Civil Engineering November 2022 | Vol 30 No 10

Civil Engineering November 2022 9 “This is why ECSA has introduced the identification of engineering work, which will regulate the space to ensure that nothing about engineering is done without engineers and critical engineering work is performed by none other than engineers. If the engineering work is not properly safeguarded, engineers will feel unprotected and will eventually leave the profession and even migrate,” he said. Nxumalo stressed the importance of STEM education in South Africa as well as diversity and transformation in the engineering fraternity. He added that to address today’s monumental challenges, such as the current electricity and water crises, there is a significant need for as many local engineers as possible across all engineering disciplines. “Individually and together, we can make a difference, and we should because it will only make us better and stronger.” Nthabeleng Lentsoane, SAICE’s Head of Marketing, acknowledged all partici- pants and stakeholders at the awards: “It is our honour to recognise individuals, organisations, and our members who continue to make an impact on the de- velopment of building a South Africa for generations to come, through innovation and ingenuity. SAICE remains committed to sustaining the future of the civil engineering industry together with its members, partners and stakeholders.” PROJECT AWARDS Projects were entered in the following categories: Q Q Technical Excellence Q Q Community-Based Q Q International Q Q Investigative or Planning Report or Study. The judging criteria for both the Technical Excellence and International categories are: Q Q The project shows notable advance- ment in the application of new or ex- isting methods of design, construction or project management. Q Q The project portrays the art and sci- ence of civil engineering. Q Q The project is functionally efficient. Q Q The project was well managed and completed on time. Q Q The project’s environmental and com- munity impacts and health and safety were well managed. Q Q The project has public relations value. The winner in the Technical Excellence cat- egory, sponsored by SKI Civil and Structural Engineers, was Royal HaskoningDHV for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport’s Sani Pass Phase 2: Roadworks – km 13.6 to km 25.0 project ( page 12 ) . Zutari was highly commended for its Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) 8 Merchant Place project ( page 15 ) . The winner in the International cat- egory was Zutari for the Roads Authority Namibia’s Upgrade and rehabilitation of Omaruru River Bridge, No. 435, in Henties Bay, Namibia ( page 40 ) . The judging criteria for the Community-Based category are: Q Q The project includes community cooperation and participation during planning or execution. Q Q The project sustainably benefits the community after completion. Q Q The project includes skills develop- ment or technology transfer. Q Q The project demonstrates civil engi- neering’s contribution to the welfare of mankind. Q Q The project was well managed and completed on time. Q Q The project has public relations value. The winner in the Community-Based category was Naidu Consulting for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport’s Construction of the Msunduze River Bridge No. 3202 on Local Road L3110 project ( page 30 ). Royal HaskoningDHV received a commendation for the Mossel Bay Municipality’s Brandwacht Pedestrian Bridge project ( page 34 ) . Among others, the Investigative or Planning Report or Study category is judged against whether the investigation, study or manual: Q Q Serves a purpose Q Q Simplifies existing procedures or practices Q Q Indicates societal or community benefits Q Q Adds to the civil engineering body of knowledge Q Q Provides a solution to a long-term problem Q Q Provides learning and upskilling opportunities Q Q Shows economic/financial benefits to the client and society. In the Investigative or Planning Report or Study category, SMEC received a commendation for the Investigation and Design of Remedial Works for Wall No. 2 on Main Road P73 ( page 45 ) . INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS These awards are made by SAICE to recognise the exceptional contributions made by the Institution’s members, regional branches, technical divisions and student chapters ( page 48 ) . SPONSORS SAICE would like to sincerely thank its sponsors and other stakeholders who helped to make the awards a great success. These include SANRAL, MUKONA Group, Murray & Dickson Construction, Mariswe, Sika, SKI Civil and Structural Engineers, Reinforced Earth, PPS for Professionals, and Zutari. SAICE would also like to thank its team of adjudicators for giving so much of their time and expertise.  We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the information of the key players in each project is reflected accurately as per each project entry form. We do, however, apologise should any key players have been inadvertently overlooked. Over 300 people attended the awards ceremony in person