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OPINION : How can Construction Professionals play an active role in the rebuilding of SA - Peter Mullen

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Construction Professional Peter Mullen shares his hardhatOPINION on how Construction Professionals could contribute to the rebuild in the aftermath of the recent riots that led to looting and infrastructure destroyed in most cases.

Please give us a brief summary on your career to date

I have been in Construction for 53 years and have experience in both contracting and EPCM.
I started as a Trainee Surveyor and advanced over the years to a Director on Murray and Roberts Civils.
I have looked after Major Projects throughout Africa as well as South Africa.

Have you been directly impacted by these events?

No

How do you think these events will impact Construction and Built Environment Professionals going forward?

The rebuilding of infrastructure should impact the industry Professionals positively.

How can Construction and Built Environment Professionals contribute in rebuilding our society after all this?

I believe in order for the infrastructure to be done as soon as possible the various Clients should invite bids from well established Contractors. Contractors should still give 30% to Emerging Contractors and employ Professional Construction Mentors to supervise them.

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Do you see a silver lining in all this?

It could have a positive effect on unemployment on infrastructure projects

What would you say to Construction and Built Environment Professionals who are currently feeling despondent by these events?

This may lead to us getting more work as well as boost the economy from where it is now.

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