Employers Perception of Essential Engineering Employability Skills: What dimensions are important?
By: Datuk Ir. Ts. Br. Dr. Amarjit Singh BEng(Hons)(Civil), MSc(Water), PhD(Eng)(Education), PEPC, PTech, MIEM, MWA, ACPE, AVS, AAE, CCPM, MACEM Perunding WENCO Sdn. Bhd. Abstract The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) stressed the need for Malaysian engineering graduates to be able to assimilate sustainable development knowledge, skills and […]
The Outcome-Based Professional Assessment Examination (PAE)-ACEMs Experience-Part 1
By: Ir. Dr. N. Jayaseelan HND(Mechanical), BEng(Mechanical), MEng, DEng, FIEM, PEng, MACEM Perunding WENCO Sdn. Bhd. Introduction ACEM was appointed by the BEM to conduct the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) for eligible applicants in 2023. The PAE was pioneered by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia decades ago with IEM coming up with their own assessment […]
MEP Engineers Roles in Construction Cost Management: A Review of Systemic Disconnect
By: Ir. Arul Hisham bin Abdul Rahim, P.Eng, FIEM, MACEM, GBI CxS, REEM AHAR Consultants PLT July 2021 Background One of the most contentious issues between a project owner (client/employer) and mechanical, electrical and piping consulting engineers (MEP) is project costs management. Effective cost management of M&E services in buildings is highly desirable by stakeholders […]
MyDams and its Enforcements
By Ir. Zainal Abidin bin OthmanChairman/Director SMEC Malaysia Sdn Berhad The Kenyir Dam Hydroelectric Power Station, also known as the Sultan Mahmud Power Station in Hulu Terengganu, was shut down on February 27, 2022, due to a massive landslide on the left abutment downstream of the main dam. The landslide brought down several transmission towers, […]