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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 : Global construction loses billions in disputes

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The Seventh Annual CRUX Insight Report, titled "Changing the Narrative," uncovers the extent of disruptions and financial consequences faced by engineering and construction projects worldwide. The report's analysis of 2,002 projects across 107 countries, representing a total value of approximately US$2.2 trillion, reveals an average of US$83.1 million in disputed costs.


Moreover, the average time overrun added nearly 16 months or two-thirds (66.5%) to the typical project schedule. The total value of contested amounts on the analyzed projects reached US$84.44 billion. This persistent cycle of claims and disputes imposes a significant burden on projects and stakeholders.

However, industry players can mitigate risks on infrastructure and capital projects more effectively by taking proactive steps to disrupt construction's mega disrupters. Addressing this is of paramount importance for the industry's growth and sustainability.

The full article can be read on THE CONSTRUCTION BRIEFING follow our Whatsapp channel here for more hardhatREVIEWS.

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