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A delegation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH) has paid a working visit to the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment (FBNE) of the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU).
The visit aimed at deepening the collaboration between the professional body and the university in running its built environment programmes.
The event brought together staff and students from across the faculty, along with officials of IET-GH, to discuss professional development, membership pathways, and the future of engineering practice in Ghana.
The Dean of the FBNE, Prof. F. K. Bondinuba, highlighted the faculty's ongoing efforts to integrate professional practice, research and innovation into teaching and learning.
He emphasised the importance of the visit to, among other things, expose students to professional expectations, ethical practice and emerging opportunities in the construction and civil engineering sectors.
He said the faculty was ready for strategic partnerships with IET-GH, especially in areas such as construction governance, sustainable infrastructure and industry-led research.
The First Vice-President of IET-GH, Prof. Humphrey Danso, who also serves as Chairman of the Civil and Construction Division of the institution, outlined its mandate, the role of the Civil and Construction Division as well as its strategic focus on professional competence, ethics, continuous professional development and advocacy for improved infrastructure delivery in Ghana.
He took the participants through the various membership categories of IET-GH, requirements for joining, and the benefits available to students and staff, including mentoring, networking opportunities, professional certification and access to technical resources.
The speaker encouraged students to begin their professional journey early by enrolling as student members and actively participating in IET-Gh programmes and activities.
The Secretary to the Construction and Civil Division of IET-GH, Dr Timothy Gyamfi, explained the division’s ongoing programmes and future plans to deepen its presence in tertiary institutions, particularly technical universities.
He stressed the importance of collaboration with departments such as construction technology, quantity surveying, civil engineering, and related disciplines to drive innovation and best practice in the built environment.
In attendance were the Head of the Department of Construction Technology and Quantity Surveying, Dr Aloysius Sam; the Head of the Department of Interior Design and Materials Technology, Dr Benedict Nkoom and Bright Marfo from the Estate and Municipal Directorate, who also serves as the coordinator of IET Activities on Campus.
Both heads of department expressed appreciation for the visit and underscored the value of formal engagement between departments, professional bodies and industry players in shaping curricula and enhancing graduate employability.
