5 Construction Engineering Tips for Entry Level Construction Management and Construction Engineers

[@tnt254254]

Dude, seriously, you are a blessing. I'm graduating soon and will be going into the field. Getting as many perspectives and as much info as possible is important to me, and your videos are truly amazing. Keep the content coming, you're on fire!! I know your niche might not be as big as others, but you are one of the few youtubers I've found that talks about their project engineering career. Your videos are extremely helpful, because it isn't too easy to talk to project engineers if you don't know any. Keep on doing you man, you're awesome!!

[@KienenKoga]

Awesome! Super glad to hear I’m helping someone out there. Bringing awareness to the industry is cool too! Haha i appreciate you watching!

[@anwarmughiny3167]

I extremely agree

[@daxisperry7644]

Great video. I’m a welder/fabricator and do both shop and site work. I have been in many situations where the engineer called for a steel beam or a stair stringer and needed it in a location that we all said “How the HELL are we gonna get it there? There’s no access!” Engineers who are willing to get their hands dirty on the job and are willing to Listen to ideas from the workers, much respect ✊

[@012coyang]

Love hearing your stories - the best teacher is experience!

[@KienenKoga]

Story time every week on Mondays and Wednesdays...

[@kelvinleon9712]

I’m a undergraduate and learning to be a CM and I wanna learn more on what I’m entering. Your vids are a blessing. Thank you for the content, looking forward for more.

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks so much Kelvin!

[@NickMattia44]

I’m currently working in commercial construction doing plumbing. I have 3 years experience in concrete and I’m working on my degree in Civil Engineering and so far I have learned so much more from hand on experience than I have in class.

[@Alpha-Scythe23]

What’s your current work schedule like in corespondent to your school schedule? Does your job work with you going to school?

[@unorthodoxsavings9552]

Tip number 5 is really important, when I started in construction (gas and electric company) I was super nervous to ask questions I just wanted to get stuff done right the first time every time and I had to learn the hard way 😂 great video as always

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks man! And yeah sometimes it can be intimidating to not look foolish lol appreciate you watching man!

[@Bmywudt2]

Always ask questions. The most important one of them all.

[@KienenKoga]

Agreed! Don't want to leave yourself in the dark.

[@aphexHQ]

This is a great video! Our only other advice would be to take a plunge and message some grads working at tier one contractors, or the companies you're eyeing up for their advice and learnings. We know a lot of the recent grads in the Aphex community are always keen to share their experiences, and have a lot of advice to give!

[@martinrivera9880]

I am about to start my career as a Project Engineer in the Southern California Area. Every time I watch your videos I learn something new. Thank you for sharing your stories and representing our field the way you do!

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@melanyreyes4474]

These videos are awesome!! I graduate in May studying Construction Management and I am so excited to start working full time! I’m so nervous but excited haha. I find your videos helpful and entertaining. Keep it up!!

[@KienenKoga]

Thank you so much! Im glad to hear you’re excited but also that I’m helping someone out there lol. Enjoy your last few months before you’re employed!

[@mikewinter87]

I’m one of the field guys, working towards completing my carpenter apprenticeship. I must say, you have a very good understanding of what it takes to succeed in your position. I, too, have my 4 year degree in business management. Once I complete my apprenticeship, it is my goal to become a project engineer. So, it was definitely encouraging hearing you say you learned much from the guys. I feel like I’m getting great experience and your tips apply to even my position. Let me know if you have any feedback. Thank you.

[@KienenKoga]

awesome to hear Mike, sounds like you're on the right track! Lucky you got into the apprenticeship, you're gaining marketable skills haha

[@g.antonioalbertileonett108]

All your videos are great man, well done! I am manufacturing engineer thinking about studying a second degree in construction. That is probably a good idea for your next video: Tips for People with a different background that are interested in going into construction

[@jafetcordova2182]

As an undergraduate student studying construction management, I just want to thank you for starting this channel! You’re hitting on so many great tips that you really only learn from professional experience and sharing them with the world. THANK YOU!!

