil engineers are and what they do. This lesson can be paired with a "Penny Boat" activity.
Keep Your Home Naturally Cool and Warm Out Change in Seasons
Vinra Construction is a private limited company registered under the ROC. The management has an experience of over 15 years of understanding the needs and delivering apt solutions to the end users We are providing turnkey solutions in construction fields. like Construction, Interior Designing Facility Management, Plantation Management, etc..
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Brigade Insignia offers meticulously designed apartments with modern architecture and premium finishes. The project features spacious 3,3.5,4 and 5 BHK units, each thoughtfully planned to provide maximum comfort, natural light, and ventilation.
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Sense Levent Kagithane Catalog - Listing TurkeyListing Turkey
Sense Levent offers a luxurious living experience in the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant Levent district.
This cutting-edge development seamlessly integrates modern design with natural elements, featuring live evergreen plants maintained by an advanced irrigation system, ensuring lush greenery year-round.
The building’s elegant ceramic balconies are both stylish and durable, enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality. Residents can enjoy the 700m Sky Lounge, which provides breathtaking views of Istanbul and a perfect space to relax and unwind.
Sense Levent promotes a healthy and active lifestyle with a full gym, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, all available in the building. The interiors are crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a luxurious and inviting living space.
Designed with young professionals in mind, Sense Levent features 1+1 and 2+1 units with smart floor plans and balconies. The project promises high investment returns, with an expected annual return of 6.5-7%, significantly above Istanbul’s average ROI.
Located in the rapidly growing and highly desirable Levent area, the development benefits from ongoing urban regeneration projects. Its prime location offers proximity to shopping malls, municipal buildings, universities, and public transportation, adding immense value to your investment.
Early investors can take advantage of discounted units during the construction phase, with an expected capital appreciation of +45% USD upon completion. Property Turkey provides comprehensive rental management services, ensuring a seamless and profitable investment experience.
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"Introduction to Civil Engineering" is a PowerPoint that provides an overview of civil engineering, and areas of specialization within the field, for primary and secondary students. Designed by Dr. Larry Rillet - Director of the Nebraska Transportation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln - and his educational outreach team members, the aim of this PowerPoint is to provide students with further exposure as to who civil engineers are and what they do. This lesson can be paired with a "Penny Boat" activity.
Keep Your Home Naturally Cool and Warm Out Change in Seasons
Vinra Construction is a private limited company registered under the ROC. The management has an experience of over 15 years of understanding the needs and delivering apt solutions to the end users We are providing turnkey solutions in construction fields. like Construction, Interior Designing Facility Management, Plantation Management, etc..
Vinra Construction Tech Enabled Company for Eco-Friendly Home Construction
Contact With Vinra for a Greener Future >>> Call us @ 888 4898 765
500 acres of brilliance await you here at Riverview City which offers modern living, effortless convenience, and a beautiful natural setting. It is a mega township by Magarpatta City in Loni Kalbhor, Pune. Enjoy easy access to work, schools, and fun while experiencing a perfect work-life balance.
Visit - magarpattacity.developerprojects.in
Need MCA leads? No sweat! MCAs are great for small biz funding. Learn how to snag top-notch leads: businesses needing cash, with repayment ability, decision-makers, and accurate contacts. Use content, social ads, lead platforms, partnerships, and capture processes for quality leads.
https://www.leadgeneration.media/blog/b/streamline-your-mca-sales-process-with-pre-qualified-leads
Brigade Insignia offers meticulously designed apartments with modern architecture and premium finishes. The project features spacious 3,3.5,4 and 5 BHK units, each thoughtfully planned to provide maximum comfort, natural light, and ventilation.
https://www.newprojectbangalore.com/brigade-insignia-yelahanka-bangalore.html
Sense Levent Kagithane Catalog - Listing TurkeyListing Turkey
Sense Levent offers a luxurious living experience in the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant Levent district.
This cutting-edge development seamlessly integrates modern design with natural elements, featuring live evergreen plants maintained by an advanced irrigation system, ensuring lush greenery year-round.
The building’s elegant ceramic balconies are both stylish and durable, enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality. Residents can enjoy the 700m Sky Lounge, which provides breathtaking views of Istanbul and a perfect space to relax and unwind.
