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CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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1. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A CIVIL ENGINEER IN THE CONTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

A civil engineer is someone who designs and supervises large construction
projects, including roads, buildings, tunnels, airports, dams, bridges, and systems for
water supply and sewage treatment. Whether it is building of dams or constructing high
tech companies, civil engineers have evolved from time to time to show their best
potential. Besides, being playing an important part in the development of our nation, this
sector has a lucrative career scope as well. Civil Engineering engages planning,
designing and implementing constructional work. The profession involves an extensive
range of engineering tasks such as designing, supervision and structural activities for
public sector like building roads, buildings, bridges, airports, dams, tunnels (for water
works, sewage systems, etc.) and proposes a massive amount of demanding career
opportunities.
Recruitment agencies specializing in Construction or manufacturing sector knows the
hard work involved into it. Civil engineers are the master mind behind all the
development in the industry thus, companies pay special attention while recruiting any
civil engineer or professionals in this field. Engineering recruitment consultants put in
their expertise in bringing up talented, skilled and innovative professionals to deliver
their best potential and take the company and the nation to great heights of success.
2. IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

. Being one of the oldest industrial sectors, the Construction segment stands high
contributing a substantial amount to the development of the society. Construction
industry contributes significantly in terms of scale and share in the development process
for both developed and developing countries. The construction products provide the
necessary public infrastructure and private physical structures for many productive
activities such as services, commerce, utilities and other industries. The industry is not
only important for its finished product, but it also employs a large number of people
(directly and indirectly) and therefore has an effect on the economy of a country/region
during the actual construction process.