[@KienenKoga]

awesome to hear Jafet! Thank you for watching the channel!

[@magicshartcubz65]

Hey man, I'm off work due to a covid scare and clicked on one of your videos about an hour ago and haven't stopped watching, great commentary and content for a construction management student like me! The industry excites me and love getting new perspectives!

[@KienenKoga]

Damn, hope your work is okay. But I appreciate you checking out the channel! Looking forward to you joining the coolest industry! lol

[@ansarwajahat]

I am from India, completed my bachelors in civil engineering, your videos are friendly and easy to understand, a small suggestion from my side, record the videos regularly the work you do. And mainly the site works done and the basic knowledge that should everyone should have, if you present in that way, it would be more productive for both viewers and you. Thanku

[@blakeb4583]

This is true; I'm a Project Engineer and I've had to clean up foreign object debris as a project engineer; keeping a clean site is part of the job, no matter what your position is and what kind of degree you have.

[@KienenKoga]

Yes!

[@012coyang]

These little tidbits are really the best building blocks for a successful career. Have to have a good foundation to move up!

[@KienenKoga]

Lol punny!

[@jonelcorbi2611]

This is kinda wholesome video for a newly working field engineer, thank you!

[@samuelmatarazzo5256]

Dude your videos are actually incredible at how genuine, truthful and accurate things are inn the practical world. Huge respects for sharing stuff like this because its super valuable to young engineers and even pro eng's. As a just about graduated eng student, I can't explain to you how often I ran into situations/opporunities like this during co-ops and internships and you take away something new and important every time. To all the engineering students and new grads - this is the gold you don't get anywhere else! Appreciate the videos my man, keep it up!

[@oluochfidel7460]

I love the video they give me strength especially now that I'm going to start my building and construction technology course

[@KienenKoga]

thank you so much!

[@basalshah]

I always follow all of these rules but seeing them listed out and sorted out with your inspiring words is so awesome! You're my new teacher now 😁👍

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks so much! Haha i appreciate you watching!

[@jamescolgan9694]

I'm in my final year of University in Ireland and have stumbled across your channel! Thankfully as part of my undergrad in Construction Management and Engineering, we must complete an 8-month industrial work placement in Year Three and these tips would've been very nice to know in advance!! making me relive some of mistakes 😅

[@KienenKoga]

Hahaha love it. Thanks James I appreciate you watching!

[@m-cloudsrenovation3905]

Your videos are so helpful than others , im learning alot , when i get money its going to be easy to do construction management bcoz of your videos .

[@a123a12363]

That’s really interesting. I’m working as Junior quality control, one day i have said for the steel reinforcements foreman I’m learning from you, my college was like 🤯 I feel like i was wrong but then I realised i do learning from him and you’re totally explain my situation.

[@KienenKoga]

Right on Fahad! Learn from those guys!

[@jesusramirez-morales8939]

Thank you so much! Starting as a project engineer in January!

[@KienenKoga]

Awesome to hear! Starting off 2021 with the coolest job! Lol thanks for the support 🤙

[@bulovagold506]

How’s it going? Watching this in July 2021 thinking about mechanical/civil engineering

[@ahmedshaheen7544]

thank you so much for these great advices...I'm a senior civil engineer from Egypt and i worked as a construction engineer in a " post office developing project " seems to be simple project but I see that it's a great start especially, when I discover that collage doesn't qualify you enough. I learned much from workers and respected everyone most of them were older than me...I asked and learned. I even got a scholarship for a design diploma at which I designed a 5 story hotel with my team. I love civil Engineering and I wish to be successful and clever engineer. finally, i like your videos you have a good soul just keep up as we really need courage and support. so thank you. and if you could tell us how to get a job at an any established company.

