Construction is only the first step in owning productive and effective assets. Although design-and-build is vital, the operation, maintenance and disposal of assets are likely to represent the most costly phase of ownership. SMEC South Africa,...
London risk management consultancy, PGI Intelligence, says intensification in the conflict between Renamo and Frelimo has led to deterioration in the security environment in central Mozambique. It adds that efforts to launch peace negotiations have...
The Department of Water and Sanitation is expected to launch the R1.32 billion Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme in Mandeni Local Municipality. The launch will take place on 22 March at Sappi Sports Ground in Mandeni. The water supply scheme...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has thus far eradicated 78.8% of the bucket system in formal settlements in South Africa, Cabinet said on Thursday. “Seven provinces have performed excellently with an average 90% eradication. Those that have...
“The next big conflicts in Africa will be on water usage” was the chilling prediction made earlier this year by the recently departed Dr Lawrence Musaba of the Southern African Power Pool and last year’s recipient of the African Utility Week...
Daimler Trucks & Buses continued to perform strongly in 2015, despite the total commercial vehicle (CV) market being impacted by economic headwinds. This is according to Mercedes-Benz CEO and executive director of manufacturing, Arno van der...
The second Civilution Congress will be taking place from 9-10 May 2016 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, giving engineers of all disciplines the opportunity to conduct business differently. The congress calls upon engineers to...
In the second episode of the Construction Climate Talks series released recently, European Commission Policy Adviser Josefina Lindblom elaborates about the question “what is a green building?” In November, Construction Climate Talks premiered with...
Alternative energy solutions were out in full force this week as exhibitors and delegates from around the world gathered for this year’s edition of Power and Electricity World Africa, where solar energy stood out as a real solution to Africa’s...