Disputes arising from incorrect readymix concrete being delivered to a customer’s site can be tricky, particularly where large sums of money are required to remove or remediate concrete that has already set. Testing before, during and after...
Readymix concrete suppliers will need to innovate if they are to remain relevant in a fast changing industry. New products and techniques are constantly pushing the boundaries of construction. Top concrete and cement consultant George Evans of PPC,...
Technologies in concrete may soon enable the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) to build precast concrete roads off-site, and ship them wherever they are required in the country. As incredulous as it may seem, the technology is being...
An interview with CESA President, Abe Thela For the consulting engineering industry to thrive, it needs to be free from corruption, subject to holistic tendering processes and able to attract and retain young talent. Vice president of Consulting...
A highly efficient and effective financial payment and administration solution for local authorities and municipalities has been developed through the recent merger of two companies. This system will make the payment of rates, water and electricity...
Musa Shangase has been appointed as the new commercial director for Corobrik. Shangase joined Corobrik in July last year as the national commercial manager. He sees the company as one of the leaders in the clay brick industry and says that this and...
We could see a $500 billion a year gap between global infrastructure investment needs and available public sector funds between now and 2030. This is according to a new report by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. The study entitled...
A new fuel/water separator means that you can virtually eliminate free water in fuel. Caterpillar’s new Cat Advanced Efficiency fuel/water separators (FWS’s) replaced the usual detachable water collection bowl with a drain valve for easy servicing....
Cellphones and tablets are becoming increasingly popular and, along them, mobile apps. Many engineers have begun to use mobile applications to help them perform tasks more quickly and easily. These apps free them from their desktops and allow them...
