Natasha Shahadah (Civil/Structural Engineer) BEng (1st Class) MSc DIC

Curriculum Vitae

Natasha Shahadah BEng (1st Class) MSc/DIC

Date of Birth: 17th May 1971

Address: PO Box RB 2580, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, W.I.

Tel.1(758) 452-0088 mobile: 1 (758) 713-1312

Education:

3 A-Levels: incl. Physics, Chemistry, Maths; 8 O-Levels: incl. Maths & French

University: (1989-1994)

Queen Mary & Westfield College (London):

Civil Engineering: BEng (First Class Hons)

Imperial College of Science & Technology (London):

Structural Steel Technology: MSc/DIC

Institute d’Aix-Marseille: (1994-1995)

French Language Study

CPD Courses Attended:

Dale Carnegie Training (St. Lucia)

Land Development Practices (Orlando US)

Multi-Hazard Building Design (Trinidad & Tobago)

Law & the Construction Industry (St. Lucia)

Asbestos Waste Management (St. Lucia)

Foundation Design & Geotechnical Investigations (St. Lucia)

Skills:

STAAD V; Macromedia Dreamweaver: Website Design; Flash 4; AutoCAD; Conversational French.

Interests & Activities:

Traveling and experiencing new cultures: have visited Western Europe & Africa (1994) and solo travel through Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar (2005) Lawn Tennis: represented St. Lucia and Imperial College. Enjoy Philosophy, Chinese script and Music.

References:

Glynn Trippick (Reg. Eng)Egbert Louis (Reg. Eng)

Buro HappoldECMC Ltd.

Lower Camden MillMongiraud, Gros Islet

Bath UKSt. Lucia W.I.

COMPANY
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EXPERIENCE
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Ltd. BVI
BURO HAPPOLD CONSULTING ENGINEERS
(UK)
1995-98
(GRADUATE ENGINEER)
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LTD. (St. Lucia)
(2001- 2004)
(SENIOR ENGINEER) / DESIGN EXPERIENCE:
August 2005 to present
Up to 12-story including 4-level underground parking, Residential and Office Developments. Composite Castellated Steel Beam Design; Shear Wall Design; Reinforced Concrete Retaining Wall design ; deep transfer beam design; Waffle slab design; timber trussed roof design; reinforced concrete groundwork design for cable stayed domed structure.
SITE EXPERIENCE:
Site Engineer of construction works for the groundwork phase of the
fabric covered cable-stayed Millennium Dome structure (UK); Site engineer of British Airways’ 5-storey waffle slab reinforced concrete head office building (UK);
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Construction Management strategies; report writing, technical & fee proposal preparation, tendering on various projects, attending pre-tender meetings; project management of contracts including preparation of contract documents and contract estimates, tender process co-ordination, evaluation of tenders, award of contracts, supervision & management of contracts, issuing of payment certificates; Law and the Construction Industry Seminar. / Comments:
Structural designs for steel, concrete & masonry buildings
Working appreciation of the practical design of Concrete, Steel, Timber and Masonry Structures. Understanding of the Engineering Consultancy process; appreciation of team work. Initiated the Buro Happold Social Club.
Queensbury House (London): 12-story including 4-level underground parking, Residential and Office Development. Reinforced Concrete Structure with Castellated Steel Beam Floors.
Sheraton Amman (Saudi Arabia): 7-storey waffle slab reinforced Concrete Structure.
St. Piers School (London): Single Storey steel frame/timber roof structure.
The Millennium Dome (London): Spectacular fabric covered cable-stayed Dome Structure (238m radius) supported by special steel fabricated masts, which anchor into reinforced concrete Ground structure and ultimately into the ground piles.
Comments:
Appreciation of requirements for on-site supervision; construction method and management; importance of effective and frequent communication.
British Airways Headquarters (London): 5-storey waffle slab reinforced concrete construction.
The Millennium Dome (London): Spectacular fabric covered cable-stayed Dome Structure (238m radius) supported by special steel fabricated masts, which anchor into reinforced concrete Ground Structure and ultimately into a system of ground piles.
Comments:
Appreciation of the project management procedure as it pertains to the construction process. Understanding of Contract documents as well as the Tender Process. Initiated ECMC Ltd. Newsflash.
OECS Recovery and Disaster Management Programme: Project Management of the rehabilitation of some 15no. schools so as to meet the necessary standards as shelters during emergencies.
Clico International:
(JE Bergasse Renewal)
Design & Project Management for the refurbishing of an existing 3-storey steel framed building and a new 3-story reinforced concrete structure.
Delcer Combined School: 3-storey reinforced concrete education facility.
National Insurance Building: New Lift Installation.
Digicel Telecommunications: Design and Soil Testing (DCP) for the construction of telecommunication towers in islands of St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada. (A valuable project that I brought to the company).
COMPANY
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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COMMENTS
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LTD. (St. Lucia)
(2001- 2004)
(SENIOR ENGINEER)
MAJOR TRAVEL UNDERTAKING (SE Asia)
(2004- 2005) / LAND DEVELOPMENTS:
Supervision of works; monitoring of on-site activities regarding resources and on-site information; project management through the conducting of site meetings and issuing of various design changes; Residential Land Development Seminar.
CONDITION SURVEYS & VALUATIONS: condition surveying and valuating of properties; replacement cost estimating; Schmidt Hammer testing
EXPERT WITNESS:
Defendant representative in drainage dispute case;
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE:
Solo travel through Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). / Comments:
A particular area of interest; recent seminar highlighted the developer approach to land developments from a developers budget and feasibility point of view.
Careillie Residential Land Development: 23-acre residential land development.
La Caye Development: 25-acre residential/commercial land development.
Comments:
General appreciation of condition surveying and valuation inclusive of structural assessment reporting requirements.
Vieux Fort Comprehensive Auditorium: Condition survey of 1950s reinforced concrete structure with steel/hollow bock/concrete composite bat infested roof.
Agnes Henry Residence: Condition survey and remedial recommendation for 3-storey residence constructed adjacent to a swamp and exhibiting signs of severe settlement.
Nigel Garia Residence: Condition survey and remedial recommendation for 2-storey residence exhibiting signs of severe deterioration resulting from poor construction quality as well as settlement associated with building on fill material.
Comments:
Appreciation of the legal environment and the requirements and procedures of professional representation.
Sylvester Deveaux property: Expert Witness representing Client in a drainage dispute.
Comments:
Appreciation of the Global Arena as well as the all important Asian perspective. Insight into diverse and captivating new cultures and peoples as well as basic knowledge of Asian business ethics. Further awareness of human nature and dealing with differing peoples.

Address: PO Box RB 2580, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, e-mail: Tel: 1(758) 452-0088