๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐;๐พ๐๐๐๐ผ ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ผ๐พ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐
"๐๐ ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ข๐ค๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ!!"
This powerful message set the tone as CRESA had the privilege of hosting Mace YMR, a leader in the construction industry, for an inspiring career talk.
The session began with an in depth discussion with QS. Augustine Mawi who ๐ง๐ฐ๐ค๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ on Contract Administration and Management, exploring forms of contracts like FIDIC, JBC, PPOA, and IQSK labor contracts. We examined key documents such as Letters of Award, Contracts, BoQs, and Specifications while also learning about managing contracts in real projects.
Students were introduced to career opportunities in project management (planning, construction management) and the commercial sector (building surveying, procurement), broadening our view of paths in the built environment.
Wambui Maina, a BIM expert, emphasized how Building Information Modeling improves project efficiency when used thoughtfully, urging students to focus on understanding the required information from a project to determine the model to be used. Arthur Omondi encouraged learning tools like Cost X to strengthen BIM skills.
A consistent message throughout was clear: prioritize learning, authenticity, and volunteering before chasing money. The Mace team stressed the importance of giving factual information on skills possessed by students, investing in personal branding, and embracing continuous growth to create value. Students were also introduced to the Global Mentorship Programme by Mace, designed to mentor graduates and prepare them for professional success.
Arthur Omondi emphasized on the 4C's that lead them in Mace YMR:
Be ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ช๐ฐ๐ถ๐ด
Be a ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ
Be a ๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ
Be a ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ
The session ended with a vibrant one-on-one networking opportunity where students gained deeper insights into real-world career experiences.
A huge thank you to the Mace YMR team for sharing their expertise and encouragement.
Remember, the future belongs to those who stay curious, stay authentic, and learn how to leverage tools like AI and BIM to drive change.
