Infrastructure news

WAPIC 2016
2016-11-23 - 2016-11-24 | Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria
The 2016 WAPIC comes at a time when the regional power industry is facing many challenges, consequently it aims to showcase solutions. It is quoted that doubters don’t overcome challenges, but innovators and entrepreneurs find opportunities and solutions. WAPIC looks to seek out the solutions, whether they be best practice case studies, financiers looking to invest or the latest technology to save you time and money.
Pre-Conference Master Class (22 November 2016):
Explore the latest solutions in renewable and clean power generation and discover the plans and future industry developments.
Strategic Conference (23-24 November 2016):
The 2 day conference is the platform for knowledge sharing, industry updates and business development.
Site visits (25 November 2016):
Explore in inner workings of embedded power generation.
Exhibition: (23-24 November 2016)
With a comprehensive display of 90 exhibitors, free to attend on-the-floor technical workshops and networking opportunities, the WAPIC exhibition is your number one opportunity in West Africa to select reputable technology suppliers and local partners.

Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management
2016-11-16 - 2016-11-17 | Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) industry plays an important role in the South African economy. The industry regulates infrastructure in the country, involves many stakeholders and is therefore a large source of employment.
Effective tendering is considered to be the cornerstone of EPC industry. There are many reasons why EPC projects lose money, one of them is bad contracts which cost companies millions of rands. This can also lead to senior executives losing their jobs.
Regulation 1 of the CIDB Act defines construction procurement as “procurement in the construction industry, including the invitation, award and management of contracts”. It is critical for the industry to collaborate and identify vital and innovative procurement practices to make a positive difference in project delivery.
Today’s engineering procurement and construction industry is uniquely challenging. Government and industry participants generally agree that the implementation of e-procurement system will enhance the overall quality of The public sector tender and procurement landscape therefore successful implementation of innovative e-Solutions, such as e-Tendering, requires careful consideration.
This conference will be a platform for key industry leaders to discuss standards and regulation, strategies, costs and risk reduction, challenges and opportunities related to projects in EPC. Delegates will hear case studies from major construction companies, learning the latest innovation and trends in construction procurement.
The conference will also provide industry and public sector practitioners to engage in issues impacting the procurement of construction projects contracts.
This is a must attend event for persons involved in the EPC industry.

For more information or to register, email karabo@businesssuccess.co.za or call 011 472 1035

2016 WISA Mine Water Division Symposium
2016-11-09 - 2016-11-11 | CSIR ICC, 9 3rd Avenue, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Registration for the WISA Mine Water Division’s forthcoming Annual Symposium is open, and this year’s theme is Management Options for Mine Water.
Highlights
The Serious Water Game will be played and demonstrated in the symposium. There will be free fast WiFi in the venue, so bring your Windows OS laptop or tablet if you would like to join in.
Aqua Republica – the serious (water) game – was developed in collaboration with the UNEP-DHI Centre, and it served as the basis for the 2014 South Africa Water Game Challenge
Registration rates

Conference fees: non-member R 3500 | WISA member R3300 | student R1900
Field trip fees: non-member R 700 | WISA Member R600 | student R400
Training session / discussion group fees: non-member R 1000 | WISA Member R800 | student R400

Speaking at this year’s event is Nobel Peace Prize winner Prof. Coleen Vogel.

Click here for more info on the programme.

CESA Infrastructure Indaba
2016-11-07 - 2016-11-08 | Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This year’s CESA Infrastructure Indaba will take place under the theme ‘Working towards improved delivery of infrastructure and engineering services’.

