Internal Strengths (S)
factors e.g., strengths in management,
External
factors
Opportunities (O)
(consider risks also) e.g., current and
future economic conditions; political
and social changes; new products,
services, and technology.
- Adoption of CCA-DRR in
Engineering Projects
- Green Building Code
- Implementation of BP 344 in
infrastructure projects
- Recognition of the City Govt as an
ISO-Certified LGU
- Rise in number of infrastructure
Weaknesses (W)
e.g., weaknesses in areas shown in
operations, finance, marketing,
research and development,
engineering.
- Good Governance
- Headed by an ASEAN Engineer
- Presence in the social media for
the information dissemination of
city projects
- Young and Talented engineers in
the department
- Experienced and skilled
employees
- Linkages to national government
agencies and good relationship
with NGOs
SO strategy: Maxi-Maxi
Potentially the most successful
strategy, utilizing the organizations
strengths to take advantage of
opportunities.
- Allowing young engineers to
manage and evaluate
infrastructure projects of the city
- Conduct Focus Group Discussion
with DPWH for the IRR of Green
Building Code
the strengths box.
- Insufficient number of manpower
(licensed engineers, etc.)
- Insufficient resources (equipment,
vehicles, PPEs, etc.)
- Lack of Trainings (Safety, Value
Engineering, Quality Management,
Etc.)
- Low compensation and benefits
compared to private sector
- Lack of storage for bookkeeping
and records management
- Acquired BIM software not fully
utilized
WO strategy: Mini-Maxi
e.g., development strategy to
overcome weaknesses in order to take
advantage of opportunities.
- Streamlining of Engineering Office
and construction of new
organizational structure
- Employment of additional
manpower (licensed engineers,
etc.)
- Trainings for BIM Integration (w/
Architects Office)
 projects
- Emergence of Building Information
Modelling (BIM) in construction
Threats (T)
e.g., energy shortage, competition,
and areas similar to those shown in
the opportunities box above.
- Non-adherence of contractors to
project plans
- Better opportunities for engineers
in private companies
ST strategy: Maxi-Mini
Use of strengths to cope with threats
or to avoid with threats.
weaknesses and threats.
- Strict monitoring and evaluation
of projects
- Provision of storage room for
bookkeeping and records
management
WT strategy: Mini-Mini
e.g., retrenchment, liquidation, or
joint venture to minimize both
- Provision of benefits and promotion
to encourage employees to stay in the
city government.