Sense Levent promotes a healthy and active lifestyle with a full gym, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, all available in the building. The interiors are crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a luxurious and inviting living space.
Designed with young professionals in mind, Sense Levent features 1+1 and 2+1 units with smart floor plans and balconies. The project promises high investment returns, with an expected annual return of 6.5-7%, significantly above Istanbul’s average ROI.
Located in the rapidly growing and highly desirable Levent area, the development benefits from ongoing urban regeneration projects. Its prime location offers proximity to shopping malls, municipal buildings, universities, and public transportation, adding immense value to your investment.
Early investors can take advantage of discounted units during the construction phase, with an expected capital appreciation of +45% USD upon completion. Property Turkey provides comprehensive rental management services, ensuring a seamless and profitable investment experience.
Additionally, robust legal support and significant tax advantages are available through Property Turkey’s licensed Real Estate Investment Fund. Levent is a dynamic urban hub, ideal for young professionals with its numerous corporate headquarters and shopping malls.
Sense Levent is more than just a residence; it’s a place where dreams and opportunities come to life. Contact us today to secure your place in this exclusive development and experience the best of Istanbul living. Sense Levent: Sense the Opportunity. Live the Dream.
https://listingturkey.com/property/sense-levent/
Dynamics 365 Bid Management for Construction ProjectsDynamic Netsoft
This PDF provides a straightforward guide to using Dynamics 365 for efficient bid management in construction projects. Learn how to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance productivity with practical tips and step-by-step instructions.
https://dnetsoft.com/dynamics-365-bid-management-software
Referans Bahcesehir which is being constructed, in the center of the most regional destination as Bahçeşehir, shines out with its central location and unique landscape including social facilities such as a fitness center, sauna, sports facilities, children’s playground and recreational areas.
Not only drawing attention for immediate surroundings including commercial centers and private schools but also providing the easily accessible location with closeness to Tem Highway and connection roads, ongoing construction of 3rd Bridge Connection roads and Metro Projects
Bahcesehir is a rising value in the great city of Istanbul… Located at a new transportation junction in the northwest of the City… Located at such a spot that the access roads for the 3rd bridge and for the 3rd Airport will reach the region in 2016. The Marmaray and the Subway will extend all the way to Referans Bahcesehir respectively in 2018 and 2019.
465 flats and 34 stores are designed with an outstanding approach and arranged with a unique perspective offering the following options: 1 plus 1, 2 plus 1, 3 plus 1, 3.5 plus 1, 4 plus 1, and 4.5 plus 1. It is planned so as to safeguard you and your loved ones based upon a modern, technological safety approach. As you experience the joy and luxury here, you will be content and feet at ease.
It is worth seeing both inside and outside with heart-warming cafes, tasty restaurants and elegant stores… And it is ready to offer a vivacious social life with a warm and cozy space design.
A folding swimming pool and indoor swimming pools, playgrounds, Turkish bath, sauna… It has them all. Everything you need for your well-being and for having a pleasant time will be at your service. You simply need to align the rhythm of life with the rhythm of Referans Bahcesehir.
https://listingturkey.com/property/referans-bahcesehir/
Rams Garden Bahcelievler - Istanbul - ListingTurkeyListing Turkey
Implemented by Rams Global in Bahcelievler, the Rams Garden Bahcelievler Apartments includes 796 residences of different types from 2+1 to 5+1.
Next to the project, which will have 33 thousand square meters of green area, there will be 42 thousand 300 square meters of woodland. There will also be a 210-meter-long pond in the landscape of the project. There are 94.5 square meters of green space per flat.
Rams Garden Bahcelievler Apartments, which has 8 times more green space than the average of Istanbul with its 33 thousand square meters of green area located within a total of 75 thousand square meters, offers various housing options from 2+1 to 5+1.RAMS Garden has brought a lifeline to the construction industry.
Rams Global, which has signed projects in many places from Dubai to Phuket and delivered more than 20 thousand residences, is now starting new projects in Istanbul.
