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SAICE

25 Jul

25 July 2024: The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has called for a renewed commitment to equitable tender pricing in the engineering sector to safeguard the quality and integrity of engineering projects across South Africa. In light of increasing pressures for some engineers to reduce their fees, SAICE emphasises the need for fair compensation that reflects the true value of engineering services....

03 Jul

3 July 2024: Sanitation in South Africa is a complex challenge intertwined with social, economic, and environmental factors, as highlighted by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE) Water Engineering Division. Vice-chairperson of SAICE’s Water Engineering Division (WED), Zweli Mahlangu PrTechEng, and its former chair and current Treasurer, Abri Vermeulen PrEng, emphasise that sanitation transcends engineering and requires a holistic approach that encompasses critical social issues....

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....

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....

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....

25 Apr

25 April 2024: In an ever-evolving transport sector, the need for workforce diversification has sometimes come at the expense of experience. In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), retaining critical engineering skills is an ongoing challenge, with professionals often lured away by high-tech, high-income nations. While young engineers bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, the absence of seasoned guidance can lead to unintended consequences....

26 Mar

26 March 2024: The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) at the 2024 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA). The signing took place at the Century City Conference Centre, in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two entities....

18 Mar

South Africa retains its status as the most unequal nation globally. While this assertion may appear unbelievable, it holds true when considering the Gini coefficient of 0.63 recorded in 2023. This metric serves as a persistent reminder of one of the real issues we face as a nation. Regrettably, our democratic institutions have yet to make substantial strides in addressing this issue of inequality. Upon reflecting on the foundational tenets of our Constitution, we acknowledge the historical injustices, that significantly underpin the current phenomenon of how inequality is experienced....

15 Mar

15 March 2024 - The South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE) annual National Intellectual Property (IP) Showdown, where leading universities across the country submit their top performing student’s final year research projects for evaluation in front of a team of eminent judges, recently took place at the SANLAM Auditorium, in Sandton....