We welcomed the KZN MEC for Transport & Human Settlements Siboniso Duma to our Qabango River Bridge construction site. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the progress and discuss the project’s impact on the local community. Thank you to the Department of Transport for your commitment to improving our infrastructure. #QabangoRiverBridge #Construction #Infrastructure …
SETTING THE TABLE: Sir Michael Latham’s report (“the Latham report”) is considered to be a watershed moment. It persuaded the UK Government that primary legislation was required to give all parties to construction contracts a statutory right to have disputes resolved in the first instance by adjudication. This process was to be rapid and relatively …
Soil stabilization is a process which improves the mechanical and bearing qualities of a pavement layer. Materials are blended and mixed with the soil to achieve a desired gradation. This process allows for the road to meet the requirements of the load support according to the pavement design. Material used to stabilize soil must be …
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A major constraint in the construction and maintenance of gravel roads especially in the rural parts of South Africa are often poor soil conditions experienced on site as well as the availability and cost to import gravel and base layer materials. A proven solution lies in innovative Geocell technology. Geocells are an ideal solution for …
The construction industry in South Africa has a bleak outlook for the future. This is evident from declining activity as well as productivity within the sector. This article will highlight contributing factors to this decline as well as look to provide possible solutions in the future. Click Here to view the entire article
Former Mozambican President Samora Machel had plans for an improved transportation network back in 1989. These plans included a proposal for a bridge as part of Maputo’s urbanisation policy, which was endorsed by the World Bank. Due to Mozambique’s civil war, the project was shelved and resurrected in 2010 when the then Portuguese Prime Minister, …
Throughout the decades, the field of Civil Engineering has pushed the limits of innovation. This is a result of the expectations of the construction industry and variation in demands from the various stakeholders. Whatever it may be, the field of Civil Engineering has never failed to disappoint. Over the past 2 years there have been …