Proposed sub-themes and topics include:

Mapping a sustainable path for consulting engineers amid growing economic challenges
State of the construction and infrastructure sector / economic situation – the bigger picture
Engineering skills development and retention
Infrastructure investments
Procurement (compliance, value for money & development of SMEs)
Partnerships
Active advocacy / citizenry
Transformation
Supporting the industry – deliver more with less
Pursuing the role of trusted advisor
Anti-corruption

Costs:
Standard rate: R 6 325 (Excl. VAT)
Young professional: R 4 226 (Excl. VAT)
Delegates qualify for 2 CPD points

iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum
2016-11-01 - 2016-11-02 | Gauteng
iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum will provide a meeting platform for project developers, finance houses and multilateral investors, construction and planning companies as well as technology providers from Rwanda, the region and from the rest of the world. The event will demonstrate the proactive nature of Rwanda to develop the sector efficiently and effectively.
Project development opportunities will be highlighted in a transparent business climate provided with investment incentives that will hope to encourage the progress of new partnerships for economic growth and sustainable development in the country.
This forum has an important role in the transformation of Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment, and innovation.
Rwanda Energy Group in partnership with Spintelligent sends an industry-wide call for participation and welcomes all stakeholders in the power and infrastructure sectors to take into account the investment opportunities existent in the country.

IMESA Conference
2016-10-26 - 2016-10-28 | East London International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
With all the challenges facing the industry today, whether these are economic, social, environmental or political, engineers need to adapt and be innovative. This starts with the local authorities, where most of professionals perform some function to serve South Africa’s communities. It goes beyond the government corridors – it stretches into the ideas and solutions for taking municipal engineering into the future as envisaged and created by the engineers in South Africa.
The IMESA Trade Exhibition has grown steadily over the past 80 years and has become a very important feature of the IMESA conferences. The exhibition is always one of the major reasons why delegates attend IMESA conferences.
The theme for 2016 is “Siyaphambili – Engineering the future”.

African Ports Evolution
2016-10-18 - 2016-10-19 | Durban International Convention Centre, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
90% of all trade in Africa is done via its ports, this has resulted in major developments and investments in ports cities like Durban, Accra and Mombassa, just to name a few. This year African Ports Evolution 2016 will be focusing on major port development to accommodate Ultra Large Vessels (ULCV), the main reason for most of the port upgrades in Africa. There will also be a focus on container delivery and clearance time to make your port more efficient and to streamline your port through technology inputs.
African Ports Evolution summit and expo has been fostering the interaction between government and the private sector to enhance intra-African and cross border trade, through hinterland connectivity and trade corridors. With the co-located events included into this year’s African Ports Evolution, you are sure to realise the interconnectivity of port development, infrastructure development and economic growth.

WasteCon 2016
2016-10-17 - 2016-10-21 | Gauteng
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa is hosting their 23rd WasteCon flagship conference and exhibition which will take place from the 17-21 of October 2016 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
The conference will take place over a period of three days with both plenary and parallel sessions. One of the most prominent highlights of the conference will be a technical tour that will take place on the fourth day of the conference. Details of this exciting tour will be revealed at a later stage so watch this space and make sure that you book your seat in advance as space will be limited.
We are also planning a fun-filled social programme that will provide delegates, speakers, exhibitors and guests with world class networking and benchmarking opportunities. The social program also provides a perfect platform to meet up with old friends and to make new ones.
In addition, the all-important exhibition floor will showcase the many new and not so new innovative products and services that service providers to the industry have to offer. The exhibition will also be open to the public.
Changing Face of Waste Management “encompasses a myriad of topics such as:
· Alternative waste treatment technologies
· Markets and recycling – how is a downward cycle affecting this market?
· Reclaimers and community based waste collection – what is the impact?
· Diversion versus minimization – what should we be driving?
· Integrated waste facilities – is it a way forward?
· Waste management and innovation
· The role of waste in the Circular economy
· Changing behaviour, up the awareness
· Municipality experiences implementing recycling initiatives
· Industry experiences implementing the new waste regulations.
· Awareness campaigns on waste – sharing the message and methods
· Job creation opportunities and initiatives – What is the industry doing?
· Reporting research findings on waste related studies
· Innovation in waste collection and transport systems
· Viability of establishing alternative waste treatment technologies
· Reverse Logistics as a means to support recycling
· Innovation in recycling of waste
· Waste-to-Energy
· State of the art landfill design, construction and rehabilitation

