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It is important to keep a
positive attitude of willingness
to learn new things, develop
new skills, share knowledge
and train fellow engineers.
Figure 10. BIM model of Intervention Shaft 2
(IVS2) showing the tunnels and adits
know-how to grow and continue to develop in our
country, we must always go back to fundamental
engineering principles coupled with detailed
analyses, design, risk assessment and verification
processes to move forward. If we wait for others
to pioneer a particular engineering design and
only then do we follow, we will be suppressing our
innovation and risk being left behind in terms of
engineering development.
a much faster construction rate at a lower cost.
Figure 9a shows the view of the shaft with photo
taken at the bottom of the shaft and Figure 9b
shows the author inspecting the shaft. The BIM
model of the IVS2 is shown in Figure 10.
The biggest challenge of innovative designs,
especially those that are unconventional and
unprecedented in Malaysia, is not of a technical
nature but rather of mindset to accept new things;
usually caused by the human fear factor. It is
inevitable that some questions and comments
posed by stakeholders may be rooted in fear of
change, namely :-
1. This proposal has not been used in
Malaysia before,
2. Other parts of the world have not done this,
3. We do not have experience in this, and
4. Better not change the existing way.
These comments and questions remain
the most challenging as they are based on fear
rather than based on technical and engineering
calculations, analyses or justifications. However, it
is important to note that in order for engineering
Conclusion
A Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate
(PEPC) involved in integrated engineering
mega projects will gain extensive exposure and
experiences that are not commonly available.
However, the work also comes with exposure
to risks and liabilities linked to the challenges
inherent in mega projects. It is important to keep a
positive attitude of willingness to learn new things,
develop new skills, share knowledge and train
fellow engineers. All decisions must be based on
good fundamental engineering principles and good
judgement to ensure successful implementation
of the project.
The completion of some recent mega
engineering projects within time and budget with a
significant involvement of local engineering talents
has demonstrated the capabilities of Malaysian
engineers. As we move towards a developed
nation status, Malaysian engineers should also
move towards bigger and greater leading roles in
developing our country.
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