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National Infrastructure Plan offers blueprint, but capacity concerns weigh
12th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

A common thread throughout the second Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA), held on October 6 and 7, is that the fiscus, as well as the State’s professional... 


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Hope for construction amid resilient infrastructure development
12th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

While private-sector involvement remains crucial in the delivery of infrastructure projects, diversified infrastructure and services construction company Concor CEO Lucas Tseki says the public... 


Consulting engineering firms realise exceptional projects in a difficult year
11th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry association Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) and professional services multinational Aon South Africa on November 10 recognised excellence in the consulting engineering fraternity... 


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Business in Africa has to deal with greater compliance demands
29th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

African governments are demanding greater levels of compliance from businesses, which has resulted in a noticeable increase in red tape and bureaucracy owing to poor execution by officials, says... 


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Hatch Africa chairperson awarded Royal Academy of Engineering honorary fellowship
19th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

UK-based national academy of engineering the Royal Academy of Engineering has named engineering consultancy Hatch Africa chairperson Trueman Goba an honorary fellow of the academy, recognising him... 


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Broad view of water treatment options advised by consulting firm
15th October 2021

A broad view should be taken when considering the options for treating water, says consulting engineering firm SRK Consulting principal engineer Xanthe Adams. Complying with water quality limits... 


Cesa to hold Aon Engineering Excellence Awards in November
11th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has announced that the forty-ninth Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation, quality, outstanding... 


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Refrigeration system to cut energy costs available
17th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

With South African retailers looking for ways of recovering from the latest lockdown, as well as the looting and vandalism, an opportunity to decrease costs on the system that comprises the bulk of... 


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Paradigm shift can address unemployment
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Increasing awareness of the skills required to advance civil engineering education in South Africa is integral to unlocking employment opportunities, specifically within the country’s municipal... 


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Changes required to deal with municipal issues
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

The dismal performance of municipalities in infrastructure and service delivery in South Africa can be attributed to the lack of technical capacity and competency within municipalities, says... 


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Company involvement in municipal project well under way
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Engineering consultant Zutari has completed several aspects of Phase 1 and Phase 1A of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ), for which it provided civil and structural engineering... 


ECSA hosts first Identification of Engineering Work workshop
27th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has successfully hosted its first industry consultation on the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW). The session was attended by government... 


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GIBB uses 65-year legacy to weather the storm of modern challenges
17th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

Engineering firm GIBB says it has used its 65 years of heritage to overcome modern challenges, including the disruptive nature of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The loss of lives and destruction of... 


Pandemic can spur innovation in property sector
30th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Although the pandemic has made it difficult for commercial and industrial property stakeholders to plan effectively for the future, this has led to great innovations, new approaches and renewed... 


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Project management firm upgrades sugar factory
23rd July 2021

Consulting engineering and project management solutions company Bosch Projects was appointed by wattle bark miller and sugar producer UCL Company to undertake three major projects for the recent... 


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Supplier reports record sales year
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister South Africa – a subsidiary of Germany-based Putzmeister Concrete Pumps – registered a record sales year in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


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Municipalities’ project management falling short
23rd July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Municipalities are falling short in terms of project management in “nearly all aspects”, University of Pretoria (UP) project management associate Professor Giel Bekker tells Engineering News.... 


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World-class Africa factory nearing completion
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The construction of drive components manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s R200-million South Africa head office and factory in Aeroton, Johannesburg, is proceeding to plan and on schedule, says... 


New entity EY-Parthenon to boost strategy consultation business in Africa
22nd July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Professional services firm EY launched its global strategy consulting organisation EY – Parthenon (EY-P) across Africa on July 22, bringing in a connected corporate and transactions strategy... 


LONG TIME RUNNING
Bosch Holdings celebrates 60 years of business this year
Specialised services offered by engineering group
16th July 2021

Detection services company Bosch Munitech and consulting engineering company Bosch Projects – both part of multidisciplinary consulting engineering group Bosch Holdings in KwaZulu-Natal – is... 


