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August 17, 2011

Robert E. Barnes

410 Boner Hall

Buffalo, NY 14226

To: Dr. Barnes

From: Nawras Taffal

Subject: Final Co-op Employment Project Report for ECI 496

I would like to inform you that my internship with Capriole Construction Company in Abu

Dhabi, UAE will ends in August 18,2011 . I’ve learned a lot from the work experience during

my internship. This report will outline what I have done and results achieved.

Introduction

Engineer Eyas Safareeni is the area manager of Capriole Construction Company in Abu Dhabi,

UAE. He is also my supervisor during my employment time with Capriole Construction

Company. He is a very qualified engineer and an excellent manager. Engineer Eyas has

leadership and knowledge to direct and manage professionally all aspects of Capriole projects in

Abu Dhabi. He has tact and a long experience in building and construction life. He is basically a

civil engineer who graduated from Russia; he went through a lot of difficulties, challenges and

success during his 20 years working experience in building and construction. Engineer Eyas has

assigned me to work on five different projects under his supervision.

My responsibilities in Capriole Construction Company as generally assigned and described by

Engineer Eyas includes assisting with civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering analysis

and design. Work also include field work, data management and technical writing, preparing and

reading drawings, inspecting construction sites, responding to contractor questions, and

reviewing specifications.

My assigned projects is located at Abu Dhabi Country Club; the Capital’s most exclusive health

& fitness club. I was assigned to work on five different project sites. During my work in all these

five projects, I’ve worked on site and at the office.

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The following is a list of all projects assigned.

Project Site A: Parking Building (4 Story).

Duration: July 5th

2011 to August 18th

2011

Site work include: Assisting field engineer. Checking site work to ensure compliance with

the specification and drawings. Managing load testing in 1st, 2

nd, 3

rd floor

and roof. Inspecting construction site to monitor progress and ensure

conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and

safety standards. Giving clear directions to workers as to what needs to be

done to avoid repetitive mistakes by the workers

Office work include: Taking attendance. Inserting numerical and alphabetical data to computer.

Arranging appointments between engineers, technicians and other

professional people and sending inquiries. Assisting in the preparation of

the Construction Completion documentation. Calculates cost and

determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data. Using

computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to

prepare engineering and design documents. Doing a short presentation

about safety, objectives and finalization of the project.

Figure 1: The Parking lot from the east side. Figure 2: Four floors parking lot. Figure 3: The parking lot from the west side.

Figure 4: Installing all water pipe lines. Figure 5: Installing all electric cables and lights. Figure 6:

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Figure 7: Removing the cracked section of the concrete floor.

Figure 8: Load testing on the roof. Figure 9: In the middle of the Parking lot.

Figure 10: Installing steel frame to building. Figure 11: Connecting the main wastewater pipe with the parking lot.

Figure12: Painting the parking lot.

Figure 13: fixing the stairs and installing windows.

Figure 14: Painting the stairs. Figure 15: Painting, installing glass and steel sheets.

Figure 16: Finalizing the Project Figure 17: Gantt Chart for the Project Figure 18: Ground floor plan for the parking lot

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Project Site B: Administration Building (2 Story).

Duration: July 12th

2011 to August 18th

2011

Site work include: Assisting field engineer. Ordering wood, steel and construction

appliances. Planning for excavation process. Removing all water pipes and

cable lines from the field and installing a new main water pipe and

temporary cable lines. Inspecting construction site to monitor progress and

ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction

and safety standards.

Office work: Working with survivor and inserting all points measured by Transit to

AutoCAD and comparing them to the original drawing. Working on Gantt

chart for scheduling using Primavera software. Working on BBS (Bar

Bending Schedule) calculating the quantity of metal needed for the

foundations, Raft, Slap, Piles, Retaining Wall and Columns needed for the

project. Reviewing project plans and drawings on maps and AutoCAD.

Preparing and modifying of reports, specifications, plans, construction

schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project. Using

computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to

prepare engineering and design documents. Analyzing reports, maps,

drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition,

terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic

data to plan and design project.

Figure 19: First floor plan for the parking lot Figure 20: Second floor plan for the parking lot

Figure 21: Third floor plan for the parking lot

Figure 22: Roof floor plan for the parking lot Figure 23: Foundation Plan for the parking lot Figure 24: Opening of the parking lot.

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Figure 25: Basement floor plan of the Administration Building.

Figure 26: Ground floor plan of the Administration Building.

Figure 27: First floor plan of the Administration Building.

Figure 28: Roof floor plan of the Administration Building.

Figure 29: Foundation plan of the Administration Building.

Figure 30: Quantity of steel needed for the Raft.

Figure 32: Digging to take soil samples. Figure 31: Foundation and Piling plan reference for the BBS.

Figure 33: Soil samples ready to be tested. Figure 34: Starting the excavation. Figure 35: Excavation and looking for water pipes and electric cables.

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Project Site C: Steel Structure Design.

Duration: July 19th

2011 to August 18th

2011

Site work include: Field engineering assistant. Inspecting construction site to monitor

progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and

construction and safety standards. Making sure safety precautions are

followed including updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during

the work. Managing maintenance activities at project site. Ensuring that

the works are constructed to a good quality in line with the specification

and good working practice

Office work: Reviewing project plans and drawings on maps and AutoCAD, Using

computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to

prepare engineering and design documents., editing steel structural design

on AutoCAD and working some load testing on the structure using SAP

software program.

