A structural engineer produces comprehensive Structural Framing Plans detailing precise beam and column dimensions, and highly technical Calculation Reports proving the building can survive a Magnitude 8 earthquake.

A geotechnical engineer analyzes core samples to produce a Soil Boring Log and issues a definitive Geotechnical Report dictating the allowable soil bearing capacity for the structural engineer to use.

A transportation engineer designs the complex Geometric Layout of a highway interchange or conducts a massive Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) required before a new mega-mall can be built.

A water resources engineer designs a comprehensive Urban Drainage System or mathematically models a 100-year Flood Plain to determine where it is safe to build.

A construction manager produces the strict Project Schedule (Gantt Chart), manages the supply chain, and tracks financial progress via an S-Curve.

An environmental engineer designs the biological processes within a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) or conducts a mandated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

A surveying engineer produces highly accurate Topographic Maps, establishes legal property boundaries, and provides the exact Coordinates and Elevations required for precise building stakeouts.

Goal: You have just graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering. What are the sequence of steps required to legally practice as a Civil Engineer in the Philippines?

Question: An investor wants to build a commercial complex with a massive 5,000 sqm underground parking lot. During the Feasibility Study phase, the geotechnical engineer discovers that the site sits on loose, water-saturated sand (high risk of liquefaction). How does this discovery cascade through the remaining phases of the Project Lifecycle (Planning/Design, Construction, Operation)?