Rams Garden Bahcelievler is located 9 minutes from Metroport AVM, 5 minutes from Marmara Forum AVM, 12 minutes from Kazlıçeşme beach, 9 minutes from Yıldız Technical University, 7 minutes from Istinye University, 9 minutes from Ramada Hotel and Medicana Hospital.
https://listingturkey.com/property/rams-garden-bahcelievler-apartments/
Torun Center Residences Istanbul - Listing TurkeyListing Turkey
THERE IS LIFE IN ITS CENTER!
The most energetic spot of the city that will add utterly different pleasures to your life, with a park that will make Istanbul breathe, delighting indoor and outdoor bistros, cafes, restaurants, the brand-new Food Hall concept, where dozens of unique tastes are served together, market area, cinema, theater, fitness club, SPA and event venue...
All the pleasures that will enrich your lives are awaiting you on the most beautiful side of the city, at Torun Center Residences. In Mecidiyeköy, where the heart of Istanbul beats, business, life and entertainment opportunities are located at the exact center, at Torun Center, the most beautiful side of the city.
Penthouse apartments and different styles of flats from 1 + 1 to 4 + 1, from 100 to 425 square meters in a 42-story residence tower, have been designed for those who want to live in the center of magnificence. Torun Center is the redefinition of a better life with specially landscaped floor gardens, apartment options with private balconies, and automatic glass systems equipped with Trickle Ventilation that offers clean air comfort.
Business and life in the same place
Excellent service
Torun Center has many delightful details, from a swimming pool to sunbathing and resting terrace. With 24/7 concierge services, 24/7 security, valet, technical service, closed-circuit camera system (CCTV), central heating and cooling system, it makes your life easier.
Delightful details
The two-story Torun Center Lounge, with its indoor and outdoor seating areas, children's playroom, private dining and TV lounge, promises unforgettable memories to you and your loved ones with its unique Istanbul view.
Neighboring to the most pleasant square of Istanbul
A few steps from the Torun Center Residences, you can reach the city's most modern city square and open the doors of a quality city life. Torun Center Residences brings together on the same project the long-awaited city life for Istanbul and gourmet restaurants, cafes, gym and SPA, and state-of-the-art cinema and Artı Stage, hosting the most famous plays of the season.
Located at the intersection of alternative public transportation options such as the metro and Metrobus, Torun Center comes to the fore as the most accessible office for both sides of Istanbul. With a central location and rich transportation lines, Torun Center offices make life easier for employees and increase productivity.
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One FNG by Group 108 Sector 142 Noida Construction UpdateOne FNG
One FNG by Group 108 is launching a new commercial project in Sector 142 Noida. Office space and high street retail shops on the FNG and Noida Expressway. For more information visit the website https://www.onefng.com/
Simpolo Tiles & Bathware
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Discover Yeni Eyup Evleri 2, nestled among the rising values of Eyupsultan, offering the epitome of modern living in Istanbul.
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=== Investing In The US As A Canadian… And How To Do It RIGHT!! (feat. Erwin Szeto) ===
Ever been curious about Real Estate Investing in the US?? At Volition, for the past 14 years, we have been focused on helping investors invest in over $250M of real estate and generate $100M of wealth in the Toronto market, but we are always open to learning more about other business models and learning from other investors.
The US has always been an intriguing market to invest in. But the US is a big place… if you’re interested in investing in the US, you probably have a lot of questions, like:
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An Introduction to Civil Engineering Cost Management
1. An introduction to Civil Engineering Cost Management
Mark Wearen – Associate Director, Bruce Shaw
MSCSI MRICS MCInstCES MCIOB
March 2013
2. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Bruce Shaw an internationally-acclaimed group of 300
construction professionals.
We service clients in 150 cities in over 40 countries.
Highest standards of quantity surveying, project management and
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3. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
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Cost Management
What is Civil Engineering ?
7. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
What is Civil Engineering ?
