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            <description><![CDATA[Regulator the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will host the 2026 meetings of international organisation the International Engineering Alliance from June 7 to 12, in Cape Town, South Africa. The annual meetings, which include representatives from engineering, regulators, education authorities and professional bodies, hold discussions focused on quality assurance in engineering education and professional competence.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has launched its first African office in Cape Town to meet rising demand for support to address complex operational and financial challenges, particularly across energy, utilities, mining and heavy industries. Global shifts, including the energy transition, supply chain realignment and growing demand for critical minerals, are reshaping industrial and infrastructure priorities across Africa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[To advance its locally developed carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology, South African company EPCM Global Engineering is progressing to the next stage of development through a comprehensive pilot plant programme aimed at attracting investment from State-owned and private sector partners. The company seeks to address major emissions challenges with solutions capable of delivering lasting impact.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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            <title>Kariba Dam rehabilitation 94% complete, on track for year-end conclusion</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Zambia and Zimbabwe bilateral organisation the Zambezi River Authority says the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) is about 94% complete and remains on course for completion by the end of the fourth quarter of the year. The only work remaining is the spillway refurbishment project, which will restore and improve the reliability, safety and functionality of the Kariba dam’s spillway system.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed construction materials company PPC has completed the R26-million major structural rehabilitation of one of the reinforced concrete duo-cell silos at its Hercules plant, in Tshwane, Gauteng. The project restored the structural integrity and long-term performance of a critical cement storage facility. The plant remained fully operational throughout the construction period.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The delivery of infrastructure and essential services is a basic human right and a cornerstone for economic recovery, and South Africa must move to actionable outcomes that improve lives and livelihood, says industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell. The country must determine how infrastructure will be delivered and who will be held accountable for its completion.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry organisation the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (Imesa) says the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps, despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions. In its current form, the White Paper will not achieve its objective to ensure that every South African municipality works, Imesa asserts.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Incorporating the practical realities of engineering and infrastructure projects into classroom learning resources can meaningfully augment the engineering and technical skills pipeline, and support Africa’s infrastructure development, says Maukq and Company founder Angel Mokgokolo. Maukq and Company is developing a framework that connects schools with real engineering projects across sectors such as mining, energy and infrastructure development.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engineering consultancy Lubisi Consulting Engineers is strengthening its digital engineering capabilities through targeted investments in three-dimensional (3D) modelling and building information modelling (BIM) training. The firm highlights this as being key to help improve design accuracy, coordination and project delivery across infrastructure projects. The adoption of advanced engineering software reflects the growing complexity of modern infrastructure projects and the need for faster, more reliable design processes, says Lubisi Consulting Engineers MD Chalmers Pagiwa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Access to reliable roads remains a critical challenge for many rural communities in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Addressing this need, multidisciplinary consultancy AVX Engineers has completed a detailed geotechnical investigation and road design study to support the upgrade of gravel access routes into safer, more durable surfaced roads linking communities to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and agricultural centres. AVX Engineers MD Camagu Xintolo explains that the report assessed traffic patterns, pavement conditions, geometric alignments, drainage systems and environmental factors, while integrating a community-focused training and skills development programme.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Consulting engineers, as key experts, are best positioned to unlock faster, better-quality infrastructure in the water, energy and transport sectors. There is a need for deeper and longer partnerships that ensure consulting engineers are involved from the earliest stages of policy and planning, not just after project approval, asserts industry association Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell. He says a key strategy for harnessing such public–private partnerships (PPPs) is having integrated project teams that bring together municipal engineers, national agencies, consulting firms and private-sector operators co-design and co-implement solutions, particularly rehabilitating and maintaining water and road networks.