[@KienenKoga]

Awesome to hear Mido! I appreciate you watching. Sounds like you already have great experiences, just keep building your resume of experiences and projects, and when the timing is right, you may find that company youre looking for or they may just find you

[@sterlingsilver5937]

Thanks man! Im in Civil Construction and plan to use your content to help increase my knowledge of Construction in general. Im looking forward to your future content!

[@mohiuddintuhin8493]

Thanks man .....as I am a new job holder i am struggling to match this huge civil work . Working 80+ hours per week 24/7. Its hard to keep motivation to stay this sector. You mentioned your early days experience also like mine.....it's give me hope to learning and get clarity ......

[@transformer01able]

Starting my first project engineer job in a few days def been helpful !

[@moirahouse7034]

These are excellent tips for many careers… appreciate the humor too

[@KienenKoga]

Thank you!

[@isaacmichel4052]

Bro keep these videos up man, I can tell by your personality that they love you in the office

[@anwarmughiny3167]

load and clear sir. swear a god I am learning so much better from u than my lecture. I gained so much knowledge from previous videos as well. so much love and gratitute from Yemen

[@themrelton6704]

I don’t normally comment on these type of videos but this was really good and I learned a ton . Definitely going to subscribe

[@karolwenda4410]

Just found your account. Currently at the stage of applying for apprenticeships within construction. Great content mate!

[@KienenKoga]

Awesome to hear Karol! Best of luck to you!

[@zeinkassem311]

keep the good work . I love these videos .I'm doing construction management engineering . Hopefully it's a as rewarding as hear it is . thank you for the videos

[@KienenKoga]

I really think it is! Thanks so much Zein! Appreciate the support 🤙

[@aarontao2353]

Thank you for your videos, i'm about to start work soon as a graduate engineer on site, really thankful for all the information you provided, it gave me a much better knowledge of the construction industry

[@mexicanme2769]

Sir. I am a 49 year old. Your videos rock I feel so much care about every word you say that sometimes I rewind to analyze it better. I love to build a I think out side the box. Super work you do for all of us I always wanted to learn from the top not other better teacher but you mi best wishes to you sir

[@KienenKoga]

Thank you so much!

[@marim5033]

Great tips, even for other industries!

[@KienenKoga]

Very true! Thanks Mari!

[@constancereed2796]

Keep teaching me I need it. Thanks for what I have applied myself with.

[@brycehilt858]

What I learned from my previous internship, there is a language barrier. It is difficult to communicate with other workers, but they will respect if you're a hard worker. At this one project site, there was another intern there as well. I was being pulled by different tradesmen not because I was an extra guy but they knew I was a honest worker. The other intern was taking too many bathroom, water, and socializing breaks.

[@KienenKoga]

Well said Bryce! You’re on the right track 👍

[@adamsaryon2978]

I really appreciate you for your tips they are really putting me on track.

[@kevinportales99]

Really appreciate your tips man, very helpful 🤙🏼

[@loveleenasalia]

Wow! Very true. Your knowledge and experience is way beyond your age. All the best!!

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@archiebanwon4954]

Knowledge is power! Thanks for the videos bro, they r very informative and realistic! 👍🤜

[@KienenKoga]

Thank you so much Amenweh! Appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@hectorraulgamezmacias5952]

I agree. I am from México and going to Canadá...thankyou son....

[@KienenKoga]

Nice, best of luck Hector!

[@phillipsomers6842]

I really just saw this video and your a blessing. You have motivated me tonight. Thank you

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks Phillip!

[@kylepiaquadio2226]

Great job, keep making videos, you are such a good source of knowledge for others. Thank you.

[@AJ9O9]

This is really helpful man, the timing that I found your channel is wild new job starts Monday

[@KienenKoga]

Awesome to hear Andy! Best of luck to you!

[@g.antonioalbertileonett108]

One more great video and this applies to every career I think...

[@Finsxlens]

These videos are awesome dude thank you. As a fellow PE I do like seeing this content!

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks Logan!

