Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE ND TECHNOLOGY

College of Engineering
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija

CE 322
Engineering Management and Safety

Case 2.
R.E CONSTRUCTION: Nor or Never

Submitted by:
Ferreras, Jayson A.
Jimenez, Kyla Joy A.
Olivo, Nicky Seriosa
Rabino, Maynard M.
Reyes, Fredelyn M.
Salen, John Denver
Vanzuela, Johana Lorine P.

Submitted to:
Engr. Marielle Caballero
Case 2. R.E CONTRUCTION: Now or Never
INTRODUCTION
"The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-discipline
springs" (Joan Didion). Making decisions is one of the most crucial talents that can lead to tremendous
success in one's life. Thus, why is this decision so crucial? because, it is the number one detriment to
achievement, whether in personal or professional life. But what really is decision making? How do we
know we made the correct choice? When two or more options are provided to a person, he must decide. A
person who is intellectually mature makes good decisions in all parts of his life. As in the case of
Engineer. Romeo Estabillo who is known for his excellency in his profession as civil engineer/contractor
facing challenges into his company when it comes in facilitating his growing companion in his
construction firm. Moreover, due to these problems he needs to do a crucial decision that can be affect to
his own company and to the hired subordinates of him. Mr. Estabillo wants to create a fair decision
making to his demand about of how he can attain to perform his function effectively if he will push
through with the plan and securing the growing employment to his company that needs a full-time basis
salary. Thus, in this case study we are going to focus to the ideas of Mr. Estabillo of how the problems are
being approach and create a fair solution to the problems. This case study presents different approach and
objectives to the problems that can be found in this case and the possible solutions to the problems.

PROBLEM
1. Engineer Estabillo's company is continuously developing, and he has to choose whether to secure
the administrations of four extra civil engineers on a full-time premise. Be that as it may, with the
expanding complexity of operations, he is uncertain in case he can successfully perform his
capacities and make sound choices. He has to come up with an arrangement that addresses his
concerns while ensuring the company's development.
2. How Engr. Estabillo will be able to perform his functions effectively? What are the steps he needs
to take to maintain quality and efficiency in operations?
3. Mr. Estabilio feel unease due to the increase of projects
4. He does not have a proper hiring process in place. As a result, he may end up hiring engineers
who may not be skilled or experienced enough to handle the projects. This may lead to delays in
project completion and cost overruns. Secondly, he is apprehensive about delegating his
responsibilities to the new engineers. He fears that he may lose control and the quality of work
may suffer. Thirdly, he is facing a shortage of skilled civil engineers in the market, which is
making it difficult for him to find suitable candidates for the job.
OBJECTIVES
 He must find a way to ensure that the new hires can meet the company's standards while
addressing his concerns regarding the growing operational demands.
 To gain the knowledge and expertise needed to establish his own assembly plant, in order to
contribute alongside his children.
 Analyze the current state and growth trajectory of Engineer Romeo Estabillo's construction firm.
  Recommend evidence-based solutions on hiring plans and decisions.
 Identify the challenges and opportunities brought about by the firm's growth.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
1. Engineer Estabillo's company is continuously developing, and he has to choose whether to secure
the administrations of four extra civil engineers on a full-time premise. Be that as it may, with the
expanding complexity of operations, he is uncertain in case he can successfully perform his
capacities and make sound choices. He has to come up with an arrangement that addresses his
concerns while ensuring the company's development.

In order to address this problem, engineering expert Estabillo should carry out an evaluation of
his workload and responsibilities with the goal of identifying tasks which may be delegated to his
existing staff. He will also know how much help he requires from the additional personnel as a
result of his workload assessment. In order to ensure that these new employees meet the
requirements of the company, it is also suggested that he develops comprehensible job
descriptions and qualifications.
Separated from evaluating his workload, Build Estabillo can too consider designating a
supervisor or division head to supervise the operations. The office head can take on a few of the
duties to decrease Design Estabillo's workload and permit him to center on making critical
choices for the company's development.

In conclusion, Estabillo can pick to embrace or actualize a extended administration computer

program to streamline operations and guarantee efficiency. The program can offer assistance in
observing assignment assignments, due dates, and the completion rate of each venture. The
program can moreover give reports, making information examination much simpler and by
assessing his workload, appointing a department head, and adopting project management
software, Engineer Estabillo can streamline company operations, making growth a manageable
dilemma.
2. How Engr. Estabillo will be able to perform his functions effectively? What are the steps he needs
to take to maintain quality and efficiency in operations?

