POST GRADUATE EXPERIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

3.0 DETAILS OF ENGINEERING WORK EXPERIENCE

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING ESTATE, ABULOMA, PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS
STATE

3.0.1 PROJECT PARTICULARS:

Client: DIAMOND VALLEY ESTATE
Contractor: TOMANDO CONTRACTING
Position held: Project Engineer

3.0.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The site is situated at Abuloma Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The site was
characterized with a stable soil at 1m trench excavation, there was an existing
building which had to be demolished for this new building. The soil bearing capacity
is 150kn/m2. Courtesy of this, strip foundation with pad column footing was
constructed. Depth of strip of 1m and 150mm thick first floor slab. The built of area is
about 321m2.

3.0.3 : SCOPE OF THE WORK:

The scope of this work is construction of the building substructure to finishing.

3.0.4 MY INVOLVEMENT IN THIS PROJECT:

1. Preparation of the structural design and detailing of this project

 Interpretation of drawings on site for the workers; Structural and
Architectural plans.
 Supervising all site activities making sure each construction stage is
completed as scheduled and according to drawing specification.
 Determination of levels on site with level instrument.
 Setting out of partition wall blocks after oversite concrete have been cast
 Confirmation of smooth plastering of wall.
 Instructing masons on mix ratio for both casting and mortar according to
structural details.
 Confirmation of alignment of carpenter’s form work.

2. Participated in the evaluation of material quantities.

 Calculation of number of blocks, reinforcement and wood for formwork to
be supplied to site at different milestones of the project.
3. Site accounts officer/Paying of workers’ wages.
 Counting numbers laid blocks to determine the mason’s wage
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  Calculation of square area of carpenter’s form work to determine carpenter’s
wage
 Recording of site wages for both daily paid laborers and sub-contractors
 Paying site wages to site workers

4) Conflict resolution between site workers

 Ensuring site health and safety rules are strictly being adhered to by workers.

3.0.5 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTION:

 Non provision of PPE. The site workers had to provide their own PPE.
 Conflict always arose between site workers. To halt this, we dismissed anyone

who attempted to physically assault another.

 Irregular payment of wages which lead to industrial action several by casual

workers and this greatly slowed down the process.

 Theft case was recorded on site from site workers this led to distrust among

team members especially the casual workers, Hence, a strict site security was
implemented, a book that enables workers to sign in and out was provided to
keep track.

3.0.6 EXPERIENCE GAINED

 I learnt how to pay attention to details

 I learnt various design approach to structures
 I learnt how to mediate and communicate with site workers
 I learnt he basic knowledge of price negotiation with workers
 I learnt the importance of safety compliance in and out site
 I learnt how stakeholders can influence projects

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 3.1 PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF TWO FLOORS OFFICE EXTENSION

4.1.1 PROJECT PARTICULARS:

Client: TOUCH OF EXCELLENCE LABORATORIES

Contractor: WILANGY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Position held: Civil Engineer
Period: 4 Months
Completion: 100%

4.1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The site is situated at Trans-Amadi, P/H, Rivers State, Nigeria. The project is the
construction of an office Extension to an office complex owned by a Government
Organization. This project spanned for a period of 4months. The site was
characterized with very poor soil as it was formally a dump site. The soil bearing
capacity is 75kn/m2. Courtesy of this, raft foundation was constructed. Depth of beam

900mm and 200mm thick slab. The built of area is about 45m2.

4.1.3 SCOPE OF THE WORK:

The scope of this work is construction of the building substructure to finishing.
4.1.4 MY INVOLVEMENT IN THIS PROJECT:
1. Preparation of the structural design and detailing of this project
 Building material procurement and supervision of site activities.
 Supervision of molding of Sand Crete blocks
 Interpretation of drawings to workers; Structural and Architectural plans.
 Determination of levels on site with level instrument.
 Setting out of partition wall blocks.
 Confirmation of smooth rendering of wall.
 Confirmation of alignment of carpenter’s form work.
 Supervision of roof trusses and roofing sheet installation
 Supervision of windows and doors dressing

2. Participated in the evaluation of material quantities.

 Preparation of Bill of quantity for materials to be used during construction,

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 Calculation of number of sandcrete blocks, reinforcement and wood for formwork
to be supplied to site at different milestones of the project.
3. Site accounts officer/Paying of workers’ wages.
 Counting numbers laid blocks to determine the mason’s wage

 Calculation of square area of carpenter’s form work to determine carpenter’s wage

 Recording of site wages for both daily paid laborers and sub-contractors

 Paying site wages to site workers.

4.1.5 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTION:

 Some stake holders with key information kept disengaging themselves at some

point from the project and it posed some problems.

 Theft case was recorded on site from site workers this led to distrust

among team members especially the casual workers.

 Non provision of PPE. The site workers had to provide their own PPE.
 Conflict always arose between site workers. To halt this, we dismissed

anyone who attempted to physically assault another.

