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CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AT CHILEWA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Posted on March 20, 2022January 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

Chilewa Investments Limited acts as intermediaries to recruit, build capacities, train and manage competent contract staff, lease equipment and provide transportation services, and also mediate for Oil & Gas companies. Chilewa Investments Limited, a manpower and Oil & Gas logistics support services provider, is currently recruiting for a CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER to an Exploration and Production (E&P) Company in Port Harcourt. The E&P company is a company operating in the upstream sector of the Nigerian…

SITE INVESTIGATION: HOW TO PLAN IT

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Planning a site investigation is an essential component when preparing for an upcoming project. It helps you identify the ground conditions which might affect the proposed development. As well as enables better understanding of the site and immediate surroundings, which will enable safe and economic developments. A site Investigation is the process of collecting information, assessment of the data and reporting potential hazards beneath a site which are unknown. That is why a plan as…

NINE PROCEDURE FOR BUILDING A FOUNDATION

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

A good foundation must be design not only to be safe but must aim to save construction cost, time and material. That is why a procedure is needed to help educate clients when it comes to building it. Foundation is the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level. The strength of any building lies with the foundation that is why it must be built such that, it keeps the ground moisture from…

HOW TREE ROOT AFFECT BUILDING

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

It is important to understand that tree root close to a building can affect it especially when the settlement is unequal. This occur when active tree roots dry out the soil causing differential soil shrinkage. This shrinkage affect the bearing capacity and lead to movement in the building, especially in shallow foundations. The good news is that it can be avoided with a proper planning which will include accurate survey of their position and obtain details…

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER AT MAINONE, NIGERIA

Posted on September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 by Gambeta News

MainOne is a leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa. MainOne is looking for Civil Engineering Projects Manager to be responsible for the management of assigned projects in Nigeria. JOB DESCRIPTION The Civil Engineering Projects Manager will be responsible for the management of assigned projects, ensuring that the projects meet the required quality standards and timelines within approved budget. He/She will also (as part of the planning process…

SENIOR STRUCTURAL DESIGNER VACANCY AT TRS STAFFING SOLUTION, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Gambeta News

TRS staffing solution was established in 1984, it works around the world finding and connecting the best talent with organisations which; design, build, operate and maintain infrastructure, manufacture goods and products, or offer supply. TRS staffing solution is looking for Senior Structural Designer to join their South Africa Office. Job Description Review fabricator drawings. Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations. Concrete foundations and reinforcement experience. Check work done by other Designers. Prepare 3D layouts and/or…

HOW IS CONCRETE VITAL TO ANY STRUCTURE

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

Concrete is one of those priceless materials that can never be ignored during any construction project. It is a material that enhance the strength of your building or your structure. The material is the single most widely used in the world. Concrete comes from the Latin “concretus” which means to grow together. It has become an ubiquitous because it is hard to imagine modern life without it. According to statistics from Zhigen Wu from Aplustopia…

CIVIL ENGINEERING LEAD VACANCY AT TRS STAFFING SOLUTION, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

TRS staffing solution was established in 1984, it works around the world finding and connecting the best talent with organisations which: design, build, operate and maintain infrastructure, manufacture goods and products, or offer supporting services. TRS staffing solution are seeking for Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineering Lead with EPC/EPM experience within Oil & Gas Industry. Job Responsibilities Perform and check calculations and design using both computer-aided and manual design techniques. Assist, as requested, in the development…

Consultancy: Challenges of Civil Engineering Firm in Nigeria

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

The wealth creation cycle in construction industry revolves around the political climate, economy, government policies, availability of resources, technology, and skilled manpower. Thousands of engineering graduates leave school in Nigeria each year, and the job opportunities are getting leaner by the day. If I may say, this trend is worse in structural engineering consultancy sector in Nigeria. In Nigeria currently, construction and real estate companies are recruiting more civil engineering graduates than any other sector….

WHY ARE STIRRUPS IMPORTANT IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Stirrups is an important material in the construction industry. It’s important is vital because it is help makes the reinforcement to be in place before the concrete is poured. It also help to resist lateral shear and provide stability to the reinforcement of steel bars. It also makes sure that the various structural elements like beans, columns etc are build as per te design. They are place at proper intervals to beams and columns to…

HOW TO IMPROVE BEARING CAPACITY OF A SOIL

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

We know that bearing capacity of a soil helps to support the loads applied to the ground. It also has to do with the pressure between the foundation and soil. This pressure should not affect the soil if not it will produce shear failure in the soil. This article will enable young and existing engineers to understand how to improve bearing capacity of a soil. We should also know that sometimes the safe bearing pressure…

WHY DO CRACKS OCCUR IN CONCRETE

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

We know that concrete is the most widely used materials in the construction Industry. It is so vital because it improves the aesthetic value of your building. It also make it more appealing to your clients and the end users. Concrete is the most sustainable building material that you can use to enhance the strength of your building. So this article will help you understand and prevent cracks form occurring in your concrete. Below are the various items…

FOUR STEPS TO DESIGNING THE STRUCTURAL LAYOUT OF A BUILDING

Posted on March 15, 2018July 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

How to design a building’s structural layout – General Arrangement for a Building The general arrangement (GA) of a building is a document that states patently the nature of the structural elements in a building. you can also call the General Arrangement (GA), the Structural layout. The document shows components of the building like columns, beams, floor slab paneling etc. these components form the design of the building. Having a glance at the GA helps engineers…