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Construction Boom In India Will Create High Demands For Civil Engineers In Near Future

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Civil Engineering is considered to be one of the core branches today. Also we see new and new structures coming up every day so civil engineers will definitely not be without job. It has better prospects in India and in abroad as well. It has very bright future after specialization in the academic field. As believed, Civil engineering involves not only field but also involves office and desk works like estimation, analysis, designing, tendering etc. It is a field which has very broad scope.

People think that compared to other branches of engineering, Civil Engineering is the least lucrative with no jobs available for those who graduate. On the other hand one gets multiple job offers from software companies if you are doing other branches of engineering and your starting salary will be mind boggling by Indian standards. On the other hand a Civil Engineering undergraduate starts with a salary as low as Rs. 3000-4000/month, so that brings up a question, who wants to take a job as a Civil Engineer when the difference in starting salary is over Rs. 25,000 or more at times.

According to the policies of Central Government for the development of infrastructure, demand for civil engineers is going to rise in next five years. Civil engineers get good salary with job security. Presently, the demand for Civil engineering course is much higher because of the boom in this sector. Civil engineers are people who mainly deal with new ideas to develop infrastructure. Now days, the presence of private players in the industry has also been increasing the quality of work. Since the quality and the manpower facilities are sufficient, they are in a position to fulfill the national and international demand. Many new and modern projects relating to this sector have also begun.

A job of a Civil engineer requires lot of experience in specific fields to meet the changing demands in this sector. Adequate efforts are from the part of the government is done for the speedy execution of the developmental projects in India. As there are adequate manpower in India, it is possible to achieve this objective. A significant increase in the number of projects in this sector has come up partly because of the high quality work involved in it. As the industry is developing, it is creating in employment opportunities for skilled engineers. One cannot imagine a situation, with out the civil engineering sector in a country.

The Civil engineering discipline has been evolving and many new concepts are being introduced nowadays. Various facilities namely the roadways, bridges, buildings etc are the significant aspects in infrastructure. Every nation is being engaged in expanding its developmental aspects so as to survive with the competition with other nations. Its a fact that a major chunk of investment is done in this area in the country which will change the very face of the nation as a whole. This is mainly made possible with the help of civil engineers. There is an increase in pay for a Civil Engineer with about 5 years experience is phenomenal. This is a trend that is observed not only in India but also in Middle East and the US.

Negligence To Blame For International Construction Accident

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In a continued showing of gross negligence in international construction, official reports from India this week announced that cost cutting measures circumvented many construction standards and safety protocols in order to cut construction costs. The same construction site under the supervision of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) that experienced the worst accident in its history on July 12 suffered another setback to rescue operations when the rescue cranes collapsed, injuring 5 workers.

The official report, announced by Saugata Roy, minister of state in India’s Ministry of Urban Development, revealed that in order to save money on the project, the construction company contracted to perform the work was also given the task of designing parts of the bridge. This presents not only a conflict of skills, but a conflict of interest; the construction company has it in their best interest to save as much money as possible on materials and construction. The construction company in question, Gammon India Ltd, maintains that costs were not cut and that all safety standards were followed to the letter. The question of the legitimacy of this claim is up for debate, however. During the first phase of construction for the Delhi Metro, the design was performed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and its consultants while construction was carried out by separate contractors. However, during the second phase the duties of construction and design were combined, creating a possibility for a serious construction site accident.

The initial construction site accident occurred on July 12, when a section of railbed bridge collapsed, killing 6 total workers and injuring approximately 15. This accident followed the October 2008 construction accident in which a crane placing concrete slabs collapsed killing two and injuring 30 others. Opinions differ on the true cause of these construction accidents; negligence and cost cutting measures have been officially announced, though there are some who say that these factors are part of a larger problem of rushing the work in the first place. In anticipation of the the 2010 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in New Delhi beginning October 3rd, 2010, the government is pushing the metro project with haste. This will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in Delhi and India, and the municipal government wants to present a modern transit system to the world’s visitors as they arrive and travel throughout the city.

However, despite all the pressure and money funneled into the project, progress is not being made as fast as the city would like. With setbacks such as these fatal construction accidents and the looming possibility of several construction accident lawsuits, completion of construction is on a tight time line. It is almost certain that there will be legal action against Gammon India Ltd., as family members have likely contacted a construction accident lawyer. Indeed, Gammon India Ltd. been involved in legal proceedings in the past, though it is unclear what the future holds for the company.

Essential Guide To Construction Hazards

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One of the most important things to properly identify and manage before beginning construction work are hazards. This article will cover some of the most important hazards that need to be identified.

However, what is more important for construction companies and contractors, is their legal obligation to manage these hazards.

The potential consequences of incompliance of current Occupational Health & Safety legislation at both the Commonwealth and state level are simply not worth it.

Ignoring construction site safety could cost thousands of dollars in fines or even lead to prosecution which would be detrimental to small and medium-sized companies and contractors.

Below are just a small number of potential Construction Hazards that are likely to require attention on a worksite:

* Silica dust – This is naturally found in the Earths crust, however, prolonged exposure can lead to health problems such as lung fibrosis.

* Asbestos dust – Notoriously well-known, it’s important to keep on the lookout for insulation materials, fire resistant walls and cement sheets where such dust is likely to be found.

* Gases and fumes – This can be generated through welding, burning or even painting and can have long-term health effects

* Noise – Its common sense that long-term exposure to loud noises will have an effect on hearing.

* Heat – Prolonged exposure in the Australian sun can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps.

The most common way to inform and educate all those involved in a project about Construction Hazards is by obliging them undergo Construction Safety Training. There is probably no better way of preventing simple hazards from becoming bigger issues for the entire project.

Further Construction Information

You may want to find more information about other hazards that may be present on a construction worksite and how to best manage them. In order to find that type of information, all you need to do is do a search online which will then lead you to websites with relevant information. The best thing about the Internet is that it allows anyone to access all the essential information regarding construction safety.

While construction hazards will forever be present, you retain the responsibility to manage them in the best way possible.