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19 Mar

CESA’s Infrastructure Indaba issues a call to action for a resilient and sustainable engineering future

19 March 2024 – The first day of the Infrastructure Indaba, hosted by Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), in Cape Town, kicked off with fervent discussions, aimed at steering the engineering landscape towards a future of resilience and sustainability. Leaders and experts from various sectors converged to deliberate on pressing issues and chart a course towards robust infrastructure development....

15 Mar

Consulting Engineers South Africa Gears Up for its Annual Infrastructure Indaba in Cape Town

15 March 2024: Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), emphasized the significance of the upcoming CESA Infrastructure Indaba, being held in Cape Town next week, stating: "As we navigate the complexities of infrastructure development, it is imperative to prioritise sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity. The Infrastructure Indaba serves as a platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and drive positive change."...

22 Feb

CESA applauds government’s infrastructure investment amidst calls for enhanced fiscal efficiency

22 February 2024: In response to South Africa’s Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech, Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), echoes sentiments expressed by the Minister regarding the need for tangible actions to bolster economic growth and address pressing issues faced by South Africans....

09 Feb

CESA reiterates its call for a paradigm shift in governance – one that prioritises ‘action over promises’ post-SONA

9 February 2024: As the nation grapples with multifaceted challenges, the importance of collaboration and decisive action cannot be overstated. In response to State of the Nation address; Chris Campbell, CEO of the Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), emphasises the imperative for tangible actions over rhetoric to bolster economic growth and address pressing issues faced by South Africans....

01 Feb

CESA’s New President David Leukes calls for translating policy into action ahead of SONA

1 February 2024: In a media address held in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Consulting Engineers South Africa's (CESA) newly appointed President, David Leukes, emphasised the importance of translating policy into action ahead of the South Africa’s State of the Nation Address....

08 Dec

CESA CEO receives Industry Ambassador of the Year Award

8 December 2023: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Campbell, was announced as the winner in the Built Environment Ambassador of the Year category at the inaugural Built Environment Recognition Awards, on 7 December 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Hosted by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) and the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), under the theme ‘Road to Professional Registration’, these awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievements in the industry, as well as to inspire others to strive for excellence in the built environment....

06 Dec

Consulting Engineers South Africa welcomes new President David Leukes

6 December 2023: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), a voluntary association of approximately 600 consulting engineering member firms, has elected David Leukes as its new President....

02 Nov

CESA’s Response to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

By Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa We commend Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana for taking on the challenging task of delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), particularly considering the current economic conditions and the numerous challenges we face as a country....

26 Oct

CESA acknowledges SANRAL’s shift in Preferential Procurement Policy for infrastructure growth

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) acknowledges the recent decision by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) to withdraw its Preferential Procurement Policy....

24 Oct

Tackling the transport infrastructure conundrum

The degradation we are witnessing in our transport infrastructure is a result of years of insufficient funding, corruption, and a shortage of skilled personnel. This deterioration is pervasive across all facets of the transport sector, indicating a systemic issue....