Dr Kevin Wall has been appointed by the University of Pretoria as Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Construction Economics, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, retrospectively from 1 July 2013 until 30...
In a move to drive sustainability in the engineering industry, Consulting Engineers of South Africa (CESA) is looking into introducing a Sustainability Guideline with a view to guiding and assisting its member companies with sustainability...
A safe, reliable water supply is crucial for the vitality of a region’s economy and quality of life of its residents. The OR Tambo District Municipality (ORTDM) identified the need to consolidate water supply to the Libode Town and surrounding...
One of the biggest threats to the future economic growth of South Africa is the shortage of technical skills in engineering and technology, Bryan Perrie, MD of The Concrete Institute, has warned. Perrie believes the shortage of qualified concrete...
Mining, energy and infrastructure yield big opportunities for growth In November this year, South African construction and engineering company Murray & Roberts will add Mozambique to the list of African countries where it has a permanent...
Job creation and sustainable enterprise development need to be the foundation of municipal engineering projects in South Africa. This requires municipal engineers and consultants apply innovative, fresh engineering solutions. Community gardens,...
Plans to increase Zambia’s power generation capacity are underway with the government recently recognising hydropower as the most appropriate power generation medium to ensure the country’s continued economic growth. Situated in the North-Western...
Thought the water sector was all about biology and engineering? Think again. The new updated Water Research Commission’s (WRC’s) new Water@Work Career Guide lists detailed information on no less than 62 career options in the water sector, ranging...
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, met with her Cuban Counterpart, Minister Ines Maria Chapman Waugh, on the 9 September 2013 to sign a new agreement between Cuba and South Africa in relation to water resources management...