Totally Construction & Totally Concrete East Africa
2016-10-04 - 2016-10-05 | Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Totally Construction East Africa brings you four events in one designed to provide you with methods to increase sustainability in East African construction projects with access to innovative building systems, quality control enforcement and testing techniques, and alternative technologies that can reduce construction costs by 30%. The event is designed to give you front row access to construction business opportunities across East Africa’s high growth and high risk markets.

EAPIC 2016
2016-09-21 - 2016-09-22 | Gauteng
The 2016 EAPIC conference and exhibition will bring together leaders from the regional and international power and energy community to discuss the status of critical projects, spot lucrative opportunities and share best practice. The annual event fosters a platform for key partnerships to be formed, projects to be benchmarked and knowledge to be transferred.
The event boasts both a strategic conference and a large trade exhibition which provides a platform for public and private stakeholders to engage in discussions around the future of East African energy utilities, giving stakeholders the opportunity to benchmark their operations, achievements and challenges against their peers and seek suppliers who are looking to gain access to projects across the region.

Oil & Gas Africa 2016
2016-09-06 - 2016-09-08 | CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
While the continent’s growing importance as a new source of crude oil is attracting an increasing number of Afro-centric oil industry meetings and conferences, the Oil & Gas Africa event now in is 7th year is still the largest and only Engineering Supply Chain exhibition.
Previous events have delivered visitors attending from 34 countries.With the ongoing discoveries being made in Africa’s on and offshore oilfields and the increasing numbers of operators working there, the organisers expect attendance to increase significantly at the 2016 event.

SAPPMA Pipes X
2016-09-06 | Bytes Conference Centre, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is proud to host the annual plastic pipe conference.
The conference will take place on 6 September 2016 at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand.

NOSHCON
2016-08-30 - 2016-09-02 | Champagne Sports Resort, Central Drakensberg region, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Africa’s Premier Annual Occupational Risk Management Conference and Exhibition

SARMA Readymix Conference
2016-08-25 - 2016-08-26 | Misty Hills Conference Centre, Muldersdrift, South Africa
Sarma will be hosting its annual conference on 25 and 26 August 2016 at Misty Hills Conference Centre, Muldersdrift.

Top Women Awards
2016-08-18 | Gauteng
The Top Women Awards is a collaborative platform dedicated to recognising outstanding leadership, inspiration, vision, and innovation in organisations that have stepped up and shaped women’s roles within the private and public sectors.
The awards categories reflect a wide spectrum of work these deserving w omen from the public and private sectors are involved in. This includes CEOs , executives and leaders in corporate South Africa, SMMEs, government departments and agencies , as w ell as entrepreneurs.

CESA Aon Engineering Awards
2016-08-17 18:30 - 23:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Vodadome, Vodaworld, Midrand
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is gearing up to celebrate engineering excellence in its annual CESA Aon Engineering Awards showcasing innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the consulting engineering sector.
The CESA Aon Engineering Awards has been dubbed ‘a feast of engineering talent’ and rewards an explosion of engineering plans and projects that provide the economic growth that leads to better lives.

RSVP 22 July 2016
Dress: Formal/traditional
Cost per 10 seater table: R13 500 (excl. VAT)
Cost per individual seat: R1 600 (excl. VAT)

