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The Sectors Where Engineers are Found

by Fred Nwaozor > This classification captures the major ecosystems or sectors where professional engineers operate. What matters is how their roles shift in focus across these sectors, even though the core engineering principles remain the same. 1. Government (Policy formulation & implementation) In government, engineers function less as hands-on designers and more as technical decision-makers. They contribute to national development by shaping policies, regulations, and standards that guide engineering practice. For example, a civil or telecom engineer in a regulatory agency may help draft infrastructure policies, evaluate national projects, or enforce compliance with safety and quality standards. Their authority ensures that engineering decisions align with public interest; balancing cost, safety, sustainability, and long-term impact. Here, engineering judgment influences what gets built, how it is built, and whether it should be built at all. 2. Academia (Teach...

BREXIT: Kate Hoey Warns EU and Ireland Conniving to Take Britain's Money




In what could be described as shocking, the Brexiteer, Mrs. Kate Hoey has claimed that both the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Ireland are “conniving” to keep the United Kingdom (UK) “as close as possible” with the Brussels bloc in an effort to “keep taking Britain’s money”.

The Irish border backstop has proven to be one of the most controversial elements in Brexit talks.

The backstop is meant to ensure no matter what happens with the rest of the negotiations, there would not be a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.

But the Labour MP, Mrs. Hoey has warned that under Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal, it is “very dangerous” because Northern Ireland would be without a voice despite having to follow EU single market rules.