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Estimating..... a good start for a newbie planner???

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Tue, 2006-11-07 10:33
Num Lock
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Hi, I know some basic stuff in P3 but I have little experience in actual work (S-curve, Planned vs. Target Charts of 2-storey buildings only). Many planner job openings are for high-rise buildings that require 3 to 5 years of actual P3 experience. I don’t have any experience in high-rise projects. I think I’m gonna be a Quantity Surveyor first of a high-rise project, is this a good start to become a planner of this particular project? I can’t find junior planner openings.

Thanks.
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Wed, 2006-11-08 22:54
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Benj Aquino
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Mabuhay! It is not really necessary to be a QS first before being a planner. But being a QS and at the same time a planner is a big advantage as both relates each other well. Try to upgrade and enhance your knowledge with regards to planning. And am sure, you will be there...
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Wed, 2006-11-08 19:09
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Alex Wong
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Num Lock (if thats your real name)

QS is a very different profession from planner. "BUT" because both of them working in a Project enviornment, you will gain vital experience in the project aspect in planning. Of course the best is to start as a junior planner and learn from your senior.

If your only way to get into the PROJECT business is QS or Site Supervisor, Engineer; so be it, you will learn and develop your interest in the dynamic project environment.

All the best

Alex
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