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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 : Would a mandatory five-day working week solve construction’s work-life balance woes?

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The construction industry's outdated working practices, characterized by excessive hours, negatively impact physical and mental health, relationships, productivity, and safety. These factors also contribute to the industry's challenges in attracting and retaining female workers. A shift towards a mandatory five-day work week could potentially address these issues and improve work-life balance.
While mandating a five-day work week in the construction sector might initially seem like a logical solution to improve work-life balance and attract talent, research suggests that this approach could backfire if not implemented thoughtfully. The potential for unintended negative consequences underscores the need for careful consideration and design of any such policy change.

FINDINGS OF A RESEARCH ON A 5 DAY WEEK IN CONSTRUCTION



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