Building Engineers by Country
– Australia:
– Study areas include architectural history and design, air conditioning and electrical power distribution, water supply and distribution, fire and life safety systems, and sustainable building systems design.
– Building engineers collaborate with architects, engineers, builders, and other design professionals.
– Canada:
– Interdisciplinary program integrating knowledge from different disciplines.
– Areas of focus include energy efficiency, indoor air quality, construction management, HVAC and control systems, and advanced building materials.
– Building engineers can be licensed professionals and may work in structural, mechanical, or electrical fields of building design.
– Europe:
– Affiliated with the AEEBC (Association of European Experts in Building and Construction).
– Titles, tasks, and duties may vary between European states.
– Hong Kong:
– Building engineers can become members of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
– They can also register at Engineers Registration Board after becoming Registered Professional Engineers.
– Nigeria:
– Building engineers are known as builders.
– They are responsible for building production, management, construction, and maintenance.
– Building engineers provide services such as building maintenance management, project management, feasibility studies, and arbitration.
– United Kingdom and Ireland:
– Regulated by the CABE (Chartered Association of Building Engineers).
– CABE accredits university qualifications for the title Chartered Building Engineer.
– Roles include design, planning, engineering, construction, legal compliance, fire safety, and maintenance of buildings.
– Building engineers may offer specialized services in fire safety, conservation, sustainability, planning, or construction.
– In England and Wales, building engineers may be state-authorized Approved Inspectors and provide Building Regulations compliance.
– United States:
– Architectural engineering is the application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction.
– Architectural engineers work with other engineers and architects.
– They apply knowledge and skills to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and renovation of buildings.
– Architectural engineering is recognized as a distinct engineering discipline in the United States.
– Architectural engineers can be licensed professionals in certain parts of the United States.
Related Professions and Associations
– See also: Architecture, Architectural engineering, Architectural technologist, Building services engineering, Civil engineer, Engineer, Structural engineer.
– The CABE provides a definition of a building engineer.
– Concordia University in Montreal offers information on building engineering programs.
– Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, offers a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Architectural Engineering.
– Monash University in Australia offers a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Architectural Design.
EBC-Members & Membership plus Affiliations
– EBC is an organization related to building engineering.
– EBC has members and offers membership options.
– EBC has affiliations with other organizations.
– Aeebc.org is a website related to EBC.
– The website provides information about EBC’s members and membership options.
Registered Professional Engineer (Discipline) Notes to Applicants
– Engineers Registration Board provides information about registration for professional engineers.
– The board has specific notes for applicants.
– The notes are related to the discipline of engineering.
– The information is archived on the board’s website.
– The original source of the information is from August 31, 2018.
Work Stress among Professionals in Building Construction Industry in Nigeria
– Ibem, Anosike, Azuh, and Mosaku conducted a study on work stress in the building construction industry in Nigeria.
– The study was published in Construction Economics and Building journal.
– The study focused on professionals in the industry.
– The study was conducted in September 2011.
– The study identified work stress as a significant issue in the industry. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_engineer
A building engineer is recognised as being expert in the use of technology for the design, construction, assessment and maintenance of the built environment. Commercial Building Engineers are concerned with the planning, design, construction, operation, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, as well as with their impacts on the surrounding environment.
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| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Building engineer |
Occupation type | Profession |
Activity sectors | Design, construction, assessment and maintenance of built environment |
| Description | |
| Competencies | technical knowledge, management skills, mathematical analysis |
