SAICE explicitly condemns corruption in any form. When the companies were found guilty of collusion by the Competition Commission, it was clear that individuals from these companies were involved. SAICE approached ECSA to take action against such individuals. ECSA provided documentation on procedures to be followed. ECSA will not initiate an investigation before someone submits…
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is appalled at the current levels of pollution in the following three water sources, the Grootbrak River, in Evander/Embalenhle, the Waterval River, in Leandra/Lebogang, and the Blesbokspruit in Bethal/Emzinoni. It is a shocking state of affairs if an opposition party deems it necessary to act on behalf…
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) reiterates its abhorrence of any form of corruption, especially in the engineering community. In all such instances the need for justice and recompense is paramount and, although deeply saddened by it, SAICE stands by the punitive action that has been taken against many of the biggest contracting…
We are born free and with different talents and our success in life depends on how well we utilise them. Education helps us to do just that. The SAICE Young Members Panel (YMP) and CESA Young Professionals Forum (YPF) recently joined other groups on an educational road show for scholars in Attridgeville, north of Pretoria,…
Good news! The long-dormant Vaal Branch of SAICE is formally active again! During the presidential visit of Peter Kleynhans, 2013 SAICE president, and Manglin Pillay, SAICE CEO, to the Vaal Branch a number of members put their names forward to participate in the branch activities. A democratically elected committee consisting of a chairperson, chairperson-elect, secretary,…
The finals of the very successful annual BKS-SAICE International Bridge Building Competition organised by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) were held at St Albans College in Pretoria. AECOM, formerly BKS, has once again provided the major sponsorship for the event – for the fifth year running! RiChem provided the glue for the…
The technique is designed to extend the life of structures by mixing limestone-producing bacteria with the concrete. The work is being carried out under a new research project financed by the EU and led by the University of Ghent in Belgium. By adding an endolithic bacteria, which can live inside stone, to the concrete mix…
Highly respected former Cape Town City Engineer Arthur Clayton passed away at the age of 77 on 29 September 2012, while on Municipal Pension Fund business in London. Arthur was born in 1935 in Windhoek and grew up there. He loved the bush, and it taught him the importance of trustworthy relationships – such as…
Motivated by what Peter Day calls curiosity, he followed a career in geotechnical engineering practice during which he contributed extensively to the advancement of the field. The exceptional nature of his contributions was recognised by the University of Stellenbosch when Peter was awarded the senior doctorate degree DEng in March this year. The degree is…
Everything great that has ever happened to humanity since the beginning has begun with a single thought… Yiannis Hryssomallis known as Yanni Greek pianist, keyboardist, composer and music producer The inspiration of Civilution seems to be occupying that subliminal space in the minds and consciences of our engineers. Have you constructed your own definition and…