‘The whole of non-military engineering at the timing of the founding of the ICE in 1818, but now
excluding chemical, electrical, electronic, marine, mechanical engineering etc…it includes airfields,
bridges, canals, docks, foundations, harbours, offshore construction, railways, river basis management,
roads, sewage treatment, soil mechanics, structural design, traffic engineering, tunnels, water supply
etc…’
Penguin Dictionary of Civil Engineering, Fourth Edition
‘…civil engineering (the branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction of such
public works as dams or bridges)…’
http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=civil%20engineering
‘Civil engineering includes the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of structures and
altering geography to suit human needs. Some of the numerous subdivisions are transportation (e.g.,
railroad facilities and highways); hydraulics (e.g., river control, irrigation, swamp draining, water supply,
and sewage disposal); and structures (e.g., buildings, bridges, and tunnels).’
http://www.reference.com/browse/engineering
‘The technical design and construction of public works (buildings, roads, harbours, public greens ...)
and/or technically equivalent private (usually corporate) ones’
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/civil_engineering
March 2013
8. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Sectors
Highways
Railways – Light and Heavy Rail
Marine Engineering – Ports and Coastal Protection
Airports – Runway Construction
Energy – Power Distribution and Generation
Utilities
Environmental – Water and Waste (e.g. Landfill)
Site Development
March 2013
9. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
ESTIMATING – APPROACHES AND KEY RISKS
10. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Estimating (1 of 4)
Identify Key Features and Risks
Key Quantities – fewer items…less transparent…sub-division
Method Related Charges – ‘not proportional to the quantities’*
Temporary Works
Preliminaries
Bulk Earthworks – Materials Management
Project Specific Variables - RESOURCES AND TIME – what
problem does this pose ?
*CESMM3 Handbook, Section 7, Para 5
March 2013
11. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Estimating (2 of 4)
Key Risks
Location - Access
Ground Conditions / Unforeseen Obstructions – Proportion
of Work Below Ground…
Archaeology
Utilities / Statutory Undertakers
Possessions – Railways/Ports/Roads
Environmental
Inflation
Weather – Seasonal Impacts
March 2013
12. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Estimating (3 of 4)
Bulk Earthworks
Materials Classifications
Earthworks Balance - Equation
Import – Borrow Pits and Quarries
Bulking
Mass Haul
Cycle Times
Weather – Materials and Productivity
March 2013
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Cost Management
Estimating (4 of 4)
Measurement Software – Areas and Volumes
Atlas SCC
Trimble Terramodel
LSS DTM Software
Earth
Mudshark
Design Software – Volumes
Bentley MX Moss
CivilCad
March 2013
14. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Estimating – Measurement Example
Bulk Earthworks
100m x 100m site – toll plaza approach – total plan area 10000 m2
Site is split level – 2 m differential at mid-point – could be sloping
100mm Topsoil
100mm unsuitable/unacceptable (US)
50% of balance is Hard Material – Granite (no weathered material) – unsuitable
in it’s natural state – 100% suitable for processing as capping/suitable
Balance is suitable/acceptable (general fill)
Soft Spots – 100m3 – spread evenly around the site – filled with suitable (<25m3
– US if greater)
500mm Capping (Rockfill/Hardcore)
Final Surface – Formation – Average level plus 1 m
Ignore transition detail
Assume no Bulking
March 2013
15. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Estimating & CM Approach - Bulk Earthworks Example
Proposed Level Existing Level
2m
100 m
Site Cross-Section
March 2013
16. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Estimating & CM Approach – BULK EARTHWORKS EXAMPLE
Ave
Width CSA Length Volume Notes
Depth
m m m2 m m3
Cutting Cut TS 0.1 50 5 100 500
US Soft 0.1 50 5 100 500
US Hard Rock 0.15 50 7.5 100 750 Capping Displacement
SU 0.15 50 7.5 100 750 Capping Displacement
Soft Spots 50 50% Allocation
Total Dig Volume 2550
Fill Capping 0.5 50 25 100 2500 Capping Material
Void 0 50 0 100 0
Embankment Seat TS 0
US 0
Soft Spots 50 Suitable Material
Total Fill Volume 2550
Fill (Embankment) Cut TS 0.1 50 5 100 500 Topsoil Depth
US Soft 0.1 50 5 100 500 US
US Hard Rock 0 50 0 100 0
SU 0 50 0 100 0
Soft Spots 50 50% Allocation
Total Dig Volume 1050
