Construction Jobs: Building Services Engineer

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2. Construction Jobs: Building Services Engineer Axis Capital Group has been introducing the latest in the construction industry. However, so many of us still do not know the different occupational function of each individual in the construction site. This time, we feature the Building Service Engineer.

3. Building services engineers are responsible for the design, installation, operation and monitoring of the mechanical, electrical and public health systems required for the safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly operation of modern buildings. Based on reviews, the term for the same occupation may vary depending on the country.

4. In United States of America, these individuals are called architectural engineers which have been adapted by different construction companies around the world. In Jakarta, Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore, this occupation is called building engineering.

5. The scope of this job is wide. Building services engineering comprises mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and plumbing or public health (MEP) engineering, all of which are further sub-divided into the following: • Communication lines, telephones and IT networks (ICT) • Energy supply - gas, electricity and renewable sources • Escalators and lifts • Fire detection and protection • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

6. • Lightning protection • Low voltage (LV) systems, distribution boards and switchgear • Natural lighting and artificial lighting, and building facades • Security and alarm systems • Ventilation and refrigeration • Water, drainage and plumbing

7. Building services engineers work closely with other construction professionals such as architects, structural engineers and quantity surveyors. They influence the architecture of a building and play a significant role on the sustainability and energy demand of a building.

8. Within building services engineering, new roles are emerging, for example in the areas of renewable energy, sustainability, low carbon technologies and energy management.

9. With buildings accounting for around 50% of all carbon emissions, building services engineers play a significant role in combating climate change. As such, a typical building services engineer has a wide-ranging career path:

10. Design:designing layouts and requirements for building services for residential or commercial developments.

11. • Construction:supervising the construction of the building services, commissioning systems and ongoing maintenance and operation of services.

12. Environmental:developing new energy saving methods for construction, designing new and improved energy conservation systems for buildings.

13. • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC):specializing in the design, development, construction and operation of HVAC systems.

14. • Electrical Technology:specializing in the design and development of electrical systems required for safe and energy sustaining operation of buildings and ensures that they are not using fraud materials for the safety of a project.