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he recent BEM Public Awareness Statement highlights ongoing concerns about the distinct roles of geologists and geotechnical engineers in ensuring slope stability and structural safety. Geologists interpret the origin and structure of earth materials, while geotechnical engineers apply mechanics to design safe systems within these materials. Both disciplines overlap significantly—geological context informs engineering design, and engineering analysis validates geological assu

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul highlighted a specialist engineer shortage (global issue) for AI advancements, prompting concern over foreign talent influx. MSIA's 3R Plan targets the 60,000-engineer demand. Questions arise on defining specialists, BEM's role, and ensuring knowledge transfer.

The article discusses the evolving perception of quality in various sectors as individuals progress in their careers. It emphasizes that quality is subjective and varies among people based on their roles as producers or consumers. The author highlights the importance of understanding quality perception before delving into its definitions, citing Professor David A. Garvin's eight dimensions of quality, including performance, reliability, durability, serviceability, aesthetics,

ISO 45003:2021, a framework for managing psychosocial risks in the workplace, can significantly improve staff well-being and patient care.

This article is a derivative of Abdul Hafiz's article on Linked-in, which was posted on May 15, 2024, with the identical title. The...

In today's world, sustainability has become a key consideration for organizations across all sectors, including healthcare. Hospitals, as...

"Lean health" encompasses a multifaceted approach to wellness that emphasizes efficiency, sustainability, and holistic well-being. Rooted...

In the other post (Quality Activities), we already knew that quality activities in construction consist of 4 main pillars: Strategic...

Each individual (in construction) entrusted with the position of managing the quality management system in a construction project shall...

I discussed quality acceptance criteria in other post (Fundamentals of Quality), and this acceptance criteria determines the decision to...

In construction sector, we adhere to the same philosophy, which was developed by Professor David Arditi and states that quality in...

To understand the importance of quality in business today, we need to review some history. Before the Industrial Revolution 1.0 (circa...