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Worked here as a graduate Civil Engineer BIM modelling(Civil Engineer) - Graduate Civil Engineer Atkins Employee Review

5.0
Jun 25, 2023
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Pros

Create 3D models using BIM to improve project visualisation and provide clients and stakeholders a better understanding of the design. By offering a centralised platform for information exchange, BIM makes it easier for multiple project stakeholders, such as architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, to collaborate. Enhanced Efficiency: By lowering mistakes, conflicts, and rework, BIM may expedite the design and construction process, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings. BIM software aids in the early detection and resolution of conflicts or clashes between various building systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Quantification and Cost Estimation: BIM models may help with precise quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, assisting with project budgeting and procurement procedures. BIM tools may be used to assess and improve a building's performance, including energy use, carbon footprint, and other factors.

Cons

BIM tools and procedures may be complicated, and mastering their use sometimes involves a steep learning curve. BIM modelling depends significantly on certain software and technology, which may need constant upgrades as well as expenditures for resources and training. It can be difficult to manage vast volumes of data inside BIM models; this calls for efficient organisation and maintenance procedures. It may be difficult and time-consuming to integrate BIM models with other tools and systems utilised by various project stakeholders. Although BIM has made tremendous progress in the construction sector, its complete adoption may still be restricted in some projects and locations, which may have an influence on job possibilities.

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Pros

A lot of work to be done Many opportunities to try different things

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Plenty of friendly coworkers; Can gain a decent amount of experience Decent benefits, especially medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Cons

Working from home can be slow and finicky due to servers being scrambled across the country which is discouraging for hybrid and fully remote workers. Not a lot of communication between employees, especially since there is not a lot of work so you would have to keep pressing coworkers for more work and direction. Work/Life Balance is hard to maintain since PTO, Sick leave and vacation are merged and I have to come in early. If given work, you can probably have enough to do in order to fill in timesheets, but there are plenty of times when you might not have enough work and you would have to grasp at straws just to make it to 8 hours of work each day. My role feels more like I'm working as a GIS Technician instead of an Analyst given the lack of clarity in the job description. There is no true technical training program. You would just have to search online for anything you don't know how to do.

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