South Africa’s non-revenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment. “Water management is everyone’s problem,” highlights...
An annual United Nations event, World Environment Day on 5 June promotes global environmental awareness. In acknowledgement of its importance, Elisabeth Nortje, Associate Director: Environment, Africa, and Jonathan Schroder, Water Resources...
The close bond between humans and water is illustrated in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, where water meets the most basic of physiological needs. But despite its critical role, water is frequently overlooked and undervalued. “This always make me...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming quite predominant and is going to be a major player within the next few years, reflects Sergio Castanheira, newly appointed Digital Lead – Enterprise Capabilities at globally trusted infrastructure firm...
Access to water is a basic human right, as emphasised by World Water Day on 22 March, which focuses on solving the global water and sanitation crisis. “If you touch on the community aspect, load shedding is an inconvenience, but as soon as you do...
Globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM has played a key role in developing a 25-year integrated transport plan for Gauteng, the economic heart of South Africa, in addition to being the lead consultant for the Gautrain project. “You cannot build...
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 1 September, celebrating individuals and organisations, as well as its members, who have demonstrated resilience and promoted sustainability...
The catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal is a wake-up call for local and national governments to ensure that future urban development is integrated and resilient to extreme weather events. “The effects are widespread, and I do not think anyone...
Showcasing construction at its best, the iconic Ashton Arch, designed by AECOM, sets a new benchmark for innovation as South Africa’s first concrete tied-arch bridge constructed using a transverse launching method. The bridge programme was executed...
