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CIVIL WORK SPECIALIST VACANCY AT IKEDC COMPANY, NIGERIA

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) is Nigeria’s largest power distribution company. IKEDC is seeking for Civil Work Specialist who’s role is to conceptualize and plan civil work projects. Responsibilities: Assist in preparing annual capital budget for works department. Prepare and ensure timely submission of weekly, monthly and annual report. Design civil drawings for augmentation proposals Co-ordinate with other concerned departments to ensure smooth execution of the projects Provide support in tendering & selection of agencies on…

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONCRETE GRADE IN STRUCTURES

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Concrete is a construction material composed of cement, fine aggregate (sand) and coarse aggregate mixed with water. It is a material that starts setting and gradually with increased bonding becomes hard like stone. Its importance is key because it contributes extensively in buildings, bridges and most infrastructural projects. The material is of immense value even though it is a man-made material on earth. During INFRACON, 2017 in India with theme “the Innovations in Concrete for Infrastructure…

IMPERATIVE THINGS A CIVIL ENGINEER MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING TO SITE

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

When i was an undergraduate student back then, we always refer to ourselves as the mother of engineering. Because we feel that we are in a profession that gives birth to so many careers. This article is a guide for all civil engineers to understand what is important before going to site. The items various from basic terms, tests, code etc. TEST ON CONCRETE There are basically two type of concrete testing namely; test on…

ELEVEN (11) STEPS TO SUCCEED AS A YOUNG CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

The role of a civil engineer in the advancement of civilisation and the cause of mankind cannot be overemphasized. If for any reason you find yourself studying civil engineering in an institution of higher learning, you should feel lucky provided you are convinced that you are where you are supposed to be. Civil engineers work very closely with people, and are involved in the development and maintenance of public infrastructures and utilities. There are varieties…

CIVIL ENGINEERS: FIVE IMPORTANT SKILLS NEEDED

Posted on January 18, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Back then in Rivers state polytechnic Bori, i was taught and made to believe that civil engineering is the mother of engineering. It is so important and vital that every sector in the economy can’t do without it. Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment which includes works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. The Engineering discipline has seen…