SOUTH AFRICAN ENGINEER WINS FIDIC 2022 FUTURE LEADERS AWARD

Posted on September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 by Gambeta News

Tony Igboamalu, a water and wastewater infrastructure director at Osmotic Engineering Group in South Africa, has been unveiled by international engineering federation FIDIC (the International Federation of Consulting Engineers) as the winner of its 2022 Future Leaders Award at a high-profile gala dinner event held on 12 September 2022 in Geneva. The FIDIC Future Leaders Awards acknowledge and promote the outstanding achievements of future leaders in the consulting engineering industry worldwide and also encourage effective…

28TH ANNUAL FIDIC AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Gambeta News

The FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference is one of the biggest networking events for African consulting engineers. It provides a forum for consulting engineers, government officials from all three spheres of government (National, State and Local), State Owned Entities, funding agencies, contractors, suppliers of construction equipment and materials, investors and other stakeholders in the built- environment from the public and private sectors to share ideas on best practices. The conference also provides opportunities to learn from…

LOCALISATION IMPERATIVE – INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA BY AFRICANS – FIDIC AFRICA PRESIDENT ADVOCATES

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by Gambeta News

18 May 2021 The importance of infrastructure development, premised on innovative African solutions supported by African engineers, was unpacked in the opening remarks of the first virtual 27th annual FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference that commenced on 18 May. The two-day online conference, themed “The role of a consulting engineer in a changing world – an African perspective’, brings together consulting engineers, financial institutions, and investment bodies, thought leaders, and government ministries from around Africa, to…

FIDIC AFRICA 2021 INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE GOES VIRTUAL THIS MAY 2021

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

13 April 2021. The annual FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference, aimed at shaping the consulting engineering industry and contributing towards infrastructure development in Africa, will take place virtually over two days on the 18-19 May 2021. This year’s conference is themed: “The Role of the consulting engineer in a changing world – the African perspective. Are African consulting engineers ready to change Africa into the global infrastructure powerhouse of the future?” Kabelo Motswagole, President of FIDIC…

PRESIDENT OF FIDIC AFRICA WILL SPEAK ON AFRICA’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Posted on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kabelo Motswagole, President of FIDIC Africa will speak on “learning lessons from how countries and governments have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic”. This webinar explores what different countries have done, both in response to the spread of the virus and also the subsequent economic response and looks at the lessons to be learned for future crises and for how we operate as societies going forward. REGISTRATION IS FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8615898986604/WN_sXD-HbZkRnmRknCrgcbe6g REGISTRATION DATE: 21 April, 2020 – 08:30 to 4…

CEO, GHANA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUND WILL SPEAK DURING FIDIC COVID-19 WEBINAR SERIES

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Solomon Asamoah, CEO, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund will be speaking during the FIDIC COVID-19 Webinar Series – on “Clients, investors and developers’ perspectives on the fragility of the construction and infrastructure sector”. Mr Solomon Asamoah is a seasoned professional in Africa’s Infrastructure investment space. VENUE: Zoom Webinar DATE: May 28, 2020 TIME: 11:00 AM in West Central Africa Webinar Registration HERE Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), is an investment vehicle, initially capitalised at US$250 million, with…

FIDIC COVID-19 Webinar Series – COVID 19: How do you defend your balance sheet, secure your business financial position and ensure liquidity

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

COVID 19: How do you defend your balance sheet, secure your business financial position and ensure liquidity Registration Registration date: 21 April, 2020 – 08:30 to 12 May, 2020 – 10:00 The Covid-19 crisis has exposed the fragility of several company’s balance sheets. With some industries running off a capital balance that only allows for a few months’ operation or where debt covenants are easily breached, it is vital for companies to understand their business and financial…

FIDIC COVID-19 WEBINAR SERIES: IMPACT ON JV TRANSCATIONS

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

A major area of concern for the engineering and construction industry is the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on contractual arrangements between all parties, promoters /sponsors, clients, investors, designers, contractors and others in the supply chain. Many projects involve parties working in joint ventures. Whilst under normal day-to-day circumstances these can deliver significant benefits to projects, crises such as COVID-19 put additional strain and pressure on such arrangements. This webinar will explore the possible impacts of…

COVID-19: FIDIC GUIDANCE FOR GLOBAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING BUSINESSES

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The purpose of this document is to provide some guidance to FIDIC member associations and consulting engineering firms to survive the crisis and to thrive beyond it. The COVID 19 pandemic is challenging our people and our businesses in ways many of us had not planned for and requires a response to protect both and to give both future good health and success. The FIDIC board has taken many steps to protect our organisation, our…

FIDIC MEMBER ASSOCIATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Posted on June 24, 2019June 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

FIDIC to celebrate its members via the FIDIC Member Association Excellence Awards In a bid to recognise, reward and highlight the achievements and also the successes of its international Member Associations in representing the global consulting industry; The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) is introducing the new FIDIC Member Association Excellence Awards. The award aims at recognising the works and also celebrating the excellence of FIDIC members; who operate in ever-changing Consulting Engineering industry….

