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SAICE Welcomes New ECSA CEO Dr Bridget Ssamula

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) would like to congratulate and welcome Dr Bridget Ssamula as the newly appointed CEO of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The ECSA council has appointed the highly accomplished Dr Ssamula, who’ll begin her tenure as ECSA CEO on the 1st of November 2022.

Women Winning In Construction – ERWIC Awards Winners Announced

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) hosted the prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards on the 24th of August 2022. This year’s awards have 12 categories that recognise companies and individuals who support the gender transformation, development, and mentorship of women in the construction industry.

Public-Private Partnerships ‘For Engineers By Engineers’

July 2022: The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) recently hosted a successful webinar in which its members presented an overview of public-private partnerships (PPPs) ‘for engineers by engineers’.

Gautrain Management Agency

CORPORATE PROFILE: Transforming spaces, people and the economy through mobility.

Ammann Soil Compactor Offers High Value With Efficiency

ELB Equipment, one of South Africa’s largest compaction machine suppliers, offers clients the Ammann ARS 122 soil compactor, an industry leader in compaction efficiency.

Gibela Unveils Its 100th Train Set

Train manufacturer Gibela proudly celebrated the high-profile handover ceremony of its 100th train set to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni.

70 Years Of Partnering For Engineering Excellence: CESA’s Platinum Jubilee

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), representing close to 600 member firms employing approximately 17 000 people, is celebrating 70 years of engineering excellence in 2022.

Orion Engineered Carbons – South Africa Increases Its Export To The European Markets

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) continues to demonstrate the success of its 9003ha Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as a preferred investment destination on the African Continent, by recently jointly hosting a successful sod turning ceremony with its new global investor, namely Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC).

The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa Builds On Both Digital And Human Connection To Transform The Construction Industry

The construction industry’s leading private and public sector stakeholders gathered at The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa 2022 in Johannesburg to tackle the industry’s most critical challenges and engage in important conversations around building Africa for long-term prosperity and sustainable growth. 

Professional Support For Construction Auctioneers

A flourish of new auctioneers has established themselves across the construction industry largely as a result of the largescale move to digital platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Building A Powerful Economy One Stone At A Time

Igniting the massive construction industry undoubtedly holds the key to kick-starting the economy and turning the tide on rising unemployment in South Africa. By Nico Pienaar.

SA’s Infrastructure Project Pipeline

SAICE unpacks expectations for 2022.

2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards Winners Announced

“2021 was a major milestone for the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards as it commemorated the support of Aon South Africa as a strategic partner to CESA and a platinum title sponsor  of the event for the past 22 years,” stated CESA CEO Chris Campbell.

Passenger Trains Driven By Traction Motors Provide A Faster, Smoother Ride

It is important that commuter trains waste as little time as possible when leaving platforms, not only to save passengers time when travelling from station to station, but also to allow for trains to arrive at the station in quick succession, especially during peak periods.

Miners Commit To Ensuring Building Material Supplies

Surface mines and quarries that are members of industry association, ASPASA, have committed to support efforts of the construction sector to rebuild the industry and reverse the effects of ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns.

FUCHS Lubricants Achieves IATF 16949:2016 Certification

FUCHS Lubricants South Africa has achieived IATF 16949:2016 certification which aims at providing improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide.

President Ramaphosa Hails Job-Creation On World-Class N2 Wild Coast Road Project

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Msikaba bridge site of the N2 Wild Coast Road project on Thursday, 23 September 2021, describing it as world-class and calling on local communities and traditional leaders to support the project, which is one of the flagship projects of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).

Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey Highlights Impact Of Unrest And Lockdown Restrictions On Manufacturers’ Confidence

The Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey saw a slight dip in overall sector confidence, with business confidence falling five points to 41 during the quarter.

Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

A two-part edited version of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation’s response to the City of Johannesburg’s Transformation and Spatial Planning Department process regarding the review and update of the Spatial Development Framework 2040.

Afrimat Construction Index Gains Good Momentum In Second Quarter Of 2021

Afrimat, the JSE-listed open pit mining company providing industrial minerals, bulk commodities and construction materials, has released the findings of the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the second quarter of 2021.