Infrastructure news

SAPPMA's Pipes XI
2015-09-08 | Bytes Conference Centre, Bytes Business Park, Block C,241 Third Road, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is proud to host the 9th annual plastic pipe conference.
The conference will take place on 8 September 2015 at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand.

African Waste Week
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-04
African Waste Week is a four-day event made up of a conference, an exhibition and detailed workshops, hosted by Thebe Reed Exhibitions and Osiba Holdings.
African Waste Week is an evolution of Wastex 2013 and has been designed to focus directly on the business opportunities that exist within the waste sector – not only in South Africa but across the continent and the globe.
Throughout the four days attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to realise the economic benefit of various waste streams.
The conference is aimed at waste producers looking to neutralise the cost of their waste, waste recyclers looking for lucrative feedstock opportunities and entrepreneurs looking for exciting new business opportunities.

Electra Mining Botswana
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-03 | Gaborone Fairgrounds, Gabarone, Botswana
Electra Mining Botswana is the biggest mining, industrial and power generation trade show in Botswana.
It’s the place to be to source new products, machinery and equipment for all your mining, industrial and electrical needs.
The top 5 reasons to visit:

Interact with over 120 local and international exhibitors
See products in action at the live demonstrations
Learn about the latest products and cutting-edge innovations
Great networking opportunities to build connections
Increase your knowledge through the free-to-attend seminars

Electra Mining Botswana 2015 is officially endorsed by the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources and the Botswana Chamber of Mines.

Infrastructure Africa
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-02 | Virtual, South Africa
The Infrastructure Africa event, comprises of a two-day high-level conference, Ministerial Infrastructure and Development Roundtable discussion and the official Gauteng Infrastructure projects workshop.
Infrastructure Africa 2015 Business Forum aims to broadly cover the following topical themes in various business sessions:

To provide a platform for informative and interactive sessions with the prime movers of Infrastructure sector across various spheres like Government, Policy makers, Industrial leaders, Academia and Potential investors.
To enhance policy and regulatory framework to boost investor confidence in the infrastructure sector
To find a way around to turn excruciatingly slow pace of infrastructure developments at the ground level
To showcase some of Africa’s megaprojects
To explore new potential areas in order to provide financial assistance as well as access to finance to the infrastructure players
To focus on 5 key industry sectors and explore growth potential within these sectors, as well as unpacking challenges and obstacles and finding the solutions for growth in each sector.
To encourage Public Private Partnership in the process of developing world class infrastructure

Clean Power East Africa
2015-08-27 - 2015-08-28 | KICC, Harambee Ave, Nairobi , Kenya
EAPIC is the most recognised platform for business and knowledge sharing in East Africa’s power industry.
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum of Kenya is the Host Ministry and large East African utilities Kenya Power, KETRACO, KENGEN, UMEME, ERC and Tanesco are regular participants.
This regional event is the first port of call for senior decision makers from utilities, governments, investors, large power users, IPPs, consultants, contractors and regulators to source the latest solutions or to meet new clients and suppliers.
If you have challenges around power generation, T&D, finance, clean power, East African Power Industry Convention is the right place to find suitable solutions and help you optimise your organisation’s performance.
Clean Power East Africa features an engaging Expo floor with product demonstrations, workshops, cocktail functions and meeting lounges that will create more business opportunities for our attendees.
Any company with an interest in East Africa’s power industry cannot afford to miss this Expo.

CAPSA
2015-08-16 - 2015-08-19 | Sun City, North West, South Africa
At the 10th CAPSA in 2011 sustainable practice in road construction was entrenched as an underpinning value set in road design and construction.
Within this framework, CAPSA 2015, will explore innovative practice and advance its implementation in pavement engineering practice.
The conference program will be structured to encourage full participation by delegates. Plenary sessions will provide time for questions and debate and parallel workshop style sessions will further advance this goal while also offering opportunities for mentorship of young professionals.
Social events will provide further opportunities for networking.
Selected papers will be presented in plenary sessions or parallel workshops. The conference will also provide the opportunity for the roads industry to exhibit their products and skills through a formal exhibition linked to the conference programme.

