Civil Engineering Technicians

providing technical assistance connected with the construction of buildings and other structures, and with surveys or the preparation of survey reports

ensuring compliance with design specifications, relevant legislation and regulations, and maintenance of desired standards of materials and work

applying technical knowledge of building and civil engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising

assisting with the preparation of detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given

organizing maintenance and repairs

inspecting buildings and structures during and after construction to ensure that they comply with building, grading, zoning and safety laws and approved plans, specifications and standards, as well as with other rules concerning quality and safety of buildings; (h) inspecting industrial plant, hotels, cinemas and other buildings and structures to detect fire hazards and advise on how they can be removed; (i) advising on the installation of fire detectors and sprinkler systems and the use of materials in the construction of buildings, and means of transportation to reduce risk of fire and extent of damage and danger if fire occurs.