To solve the problem, Engr. Estabillo considered different strategies that could help him manage
the expansion of his construction firm while maintaining quality and efficiency in operations.
After careful consideration, he decided to implement the following solutions:
  Hire a project manager: Engr. Estabillo realized that he could not supervise all operations
effectively as the business grew. Therefore, he decided to hire a project manager who
would oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm. The project manager would be
responsible for managing the engineers, drafting team, and administrative personnel,
freeing up Engr. Estabillo's time to focus on other aspects of the business.
 Implement a training program: To ensure that the new hires were up to the company's
standards, Engr. Estabillo decided to implement a training program for all employees.
The program would be aimed at ensuring that all employees understood the firm's
procedures and were aware of their roles and responsibilities.
 Reorganize the company's structure: Engr. Estabillo realized that with the company's
growth, the current structure might not be efficient. Therefore, he decided to reorganize
the company's structure to ensure that it was aligned with the firm's growth. He created
new departments and redefined roles to ensure that each employee was working on tasks
that matched their skills and abilities.
 Implement an effective communication system: With the firm's growth, Engr. Estabillo
realized that communication would be crucial to ensure that everyone was working
towards the same goals. Therefore, he decided to implement an effective communication
system that would ensure that all employees were aware of the firm's progress, changes,
and goals

Engr. Estabillo's decision to implement the solutions mentioned above helped him
manage the firm's growth effectively. The new hires were trained well, and the project
manager ensured that all employees were working efficiently towards the company's
goals. The reorganization of the company's structure ensured that every employee was
working in their area of expertise, resulting in improved quality of work. The effective
communication system also ensured that everyone was on the same page, resulting in a
smoother workflow. As a result, the company continued to grow and achieve success,
even after Engr. Estabillo's retirement.

3. Mr. Estabilio feel unease due to the increase of projects

Estabilio felt that business was continuously growing, so he will have to secure the service of four
additional civil engineers on a full time basis. With his thoughts, he pondered on how he will go
 about solving the problem. In order to solve the problem of Mr. Estabilio is to increase manpower
the more people are available to work, the faster projects can be completed or the more projects a
company can take on, use advance technology with technologies such as artificial intelligence and
machine learning. It has become easier than ever to handle large volume of data and make crucial
business decisions based on the insights derived from the data. set clear and effective goals, and
simple system to maximize the productivity.
4. Engineer Estabillo is facing several challenges in hiring new civil engineers. Firstly, he does not
have a proper hiring process in place. As a result, he may end up hiring engineers who may not be
skilled or experienced enough to handle the projects. This may lead to delays in project
completion and cost overruns. Secondly, he is apprehensive about delegating his responsibilities
to the new engineers. He fears that he may lose control and the quality of work may suffer.
Thirdly, he is facing a shortage of skilled civil engineers in the market, which is making it
difficult for him to find suitable candidates for the job.

Engineer Estabillo is facing several challenges in hiring new civil engineers. Firstly, he does not
have a proper hiring process in place. As a result, he may end up hiring engineers who may not be
skilled or experienced enough to handle the projects. This may lead to delays in project
completion and cost overruns. Secondly, he is apprehensive about delegating his responsibilities
to the new engineers. He fears that he may lose control and the quality of work may suffer.
Thirdly, he is facing a shortage of skilled civil engineers in the market, which is making it
difficult for him to find suitable candidates for the job. In order to overcome the challenges faced
by Engineer Estabillo, he needs to adopt a more scientific approach to decision-making. Firstly,
he needs to establish a proper hiring process that includes screening of resumes, conducting
interviews, and assessing the skills and experience of the candidates. This will help him to find
candidates who are competent and capable of handling the projects. Secondly, he needs to
delegate his responsibilities to the new engineers and provide them with the necessary training
and guidance. This will help him to focus on strategic planning and business development.
Thirdly, he needs to explore alternative sources for finding skilled civil engineers. This may
include networking with industry associations or universities, or outsourcing some of the work to
specialized firms.

Hiring new civil engineers is a critical decision for Engineer Estabillo’s construction firm. He
needs to adopt a more scientific approach to decision-making and establish a proper hiring
process to find competent candidates. He also needs to delegate his responsibilities to the new
engineers and provide them with the necessary training and guidance. With these solutions in
place, Engineer Estabillo can ensure that his firm continues to grow and deliver high-quality
projects.

Engineer Romeo Estabillo's construction firm exemplifies the challenges of managing a growing
business. With expanding operations and personnel, the company experienced increased
complexity, which, if not managed effectively, could dampen growth prospects. Based on the
analysis and findings, the recommendations outlined above could prove useful in enhancing the
firm's managerial capacity, increasing efficiency, and ensuring sustainable growth.
CONCLUSION
The journey of Engineer Romeo Estabillo from finishing his civil engineering course to building
his own construction firm and expanding his operations demonstrates the success of his business.
With the growth of his company came the need to hire more employees and delegate
responsibilities to maintain effective operations. However, as he faced the decision of hiring more
civil engineers, he felt worried about his ability to effectively manage the growing complexity of
his business.
Therefore, Mr. Estabillo decides to implement the following solutions to his dilemma: first, he
needs to hire a project manager who would oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm because
he could not supervise all operations effectively as the business grew; second, he needs to
implement a training program to ensure that the new hires are up to the company’s standards;
third, he needs to reorganize the company’s structure, to guarantee that it is aligned with the
firm’s growth; and lastly, he needs to implement an effective communication system in order to
make all of his employees aware of the firm’s progress, changes, and goals. These possible
solutions above can result in the company’s growth and success, even after Engr. Estabillo’s
retirement.
This situation highlights the importance of making scientific decisions in business operations and
the need for thoughtful planning and analysis to secure the continued success of the firm or
business.