A large portion of the summer work is in studying construction drawings shared by research partners. The drawings are reviewed to complete material take-offs using CAD, PDF readers, and On-screen Take Off (a specialized take-off software developed by ConstructConnet). These take-offs become part of the construction material databases in development in the Saxe research group. The data is organized by the in-house ontology based on Master-Format and Uni-Format. This summer work also includes interpreting the data to investigate, for instance: 1) the drivers of material used in the buildings and 2) the relative intensity of material use between buildings. Other duties include attending and participating in group research meetings and supporting the writing of research manuscripts.

http://www.sadaffatima.com/ • Reviewed existing site conditions including blueprints, survey reports, topographical maps, zoning restrictions and client requirements to meet project goals before initiating the projectPerformed detailed loads analysis by complex calculations and 3D modeling precision using computer simulation to predict structural behavior that enabled selection of appropriate construction materials and design approach prompting faster project progression• Gained valuable practical experience by supervising and reviewing process of tender preparation, bid packages, and project reports for assigned projects, ensured that structural design complied with legal guidelines, administrative codes (UBC, ACI, AASHTO & PBC), environmental directives, and fire, health & safety standards while prepared estimations and cost analysis supported by quantity take-offs enabled the client to make informed decisions• Close collaboration on construction plans, design conflicts and issuance of coordinated drawings with different project stakeholders including clients, architects (working as sub-consultant), project managers and other relevant consultants. Moreover, extended technical support in obtaining building regulations approval in liaison with relevant professional staff such as Architects and Client representatives• Developed a strategy for efficient site inspections which included a stringent quality check to monitor the compliance to design at regular intervals allowing effective control over the construction works leading to increased turnover of inspection reports and reduced lead time for proceeding works• Calculated and presented comparison of material requirement and construction cost for different building systems; suggested the cost-effective solution• Acknowledged for providing swift solutions utilizing experience from site inspections resulting in concise correspondence, resolved issues proactively at no additional re-work costs to client

• Organized - Student Modeling Competition, • Seminars - Light Weight Aggregate & Influence of Infill Masonry Panels in the Seismic Response of Buildings• Organization of Two Field Trips - Lucky Cement Factory & HUB Dam

Practical training of Construction Management Procedures on following projects:• Construction work of Building Centre, for Searle, at Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi.• Renovation and Refurbishment work of Avari Tower, Karachi.• Interior Design works of Schlumberger Office on 22nd Floor, Ocean Tower

Lucky-One Mall• Study of Architectural and structural Drawings, Construction Survey at site• Material Quality Assurance tests• Mix Design• Study of Project Management system• Study of Technical specifications• Monitoring of Site Activities• Monitoring of Pile work