What do you think one should consider in building an engineering department from scratch?

projects, cost and manpower

   At the beginning you must work at least4 yrars with consultative after that you consider to open engineering department & communion with ather office .

salma fakih  thanks for Q

your Q in general. But if you want about start from0 Engineering . of course you need Planning before start department engineering , also difference between Activities companies is much

FARES

Knowledgeable and extremely passionate engineers who not only work as engineers but "love" to work as engineers. Such engineers are intelligent, innovative and hard working... One or two of such candidates will inspire all others are put forth practical ideas for further development of the department as well as the company.

What i understood of your question, how could i start specific specialty as a engineer, i hope it is, so,

in my point of view by searching on the web for job opportunity related to my new career, then read very well its responsibilities, objectives and skills required, consequently i could specify my targets to be compatible with that job requirements.

Also, professionals expertise can help us, maybe through web like Bayt. com or through people we know, even if indirectly, to understand any mysterious issue, advantages, disadvantages & especially the way to excellence in that field.

Define the audience and so the costs, optimize the engineering process (BIM) and building process (LEAN).

Looks simple, is complicated, but with experience basicaly simple.