CHRIS CAMPBELL
SIDS can have great impact if used correctly and efficiently
Methodology pertinent to economic growth
16th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) project methodology is important for development in South Africa because the country cannot afford to fund projects that do not have a good... 


MATHIEU DU PLOOY
Approved projects encourage private sector optimism
SIDS sparks private sector interest
16th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The launch of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) programme, as well as the roll-out of the projects already approved within the system, has sparked renewed, albeit cautious,... 


ABRI VERMEULEN
All institutions and individuals have a role in proper water management
Infrastructure development requires funding and skills
2nd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The state of South Africa’s water infrastructure varies across the country, with a range of institutions responsible for its management, says South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice)... 


Defects liability period under way for KZN crèche
25th June 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Multidisciplinary engineering, project and construction firm, Zimile Consulting Engineers, is supervising and monitoring the Ezinembeni Crèche, in Maqongqo, Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal, as... 


HEAD ABOVE WATER 
SRK has been engaged by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to assist with refurbishing and upgrading the department’s wastewater treatment plants around Pretoria
Firm develops programme to mitigate industry challenges
25th June 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Mining and exploration consultants SRK Consulting’s active skills development programme for graduate engineers and scientists aims to mitigate one of the consulting engineering industry’s biggest... 


SMOOTH SAILING 
All transport service providers are aiming to introduce a world-class STS to service their communities
Transport revolution on horizon for SA
25th June 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While the term sustainable transport system (STS) is often used generically and in a multifaceted sense, engineering and infrastructure consultancy company SMEC South Africa suggests that it should... 


Sisulu asks engineers to contribute to South Africa’s development agenda
21st June 2021 By: Donna Slater

In keynote address at a virtual seminar hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) earlier in June, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu called on engineers... 


PLANT POWER
PPC has invested substantially in improving its various plants technologies and infrastructure to maximise efficacy
Collaborative effort needed to reignite sector
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

To address the effects of the lack of infrastructure projects in South Africa, cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) MD Njombo Lekula has called for industry and government to work... 


IN THE MIX
Admixtures and additives used in the manufacture of cement is is short supply globally
Producers under pressure
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

South Africa’s concrete and cement additive suppliers are under severe production pressures, owing to a global shortage of many of the primary raw materials used in the chemicals industry essential... 


NEW DAWN
The implementation of proposed infrastructure projects will uplift the much needed demand of cement and concrete in South Africa
Projects, tariffs could boost sector demand
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although the local cement and concrete sector is experiencing its lowest production and supply levels in years, industry body Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA) CEO Bryan Perrie says earmarked... 


SHIP SHAPE
The upgrades to the Berbera port in Somaliland will allow for more containers and larger ships to dock
Port upgrade strengthens Horn of Africa trade
4th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

The Berbera port, operated and managed by multinational logistics company Dubai Ports (DP) World, is undergoing a multifaceted upgrade valued at $442-million. The upgrade will expand the port, as... 


Water dept provides Solidarity with information about Cuban engineers
31st May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has provided trade union Solidarity with comprehensive information about the Cubans who will perform engineering work in South Africa. “The fact that... 


DWS to oppose court case, says Cuban engineers' qualifications accepted
24th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will oppose the court case brought against it by trade union Solidarity to reverse its decision to deploy Cuban engineers in South Africa.... 


CRAIG LAWRENCE
The Covid-19 pandemic has added a layer of difficulty to focusing on safety
Safety critical to ensuring ‘solid business case’ for projects
21st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Safety excellence is not separate from construction or operational excellence – a safe site avoids the cost of incidents and improves personnel’s motivation and the company’s relationships with... 


Court date for interdict against appointment of Cubans set for June 1
20th May 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trade union Solidarity says it will be in court on June 1 to obtain an interdict against the plans of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to import and deploy Cuban... 


Engineering advocacy necessary to contribute to policy, infrastructure decisions
19th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The engineering industry, as the primary designer and implementer of solutions, must advocate its priorities and secure its place and role in decision-making to benefit the public, businesses and... 


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