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OPINION: How can Built Environment Professionals influence their industry? Mzamisi Nzimande

Civil Engineering Technologist Mzamisi Nzimande shares his hardhatOPINION on the question how can Built Environment Professionals use their individual experience to make an impact in the industry and emulate the example set by the late Nelson Mandela that as individuals we have the power to impact the world.



Please give us a brief summary of your career.

I am a Civil Engineering Technologist and a Construction Project Management professional. I specialise in construction project management of multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects

How can Built Environment Professionals emulate the late Nelson Mandela by using their personal experience to impact the industry?

By being selfless and also ensuring that they pass on the necessary experience to the young and upcoming Built Environment Professionals. I strongly believe in mentorship and continued personal development, the moment we as professionals stop learning and equipping ourselves with relevant knowledge we would automatically cease to be of any influence in the industry.

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