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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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REVIEW: Hemp can transform low carbon construction

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Hemp, resembling timber in nature, has the potential to become a pivotal solution in addressing climate change. As a biogenic material, hemp is produced through plant growth, which involves absorbing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. This absorbed carbon is then stored in solid form within buildings and cities, ensuring long-term carbon sequestration.

According to Associate Professor Bernardino D'Amico from Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment, hemp could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change.

Replacing Concrete with Hemp: The Impact

Using cross-laminated timber instead of concrete in floor construction could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 to 80 million tonnes. Hemp, with its rapid growth rate and carbon dioxide absorption abilities, is an effective crop for carbon sequestration.

Hemp Does Not Delay the Inevitable

Biogenic materials like hemp temporarily absorb greenhouse gases but eventually release them. However, hemp-based building materials delay the increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases and have lower embodied carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel-based materials.

Challenges in Incorporating Hemp

Despite technological advancements, challenges remain in hemp cultivation and construction. Legislative hurdles may be the main obstacle to a hemp resurgence.

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