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18 Jun

18 June 2024: “In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting governance landscapes, and evolving societal expectations, the future of governance stands at a pivotal juncture. As we forge ahead, understanding and influencing this future becomes paramount for ensuring that governance structures remain relevant, inclusive, and effective,” states Shirlene Siddall, CEO of the Leadership Academy for Guardians of Governance....

18 Jun

18 June 2024: Business confidence remains a pressing concern in South Africa, with Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA)  Bi-Annual Economic and Capacity Survey (BECS), for the period for July - December 2023, revealing a 22% decline, reaching a low of 32, the weakest level since 2019. This drop, exacerbated by political uncertainty, corruption, and infrastructural constraints, has continued into the first quarter of 2024, falling to 30....

04 Jun

4 June 2024: The South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE) CEO, Sekadi Phayane-Shakhane, addressed the Big 5 Construct South Africa’s Stakeholders Engagement Forum, in Midrand, today, emphasising the importance of infrastructure development in Africa for fostering economic growth and improving living standards....

03 Jun

3 June 2024: Peikko South Africa, local representatives of the global Peikko Group Corporation, has announced the availability of their latest version of Peikko Designer® BOLTED CONNECTION tool, a module in the cloud based Peikko Designer® software portfolio that assists structural engineers and designers in selecting of the right Peikko pre-cast connection elements for their construction projects....

30 May

30 May 2024- The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is thrilled to announce the opening of entries for the 2024 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards. Now in their fifth year, the ERWIC Awards continue to set new standards in celebrating the achievements of women in the construction industry. Entries are open and will close on 28 June 2024....

20 May

20 May 2024: The recent finals of Aqualibrium, hosted by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), provided an exciting platform for students to immerse themselves in the world of water distribution and infrastructure. This annual event continues to highlight the significance of water management and the role of civil engineering in sustainable development....

13 May

13 May 2024: In a continuous drive for product improvement, specialist designers, manufacturers and suppliers of structural and precast concrete construction elements, Peikko South Africa, has introduced the HULCO® range of anchor bolts making them the obvious choice for securely anchoring concrete or steel structures or machinery into concrete base structures such as foundations, slabs, base columns, columns, or walls....

07 May

7 May 2024: The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) extends its deepest condolences to all the families and individuals affected by the collapse of a 5-story building in Victoria Street, George, on Monday, 6 May....