While solar panels have a lifespan of several decades, it becomes increasingly important to consider reuse and recycling options as time passes. South Africa’s prolonged energy crisis has been described as the biggest risk to the country’s economy....
With the disposal of organic waste under increasing control and scrutiny, finding on-site solutions will ensure a legally and environmentally compliant waste management system. Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions which has been operating in the...
David Jenkins, CEO of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) was a keynote speaker at the 85th IMESA Conference. He says while most countries around the world have short-term political cycles, engineers need to think...
Scott Grayson, CEO of the American Public Works Association (APWA), was a keynote speaker at the 85th IMESA Conference. Grayson talks about the APWA’s role in highlighting the crucial contribution made by municipal engineers, plus the association’s...
During the 85th IMESA Conference, a panel discussion on key issues affecting proactive infrastructure asset management was debated in-depth, with thoughts shared on the best way forward. Pule Setai, Chief Director: Provincial and Local Government...
Speaking at IMESA’s 85th Conference, Ville Alatyppö, , vice-president of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME), stressed that expertise and knowledge sharing is crucial in engineering solutions that preserve the earth for...
At the 85th IMESA Conference, Prof Kobus du Plessis from Stellenbosch University, and Stuart Dunsmore from Fourth Element Consulting, showcased progress on a new design flood estimation guideline for municipal engineers. The project was initiated...
Technological advances are reshaping the global construction sector. The South African building industry cannot afford to be left behind. By embracing technological advances, local projects are implemented with more efficiency resulting...
The Clear Enviro Loo Backend Sanitation Treatment Plant has achieved good results, following the two-year evaluation and pilot testing of the recycling toilet system in two schools, as well as in an informal housing development. The pilot testing...
Due to the high level of South African representation on the international panel that supported the creation of ISO 30500, we were one of the first countries in the world to identically adopt the standard as SANS 30500 in 2019. However, setting up...
