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TRAINING SPARK Southern African Institute of Welding is helping the Centre of Excellence for Engineering in Ethiopia boost its qualified welder capacity
SAIW helps Ethiopia to train welders
4th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has been approached by the Centre of Excellence for Engineering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to assist in a substantial training and certification... 


PATH FINDER The new Prospectus app being introduced by The Southern African Institute of Welding will help prospective welders chose their career path
Institute developing app for students
4th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) will launch its new Prospectus application (app) for Android and iOS operating systems ahead of 2021’s student registrations. “Prospectus, as the... 


SABS still going strong after 75 years
31st August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is celebrating its seventy-fifth birthday on September 1. The statutory body has been developing national standards, providing quality assessment... 


SABS provides details on migration from OHSAS 18001 TO SANS/ISO 45001
21st August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The international standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS) has been replaced with SANS/ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard. In a webinar hosted this week... 


JAMES TRUDEAU
It is “very critical” that Eskom increases its energy storage capacities to support a more diversified energy portfolio
Noncarbon future epitomises ideal energy mix
21st August 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

In about 2060, the ideal energy mix would be one with only non-carbon sources, such as wind, solar, pumped hydro and hydrogen, says global energy advisory UL. 


SMOKE STACKS 
The emissions of concern in coal-fired technology are carbon dioxide, sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide and particulates (usually fly ash of various sizes)
CFBC boiler technology viable for S Africa
21st August 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The global success of circulating fluidised bed combustion (CFBC) boiler technology, suggests that this should be the technology of choice for the future in State-owned power utility Eskom’s power... 


VINO GOVENDER
Enabling a high-speed digital world where innovations and meaningful connections prosper. Connecting Africans to each other and to the world
Reliable infrastructure needed to meet fibre demand
21st August 2020 By: Halima Frost

With physical distancing encouraged amid Covid-19, the need for reliable fibre connectivity and infrastructure has increased, says open access network provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) strategy,... 


VIRTUOSITY ASSESSED
Small teams of judges attend sites physically, observing Covid-19 health and safety protocols, while others attend site visits virtually
Steel awards go virtual
14th August 2020 By: Darren Parker

The South African Institute for Steel Construction’s (SAISC’s) yearly Steel Awards will be judged and hosted virtually through a dedicated application (app) this year. This comes on the back of... 


TECH TAKE-UP
Lockdown regulations have forced organisations to take up collaborative tools and integrated platforms
Use of integration platforms increases in sector
24th July 2020 By: Halima Frost

The role, development and deployment of collaboration tools and integration platforms in the project management sector have accelerated during the past six months, says University of Pretoria (UP)... 


RETURN JOURNEY
The team has fine-tuned a workplace journey tracker that highlights where the company would need to implement safety measures before returning to work
Post-lockdown solution offered
24th July 2020 By: Halima Frost

Integrated Project Alliance (IPA) has developed a complete end-to-end (E2E) project management solution to companies and landlords wanting to re-open their companies after the Covid-19 lockdown... 


KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
Having an experienced project management team allows Lesedi Nuclear Services to maintain clients such as State-owned power utility Eskom’s Medupi power station
EPC firm suggests experienced team is key factor
24th July 2020 By: Halima Frost

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi Nuclear Services says using an experienced project management team remains one of the key factors that needs to be applied when... 


ALEX DE BRUYN
Sherlock provides a smart contract management network using blockchain and distributed technology
New technology offers effective communication
24th July 2020 By: Halima Frost

Blockchain solution provider DoshEx’s newest offering, Sherlock blockchain, is adapted for project managers and engineers to effectively communicate within a communal ecosystem. DoshEx CEO Alex de... 


HIGH CALIBER
SA Gauge is able to calibrate a non-contact infrared thermometer gun to within manufacturers’ specification, normally 0.2 ˚C or 0.3 ˚C
Calibration of thermometers paramount
10th July 2020

Industrial pressure gauge manufacturer and distributor SA Gauge director and founding member Chris du Plessis tells Engineering News that the company can calibrate infrared forehead thermometers to... 


PLUGGED IN
Legrand has add to its home automation solutions that use traditional house wiring and is controlled through WiFi
Home automation add-on launched
10th July 2020

Global electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand has launched its Arteor-with-Netatmo which is a simple home automation solution that uses traditional house wiring and is... 


SLIM NE
The Slimline vibrating wire piezometer captures at least four different parameters  required to asses the stability of tailings dams
New piezometer boosts existing safety standards
10th July 2020 By: Halima Frost

The installation of South Africa’s first Slimline vibrating wire piezometer, which is distributed by geotechnical service provider GeoGroup, is set to take place when the current Covid-19 lockdown... 


Eskom chair appointed to expert panel for vaccine clinical trials
7th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has announced that its interim chairperson Professor Malegapuru Makgoba has been appointed to serve on a 12-member expert panel of the Data and Safety Monitoring... 


NICKY VAN DER POEL 
Skills development and practical experience are critical requirements that enable youth to enter the formal job market
Academy attains artisan training certification
3rd July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Lesedi Skills Academy received its Trade Test Centre certification from the National Artisan Moderation Body, which enables the academy to perform trade testing of mechanical artisans. 