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <title>Engineering industry wants its voice heard as infrastructure development dithers</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Representatives of professional engineering organisations and associations have again insisted that engineering professionals need to be part of decision-making processes in South Africa to ensure effective and sustainable infrastructure development. CEOs of professional engineering organisations highlighted that South Africa had a shortage of engineers, including within government agencies and municipalities, but it also had graduate engineers who had not been absorbed into the industry owing to the financial pressure on companies.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Cesa Infrastructure Indaba calls for South Africa-first mindset </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Speakers at Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) Infrastructure Indaba, in KwaZulu-Natal, having recognised how infrastructure remains the backbone of economic growth, social development and environmental sustainability in South Africa, said it also exposes challenges and inequalities that demand urgent attention. For one, the country has a R30-billion maintenance backlog that affects more than 56 000 State-owned properties, while many municipal systems continue to deteriorate under the strain of ageing infrastructure.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Following an extensive internal succession process, environmental consulting firm Digby Wells Environmental has appointed Richard McDonald CEO, with effect from June 1. McDonald has been serving as CFO of the firm since April 2019. He is a strategic, purpose-driven executive leader with more than 20 years’ experience in finance, governance, international expansion and mergers and acquisitions, as well as in delivering growth, transformation and operational excellence across Africa.]]></description>
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            <title>Modern tech improves water infrastructure, combats scarcity</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s ongoing water challenges are exacerbated by ageing water infrastructure, owing to failing asset performance and tardy maintenance, in relation to plant efficiency and stable water supply, says energy, automation and digitalisation specialist company Schneider Electric’s water and wastewater (WWW) segment leader Peter Marumong. Consequently, the Schneider Electric WWW segment is offering municipalities automation, telemetry and analytical platform solutions to digitalise their respective water operations, including pumpstations, reservoirs, treatment plants and distribution networks.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says the 30 places available for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) were fully subscribed well in advance. Candidates for this year’s BCE MDP come from the public and private sectors. This shows a commitment and drive to enhance and increase engineering leadership expertise amid a deepening infrastructure maintenance crisis and a need to fast track infrastructure delivery to improve economic growth and prosperity, Cesa CEO Chris Campbell says.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>BUILT ENVIRONMENT COURSES</category>
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            <title>Fire protection  systems safeguard infrastructure, workers</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and infrastructure, says fire protection solutions supplier DoseTech. DoseTech is the authorised Southern African distributor for German company FireDos, specialists in proportioning systems and firefighting monitors. Fire protection and detection technologies are particularly relevant for waste and recycling facilities as they detect heat zones and potential fire risks associated with various waste products, says DoseTech MD Michael Feldon.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <title>Green-Tech integration  strengthens quality, innovation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its technical capability and advancing its long-term sustainability strategy. The integration brings Green-Tech’s specialised expertise directly into Sanitech’s national framework, enabling the company to broaden its offering and deliver more advanced, cost-effective water and waste treatment solutions to clients across South Africa.]]></description>
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            <title>Sustainable infrastructure strengthens S Africa’s future</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, as nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies in 2026 and beyond, says engineering and architecture firm GIBB. This means moving beyond traditional engineering outcomes toward holistic, people-centred systems. ]]></description>
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            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the country, industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell says its members have the specialised engineering expertise to support recovery and rebuilding efforts, working in partnership with government and relevant stakeholders through appropriate and established processes. The severe weather in recent weeks has claimed at least 30 lives, primarily in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Consulting Engineering firm Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates last month celebrated 25 years in the sector. Founded in KwaZulu-Natal, the company now has six offices spread across the country, in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo and the Western Cape. “One of our earliest hurdles was trust,” highlighted company co-founder and director Martin Makhaotse. “As we reflect on 25 years, South Africa was still in the early stages of transformation and while there were many opportunities, competition remained intense. What remains a strong hold over two decades later is that clients always want reassurance that you have the resources and skills to deliver. And our anniversary is a testament to our ability to deliver on this trust.”]