First Forum on Improving Industrial Waste Management in Africa
2016-08-17 08:00 - 2016-08-18 17:00 | The Strand Tower Hotel, Corner of Strand and Loop Streets, Cape Town
A two-day conference on improving industrial waste management in Africa will be the first major event focusing on problems and solutions to improve industrial or hazardous waste management on the continent.
The conference taking place in Cape Town on 17 and 18 August 2016 will involve all major stakeholder groups in two-days of presentations and discussions.
The program will feature a panel on updates in the regulations and laws in Africa. An expert on waste management will also review typical problems and strengths in actual facilities.
A panel representing industry and manufacturers will discuss the problems and possible solutions from that perspective. Another panel will include the waste management industry, represented by individual facility operators and moderated by the Vice President of the International Solid Waste Association.
Since the Bamako Treaty implementing the Basel Convention, the role of Africa governments in approving the shipment of hazardous waste has assumed key importance. A panel of government representatives will also discuss the issues raised from their perspective.
A final session will be completely devoted to general discussions by the speakers and audience participation.
For the program or to register visit: http://www.chwmeg.org/seminars/seminar05/register.asp
The program will be conducted with simultaneous translation in English and French.

Interbuild Africa
2016-08-17 - 2016-08-20 | Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa
The largest trade show of its kind in Africa, hosting the full spectrum of building and related industries in residential, commercial and industrial development.
Interbuild Africa has been running since 1968, and is the largest building services and construction exhibition in Africa, hosting the full spectrum of building and related industries in residential, commercial and industrial development. It offers new product launches, live demonstrations, technology innovations, conferences, seminars and professional expertise.
Interbuild Africa 2016 and its co-located shows – Glass Expo Africa, Plumbdrain Africa,EcoAfribuild, Wood World South Africa and Hardex Africa – provide exhibitors with an unrivalled platform to meet new and existing customers, launch new products, and build up an enviable list of new sales leads. For visitors this event is an extensive showcase of the latest innovations, products and services that the industry has to offer.

PPP financing, policy and law master class
2016-08-16 - 2016-08-19 | The Capital Empire, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A unique and outstanding combination of intensive training on PPP financing, policy and law to address the current key challenges in the African market.
The key in unlocking the real potential of Africa lies in its infrastructure. Merely grasping the concepts of PPP does not ensure success in Africa’s future development. Successful PPPs have one thing in common: a solid and sound structure fueled by interdependence from all stakeholders involved. Besides a shared vision, we require the knowledge and the capacity to make it happen.
Beginning with an in-depth understanding of how PPPs and project finance work, to policy and law, all the way to contract mechanisms, financial structuring and risk analysis, this course seeks to push its participants to master and innovate, with the aid of a good number of carefully designed group exercises and case studies.
The final day of the course will be devoted to a series of case studies of actual current projects in the power, transport and social infrastructure sectors in Africa, which will demonstrate how the theoretical knowledge gained in days 1-3 is applied in practice.

POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa
2016-07-19 - 2016-07-21 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
POWER-GEN Africa and DistribuTECH Africa represent the most comprehensive conference and exhibition serving the sub-Saharan Africa electricity sector. It brings together regional and international power sector leaders from sub-Saharan Africa and around the globe to:

Provide end-to-end coverage from electricity generation to distribution
Design and implement the course of power and electricity for 2016 and beyond
Explore power needs, resources and key issues affecting the region’s electricity market
Provide pioneering and practical solutions to expand energy efficiency, technological excellence and implementation of smart solutions tailored to Africa’s power industry

Africa Rail 2016
2016-06-28 - 2016-06-29 | Virtual, South Africa
From a small conference with a handful of exhibition stands, it now takes up 3 massive halls in Johannesburg. And has grown to become Africa’s most important and best supported railways conference and exhibition.
For nearly 2 decades, Africa Rail has become the undisputed leader. It is an unrivalled platform for the continent’s railways industry to come together … to learn, to network and to do business.
With an annual increase of 35% its no doubt that Africa Rail has been called “the must attend event in the rail industry.”
In 2016 we are expecting:
250 Exhibitors
7000+ Attendees

