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I want to learn primavera. What is the latest version of Primavera available are there any good books for a self learner? Thanks. I do know want to invest in a class.

In this not so booming economy, there is still some hope for the construction industry. I am currently working on a project which will take me through the end of next year. I am the field office engineer on this project. My background is Civil Engg/Const. Management (I do not have any design...

My company is preparing a proposal for an upcoming project and I am a proposed team member. However, to fullfill the RFP requirements, they have asked me to sign a letter of committment to the client, which commits me to the entire duration of the job if we get the project. I am currently...

I have a civil engineering, construction management background. I am thinking of doing the ICC (International Code Council) certification. Any comments on how it could help me, salary benefits, etc are appreciated. Thank you.

PVC conduits cannot be used in Plenum areas per National Electric Code. Does the mechanical code allow use of PVC insulation to insulate hydronic piping in plenum areas?

I am the CM, I am dealing with the contractor here. Its a remodel job and there are a lot of subs involved. For any change in scope of work, the contractor goes to the appropriate subcontractor and gets a quote from to do the extra work. The subcontractor then charges his overhead and profit to...

How much can a contractory typically charge for profit and overhead on a quote that has been submitted by his subcontractor. I have a situation where I am reviewing a quote for a potential change to the contract and the contractor has charged 20% profit and overhead. The specs are not very clear...

The best way to come to the US is to come here for higher studies on a student visa. Given the H1B quota reduction that US has done in the past year, even if you get a job in the US and the company is ready to sponser your visa, US consulate may reject the visa. I am not trying to be negative...

No Project is perfect, no design is perfect. There are always going to be problems. How they are handeled puts you apart. I would say, escalate what needs to be escalated and solve what you can on your own. Not being very experienced myself, sometimes its hard for me to judge whats important and...

Well, I have started the project and things are so far so good. I am enjoying being on this project and remain very busy most times. I am spending a lot of time at work and every day is like a new experience and I am learning more than I have learnt anywhere else. For those of you who get an...

Thank you all for such great responses. I am really impressed by the kind of responses I have received. I have already started working on a CM Plan for the project so that I put all the procedures in place. The precon meeting is coming up soon. So, that my next step. I will keep you posted...

RDK, Thank you very much for your advice. I really needed some confidence boost and thanks for providing that. I really liked your last line about watching a "functional project in your rear view mirror". I will keep that in mind for the entire duration of the project.

I finally have the opportunity to be the Resident Engineer on a small scale project. I have 3 years of experience in field/office. On this project, I am the only person incharge from the CM side... which means I will be the only onsite representative - will do everything - documentation, project...

Zambo, Thank you for your advice. I am planning to buy a few books myself. We will be providing CM services for this project. I do not know much about the project right now, but, will soon find out. I guess I am nervous because I have never started a project and been the sole person incharge...

Zambo I am also in a similar situation where I have been with my company for three years now and am finally getting the opportunity to be the project manager for a small scale project – expansion of the operations building for a water treatment plant. My experience is not in water treatment and...

Has anyone done PMP Certification. Project Management Institute provides this certification. As far as I know, its very useful in the IT industry and very much in demand there. How useful is it in the Construction Industry?

Has anyone in California recieved the scores yet?

Thank you for the overwhelming response. I guess I am one of those many engineers who are desperately trying to find ways to improve their career paths. I should have framed my question more like how lonecrusader framed it - "if one wishes to grow from a technical position into project...

What is the extent of technical knowledge that project managers need to possess. Can someone with 2-3 years of experience get a Project Management Certification and become a Project Manager. I know of people in the IT industry who with 2 yrs of experience, do in for a PM certification and get...

Thankyou for ur replies. I took the FE on 16th. The format has changed now. They did have interrelated questions in the afternoon session, but, not more than 2 interrelated ones. The afternoon session was not very easy I must say. I had a tough time solving the problems.