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Beyond engineering at Spring Grove

The multi-award-winning Spring Grove Dam is not only a considerable technical achievement but also testament to how important the social and environmental side of project implementation is. While the success of the construction of Spring Grove Dam...
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams worldwide

The fastest-growing waste stream in the world

The e-waste market is a vast and growing one, estimated at about 50 million tonnes a year, according to a UNEP report. Fueled by the world’s insatiable desire for all electronic devices, the huge global growth in such products has led to the...

Six awesome apps for engineers – Part 2

There’s an app for almost everything we do in our daily lives and keeping up with what’s trending isn’t always an option for a busy engineer. With this in mind we’ve selected six useful apps for engineers. CivilWorks This app is ideal for teams...

Five festive season energy saving tips-Part 2

The festive season is here and it’s a time for family, food and fun, but with the country currently facing an energy crisis, it’s time to look at ways to save energy so we aren’t forced to have a candlelit Christmas dinner. Be smart about...

Five festive season energy saving tips-Part 1

The festive season is here and it’s a time for family, food and fun, but with the country currently facing an energy crisis, it’s time to look at ways to save energy so we aren’t forced to have a candlelit Christmas dinner. Choose energy...

SA and Zimbabwe to sign a water bilateral agreement

South Africa and Zimbabwe are set to sign a Water Bilateral Agreement on Friday 12 December, which will see more water being brought into the country. The Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane will visit Zimbabwe...

Jo’burg landfills under strain

The City of Johannesburg will embark on an aggressive campaign to promote recycling as it is running out of landfill space. Low levels of household waste recycling, coupled with increased urban migration, are putting a strain on the City’s waste...

Isipingo town centre revitalised

The eThekwini Municipality has spent R38 million to revitalise Isipingo Town Centre as part of its programme to revamp and upgrade secondary town centres. Addressing stakeholders at the official opening of Alexander Street in Isipingo earlier this...

Rosedale electrification project kicks off

The George Municipality recently hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the electrification of the Rosedale temporary relocation area (TRA). Earlier this year the City Council of George approved the construction of 500 erven to be developed in...