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NEWS: What the construction industry wants from the European elections

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The outcome of the upcoming European Parliament elections has significant implications for Europe's political landscape over the next five years. Two critical entities representing the European construction industry and equipment manufacturers are proactively advocating to influence future policies, underscoring the importance of the election's outcome. In light of the upcoming European Parliament elections, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024, governments worldwide, including those in Europe, are aiming to drastically reduce CO2 emissions to meet the net-zero target by 2050. The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) and the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) have released their manifestos outlining the significance of their members to Europe and its economy. They also highlight their expectations from Europe's leaders to support their industries after the elections. While both FIEC and CECE recognize the potential for construction to play a leading r
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OPINION: How can Built Environment Professionals influence their industry? Refilwe Rapotu

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July is Mandela Month in South Africa in this hardhatOPINION Candidate Structural Engineer Refilwe Rapotu reflects on the question how can Construction and Built Environment Professionals use their individual experience to make an impact in the industry, to emulate the example set for us by the late Nelson Mandela that as individuals we have the power to impact the world.

Education was very important to Nelson Mandela and contributed to the calibre of person he was, says Refilwe Rapotu. He is often quoted: “Education is THE most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

To emulate Nelson Mandela and use our individual power to make an impact in the world, Refilwe Rapotu suggests that Construction and Built Environment Professionals could set up and run an on-line career guidance seminar/platform for high school scholars and/or university students to show them how real life is in the Construction/Built Environment industry.

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