In his reading of the National Budget Speech 2016/17 on 8 June this year, Ugandan Finance Minister Matia Kasaijia noted that funding strategic transport, energy and Information Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure was a key priority of...
Refurbishment rather than replacement of valves is increasingly viewed as a means of reducing capital expenditure, but only if work being carried out is in accordance to the SANS 347, South African Pressure Equipment Regulations and manufacturer’s...
A new guide will give practical and useful information on how ISO 9001 clauses can be applied within engineering and construction companies. The development of this guide was discussed at the first working meeting of the International Federation of...
Several high-profile speakers at Infrastructure Africa have highlighted woman empowerment as a key to unlocking Africa’s potential. Speaking at the event, The African Development Bank Group’s Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Limpopo reports that it has made considerable progress in delivery of water and sanitation services in the region. According to Chief Director of the Limpopo department Lesiba Tloubatla, the...
The earlier a dispute, or potential dispute, in a building contract is dealt with the better the chances of an equitable and prompt solution, says Uwe Putlitz, CEO of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC). JBCC is a non-profit company which...
Continental Compounders recently unveiled its upgraded, state-of-the art polymer testing facility located at the company’s head office in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. One of only a handful similar facilities in South Africa, the new testing laboratory...
Technologically advanced systems are required on modern-day renewable energy plants, to squeeze every available kilowatt of power out of the plant and gain the right efficiency to ensure the projects’ success. In support of these efforts, KSB Pumps...
Reducing energy imports and mitigating climate change are often portrayed as complementary. However, new research shows that while ambitious climate policies would lower energy imports, energy independence would not bring significant climate...