Zambia Build
2016-06-23 - 2016-06-24 | Gauteng
Zambia Build is the leading and most significant event in construction, building and interiors in Zambia. It will take place from 23 – 24 June 2016 at the New Government Complex Conference Centre in Lusaka, Republic of Zambia.
After the huge success of the first edition, which included 32 exhibitors from 12 countries and 500+ participants, ZambiaBuild returns with a larger and more comprehensive range of exhibitors, to showcase and promote businesses in a faster growing industry. A wide ranging programme will explore every key issue and work with notable industry leaders and organisations to address current issues and future prospects. Over the two-day event, there will be a trade exhibition, series of workshops, B2B meetings, delegations, visitors from public and private sectors.
NEW AT ZAMBIABUILD 2016:

Dedicated Industry Workshops
National Pavilions
Co-Sharing Exhibition Area
Awards Best Stand
B2B MeetingsArrangements
Evening Functions and Networking Sessions
Company Presentations
Technical Demonstrations
Broadcasted Interviews

Visit ZAMBIABUILD website: www.zambiabuild.com
Request ZAMBIABUILD brochure: http://en.request.ametrade.org/

SAPICS Conference 2016
2016-06-12 - 2016-06-14 | Sun City, North West, South Africa
Annually, professionals with a passion for supply chain management meet at the SAPICS Conference to discuss topics and explore resources relevant to the supply chain profession and benefit from valuable networking opportunities.
SAPICS consistently strives to formulate a quality programme of topical presentations with broad appeal and relevance. The programme will include multiple streams, where possible focusing on specific areas of the supply chain.
There are a selection of workshops and introductory information sessions on opening day and during the main programme on the following 2 days.
These workshops cover a variety of interesting and relevant industry topics and are delivered in the format of discussion groups, simulations, etc.

DRC Mining Week Expo & Conference
2016-06-08 - 2016-06-09 | Grand Karavia Hotel, Quartier Golf, Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
DRC Mining Week 2016 focuses more on the local challenges of the province as well as the role of the mining industry in social development responsibilities.
Katanga is the hub of copper and cobalt mining in the DRC. The commodities future and its challenges will be discussed in detail at this year’s DRC Mining Week.
Infrastructures, the railway, the fiscal regime and the daily challenges that the mining operators encounter will be addressed and the specifics of the environment regulation will be elaborated on.
Power and key solutions for the Katanga province will have a dedicated session, this is to help boost the production of copper and cobalt.

Vision 2030 summit
2016-06-08 - 2016-06-09 | Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The Vision 2030 Summit is a platform for members of the Presidency, key government dignitaries and private sector leaders to share insights, engage and discuss the vision for the National Development Plan.
It highlights key aspects around Vision 2030 and how key organisations and individuals can contribute to make it a reality.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
INSIGHT: Raise awareness and discover the latest trends and thinking related to the NDP
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE: Share experiences and examples of opportunities presented by the NDP
PARTNERSHIPS: Link business with government to present innovative answers to NDP
NETWORK: Meet key decision makers involved in the creation and development of the NDP
LEARN FROM THE BEST: Gain first-hand information about the Plan and the way forward

Wampex 2016
2016-06-01 - 2016-06-03 | Accra International Conference Centre, Castle Rd, Accra, Ghana
For 22 years WAMPEX has provided the West African mining and power industries with
introductions to new suppliers, new technologies and new techniques in respect of:

Mining machinery, earth moving equipment, crushers, materials handling and all primary requirements including site management.
Minerals processing
Engineering and project management
Electrical engineering, transmission, distribution and reticulation.
Environmental safeguards
Health and Safety requirements
Related services, consumables and spares

