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The way forward hinges on creativity
Established in 1999, Naidu Consulting’s growth has been founded on innovation and excellence, with success driven by a core investment in talent and mentorship. Along the way, this winning formula has been acknowledged by various industry associations, the most recent being the 2020 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. Meeting the objectives...
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Navigating EPR in the paper packaging sector
Who should take responsibility for the life cycle of a product, especially its recovery, recycling and eventual disposal? With South Africa’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations coming into effect from 5 November 2020, we now need to strengthen and extend our approach to recovery and recycling. For many years, recovery and...
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Pushing the limits of plastic pipes
Well-laid plastic pipe has a maintenance-free work life of more than 50 years, and a century in some cases. Built on years of innovation and experience, Sizabantu’s PVC-O pipes present the ultimate future for water and sewer infrastructure. Research suggests that as much as 60% of potable water conveyed in aged and damaged infrastructure could be...
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AfriSam concrete expertise for WBHO’s BRT contract
As contractor WBHO Roads and Earthworks makes good progress on the bus rapid transit (BRT) station at Watt Street in Wynberg, Johannesburg, it is being well supported with almost 9 000 m3 of readymix concrete by construction materials leader AfriSam. The underground BRT station at the Watt Street interchange is part of the City of Johannesburg’s...
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IMIESA
The official magazine of the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) IMIESA promotes the knowledge and practice of infrastructure development, maintenance and service delivery in southern Africa.
- The magazine contains valuable information for municipal engineers, consulting and civil engineers as well as civil engineering contractors, making it the most important source of business intelligence for the infrastructure market.
- It also provides essential content for municipal managers and senior public officials involved in all facets of infrastructure development, facilitating better decisions.
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ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
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Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) The magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, treatment and measuring of water in southern Africa.
- It provides updates on industry developments, in-depth features and project information.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence on opportunities and trends in the southern African water industry.
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Covid-19 could accelerate technology adoption in construction
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IWMSA has made the decision to call off WasteCon
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has made the decision to call off WasteCon which was scheduled for 09 to 11 February 2021. This decision has been made in light of the current COVID-19 regulations and restrictions on...
Enel and Qatar join forces to develop renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa
Enel Green Power signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority for a joint venture partnership aimed at financing, building and operating renewable projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The parties also signed an agreement whereby...
How Covid-19 impacted the waste sector and its workforce
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