[@Anexquisitelife]

YOu are awesome, i start my first project engineer job in Feb! Thank you! Super excited.

[@KienenKoga]

Thank you so much! Congrats! Hope I can help you get a good start! Lol

[@bulovagold506]

How’s it going? Watching this on July 2021 thinking about engineering

[@MinhHoang-gu7mv]

Thanks Kiene, very helpful once again for someone who is studying CM in college :)

[@KienenKoga]

thanks Minh! Best of luck!

[@DavidGeorge-h9d]

You videos are very helpful.

[@ashrafjafar4471]

100% true and valuable info for anyone who wants to major this field 👌🏿👌🏿

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks Ashraf!

[@hallieturk394]

Awesome video! Thanks for all your tips!!!! Really useful for me.

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks for watching Hallie!

[@smitdave4]

Hey I am from India and I am really inspired by you and i love watching your videos while I have a lunch break on site or sometimes even after working hours. And I Love the way you Love your work, God bless buddy. Cheers :)

[@KienenKoga]

That means a lot! Thank you so much for watching!

[@smitdave4]

@@KienenKoga It's my pleasure buddy :)

[@vertillelewis3915]

I agree with all the tips and much appreciated

[@KienenKoga]

awesome!

[@hakldogdelaruz5210]

Im having a hard time which to watch in able to prepare myself in the upcoming job im having. Im an entry level and hired to as Project In Charge. Personally, I dont know what to do, but with this i have some insights of do's and don'ts!

[@sk8ter27597]

Love your content. Keep up the great work!

[@KienenKoga]

Thank you so much, Jared I appreciate the support!

[@hyatt2x]

Great videos, thank u 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks for commenting!

[@Zack-ot3tj]

Just came across this channel. Awesome content man!

[@KienenKoga]

I appreciate it man! Thank you!

[@rajneeshrana7902]

0:09 what a request bro 👏🏻😎

[@Ara-g]

Very encouraging. 👍👍

[@johnjohnny8988]

Thank you for the tips

[@012coyang]

Agreed 100%, the dumb questions are the ones that are never asked

[@KienenKoga]

Agreed!

[@thomaspaul5319]

GOOD PRESENTATION

[@muhammadehtishamarshad7535]

Best video Keep it Up respected Teacher

[@KienenKoga]

thanks so much Muhammad!

[@jonathonperkins1845]

Can you make a video on just construction management And go in depth with description of what it’s like also love the content bro

[@guinswandati7104]

I am always learn and watch to your vedio sir

[@mohammadabdallah6488]

Your channel is underrated

[@janroberttaripe7195]

Finally !!!! after how many years of searching, your video is a blessing. I really want get involve in construction industry. Is it possible to be a project manager in construction? btw I'm a mechanical student.

[@catherinebrowning5969]

Great video

[@എന്റെകവിതകൾ]

👌👌👌 i like this videyo.. i am civil foreman..in bhaharin.. i waching your videyos 👍

[@tariuzakah3324]

thanks alot, you just reshape my mind

[@KienenKoga]

appreciate you watching!

[@kevinlaflamme455]

Very constructive video! thank you so much :)

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks Kevin! Glad I could help!

[@bunbun-pu5rf]

so nice!

[@mohammadabdallah6488]

Bro I love your videos

[@michaelazzomoviessongs2652]

I agree 100% with all the stuff that u said

[@KienenKoga]

Appreciate it Michael!

[@matthews95_]

Could you ever make videos on Civil Engineering Technologists? Or in general for people looking to take the civil engineering technology course in colllege

[@RazrSharpProductions]

A couple of my colleagues could benefit from hearing tip 1.

