Finishing Engineer
Finishing Engineer & Quality Management in Construction
Mentorship Program Description:
This Mentorship Program provides essential knowledge and skills required for a finishing engineer in construction. It covers interior and exterior finishing works, material selection, workmanship standards, quality control, and coordination with multiple trades. The Mentorship Program emphasizes the execution of flooring, plastering, painting, false ceilings, cladding, and MEP coordination to ensure high-quality finishes in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Mentorship Program Objectives:
By the end of this Mentorship Program, students will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a finishing engineer.
- Supervise and manage finishing works in construction projects.
- Ensure quality control and adherence to finishing standards.
- Select and inspect materials for interior and exterior finishes.
- Coordinate with MEP, structural, and architectural teams.
- Identify and rectify defects in finishing works.
- Plan and schedule finishing activities effectively.
Program Module
Week 1: Introduction to Finishing Engineering
- Role & responsibilities of a finishing engineer
- Importance of finishing in construction projects
Week 2-3: Flooring & Tiling Works
- Types of flooring (marble, granite, tiles, epoxy, wooden)
- Installation techniques and quality checks
- Surface preparation and finishing defects
Week 4-5: Plastering & Painting
- Internal & external plastering techniques
- Wall putty application and surface preparation
- Types of paints and painting techniques
Week 6-7: False Ceiling & Partition Works
- Gypsum, POP, and modular ceilings
- Drywall partitions and acoustic treatments
- Installation and defect rectification
Week 8-9: Cladding & External Finishes
- Stone, ACP, glass, and metal cladding
- Façade treatments and weatherproofing
- Maintenance and durability considerations
Week 10-11: MEP Coordination & Snagging Process
- Integration of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) with finishes
- Common issues and solutions in MEP-Finishing coordination
- Snagging, de-snagging, and handover process
Week 12-14: Quality Control & Defect Management
- Workmanship standards and finishing defects
- Quality checklists and inspection methods
- Case studies on finishing failures and solutions
Week 15: Project Presentation & Practical Demonstrations
- Field Visit in finishing materials and applications
- Site visits to observe real-time finishing works
- Case studies on high-quality interior and exterior finishes
- Interactive lectures & discussions
- Software Overview (AutoCAD)