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10 Jun

10 June 2021. The South African government has long hailed infrastructure development as a prominent tool for economic recovery, especially in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan announced in October 2020 – which includes ambitious infrastructure targets – has yet to be meaningfully actioned. The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) president, Malusi Mthuli has highlighted the many dire knock-on effects of stalled infrastructure development in the country....

07 Jun

7 June 2021 The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) and Egis Operation South Africa, an international group in the construction engineering and mobility services sectors, have successfully partnered to drive their vision of prioritizing education, skills, and development through the successful awarding of a bursary in civil engineering....

28 May

In a traditionally male-centric industry such as the construction industry, it is important to make tangible efforts towards transformation and inclusion. Industry bodies play a vital role in these efforts, driving the direction of the construction sector. With this in mind, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) created an awards programme – inaugurated in 2020 – which celebrates and encourages women in the construction industry....

24 May

24 May 2021: In celebration of their 12th birthday this May, Valsa Trading has launched a cash-back voucher campaign that will enhance the capabilities of customers in the solar energy installation space with the aim to contribute to an even more sustainable industry.  From May to December 2021, customers who spend R100 000 or more monthly with Valsa will qualify for R2500 cash-back voucher to spend on industry-leading tools from Makita and HellermannTyton. ...

19 May

19 May 2021 It is essential for engineers to be involved in advocacy and play an integral role in advising government and policy makers on critical issues, including infrastructure development, said US-based Matt Reiffer, Director of Transportation Programs at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), as part of his keynote address at the second day of the FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference. ...

19 May

9 May 2021: In 2020 and into 2021, industrial companies in the EMEA region have been hit by high impact transformations including multiple waves of COVID-19 and many major geo-political events. In this context, companies that have made more extensive advances in digital transformation and digital technology deployment have historically delivered a better business performance than their "non-digital" counterparts. ...

18 May

18 May: Namibia’s mining industry boasts significant opportunities and remains one of the most favourable jurisdictions in the world according to the Investment Attractiveness Index, states Cilliers Mostert, director for consulting engineering firm, Knight Piésold Africa’s operations in Namibia. ...

17 May

Are disturbances and recirculating loads pushing the limits of a processing plant? How do you lower energy costs and reduce the use of consumables? Traditional control strategies can only take you so far, states Juliano de Goes Arantes, Pavilion Account Executive at Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. ...