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CASE STUDY

R.E. Construction: Its now or never

I. Point of View
The fact in this case raise some of the most fundamental questions concerning
the manner in which engineering firms engage in the practice of profession.
Because of the size of the organization and the large number of projects being
designed at any one time, Engineer A affixes his seal to a documents he have not given
a detailed review or checked.

II. Time Context


The time required to have the decision is as early as possible. It's now or never.
Sometimes, we are given opportunities and we should grabbed it and decide on how we
should manage those opportunities to have a successful outcome.

III. Statement of the Problem


1. Engineer Romeo Estabillo seal plans that has not been prepared by him or which
he has not checked and reviewed in detail.
2. Does Engineer Estabillo have to secure the services of four additional civil
engineers on a full-time basis?
3. If he decided to push through with the plan of adding four full-time civil engineers,
will he be able to perform his functions effectively?

IV. Statement of the Objectives


The following goals must be attained:
1. Make a decision whether to employ four full-time civil engineers or not.
2. After making a decision, strive more to be able to perform his functions
effectively.
V. Areas of Consideration
Mr. Estabillo should consider the following areas to achieve his objectives:
1. Demand

External the number of clients who demand and avail of the services of
Engineer Estabillos construction firm
Internal the demand for more manpower to perform all the tasks and

operations in the firm to serve all the needs of the clients


2. Competition

External all other construction firms especially those that are located in his
hometown

Internal all of his employees who are striving for higher position and salary
3. Current Status

External the companys prominence in the construction industry

Internal Engineer Estabillos current status as the owner of a construction


firm particularly his competence in his work
4. Possible Earning

External the money that the company will possibly gain if he decided to

add four full-time civil engineers


Internal the effect of adding four full-time civil engineers in the wage of
other employees

VI. Assumptions
Insufficient number of Engineers that have authority to seal and sign the
documents.

VII. Alternative Course of Action (ACA)


After analyzing the situation of Engineer Romeo Estabillo, we suggest that he,
being the owner of his own construction firm, should first enhance his decision-making
skill in order to make his business more efficiently operational. As the head of a
continuously growing company, he should be competent enough to know what action to
take in any circumstances.
To help Engineer Estabillo in the process of decision making, the analysis
mentioned in the case study should be studied carefully and should look at this
advantages and disadvantages and try to visualize the resulting outcomes.

VIII. Conclusion/Recommendation
Engineer A or the chief Engineer shall give a detailed review and check the
design of the project and plans prepared by his registered engineer.
Professional engineer that work under the supervision of Chief Engineer may
also seal and sign their prepared documents as long as they have a proper orientation
and training.
May consider hiring additional Chief Engineer that will sign and seal reviewed
documents.

IX. Plan of Action

Professional Engineer may ethically seal all the documents they prepared and
assume legal responsibility only for that in which he possesses understanding and
cognizance.
Engineers may accept assignment and assume responsibility for coordination of
an entire project and sign and seal engineering documents for the entire project, provide
that each technical segment is signed and sealed only by the qualified engineers who
prepared the segment.

CASE STUDY
R.E. Construction: Its now or never

SUBMITTED BY:
Eunice C. Ilagan
Jannie Angelie F. Lal
ME 2

SUBMITTED TO:
Engr. Marizen Contreras
Professor, IE1

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