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THE YOUNG ENGINEERS VIEW: WHERE DO YOU STAND?

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

BY NKPATA IBINABO As a young engineer myself, the deviation in the sector is becoming alarming especially as different young engineers has different ideology of what is currently facing the industry at the moment. I could remember vividly back then in school we were made to understand that Engineering is critical to Nigeria as it is a major driver of growth and an essential solution in addressing the country’s infrastructural deficiencies. However the constant challenge…

GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES INCOMPETENT ROAD MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE

Posted on October 14, 2019October 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Nigeria’s Rivers State Government has inaugurated a committee without the technical expertise for road maintenance According to a statement by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, a Road Maintenance Agency committee has been inaugurated in the state. These professionals will constitute the Road Maintenance Agency Committee; Prince Timothy Nsirim – Chairman Mr. Fyneman Olungwe – Secretary Chief Ogbams Ojimah – Member Mr. Sunny Bekwanwa – Member Mr. Destiny Nganibo –…

MOISTURE DAMAGE, A MAJOR CAUSE OF ROAD FAILURE

Posted on October 10, 2019October 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) host its 4th Conference and Annual General Meeting. The event was officially opened by NIHTE Port-Harcourt Chapter Chairman Engr. Francis Oriakhi with the National Chairman Engr. Oludayo Oluyemi in attendance. According to Engr. Francis, He plans to increase NIHTE visibility and activities as a chapter in the public domain through seminars, workshops and training for its members. During the meeting held on Tuesday 8th October, 2019,…

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIDIC-GAMA 2019 CONFERENCE

Posted on May 24, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Highlights of interesting activities at the Fidic-Gama 2019 conference in Kampala Uganda. The 26th FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference in Kampala Uganda was littered with lots of interesting activities. The 3 days (12th – 14th May 2019) International conference organized by the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) and sponsored by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was held at the Kampala Serena hotel. The event had amazing speakers who presented papers centred around the programme’s theme:…

NIGERIA ENGINEER MAKE CASE FOR CONCRETE ROADS

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Engineers looking for new ways to use concrete roads as it last longer than normal asphalt. South-East Nigeria Engineers are currently asking for concrete roads in the area. This development comes after a retired civil engineer gave this remark. The aim is to have a road that will last about 15 to 18 years before developing cracks and potholes. Site Engineer at the HELIU Residences, Engr. Fred Okoli said the it was necessary for southeast governments…

HOW AUTOCAD IS HELPING THE ENGINEERING SECTOR

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

AUTOCAD is a one of the software which has been a great benefits to engineers. It has also made users to conceptualize ideas, produce designs and drawings to produce accurate results. In the past Autocad was use for only mechanical engineers but due to its success, other professional adopt the software. Before Autocad Recently, the software is mostly use in the construction industry. It has also help construction engineers design, visualize, simulate and build more efficiently with…

HOW TO SUCCEED AS AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

Posted on March 29, 2018February 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

Engineering consultant are individuals that develop the ability to understand clients’ problems, empathize with their pain, and find solutions. The individual is also task with assisting the client with technical expertise and knowledge on a particular problem. People come to consultants for several reasons. So it is very important for all aspiring consultant to always make the client perceive you as being the best and a problem-solver. Steps to succeed as an Engineering consultant Be better than anyone else…

PROBLEMS FACED BY YOUNG ENGINEERS IN NIGERIA

Posted on January 9, 2018February 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

Young aspiring and even students currently studying engineering in Nigeria go through challenges in the Engineering sector because the country has refuse to constantly check the challenges the student will face after graduation. Below are some of the expected challenges 1. NOT BEING EXPOSED TO PRACTICALS: For a student studying engineering in a university, the practical aspect of his course should cover at least 60 percent of his syllabus while the theoretical aspect should take…