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SMART DETECTIVE
The Smart Ball water leak detection an assessment tool can be deployed without having to disrupt the flow within the system
Tech helps address nonrevenue water loss
16th October 2020 By: Halima Frost

According to a rough consensus derived from its end customers and partners, about 38% of South Africa’s produced water is non-revenue water, but water technology company Xylem Water Solutions South... 


FINANCIAL FILTER
The DBSA looks to offer a proactive infrastructure and financial based water reuse sub-programme as part of its national water programme
Proactive national water programme on the cards
16th October 2020 By: Halima Frost

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), in partnership with various government departments, is addressing the country’s water woes with the development of a proactive national water... 


NAADIYA MOOSAJEE Professional role models and having engineering work and careers explained in one's own language are immensely relevant to motive young women
Role models directly contribute to more women pursuing technical careers
9th October 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Female engineering and technical careers social enterprise Women in Engineering (WomEng) says that its work supporting girls and young women to enter technical disciplines shows that female... 


HIGHER GRADE
Being able to do practical training at height is now possible with the structures erected at KBC's various training facilities
Structures assist in practical training
25th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Increased interest in the training of working-at-height personnel in eMalahleni, in Mpumalanga, and Rustenburg, in North West, has led to permanent scaffolding structures being erected at safety... 


CESA’s School of Consulting Engineering forging ahead with virtual courses
2nd September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Owing to the global Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, skills development has been severely impacted owing to physical attendance of courses being brought to a halt, says industry body... 


Consulting engineer woes have spanned two decades, says Cesa
24th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A recent dig through Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) archives has found that the push for partnership between government and private sector spans long before recent actions of the... 


STEVE BARTELS
Communication and data-sharing technologies will be increasingly important tools in the country’s ‘new normal’ working practices since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
Science and tech key to sector’s survival
21st August 2020 By: Halima Frost

The impact of Covid-19 on infrastructure projects demands that the construction sector use its scientific and engineering expertise better, says engineering consultant SRK Consulting partner and... 


FADZAI NYAMASVE
The industry cannot afford to wait for the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic to subside
Investing in infrastructure now will boost economy
21st August 2020 By: Halima Frost

Now is the time to invest in infrastructure projects to ensure that the industry does not hit a lull when the economy fully reopens after the lockdown regulations are lifted, urges multinational... 


CHRIS CAMPBELL
Explains that it makes sense to use private-sector capacity on a good governance model basis
Sustainable solutions needed to build economy
21st August 2020 By: Halima Frost

“A sustainable infrastructure solution is required to reignite South Africa’s economy after Covid-19,” says Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell. Many municipalities are... 


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. 


Focus set on intellectual support services
14th August 2020

Hard face solution provider Rio-Carb is altering its business model to focus more on providing intellectual support services and is employing its own engineers to assist customers in all aspects of... 


Zutari CEO Dr Gustav Rohde
Zutari recognised as the best in Africa
12th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly rebranded consultancy Zutari, formerly Aurecon Africa, has come first in the Top 225 International Design Firm Rankings for Africa, published by US magazine Engineering News-Record (ENR).... 


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... 


Zutari CEO Gustav Rohde
Zutari geared with creative, collaborative approaches for infrastructure-led recovery in Africa
21st July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After demerging from the global engineering and advisory brand Aurecon on January 1, Aurecon Africa has emerged as Africa’s newest engineering consultancy and is now called Zutari. Zutari CEO Dr... 


NOISE DEFENDERS
Machoy places significant importance on the role of acoustics and acoustic engineers, advertises in journals and liaises with environmental practitioners throughout Africa
Noise, acoustic standards and testing can boost industry
17th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

With the acoustics industry experiencing little to no growth, owing to new project developments being halted, acoustic consulting engineering practice Mackenzie Hoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers... 


CESA supporting municipalities to improve service delivery, spending
15th July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The recently released Auditor-General’s (AG's) report on the latest municipal audit results does not paint a good picture for spending and service delivery on the part of South Africa’s local... 


Logashri Sewnarain
Logashri Sewnarain promoted to SMEC CEO
15th July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering and infrastructure consultancy firm SMEC South Africa has promoted Logashri Sewnarain CEO, effective August 1, following the retirement of Kostas Rontiris. Logashri, who joined SMEC in... 


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... 