[@Ryzen7-x9h]

where I live, most of work you have mentioned is done by the concrete contractor who does not employ any engineers. I am taking about big companies and huge projects, not a small contractor. Actually, most of them do not have even dedicated surveyor on the site. At the end everything comes down to the formwork foreman who has high school degree in most cases. The Superintendent is usually watching from his trailer and comes down when engineers come briefly for inspections. Some how it works good, some extra bucks to fix mistakes and every thing on the track

[@KienenKoga]

Yup! Depends on how it’s set up for sure. Always believed the supt and their foreman were the most important on the job

[@ngkngk875]

I work for a concrete contractor as a field engineer. Idk if it’s a new concept or not but I know a couple that hire field engineers, we also do the surveying and layout.

[@dronesinconstruction]

Hey Brother thanks for Sharing.

[@KienenKoga]

Appreciate it!

[@Dkejwqoqo]

Hello, I'm enjoying your videos and applying to a construction management major at college. I am an international student in Canada, so I'd like to watch your videos with English subtitles. Could you add subtitles, please?

[@KeepHustlingwithAzlan]

Excellent

[@oladepoodunayo8801]

Great video. Thank you for putting this up. I will send you a DM.

[@DatVo-bx9tz]

Very good

[@rosemariedati1334]

Hi im really glad i found your video! Please link me on how to read or locates the door, firelight’s, windows, showers in a plan. I am so new in the building industry and love to learn more to help me with understand. I have always been in the health industry and now Im going to step up and help my other half run his Glazier business. I hope you can help me link to the video you may have created before.hoping I’m not asking too much…appreciate any help.

[@DongPeterChung]

I studied Water Resource engineering but did not have industry experiences. I am going to find an internship and possibly study one more discipline such as construction or structural. I feel like a construction engineer or general contractors are more dynamic and active and structural engineers are more office-type computer job. I feel like I like to move around a lot and interact with various people. As you mentioned, construction engineers do a little bit of everything, so this should sound more suitable for me. What do you think? Does contruction engineering have many relations with Water Engineers?

[@Nikhilsharma-hy5pr]

Thank you sir

[@mufradsaleh3088]

Can I double like this video? This was very informative thank you

[@KienenKoga]

Glad to hear!

[@vasilis7076]

Man you are very good

[@KienenKoga]

Thanks so much!

[@Josephchomba88]

Thanks for the great advice, learnt a lot. I wanted to find out to what extent re you supposed to grasp design software such as AutoCAD or STAAD etc

[@KienenKoga]

Not much! Didnt know any of that before I started work

[@patriciaoida6200]

Thank you engineer great contents 😊 fresh grad here from ph

[@KienenKoga]

Congrats on graduating!

[@leheta]

not me binging every single constr. eng vid

[@mrblue2052]

very nice

[@KienenKoga]

thanks!

[@dexterlee17]

Hey Kienen, I've been loving your videos! I actually have a business degree and am currently working for a multi-billion dollar general contractor in accounting, but I'm in love with the construction process and want to be more involved in it and the teamwork that goes into it. A few of the project engineers here also had business degrees and learned everything they know on the job so I've been working with them a lot. Besides your videos, do you have any recommendation on texts or other resources for learning the basics of construction engineering? I want to be as knowledgeable about the process as I can. Thanks!!

[@KienenKoga]

Awesome to hear! You sound like youre motivated and on the right track. I havent read any books and I would venture to guess that a couple weeks out in the field will tell you more than any book will anyhow. You’ll get there eventually, just give it time and keep inserting yourself into the fire out there and be a sponge

[@armandastudillo1137]

totally agree

[@StuartMacadam]

Handy tips :)

[@KienenKoga]

Good to hear! Thanks Stuart!

[@juntyd]

Really great and helpful video! Quick question, as a senior pursuing Electrical Engineering, how would I get started in construction? I got no construction experience but only minimal Manufacturing experience

[@ngkngk875]

Telecommunications, Outside Plant Engineer. It involves construction but also the telecommunications side of electrical engineering.

[@nicholasiezzi9790]

I am training to be an estimator. It seems like a big headache and is going to take a while to learn

[@KienenKoga]

steep learning curve for sure, but give it some time and you'll get the hang of it