The Readmix Conference by SARMA
2015-08-13 - 2015-08-14 | Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, 69 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift Estate, Muldersdrift, , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1747, South Africa
This year’s Readymix Conference by Sarma will strive to showcase more of the abilities of readymix concrete and help put local suppliers and construction professionals into the picture to show them what can be done.
The conference will also focus on pushing the boundaries of local construction and improving practices, methods and machinery in order to ensure that our construction industry keeps up with global trends.
Speakers will examine new formulae and new techniques available and will discuss and demonstrate the benefits of new products and techniques.
Sponsors will also exhibit their offering and engage directly with visitors at the large indoor and outdoor show venue.

3rd Annual Legal & Finance Compliance in Contract Management for Government & SOE’s
2015-07-21 - 2015-07-22 | Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2021, South Africa
This year’s Legal & Finance Compliance in Contract Management for Government & SOE’s,conference aims to build the capacity of competence in overall contract management.
The conference will equip visitors with the tools to make informed decisions in their daily operations in concluding contracts on behalf of government department and institutions.
Key strategies include:

Examining the overall contract management process to ensure service delivery
Understanding the conditions under which the Contract Management Framework operates
Making use of ICT to increase Contract Management practices for Municipalities
Eradicating last minute fiscal dumping trends
Combating bid rigging when dealing with public resources
Minimising contract risk through clearly stipulated contract standards
Looking at the importance of adhering to SLA’s in a contract
Examining electronic contract formation
Addressing key legal aspects when managing contracts
Discussing the process of drafting a self-policing contract
Streamlining the procurement process within all government departments

Municipal Infrastructure Summit
2015-05-25 - 2015-05-26
The Local Government Business Network will be hosting an intense two-day Summit to review, consult and address current issues facing government in further investments on Infrastructure development, the application of labour intensive technologies, methods and programmes, the second phase of the expanded public works programme, public private partnerships as well as partnerships with other government agencies to create jobs and accelerate service delivery.

Waste to Wealth
2015-05-21 - 2015-05-22 | Crowne Plaza Nairobi, Kenya Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, 00100 , Kenya
This cutting edge conference will be exploring ways to turn a seemingly useless commodity into something valuable, to improve your bottom line.
The event will feature demonstrations on how to develop a green business model that will be sustainable in the long term and improve your environmental footprint.
In addition, it will be looking at the upcoming capacity building initiatives in the East African region, which has seen waste production jump to staggering heights.
This conference will demonstrate the vast benefits of recycling and reuse initiatives in a changing world, where organisations need to increase profits and reduce costs. We are boasting with the best players in the field who will share their experiences and expertise on how to turn waste to wealth.

SA Industry & Technology fair (INDUTEC) 2015
2015-05-20 - 2015-05-22 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
Worldwide interest in doing business with Africa has never been so great Demands from both Southern African and International companies for an umbrella event targeting African industry led to the creation of Indutec in 2013.
Indutec is a synergistic mix of 12 events targeting companies involved in technology, manufacturing, engineering and energy, the water, gas and petrochemical sectors, plastics, pumps, valves and pipes, waste management, recycling technologies and sustainable resource solutions.

1st Annual Integrated Transport Systems Conference
2015-05-13 - 2015-05-14 | Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2021, South Africa
The 1st Annual Integrated Transport Systems Conference will look at adopting efficient transport models from international best practices in the quest of developing South Africa’s transport system.
Although drawing inspiration from international countries is ideal, it is paramount that South Africa tailors a transport system that suits our terrain, population and budget.
The conference aims to create a platform that connects government officials with infrastructure, roads and transport portfolio’s, together with relevant stakeholders on reinforcing implementation plans of achieving a much needed integrated public transport network in the country.

African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos
2015-05-12 - 2015-05-14 | Virtual, South Africa
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos are Africa’s biggest gathering of qualified buyers and sellers for the concrete and construction industry.
With over 170 speakers, 3 pre-conference seminars, 3 high- level conference tracks, over 600 C-level delegates, over 6000 visitors and a uniquely interactive exhibition, the 2015 event guarantees you extended access across Africa to the entire concrete ecosystem from concrete technologist to consulting engineer.