MATHIEU DU PLOOY
It will be critical for Governments and businesses to collaborate and develop recovery plans that consider Africa’s unique socio-economic circumstances in future development plans
Development of infrastructure crucial to post-Covid growth
26th June 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, unmet basic needs and the demand for service delivery in South Africa’s underdeveloped communities have become increasingly apparent, which has... 


POST-LOCKDOWN PROSPECTS 
With local air travel reopened for business purposes, essential site visits will be possible, and more practical
Company adapts to new norm, despite economic concerns
26th June 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite stoppages in current projects, and a downturn in the economy that has restricted the pipeline of incoming projects, consulting engineering company SRK Consulting MD Vis Reddy says the... 


SERENA HOTEL NAIROBI

Bosch East Africa Consulting Engineers in Kenya has extended its MEP services to include cvil and structural engineering and project management services
Sustainable living created after lockdown
26th June 2020

Multidisciplinary consulting engineering companies group Bosch Holdings is set to resume building and land development operations as South Africa lifts Covid-19 lockdown business restrictions. “Our... 


Challenges facing consulting engineers now exacerbated by Covid-19 restrictions
Challenges facing consulting engineers now exacerbated by Covid-19 restrictions
26th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Since first emerging in December last year, the rapidly spreading and now ubiquitous Covid-19 pandemic has buckled economies worldwide within months, holding global industries to ransom, despite... 


FLOOD TOIL TEARS AND SWEAT
Floods caused significant erosion and wash away damage on several sections of the railway line that are in close proximity to the river
Local company involved in Malawi railway link
26th June 2020

This year, environmental consulting engineers JG Afrika completed hydrological, topographical, sedimentation and climate studies to assist the Malawian government in rebuilding railway... 


PRECAST PREFERENCE
The elements are manufactured in a controlled factory environment and then transported to site where they are assembled
Precast-concrete manufacturing complements construction sector
29th May 2020

The precast-concrete manufacturing sector is complementing conventional in-situ building methods by helping to accelerate strategic infrastructure projects and reducing construction costs. It is... 


ION-OPENING EXPERIENCING
Radiological decontamination and demolition projects can involve a range of procedures, including radiological scanning and testing of scrap metal after ultra-high pressure washing
New infrastructure creates opportunities for demolition, decontamination
8th May 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The development of new infrastructure, particularly in the expanding local mining sector, has created opportunities for demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition to be involved in sectional... 


Public works infrastructure in dire need or maintenance, says Cesa
5th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The built environment sector is an industry that has been given greater freedom to operate as South Africans settle into a Phase 4 lockdown level. Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa... 


Wood secures partnership agreement with Sasol South Africa
29th April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global engineering and consultancy company Wood has been appointed as an engineering partner to Sasol South Africa. The parties have signed a five-year partnership framework agreement that will... 


Pipeline repair continues despite Covid-19
24th April 2020

Repair of the Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipeline is a critical project for city council Wellington’s wastewater network in New Zealand, and one that Wellington Water is committed to... 


Kate Roper
Aurecon assisting government with national Covid-19 response
6th April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon is collaborating with the South African government and assisting where it can during the national lockdown as the country strives to curb the... 


BUILDING TRUST
Peikko's technology has been adopted to some success in a few projects since entering the country
New tech needs consulting engineers buy-in
3rd April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Construction connection technology company Peikko is working to raise awareness among consulting engineers in South Africa of the potential that its bolted column connection technology and... 


NIKITA LALLA
There is an abundance of talking without timeous, practical implementation
Local project scarcity causes loss of top-class engineers
3rd April 2020 By: Darren Parker

The scarcity of public-sector projects is leading to massive retrenchments and the loss of South Africa’s world-class consulting engineers to foreign markets, says law firm LNP Attorneys CE Nikita... 


CHRIS CAMPBELL
Cesa will be embarking on a concentrated marketing drive to promote quality cost-based selection
Adopt QCBS mindset – Cesa
3rd April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Industry association Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) is embarking on a focused marketing drive in the second quarter of this year as part of a renewed effort to raise awareness surrounding... 


CONSTRUCTIVE BUILDING
Implementing a sustainable building philosophy provides value-add throughout the value chain
Building for sustainability promotes valuable returns
3rd April 2020

There is a direct link between the stability of an economy and ongoing development, says consulting engineers firm WSP Africa structures regional director Johan Piekaar. Currently, the local... 


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