The digital revolution and the fourth industrial revolution have forced a change of mindset upon the world. Businesses and governments have the choice to embrace technology or be left behind, and South Africa has chosen to embrace the cutting edge...
Procurement is often a long and bureaucratic process, a process that has seen increased scrutiny due to corruption but one that is at the heart of economic development. There is a need for improved procurement procedures and benchmarking is a...
This article has been edited by Infrasture News, the original was first published on Industry Insight After the tough negotiations establishing the Government of National Unity, the markets rewarded the country’s democratic process with a...
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) is seeking public comment on the adoption of several International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards into the South African National Standards (SANS). These standards are designed...
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) introduced new levies on the piped gas and petroleum pipelines industries that lay the foundation for addressing financial and operational requirements within the energy sector. This decision...
This week marks the final phase of Rand Water’s month-long proactive maintenance which commenced on 22 June 2024. Maintenance of the water infrastructure is critical to improve the reliability, integrity and long-term preservation of the...
Energy Partners, in collaboration with Fairvest Limited, has just completed the Metalbox skyscraper solar project in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. This is a first for South Africa in terms of sustainable architecture. The groundbreaking project...
The construction sector has certain protections in place to encourage safety in the sector’s often dangerous workplace. One such protection is that anyone deemed an employer can be convicted of culpable homicide in the event of a death on-site due...
The real potential of precast concrete is yet to be fully harnessed in South Africa to significantly fast-track the construction of quality water infrastructure. However, with sound upfront planning of the execution of these construction projects,...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency, has proposed new raw water abstraction tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year. These changes will impact domestic and industrial water...