4.1.6 EXPERIENCE GAINED
 I learnt the various stages of the design process, gained a knowledge of the

overall project life cycle and appreciated the practice of value engineering, I
utilized the BS8110 in the structural design of the building
 I learnt the basic block molding technology
 I polished my experience on finishing especially plastering and dressing
 I learnt that integrity is a priceless virtue in and out of site
 I was exposed to more complex structures like raft foundation, retaining wall e.t.c

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3.2 PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF NNPDC HOSING ESTATE, AKWA-IBOM

3.2.1 PROJECT PARTICULARS:

Client: NNPDC
Contractor: WILANGY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Position held: Civil Engineer
Completion: 100%

5.1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The site is situated at Atabrikan, Eastern Obolo Lga, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. The
project is the construction of a NNPDC Housing Estate. The project spanned for a
period of 3 years. The site conditions were favorable, Hence strip foundation with pad
footing was constructed.
5.1.3 SCOPE OF THE WORK:
The scope of this work involved demolition of existing structure and construction of the
building from substructure to finishing.

5.1.4 MY INVOLVEMENT IN THIS PROJECT:

4. Preparation of the structural design and drafting of structural detailing of this
project using Orion 18 sp4 and Auto Cad
 Building material procurement and supervision of site activities.
 Setting out of Interpretation of drawings to workers; Structural and Architectural
plans.
 Determination of levels on site with level instrument.
 Setting out of partition wall blocks.
 Confirmation of smooth rendering of wall.
 Confirmation of alignment of carpenter’s form work.
 Supervision of windows and doors dressing

5. Participated in the evaluation of material quantities.

 Preparation of Bill of quantity for materials to be used during construction,
Calculation of number of sandcrete blocks, reinforcement and wood for formwork
to be supplied to site at different milestones of the project.
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6. Site accounts officer/Paying of workers’ wages.
 Counting numbers lai d blocks to determine the mason’s wage
 Calculation of square area of carpenter’s form work to determine carpenter’s wage
 Recording of site wages for both daily paid laborers and sub-contractors
 Paying site wages to site workers

5.1.5 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTION:

 Hasty decision by the management especially on designs and this lead to too
many modifications of designs.
 Theft case was recorded on site from site workers this led to distrust
among team members especially the casual workers.
 Non purchase of licensed software which makes designers use cracked
versions of software that crash easily.
 Conflict always arose between site workers. To halt this, we dismissed
anyone who attempted to physically assault another.
 Language barrier posses a challenge on site as some of the casual workers
don’t understand English language but only Hausa.
5.1.6 EXPERIENCE GAINED
 I learnt the various stages of the design process, gained a knowledge of the
overall project life cycle and appreciated the practice of value engineering, I
utilized the BS8110 in the structural design of the building
 I learnt the basic block molding technology
 I polished my experience on finishing especially plastering and dressing
 I learnt that integrity is a priceless virtue in and out of site
 I was exposed to more complex structures like raft foundation, retaining wall e.t.c
 I polished my structural drafting skills this period

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 PROJECT: Asphaltic
Pavement of 1.0km Adohe Road TREASURE STREET
OFF ENEKA ROAD

 Position: Senior Technical officer

 Client: NDDC
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5.1.0 Project Description

This road project was aimed at providing a motor able access road for the

users within the locality so as to enhance movement and transfer of goods and

services.

The length of the road is 1km and the road width is 7. 3m and the road

project was carried out of the excess crude oil account.

5.1.1 Responsibilities

I was involved in the thorough supervision of the activities involved in the

project and keeping the report of the project activities from the beginning to
the completion of the project so as to ensure strict compliance to
specifications.
5.1.2 Activities Involved

(i) Scarifying of the existing road by grader machine. .

(ii) Removing bituminous surfacing top spoil.

(iii) Pavement and surfacing.

5.1.3 Flexible Pavement Design

One of the main purposes of pavement design is to produce soil structure
system whichwill carry traffic smoothly and safely with minimum cost. The
increase in axie load and phenomenal growth of traffic warrants as much
important in design, construction and maintenance of roads.
Methods of flexible pavement Design

Design
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 criteria

Design

Procedure

Pavement composition

5.1.4 PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTION PROFFERED:

Initially, no one among our team realized that the newly constructed cross
culvert (box) which was introduced to carry erosion from one side to the road
and connect with the already provide rubble stone wall channelization that
dissipate the water into the bush needs a man hole for clearing exercise, until
when the engineer representative came and called our attention to it, we broke
the culvert to enhance cleaning and desilting exercise when the need calls for
such.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

5.0 CONCLUSION

This report has shown my involvement in many area of Civil Engineering Works, ranging

from composition, In the areas mentioned above, I involved in the following:

 Formulating and Supervision of Civil Engineering works.

 Construction of Asphaltic Pavement Roads.

 Construction and design of water processing and distribution network

 Better the life of the Nigeria populace and the world as a whole.

In summary, being in these professions has been challenging and fulfilling. Therefore, no

doubt or regret in chosen this profession. I hope to o more and submit myself tutelage under

senior colleagues.

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 .1 Endorsement

I, the undersigned, have gone through the report that has been prepared and we endorse the
experience attained and reported by the writer. Based on our personal knowledge of the
character and professional reputation of the applicant, I recommend for acceptance of this
Work Experience report by the COREN in Partial fulfillment of the requirements for
registration as Registered Engineer/Technologist.

Name Stamp and Signature

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