Adapt and Thrive in a Changing World
Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or experienced professional, continuous learning is key to staying relevant in the built environment.
Continuous Professional Development
BEC through its NGap Chapter offers workshops and short courses which enable you to level up your game and stay relevant. These skills are aligned with the Council for the Built Environment's framework for Continuous Professional Development.
BEC as a CPD partner across the Built Environment enables its partners and members to qualify for CPD points through workshop attendance, mentoring and other activities.
BEC Alignment with CBE
Architects
Earn CPD points through BEC activities including mentorship
CPD Points: Up to 40 points
Mentorship makes 5 CPD points per SACAP cycle
Engineers
Meet ECSA requirements through BEC programs
CPD Points: Minimum 25 credits
Per 5-year cycle for registration renewal
Quantity Surveyors
Earn points through coordinated activities
CPD Points: Up to 17 points
Mentorship contributes 10 CPD points (75 hours) per SACQSP cycle
Construction Managers
Achieve required points through BEC programs
CPD Points: Up to 50 points
Mentorship makes 10 CPD points (100 hours) per SACPCMP cycle
Future-Proof Your Career
The rapid advancements driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Building Information Modeling (BIM) revolution mean that the skills you acquire from universities and technical colleges today might quickly become outdated.
To secure your professional future, it's absolutely crucial to continuously adapt and update your skillset, ensuring your expertise remains relevant as technology evolves.
Your Path to Professional Registration
Success Stories
Thando Mbeki
Civil Engineer, Registered Professional
"BEC's mentorship program gave me the confidence and skills to complete my professional registration in record time. The structured approach and industry connections were invaluable."
Nomsa Khumalo
Construction Project Manager
"The professional development workshops transformed how I approach projects. I went from junior engineer to project manager in just 18 months thanks to BEC."
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