KM ACT : June 2012

My OJT experience is composed of two parts. I tried to apply to two (2) different companies so I can have two (2) different experiences.

PART I

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

The first company I attended was the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

I was assigned at the Bureau of Construction (BOC) under Sir Walter R. Ocampo. I started right away after the classes ended last March 2012.

March 26, 2012 - First Day

April 11, 2012 - DPWH Sportsfest

DPWH Sportsfest Opening 2012

With Undersecretary Raul C. Asis

Aica and Carlo
(Intern form Nueva Ecija)

All the other days were just ordinary days. We were stuck at the office for 8 hours, everyday. All we did were paperworks and Autocad.

What I read on my first day at DPWH

Finished all these costings for almost a week!

I finished my first 120 hours on May 7, 2012.

But I didn't want to be stucked at the office while all my other batchmates are enjoying their first opportunity to see and experience what is really on the outside world. What to really know about our course and what we will do in the near future after we graduate and become real engineers. So, I looked for another another company to work with and complete the second half of the required time needed.

PART II

Design Coordinates, Inc. (DCI)

The second company I worked with was the Design Coordinates, Inc. (DCI) . According to what I know, DCI...
- Is the leading domestic company in the Construction Project
Management field.
- A founding member of the Construction Project Management Association
of the Philippines (CPMAP).
- And it is one of the few companies specializing in Construction Project
Management only.

Their on-going project that I chose to attend with is the Project Solaire Manila. It is the biggest on-going project as of today here in the Philippines.

Solaire Manila

SOLAIRE MANILA
(Paranaque City)

Integrated Entertainment Resort Complex

Located within the Bagong Nayong Pilipino Complex, Parañaque City, the Solaire Manila project is a world class integrated resort complex which includes a five-star, 500-room hotel covering some 165,000 square meters of floor area.

The Entertainment City project features an integrated resort facility including a five-star, 500-room hotel covering an area of 8.3 hectares. It will also feature a state of the art meeting and convention and ballroom venues, restaurants as well as health and wellness facilities.

The complex will also feature state of the art meeting and convention facilities as well as relaxation and leisure facilities such as a live performance theater, an array of restaurants, health and wellness facilities.

Phase I of the Project is a 14 storey building complex with an 11 storey hotel on top of a 3 level podium, and a 10 storey parking building with an 11th floor for machines and equipment.

The Phase I hotel, restaurants, retail, recreation and back-of-house facilities will occupy approximately 73,484 sq. meters.

The casino and gaming area will occupy approximately 22,268 sq. meters.

It will have 27,700 sq.m. of gaming area that will hold 1,200 slot machines and 300 gaming tables. It will also have 500 hotel rooms and food and beverage outlets, including a 240-seat Chinese restaurant, 149-seat American steakhouse, 146-seat Japanese restaurant, 120-seat Italian restaurant, 250-seat international buffet/coffee shop, 176-seat noodle shop, and 216-seat food court and 66-seat lobby bar.

Ample parking is provided through the 10-storey, 3,000 slots, parking building.

It will also have a 1,000-seat grand ballroom, spa and fitness center, and bayview promenade.

May 12, 2012 (Saturday)

My first day at Solaire
Wasn't able to visit the site on my first day because I don't have my PPEs (Personal Protective Equipments) yet.

May 14, 2012 (Monday)

I was formally introduced to the bosses. And vice versa. They gave me a very

warm welcome being a part of the team now. Though I got very nervous 'cause they

looked very intimidating. :)

Finally got my PPEs!

Safety Shoes, Hard Hat with DCI's logo and Vest (wasn't able to take a picture)

ALL FOR FREE!! :)

My very first site experience! :)

With OJT-mates: Aica, Carrelle, Edmond & Guy (He took this photo :p)

May 22, 2012 (Tuesday)

I was the only intern that was present that day so I got the privileged to attend

an official meeting which is usually happening every Tuesdays regarding the weekly

progress report about the site. I was able to experience what was happening during

the meeting and what are the matters they're talking about. Some representatives

of the Owner/Developer, Architects, Project Management team (That's us), and

other Sub-contractors were there.

I also got a free Mcdo lunch that day 'cause I was present at the meeting :)

Teehee!

May 31, 2012

Aica and I were the very lucky interns that was given the chance to see the

showroom of the hotel rooms at Eco Plaza, Makati City.

Free lunch at Persia Grill c/o one of the Sub-contractors :) :D

We were trying out the beds :D

Site Pictures:

Pouring of Chemical Floor Hardener

Pile Driving Works

Installation of Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing

Alley Macks!

It has always been my dream to ride this thing.

*wishgranted*

Cooling Tower at the top most level of the Garage - Level 11

Before and after of this amazing spiral stair.

FYI, it carries its own load.

Helipad

Located at the top of the hotel.

Warehouse Construction

Solaire Manila, in different views:

Hotel

(Front Elevation)

Garage

(Front Elevation)

Solaire Manila

(Front Elevation)

Solaire Manila

(Man's Eye View?)

Solaire Manila

(Back Elevation)

With workmates & bosses:

Pang Lookbook? :)

Workplace!

DCI's office.

Sam and Marian's last day of internship

(Interns from PLM)

Goofing around during work hours

With one of our boss, Sir Fernando Jose. Haha!

The big boss!

Project Manager: Sir Gail Manalastas

Intern-mates with Sir Gail & Sir Robie :)

KM ACT

Saturday, June 30, 2012

FIRST OVERNIGHT

Friday, June 29, 2012

First Checking of Design Works

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My OJT Experience! :D

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PART I

PART II