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Professional services company Turner & Townsend will acquire Johannesburg-headquartered specialist real estate project management and construction solutions consulting firm Profica. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step in Turner & Townsend’s growth on the continent by bringing together two complementary businesses to create a pan-African real estate project management consultancy, the company says.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Renewable energy project solutions company Harmattan Renewables is involved in the Mariental and Greenam solar PV plants, providing due diligence services, and is currently Lenders’ Technical Adviser on the Rosh Pinah 5 MW solar plant, demonstrating its ability to capitalise on Namibia’s rapidly emerging renewable-energy market. The company seeks to leverage its experience to capitalise on Namibia’s renewable-energy sector’s potential – particularly in the solar energy space, as it is the most abundant renewable resource – helping to cement the future of energy and electricity generation in Namibia in the long term. This, in addition to offering complementary support to the wind energy sector.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s infrastructure recovery will continue to stall unless government, industry and professional bodies shift from problem-identification to concrete implementation, engineering executives said during a roundtable discussion hosted by engineering firm Gibb, in Johannesburg, on December 2. The speakers jointly warned that policy paralysis, a shrinking skills base and a lack of measurable accountability were preventing the country from reversing infrastructure deterioration and restoring economic stability.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management Dr Herman Booysen is now heading up a three-person team with new offices in Bloemfontein. Supported by Mareli Hugo in the risk management field and Louis de Villiers, dealing with environmental matters, SRK says Booysen is now able to start developing a regional client base in the Free State and the Northern Cape.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa), representing 600 consulting engineering firms across South Africa, has announced Dr Vishal Haripersad as its new president and Jabulile Msiza as its vice president. Both were elected at the Cesa AGM on November 25, marking a smooth transition in the organisation’s leadership and reaffirming Cesa’s commitment to advancing the consulting engineering profession in South Africa.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) will be limited to 30 participants. The organisation said on November 24 that this decision was to ensure a high-quality learning experience that emphasises personalised mentorship, active engagement and practical outcomes.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Geotechnical engineering firm Mukona Group has acquired South African geotechnical investigations, piling and lateral support company Mega Pile to create a comprehensive geotechnical services provider for Southern Africa. The combined group can deliver a range of turnkey solutions, from site investigations, drilling and lab testing to design, piling, lateral support and ground improvement techniques.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial loss, to refurbish decaying infrastructure and ensure that newly constructed infrastructure is resistant to corrosion, says zinc-focused professional body International Zinc Association (IZA) director Simon Norton. The use of refined zinc has various benefits for the built environment, as it can ensure that steel structures in buildings and infrastructure do not succumb to the adverse impacts of corrosion, which could cause irreparable damage, potentially resulting in loss of human life or near-fatal injuries should extreme structural damage occur.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[It is possible to bridge South Africa’s engineering and construction sector capacity gaps through education and training initiatives that provide a strong foundation for future infrastructure development projects, says civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE). The existing infrastructure gaps – owing to the lack of infrastructure maintenance, operationality, investment and skilled engineers – are not insurmountable, says SAICE advocacy committee members John Samuel and Wynand Dreyer who are both public–private partnerships (PPP), Private Sector Participation (PSP) and infrastructure operations and maintenance experts.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Global Engineering Capability Review (GECR) is a first-of-its-kind tool created by international engineering body Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in partnership with global safety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation to assist civil engineering and construction stakeholders in identifying capacity gaps and factors limiting sustainable development. This tool offers a scientific means of identification to help promote the design of targeted interventions to ensure infrastructure development and maintenance, says tertiary education institution University of Pretoria civil engineering professor Elsabe Kearsley. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Regulator the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) will host the Engineering Symposium on March 25 and 26, 2026, in the Galleria in Sandton, to strengthen the role of engineering in national and continental development. The conference's theme will be 'Engineering for Sustainable Development: Empowering Innovation, Inclusion and Impact'. It will see more than 300 delegates from South Africa, Africa and abroad attend, representing government, State-owned entities, voluntary associations, academia, industry leaders and students.]]></description>
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