Give an example when you used your expertise in geomatics or civil engineering to make a critical decision in a project?

Well, there was a time I had to use my geomatics expertise in a construction project during my previous role as a junior construction surveyor. One of our projects involving the construction of residential buildings was facing significant delays due to some obstructions on the proposed site. Upon careful survey and observation, I realized that there was a discrepancy between the existing field conditions and the original site plans. Acting on my expertise and knowledge, I proposed a redo of the site layouts and building locations in the CAD software. My team agreed, and it significantly helped reduce the time lost due to the previous mismatch.

Ok, I am so glad you asked this. You know, in my last role, there was a project where we were constructing a series of residential buildings. We were having trouble as the construction was delayed because of some unexpected conditions on-site. Upon using my land surveying equipment, I found out that the problem was a discrepancy between the real field conditions and the plans we had. This was causing the delays. To fix this, I decided to re-survey the site to get accurate measurements. Then, collaborating with my team, I used CAD software to update the site layout in terms of the building's locations. We then recalculated the distances and materials required, which was a bit challenging, but our combined skills made it happen. After that, the project ran smoothly, eliminating further delays.

Sure, I can discuss a project where my expertise in geomatics came into play significantly. We were tasked with constructing a series of residential buildings. However, we were met with unexpected delays due to unforeseen on-site conditions. Using my land surveying tools, I identified that there were inconsistencies between the actual field conditions and the plans we were working from. This meant we had to modify the site layout. However, changing things mid-project is always tricky. I proposed a recalibration of the survey data using our CAD software. But since this was a significant change, I first discussed the issue and my proposed solution in a team meeting. I made sure to articulate the issue, explain the mathematics of the recalculations to the engineering staff, and outline the potential time-savings from using accurate data. Following a brief Q&A, our project manager agreed with my idea. Working with the engineering staff, I re-surveyed the site and updated the CAD blueprints accordingly. Following the modifications, we saw an immediate improvement, and the project soon lapped back to schedule.