EXTENSION OF EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR FIDIC MEXICO 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019June 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

Deadline of Early Bird registration for the 2019 FIDIC Conference in Mexico extended to 23rd June 2019. Early bird rates to register for the FIDIC International Infrastructure Conference scheduled to hold in September 2019 in Mexico City have been extended until 23 June 2019. Don’t miss this significant savings on delegate fees. Book now Founded in 1913, FIDIC is charged with enabling the development of a sustainable world as the recognised global voice for the…

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIDIC-GAMA 2019 CONFERENCE

Posted on May 24, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Highlights of interesting activities at the Fidic-Gama 2019 conference in Kampala Uganda. The 26th FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference in Kampala Uganda was littered with lots of interesting activities. The 3 days (12th – 14th May 2019) International conference organized by the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) and sponsored by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was held at the Kampala Serena hotel. The event had amazing speakers who presented papers centred around the programme’s theme:…

DR. NELSON LAUNCHES A FIDIC CONTRACT USERS’ NEWSLETTER

Posted on February 22, 2019June 24, 2019 by Gambeta News

CEO of FIDIC launches a newsletter to keep its contract users informed. The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has commenced the free publication of FIDIC Contract Users’ Newsletter. The newsletter is aimed at complementing the widely used FIDIC family of contract templates. The FIDIC family of contract templates is very popular in the consulting engineering and construction industry. It is a highly regarded suite of contracts and other legal and contractual documentation used across…

HIGHLIGHTS OF FIDIC 2018 INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE – BERLIN

Posted on September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Highlights of the just concluded FIDIC Conference in Berlin (9th -11th September 2018). FIDIC have just concluded this year’s 2018 conference in Berlin, Germany. FIDIC in conjunction with VBI (German Association of Consulting Engineers) organised the conference with its focus on Mobility and Smart Infrastructure. Still wondering who and what FIDIC is? Well FIDIC is the acronym for Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils also meaning International Federation of Consulting Engineers. FIDIC is an organisation of Engineers…

REFLECTION ON THE 25th ANNUAL FIDIC-GAMA 2018 CONFERENCE

Posted on May 11, 2018March 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Highlights of the 25th Annual FIDIC-GAMA 2018 conference. The FIDIC – GAMA Annual Conference is one of the biggest networking events for Consulting Engineers and their clients. Their clients include the private and public sector in the African diaspora. Attending the conference which holds annually were delegates from more than 15 countries across Africa. It serves as an excellent platform for like minded people to join in the pursuit of African partnerships for mutual benefit…

FIDIC – GAMA 2018 CONFERENCE

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

FIDIC – GAMA: THE BIGGEST NETWORKING EVENT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN AFRICA Details for the FIDIC – GAMA 2018 conference is as follows; Venue: Laico L’amitie Hotel, Bamako, Mali Date: 6th – 9th May, 2018. The 2018 central theme is: “Aligning the Consulting Engineer’s Role to the Vision of Africa’s Infrastructure Development”. FIDIC- GAMA Annual Conference is one of the biggest networking events for Consulting Engineers and also for their clients. Their clients are the private…

FIDIC JAKARTA 2017 – International Infrastructural Conference

Posted on September 13, 2017March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

The FIDIC International Infrastructure Conference FIDIC, a french acronym for Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils meaning International Federation of Consulting Engineers is an international standards organisation for the consulting engineering & construction profession. Founded in 1913 by France, Belgium and Switzerland in line with forming a global federation of consulting engineers. Today FIDIC membership covers 103 countries of the world. FIDIC organises the annual International Infrastructure Conference in the furtherance of its goals. This conference is the major…

CESA’S NEW PRESIDENT DAVID LEUKES CALLS FOR TRANSLATING POLICY INTO ACTION AHEAD OF SONA

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Gambeta News

1 February 2024: In a media address held in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) newly appointed President, David Leukes, emphasised the importance of translating policy into action ahead of the South Africa’s State of the Nation Address. “In anticipation of the proclamations that will be made by our country’s President in the upcoming State of the Nation address, we cannot afford to, for example, have a new Public Procurement Bill…

Disruptive Technologies of The Future: Artificial Intelligence vs Engineering Intellect

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

The evolution of Technology has always been disruptive. As new devices are developed or invented, the older ones become obsolete. Some advanced engineers will remember something called a Slide rule – particularly the Aristo 868 – small enough to fit into the breast pocket yet big enough to be seen by envious non Engineering Students. We all had one, This one had 3 log-log Scales, although I don’t know anyone who could actually use the…

Engineering Skills Development:- Imperative to Africa’s Sustainable Future

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

Definition of Engineering Skills The knowledge and talents required to enable an engineer or technologist to discharge his/her duties successfully, effectively and efficiently the taking of initiative and responsibility of the individual for business situations that he confronts. Participation to solving problems in group It includes Hard and soft Skills Dynamics of the engineering profession Due to advancing technologies in ICT, robotics, big data, Artificial Intelligence and the advent of quantum computing, the amount…

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