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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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COMMENTARY: The South African building construction sector is bleeding

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The South African building construction industry is facing a potential collapse due to shrinking margins, unfair practices, and rampant delays or outright refusal to pay subcontractors.


According to Master Builders Association (MBA North) one of the biggest problems in the South African building construction sector is delay and non-payment. Subcontractors, who are often the most susceptible, frequently must wait months or even years for payment, even after completing their tasks. This problem has a significant impact on them.

Suggested Solutions from the Master Builders Association (MBA North)

1. Retention Funds:

Creating a secure fund where main contractors can deposit retained monies only accessible after project completion and client approval.

All forms of retention monies can be deposited into this fund, safeguarding main contractors in case the client goes out of business.

2. Fair Contracts:

Subcontractors should do their due diligence on potential clients and insist on industry-recognized contracts that are fair to both parties.

Standardized and fair contracts with clear terms, timelines, and penalties are essential. Addressing overly complicated or unilaterally amended contracts that unfairly transfer risk to subcontractors is necessary.

3. Best Practices:

To reduce problems, subcontractors should use best practices like proper contract management and conflict resolution mechanisms.

Subcontractors should do their due diligence on possible clients and avoid signing unfair contracts under pressure.

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