Fill Capping 0.5 50 25 100 2500
Suitable (Void) 1.5 50 75 100 7500 Underside of Capping to EGL
Embankment Seat TS 500
US 500
Soft Spots 50
Total Fill Volume 11050
March 2013
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Cost Management
Estimating & CM Approach – BULK EARTHWORKS EXAMPLE
Ave
Width CSA Length Volume Notes
Depth
m m m2 m m3
Topoil Strip 1000
Excavation Suitable 750
Unsuitable 1750
EO Rock 750
Processing Rock to Capping 750
Disposal Topsoil 1000 Typically for Resoiling/Stockpiling
Suitable 0 All utilised
Unsuitable 1000 Excavated less Processed
Import Capping 4250 Total less Processed
Suitable 6750 Total less excavated
Compaction 13600 Total Fill - Capping plus Suitable
Soft Spots 100 Measured Seperately
March 2013
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Cost Management
QUANTIFYING CONTINGENCY
19. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Risk Management and Contingency
Guess
Historical Precedent
Defined Allowances (e.g. Optimism Bias)
Quantified Risk Analysis
March 2013
20. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
The British Department for
Transport Procedures for Dealing
with Optimism Bias in Transport
Planning - Guidance Document
June 2004
March 2013
21. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Post Contract Cost Management
22. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Post Contract Cost Management
Read and Apply the Contract
The 3 R’s…..Records Records and more Records
As-Built Information – Quantities / Surveys / Classifications
Returns v Allocation Sheets
Photo and Video Records – High Definition
Site Diaries
Progress Reports
Cost Management tools – Registers / Scott Schedule (see NRA CAG)
March 2013
24. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Forms of Contract
Ireland
IEI 3rd Edition 1980 Rev and Reprinted Oct 1990
PWC – Minor Works and Civil Engineering Options
International
FIDIC Suite (1999) – Red and Yellow Books
ICE
NEC3 Suite of Contracts – Options A, B and C
IChemE Suite of Contracts – ‘Brown Book’
March 2013
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Cost Management
METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
26. An introduction to Civil Engineering
Cost Management
Methods of Measurement
ARM
SMM
CESMM3 / CESMM4 (recently published)
NRA Method of Measurement
MMRB (Roads and Bridges)
MMHW (Highway Works)
POMI (Principles of Measurement International)
March 2013
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Cost Management
Useful Links :
Contract Administration on Public Works Projects:
http://www.nra.ie/Publications/ContractAdministrationGuidelines
www.constructionprocurement.ie (CWMF)
Contracts Overview :
http://fidic.org/node/149
http://www.icheme.org/resources/forms_of_contract/history.aspx
http://www.neccontract.com/about/ContractDownloads.asp
http://www.out-law.com/en/topics/projects--construction/construction-standard-form-
contracts/
Risk Analysis :
http://www.palisade.com/risk/
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Useful Links :
Rates and Prices :
NRA Schedule of Rates
http://www.nra.ie/Publications/DownloadableDocumentation/CostEstimationD
ocumentation/file,10429,en.pdf
CECA Schedule of Dayworks Rates (previously the FCEC)
http://www.ceca.co.uk/publications/ceca-schedules-of-dayworks-carried-out-
incidental-to-contract-work-(august-2011).aspx
Professional Institutions:
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland http://www.scsi.ie
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors http://www.cices.org/
Engineers Ireland http://www.ei.ie
Institution of Civil Engineers http://www.ice.org.uk/
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Useful Links :
Plant and Equipment – Productivity:
Caterpillar Handbook
http://www.warrencat.com/images/pdf/CaterpillarPerformance
Handbook42.pdf
Further Education
DIT Masters in Applied Construction Cost Management
http://www.dit.ie/postgrad/programmes/dt164mscinappliedcon
structioncostmanagement/
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Civil Engineering Experience
32. Some of our Projects…
Hilton Barbados
600Nr Beds
DolWin1 Baltic Cable Dublin Port Tunnel
East West Interconnector
Midlands Power Stations
NRA Service Areas
New Black Sea Port Irish Rail Coastals
Bruce Shaw Engineering
Metro North Greater Dublin Area Transportation Strategy
Saudi Aramco
Bord Gais Wind Farms
Abu Dhabi International Airport
M50 Widening
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An introduction to Civil Engineering Cost Management
Mark Wearen – Associate Director, Bruce Shaw
MSCSI MRICS MCInstCES MCIOB
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