SABS reports heightened need for face mask standards
26th June 2020 By: Donna Slater

National standards body, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), reports that the need for national standards has been highlighted during the outbreak of Covid-19 as the disruption of global... 


Company receives certification, improves product quality
26th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Piping manufacturer Rare Plastics has received SANS 4437.2 certification – which is a duplication of ISO 4437.2 – for the manufacture of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) gas pipe in May this year.... 


OPEN UP THE INDUSTRY 
The noticeable lack of apprenticeship opportunities is regarded as one of the main obstacles facing artisan learners in South Africa
Welding institute championing training initiative
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is championing work-based apprenticeship learning for the welding industry through the SAIW Foundation, and the Quality Council for Trade and... 


OVER-PROTECTIVE 
INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment’s locally manufactured welding safety curtain and screen products are used in conjunction with other protective measures
Supplier offers tailor-made welding materials
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment’s manufacturing division offers a range of custom-made industrial materials, including welding screens, strip curtains, fire blankets, spill... 


THE WHOLE BATCH 
Batching ensures high and uniform quality of readymix concrete for each batch produced by a batching plant
Concrete batchers training in the works
5th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Concrete Institute’s (TCI’s) School of Concrete Technology is planning to offer a special one-day course for concrete batchers and batch plant staff in the second half of 2020. 


POWER MONITORING 
Socomec’s new A40 panel-mounted power-monitoring device has been designed for measuring, monitoring and reporting electrical energy
Supplier launches 450 new products
27th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Electrical switchgear supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) launched the latest edition of its product catalogue this year. A new catalogue is launched on average every two years. 


OTSILE MASENG
Covid-19 and subsequent economic downgrades by rating agencies will result in a sharp decline in domestic demand for residential properties
Council accelerates online services amid lockdown
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced home building industry regulator the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) to review its business operations by fast-tracking its online service... 


TOWING THE LINE 
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications’ National Building Regulations division assists with the upkeep of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act
Built-environment growth a focus for regulator
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has its sights set on accelerating growth in and strengthening its partnerships with the construction sector. 


KIND OF A BIG DEAL
The Bank of Lisbon building implosion on November 24 2019 is the tallest reinforced concrete-frame building ever imploded by Jet Demolition
Expert enhances skills
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Demolition expert Jet Demolition has made a significant investment in developing and retaining an exclusive skills base through the retention of full-time, long-term employees. 


CHRISTELLE BOWN 
It is important to address the difficulties caused by the onerous conditions prescribed when tendering for professional services
Pandemic heightens existing construction sector woes
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Challenges in the construction sector will continue to prevail if construction sites remain closed, owing to South Africa’s national lockdown, says Association of South African Quantity Surveyors... 


DIG A LITTLE DEEPER 
The environmental aspects of concrete parking lots, should not be overlooked
More to concrete parking lots than meets the eye
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Concrete offers several major advantages when building parking areas, says industry body The Concrete Institute (TCI) MD Bryan Perrie. 


JOHN MANUELL
The full potential of sugar production processes lies in leveraging available data to drive the seamless interoperability among people, assets and production processes
Sector increasingly adopting digitalisation
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Technology provider ABB Southern Africa believes that digitalisation can address the production challenges of the sugar industry. 


NOWHERE TO HIDE
The new branding on Chicago Rawhide seals stays true to SKF's traditional blue colour for bearings and green colour for seals
Leading seal brand rebranding
15th May 2020

Bearing and rotation specialists SKF has introduced a new packaging design for its vehicle aftermarket products, more so its sealing solutions provider Chicago Rawhide seals. Inspired by Chicago... 


IN TOUCH WITH THE TRENDS 
Pace Valves is no stranger to developments in valve automation
Pandemic prompts supplier’s tech aspirations
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial valves supplier Process and Allied Contracting Equipment (Pace Valves) plans to embrace the technological developments that will be prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa to... 


IRREPLACEABLE SOLUTIONS
The initial coating of new valves as well as their efficient repair results in fewer valve replacements
Valves maintenance still a challenge
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Although demand for valves has increased over the past five years, maintenance costs, efficiency and valve service life are some of the challenges that companies face yearly, says coating... 


Samed urges vigilance in acquiring quality PPE
11th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The outbreak of Covid-19 in South Africa and the consequent rapid requirement for bulk personal protective equipment (PPE) supply, has led to an influx of PPE products from many suppliers and... 


Stats SA finds people more concerned about economic impact of Covid-19
Stats SA finds people more concerned about economic impact of Covid-19
4th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A survey conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has found that 93.2% of respondents are very concerned or extremely concerned about the possible economic collapse of the country owing to... 


NO FUSS WHATSOEVER 
i-G3n offers standard solutions that it can also tailor to suit the specific needs of every client
Incentives needed to aid local energy tech
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While there is an increased focus on local content across several South African industries, government could do more in terms of incentivising local manufacturing, says energy solutions company... 


INDUSTRIAL SKILLS
Economically feasibility will determine which components can be produced locally and the pace of deeper localisation
Skills vital to develop local suppliers for automotive industry
10th April 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Skills are a critical requirement to sustainably allow for the establishment and development of local black suppliers to the automotive industry. Most of the suitable entrepreneur candidates to... 


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