Why You Should Outsource Civil Engineers
Why you should outsource civil engineers?
It should be noted here at the outset that civil engineering is one of the fastest-growing engineering roles being outsourced nowadays. And for good reason—civil engineering projects are some of the most demanding engineering projects in the world today.
Consider this: a civil engineering team worth its salt should be well-versed and extremely skilled not only in designing, building, supervising, operating, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure projects and systems both in the public and private sector but also be extremely skilled in construction drawings, HVAC services, land development design services, MEP design, and paper-to-CAD conversion, etc. But the demand for skilled and experienced civil engineers is now currently far outnumbering the supply (which is why we’ve mentioned the fact that this particular engineering role is one of the fastest-growing outsourced engineering position the past several years).
So is there any wonder why you should outsource civil engineers? Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why you should outsource civil engineers.
Civil Engineers Are Some of the Most Skilled Engineers Out There
A civil engineer, needless to say, needs to possess key skills to be effective and valuable in the market. These skills include effective technical and analytical skills, the ability to work under pressure (the demands of the job of a civil engineer are intense and pressure-packed), problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and creativity. In addition, civil engineers should be experts at using the tools and software required for them to do their job at the highest level. As stated at the beginning of this article, there is a high demand for these types of engineers, so how confident are you that you will be able to hire a civil engineer in your area, with the requisite skills and experience required by your company? With outsourcing, you are immediately given access to a wide pool of applicants to choose from; the same can’t be said for those looking to “insource” civil engineers locally.
Civil Engineers Use a Lot of Software Applications to be Able to Do their Job Well
Civil engineering, as we know by now, is a vast field. And in this day and age, software has become an integral part of what civil engineers do. For instance, modern-day civil engineers will need software programs such as Autocad, Revit, STAAD Pro, SAP 2000, Google Sketchups, 3d Home Architect, 3ds Max, and more.
“So what?” you may ask. Is the fact that civil engineers use a lot of software applications to be able to do their job well a big reason why you should outsource civil engineers? The answer is a big yes. If you decide to hire in-house engineers, you will need to purchase all these expensive software programs, a big enough investment. When outsourcing civil engineers, all the software and tools required will be shouldered by the outsourcing company—which means big savings for you.
You Save Money
We’ve talked about how you can gain access to a large pool of civil engineers when you decide to outsource. This is one of the most important reasons why you should outsource civil engineers, but it’s not the MOST important aspect. Another important reason is that you are saving your business money.
Consider the fact that, as we already pointed out in this blog post, there is a dearth of quality civil engineers nowadays because of the current demand. That just means that hiring in-house civil engineers for your business will be very, very expensive to say the least.
With outsourcing, not only can you basically get a list of experienced and skilled civil engineers, but you are also saving your company a huge amount of money in the process. In most, if not all, outsourcing companies, you are required to pay an upfront fee—no training costs involved, no overhead costs that include paying for software and hardware, and not even benefits. The outsourcing company will shoulder all of these and more.
Quality Civil Engineers Are Just Hard to Find
Let’s not beat around the bush here; it’s time to mention the top reason why you should outsource civil engineers: there are just not enough skilled, experienced, and expert civil engineers to go around, no matter where in the world your company is based.
Allow us to pose an important question: were you ever in a position where your business was running up against a deadline because you didn’t have enough civil engineers in your in-house staff? Or, worse, have you ever lost a bid because the client knew that your company didn’t have enough engineers to complete an all-important project? If your answer is yes, then your problem is that you completely lack the manpower or resources to compete with other companies. The answer? Obviously, you should outsource civil engineers, right away.
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What are the most commonly outsourced engineering roles?
While telemarketing, telesales, bookkeeping, accounting, customer service, and even admin tasks have increasingly been outsourced the past several years, engineering is not that far behind. In fact, engineering outsourcing has grown by leaps and bounds in just the last couple of years and is steadily growing. And just like other services, there are certain engineering roles that are more in demand than others, obviously, because of their value in the market. Read on to find out what are the most commonly outsourced engineering roles.
Mechanical Engineering
Generally, mechanical engineers design power-producing machines, like generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines, as well as power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. In addition, mechanical engineers design other machines inside buildings, such as elevators and escalators. It is a good idea to outsource mechanical engineering services especially if the outsourcing vendor can provide expert engineers who are skilled in analyzing, designing, and maintaining all kinds of mechanical systems. In addition, a reputable engineering-outsourcing provider will make sure that they have complied with international standards, have stringent security measures and quality processes, and that their mechanical engineers are well-versed in working with the tools and software required to do their job.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is a broad field, but generally civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. These projects would include roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Majority of the civil-engineering jobs that are outsourced include construction drawings, HVAC services, land development design services, MEP design, paper-to-CAD conversion, and more.
What makes civil engineering ideal for outsourcing is that the core jobs associated with it can readily be done by a remote professional thousand of miles away. This is one of the main reasons that it’s one of the most commonly outsourced engineering roles.
As with other outsourced engineering roles, however, a company looking to outsource civil engineers should make sure that the outsourcing firm is reputable and that the team of engineers who will tackle the projects at hand are aware of the best business practices.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering is actually a branch of civil engineering, and needless to say, its applications are diverse. Much of what structural engineers do include designing structures such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, and the like. The majority of structural engineers primarily work as consultants to design-build contractors or architects.
A lot of outsourcing firms nowadays have the wealth of knowledge and resources to outsource structural engineering services. These services include structural design and drafting, structural fabrication drawing, structural steel detailing, structural shop drawing, and more. But perhaps most importantly, what you should look for in an outsourcing services provider, should you decide to tap one for structural engineering services, is that their structural engineers strictly adhere to industry-defined best practice. This will ensure that you’re getting the highest-quality service.
Architectural Services
Architectural services are so closely tied to engineering, which is why they are included here. Architectural services include design, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration. Architects also provide a wide variety of services including feasibility studies, architectural programming and project management. It’s no surprise that architectural projects are some of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming projects there is, which is why it’s a good idea to outsource architectural services. Many firms around the world have realized the value of outsourcing architectural services mainly because more manpower can get the job done quickly and bring in more profits.
One thing to bear in mind, however, before deciding to tap an outsourcing firm for architectural services is that expertise is key. Before signing a contract, make sure that the vendor has a ready and dedicated team of experts well-versed in the ins and outs of architectural and engineering processes to ensure that your projects are delivered well and on time.
Electrical Services
An electrical engineer is someone who designs and develops new electrical equipment, solves problems, and tests equipment. Electrical engineers work with all kinds of electronic devices, from the smallest pocket devices to large supercomputers. On a larger scale, an electrical engineer actually designs, builds, and maintains electrical control systems, machinery, and equipment. Electrical engineering is actually a very broad field in that electrical engineers work in transport networks, lighting, heating, ventilation, lift systems, power generation and distribution, renewable energy, manufacturing, and construction. It is also one of the most commonly outsourced engineering roles.
Reputable engineering-outsourcing services can provide a number of electrical engineering services, which include electrical instrumentation, electrical design and layout, PCB design and layout (which may, in turn, include designs, layouts, schematic captures, component footprint capture, and prototype procurement).
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