Sustainability Week 2016
2016-05-31 - 2016-06-02 | CSIR International Convention Centre, 1 Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria, 0001
Advancing the Green Economy through the sharing of knowledge and experience across disciplines, sectors, and markets – actively seeking to develop and accelerate sustainability oriented project pipelines.
The convergence of government officials, private sector investors, business operators, professionals, researchers, and NGO’s under one roof to re-engage on key challenges and solutions will once again prove to have a catalytic effect on the Green Economy.
Through its innovative and interconnected event construction, delegates at Sustainability Week, are exposed to the need to balance interests in a bid to achieve the most appropriate approach to each decision.
The day to day market realities are put to one side for three days as decision makers re evaluate their business context and the cause and effect of actions.
In 2016 delegate access to all sessions will again be open, enabling each individual to structure a bespoke programme that suits their personal preferences.
This unique approach enhances the delegate experience as people from different sectors and different places interact with each other, seeing similar challenges from different perspectives, and discovering new opportunities.
Highlights for 2016 include:
The 2nd annual African Capital Cities Sustainability Forum, led by the City of Tshwane, and which welcomes high level delegations from cities around the African continent to deliberate on shared experiences and perspectives, and agree on matters of leadership in relation to sustainable cities.
The 10th annual Green Building Conference, will focus on African approaches and leap-frog thinking to bring fresh thinking to what is fast becoming a mature market.

African Utility Week
2016-05-17 - 2016-05-19 | CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
An impressive list of 250 technology and service providers to the energy and water sector on the continent will showcase their solutions at the 16th edition of the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition.
Some 6000 engineers, stakeholders and solution providers from around the globe will gather for the Cape Town event. The trade exhibition will be free when registering in advance and feature hands-on demonstrations and CPD-accredited technical workshops on the exhibition floor.
The event will also feature technical site visits and the coveted industry awards gala dinner.

Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
2016-05-12 - 2016-05-13 | Kitwe Showgrounds, KItzwe, Zambia
As a supplier to the mining industry the dynamic growth and recent accessibility of the Zambian Copperbelt region means a new export and business development opportunity for your business.
Recognised as a politically and economically stable country, Zambia continues to drive forward its economic and industrial development and is positively showcased as a leading market territory in the emerging markets of Africa.
Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) is Zambia’s professional attendance technical supplies & equipment trade expo for the Copperbelt region hosted exclusively within the Copperbelt. CBM-TEC provides an exclusive and unique opportunity for equipment and service companies to engage directly with the regional mining operations in one convenient place over a two-day period, delivering a measureable return-on-investment for both the buyer and seller market.
The co-located technical conference & workshops will provide training and practical development for professionals based in the remote mining landscape. CBM-TEC will be your opportunity to win market share for your company in Zambia’s Copperbelt region.

Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year awards
2016-05-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
Innovation and an appreciation of South Africa’s cultural diversity stand out in 29th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year regional awards, set to take place on the 11 May 2016 2015 at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg.
The competition involves the country’s eight major universities where the best architectural students are identified based on their final theses and presented with awards at regional events.
The winners of each of the regional competitions then go on to compete for the national title at the 29th Corobrik Student Architect of the Year Awards in Johannesburg
Competing for the accolade are:
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth: Leon van der Westhuizen.
Thesis title ‘RE-generating the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth.’
Tshwane University of Technology: Ulrich Pieterse
Thesis Title: The design of an institute for the documentation of fossil heritage in Nieu Bethesda, Karoo
University of Cape Town: Matthew Mills.
Thesis title: Transurbance: a walk about the river.
University of Johannesburg: Jaco Jonker
The Plug-In Plantation – Reforestation and industrialization of the Nasrec precinct through the implementation of a new timber mill industry.
University of KwaZulu-Natal: Najeeba Hassim
Thesis title: ‘Defining an architectural typology: Inner City Green Centres within South Africa.’
University of Pretoria: Gillian van der Klashorst.
Thesis title: Urban Observatory – Re-introducing Observation and Measurement to reveal the invisible city.
University of the Free State: Nilene van Niekerk
Thesis title: ‘Freedom of Expression Forum’.
University of Witwatersrand: Vedhant Maharaj
Thesis title: YANTRA. Infrastructures of the Sacred and Profane
