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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 ...

REVIEW: Modernizing Construction is the next frontier in tech

Across industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, productivity enhancements have become commonplace, except in one notable exception: construction. However, the industry is poised for a turning point. With innovative leadership and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, construction stands on the brink of revolutionizing its stagnant status quo, unlocking unprecedented gains in efficiency and sustainability.

The construction business faces a "perfect storm" of issues, including isolated teams, complex processes, and a lack of efficient collaboration tools. This demands more than just new technologies; it necessitates a cultural revolution that starts at the top.

Leadership must promote this change by creating environments where technology empowers, not replaces, existing skills. By embracing intuitive solutions that streamline tasks and provide insights, construction can retain its human touch while improving operational efficiency.

Digitalization in construction is not just about updating software or machinery; it's about redefining the field. By modernizing training, broadening hiring practices, and spotlighting sustainability, the industry can attract a diverse workforce ready for tomorrow's challenges.

The way forward involves adopting an agile, technology-driven approach to meet growing infrastructure demands and lead in innovation. With focused efforts across the ecosystem, from R&D to training, construction can lay the foundation for a new era.

Modernizing processes, enhancing sustainability, and improving quality of life are achievable with the right strategic roadmap. The industry has the tools; it's time to build a future where technology, efficiency, and sustainability are ingrained in every beam and nail.


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