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"Building A Future : Architecture Vs Civil Engineering"

Architecs and engineers provide essential services to the construction industry, contributing to the creation of contemporary buildings and complex infrastructure projects. While architecs are responsible for the design and planning of structures rangim from houses and factories to skyscrapers and museums, civil engineers oversee the entire design to completion process for buildings, roads, dams, briges, water systems, and other major works.

Similarities between Architecture and Civil Engineering

Architecs and Civil Engineers mush have strong mathand technology skills to create accurate and safe construction plans.

Both need analytical thinking capabilities to provide cost, risk, and timeline estimates for clients.

Architecs and Civil Engineers should have leadership and management skiils to oversee contruction contracs and monitor building processes.

Differences Between Architecture amd Civil Engineering

• Civil engineers manage a broader range of projects encompassing transportation infrastructure and water systems, while architects focus on buildings.

• Architects are more deeply involved in the pre-construction phases, while civil engineers directly oversee all phases of construction work.

• Civil engineers oversee a variety of workers, including construction managers, architects, and mechanical engineers.

• Architects spend a majority of their time in offices, while civil engineers divide their time between desk work and direct site supervision.

• Both roles require a bachelor’s degree and state licensure, but civil engineers often earn advanced degrees to secure a senior position.

Exploring Architecture

First architect in history was Imhotep. As one of the officials of the Pharaoh Djoser, he designed the Pyramid of Djoser (the Step Pyramid) at Saqqara in Egypt in 2630 – 2611 BC.

 Architecture jobs are expected to grow 8% between 2018 and 2028, faster than the average growth rate of 5% projected for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Increased demand for architects is being driven by increases in the construction of homes, offices, stores, schools, hospitals, and other buildings. The BLS reports that architects earned a median salary of $80,750 in 2019. These professionals typically work for architectural and engineering firms or on their own as independent contractors.

Architects’ job duties include using sophisticated software programs to create detailed building plans. They may also submit job proposals and conduct pre-design reporting such as feasibility and site selection studies. Architects meet with clients and engineers during design phases to make sure facility objectives are met. They are available to clients during the construction process, and often visit building sites to make sure all design, material, and schedule requirements are followed.

Essential Architecture Skills

• Design Skills: Architects are designers, and their art form is the structure of a building. Design skills are something that each architect develops on their own, using hand-drawing and computer-design skills.

• Advanced Mathematics: As a building designer, knowing advanced mathematics is necessary for calculating not only the stress, strain, and weight-bearing information but also the aesthetic details of a building’s style.

• Communication: Architects need to understand their clients’ needs, provide updates regarding plan design and construction, and provide clear direction to employees and construction crews.

• Computer Skills: In addition to having foundational computer skills, architects need to know how to use computer-aided design (CAD) suites and building information modeling (BIM) software that are both architectural and non-architectural in nature.

• Building Code Knowledge: Building codes vary by locale. For architects to be successful in their jobs, they need to be able to learn and recall the building codes for their particular region.

• Business Acumen: While some architects initially work for companies, many of them are consultants or freelancers who work on a per-project basis. Others work for themselves and need to know how to run the business elements of an architectural enterprise. 

Exploring Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that studies how to design buildings and infrastructure to meet human needs in the public sector. Most of the discussion of civil engineering related to construction. The earliest practice of civil engineering may have commenced between 4000 and 2000 BC in ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization, and Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq) when humans started to abandon a nomadic existence, creating a need for the construction of shelter. But the first person to call himself a civil engineering is John Smeaton when he design of Eddystone Lighthouse in Great Britain (1756), with its interlocking masonry, was based on a craftsman’s experience. Smeaton’s work was backed by thorough research, and his services were much in demand.

According to the BLS, civil engineering jobs have a projected job growth outlook of 6% by 2028, as growing populations and aging infrastructure drive demand for new roads, bridges, airports, utility projects, and other essential structures. The BLS reports that civil engineers earned a median salary of $87,060 per year in 2019.

During project planning stages, civil engineers conduct surveys, analyze construction sites and materials, and evaluate costs, regulations, and risks related to a project. They also use complex design programs to plan structures and systems. Once construction begins, they monitor worksite processes to ensure structural safety and solve problems as they arise. Civil engineers typically work for engineering firms and state and local governments.

Essential Civil Engineering Skills

• Technical Skills: Civil engineers must have an understanding of physics and mathematics, as well as the ability to use specialized design software. Computer-aided design (CAD) suites and building design software are necessities for a civil engineer. Additionally, proficiency with scheduling software is a must.

• Communication: Civil engineers will interact with clients to figure out their needs and pass that information on to construction teams.

• Project Management: Project management includes scheduling, material listing, and logistics tracking. Engineers also monitor regulations and building standards and must be able to solve any site challenges.

• Design and Implementation: Civil engineers focus on designing whole systems, such as city sewer lines and other infrastructure projects. The ability to put different parts together into a single working system is a hallmark of civil engineering.

• Critical Thinking: Civil engineers are typically required to create elegant solutions while working within various limitations such as the laws of nature, regulations, available materials, and public safety. Critical thinking allows them to devise solutions within all these potential problem areas.