Figure 36: Building a fence. Figure 37: installing a new water pipes and electric cables.

Figure 38: Compacting the ground and insulating.

Figure 2: Raising the steel structure. Figure 1: Connecting steel beams Figure 41: Welding beams and connecting.

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Project Site D: Welcoming Center Building (Ground level).

Duration: July 26th

2011 to August 18th

2011

Site work includes: Working as a Site Engineer, Inspecting construction site to monitor

progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and

construction and safety standards. Direct supervision of the masons to

ensure good performance. Staying within the construction schedule and

maintain quality of work and safety standards. Making sure employees

have tools and equipment needed for job in order to ensure a good output.

Giving clear directions to workers as to what needs to be done to avoid

repetitive mistakes by the workers. Making sure company rules are

followed by crew

Office work: Using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment

to prepare engineering and design documents. Reviewing project plans

and drawings on maps and AutoCAD. Reviewing the Gantt chart every

day and making sure that all work must be done on schedule. Assisting in

the preparation of method statements, site programs and temporary works

planning.

Figure 6: Ground floor Plan. Figure 46: Excavation. Figure 47: Compressing the ground and construing a track for the PCC.

Figure 5 Fencing for safety. Figure 3 Figure 4: After fixing a design error.

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Project Site E: Catering Building Extension (Ground level).

Duration: August 2th

2011 to August 18th

2011

Site work includes: Checking site work to ensure compliance with the specification and

drawings. Inspecting construction site to monitor progress and ensure

conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and

safety standards. Making sure safety precautions are followed including

updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during the

work. Managing construction and maintenance activities at project site.

Overseeing the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the plan.

Making sure company rules are followed by crew. Working to Reduce site

waste to a minimum.

Office work: Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to

prepare engineering and design documents. Analyzing reports, maps,

drawings and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design

project. Preparation of construction schedule, daily progress report,

material status, shop drawings status, cost matrix. Evaluating the quickest

and easiest way to a job without sacrificing quality of the work being

done. Assisting in maintaining drawing files, drawing register and site

filing system

Figure 48: Pouring concrete for the PCC. Figure 49: leveling the PCC. Figure 50: After PCC is Dry and done.

Figure 7 Figure 52: Removing Tiles Figure 53: Excavation.

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Figure 54: Removing big rocks and junks during the excavation.

Figure 55: Removed tiles sent for recycling. Figure 56: Constructing a wood casting box for the foundations.

Figure 57: Ordering materials for the project Figure 8 Figure 59: Connecting water pipes and electric cables.

Figure 60: Casting the foundation for RCC. Figure 9: Pouring concrete Figure 62: RCC is done

Figure 11: Building a wood casting for a reinforced concrete foundation.

Figure 64: Connecting steel Figure 10: Pouring concrete.

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Results

So far my work placement with Capriole Construction Company as an intern has helped me

develop my team-work, communicational, organizational, report writing and on-site working

skills, and has also exposed me to various projects. During my internship I was exposed to

construction and communication environment, gaining new skills and knowledge in knowing

new materials, methods, and tools involved in construction and applying ethics and profession

during work. The work was challenging so that sometimes I had to run my own research to look

up something online or using my past years academic books.

My academic skills have also given me the ability to communicate effectively on paper as well

as through presentations. Through work experience with Capriole Construction Company, I have

also learned to communicate with people at various levels and in situations which require tact.

During my work with Capriole Construction Company I have worked on some professional

engineering software’s like Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SAP and Primavera. On the other hand,

my knowledge in speaking and writing in English and Arabic allowed me to contribute well at

Capriole Construction Company. Courses at UB has enabled me to gain knowledge and

understanding of civil engineering, this includes building technology and constructions, as well

as risk assessment techniques, health, safety, management, legal and regulatory framework, all

allowed me and helped me to contribute well at Capriole Construction Company.

As you can see, I have had comprehensive training and experience in civil engineering, and

therefore I believe that this has developed many of the skills needed to be a successful and

effective engineer. I’ve worked hard so far to create value and apply my competence, motivation,

and teamwork skills to make a strong contribution to Capriole Construction Company. Given my

technical knowledge, hand-drawing skills and client-management strength, I believe that I have

created value and success to Capriole Construction Company during the period of my internship.

Skills Learned.

I’ve learned a lot from the internship so far. Now my building and construction skills,

management, and customer-relations has been improved to a totally new level. With this goal in

mind, I’ve outlined my academic qualifications and work experience. Here is few of my

significant capabilities gained from the internship experience:

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skill and experience

required to remain highly focused and self-possessed in fast-placed, demanding

environments.

Superior ability to concurrently manage numerous projects while meeting

rigorous performance standards and demanding schedules.

Proven capacity to successfully render professional-grade engineering drawings

and plans.

Outstanding design and problem solving skills with ability to handle rapidly

changing schedules and shifting work priorities.

A hard worker and critical thinker who can quickly learn new systems, develop

useful expertise, and produce significant contributions.