The needs and budget of clients have to be met through thorough research for the design plans. Architectural drawings and specifications with building components, fittings, furniture and decorations in mind are part and parcel of an architect s work. Once the initial plan is drawn up, they would have to liase with the relevant authorities. From supervision to coordination, from coordination to supervision, these are all areas that an architect is involved in. Civil Engineer Civil Engineers, otherwise known as Building Services Engineer or Structural Engineer, plan, design and supervise the construction of building and civil engineering works.
Work can be both on and off- site.
One can specialize in these few areas. Structural Engineering Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Transportation Engineering Soil Engineering A degree in civil engineering with practical experience in engineering, and being a member of the Professional Engineer Board in Singapore is necessary before you can start work. Land use, housing and traffic conditions are some areas surveyors take note of. Since work is mostly outdoors, you should love the outdoors in order to truly enjoy what you are doing. Tasks would include surveying the land using complex surveying optical instruments, collating data, computing survey calculations and preparing reports.