PICE-Iloilo to hold first virtual CPD seminar

By Ray Adrian C. Macalalag

The Iloilo Chapter of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) will hold its first-ever virtual seminar this May 29, 2021 that will provide eligible participants with continuing professional development (CPD) credits.

This seminar will feature software trends in civil engineering particularly discussions on current software applications essential in the structural engineering and construction specialization such as building information modeling (BIM), Tekla Structures, and Visual Basic Applications for Excel (Macro-Programming) in Construction Estimating.

The PICE Iloilo Chapter invited industry-leading Filipino professionals here and abroad namely, former PICE Singapore Chapter President Romualdo Lex S. Garcia, Marvin Josol Gracia and Felemual D. Bullos, Jr.

Romualdo Garcia is currently the BIM Manager of Asia Projects Engineering Pte Ltd, a 40-year old company in Singapore catering international infrastructure developments including some of the largest energy suppliers in Singapore and Indonesia in its stable of clients. He was named as Most Outstanding Graduate from the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City where he earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering back in 2005. He will be discussing the first session entitled, “BIM for Contractors: Value Added on Design and Engineering Projects”.

Meanwhile, Marvin Garcia is currently a technical specialist of Trimble Solutions, the maker of the highly sought after software for structural engineers, Tekla. He will be the resource speaker for the second session entitled, “Integrated Digital Delivery with Tekla Constructible BIM”.

The final session entitled, “Estimating Automation using Excel VBA Macro Programming” will be delivered by Mr. Bullos, Director for Engineering and Technology in RV Architecture + Engineering + Technology. He is a veteran in the civil engineering industry particularly in the private and academic sectors. He topped the August 2010 Master Plumber board examination in the Philippines in 2010 and also placed 19th in the November 2001 Civil Engineering board examination.

Attendees who fulfill all the requirements in the webinar are eligible to earn three CPD credits essential for the renewal of their professional licenses with the Professional Regulation Commission.

For a fee of PhP400.00, members of the PICE Iloilo Chapter may begin registering online for the webinar as of this writing and until slots last.

Members of PICE from other chapters may start availing remaining slots by May 22, 2021.

This activity is organized by the PICE Iloilo Chapter with the generous support of Davies Paints and co-presented by Ace+ Review Center and Ilonggo Engineer Blog.