What exactly is HSES? How do I interact with these aspects on site? What does one do when accidents happen? In this episode we speak about critical topics of HSES. We talk about project examples, risks and why compliance with regulations is important. Whether you are a business owner or a professional practicing in the engineering and construction industry, this episode is for you. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 0:14 Who is Nanis Kanana? 1:19 Proverb 2:17 What is Health? 5:12 Safety protocols and risks 16:22 What do I do if the contractor/business thinks safety is costly? 20:20 Impacts of non-complian ..read more

In this episode , we dive deep into the crucial topic of stakeholder management in construction projects. Specifically, we explore the case of constructing a road funded by private investors through the county government. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mhandisi-podcast/message ..read more

Welcome to our Anchor podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of Engineering as a Service! Join us as we delve into how this innovative approach is revolutionizing infrastructure, industries, and societies across Africa and beyond. From Civil, Electrical, to Mechanical Engineering, each discipline brings its expertise to the table, driving innovation and progress. Tune in to discover real-world examples of projects and initiatives transforming communities and powering sustainable development. Learn about the diverse range of services offered in each discipline and the benefits they bring ..read more

A conversation with Eng. Beatrice Terer on what SCADA is and how she charted a career path to becoming a SCADA Engineer. Be sure to also follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mhandisi-the-engineer-s-podcast for extra Mhandisi content and to be kept up to date on activities in between episodes. If you enjoy the content of "Mhandisi: The Engineer's Podcast" be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcast, and do tell a friend who'd benefit from these conversations. You can always reach out to us with feedback or sug ..read more

This is part two of episode 9's discussion on the Engineers Rules of 2021 https://youtu.be/rAsC2henAPg. In that episode, we discussed the nature of engineering services and how they could be categorised as Standard Professional Services or Additional Professional Services.  In this episode, we discuss on how the Engineers Rules advises engineers to charge for the Standard Professional Services and the Additional Professional Services, among other charges. It gives guidance on when to charge on a time basis or when to charge as a percentage of the project's cost.  There is a lot to le ..read more

In this episode, we have a conversation with Eng. Khalinditsa as she takes us through her career journey, starting off with uncertainty pursuing agricultural engineering in JKUAT, to challenges with her supervisor in her first campus job, pursuing a masters away from home, and to networking her way through various employment opportunities. There truly is a lot to learn in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mhandisi-podcast/message ..read more

Lavender Ndunya is a Customer Facing Executive at British America Tobacco, BAT and also an avid volunteer with IEEE. In this episode, we talk with Lavender about how instrumental volunteering within IEEE has been in shaping her career, the many lessons learnt and how she's also improving her skills through her volunteering work. To connect with Lavender Nyunya you can reach out to her on her LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavender-ndunya-0b145875/ Be sure to also follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mhandisi-the-engineer-s-podcast for extra Mhandisi content and to ..read more

In this episode, we have a conversation around the Engineers (Scale of Fees for Professional Engineering Services) Rules, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mhandisi-podcast/message ..read more

Anderson Bett is a Customer Manager at PowerGen Renewable Energy. In this episode, we talk with Anderson about his journey from doing a BSc. in Mechatronics Engineering at JKUAT to becoming a Custom Manager. We also talk with him about the nature of his work, some of the challenges, and how he has overcome them. Additionally, we speak about the importance of being open to new challenges, and why he finds the aspect of communication to be very vital to him within teams that he manages. To connect with Anderson Bett you can reach out to him on his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anderson ..read more

Derrick Wanyonyi is a Design Engineer at PowerGen Renewable Energy. In this episode, we talk with Derrick about his journey toward becoming a Design Engineer, and how he transitioned from campus. We also talk with him about the nature of his work, some of the challenges and how he has overcome them. Additionally, we ask him about his journey toward registering with the Engineers Board of Kenya, EBK, as a professional engineer. To connect with Derrick Wanyonyi you can reach out to him on his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-wanyonyi-0324a8160/ Be sure to also follow our LinkedIn p ..read more