EDUCATIVE MATERIALS - Engineering,Technology, etc.

HOW AFRICAN GOVT’ CAN BRIDGE SKILLS GAP FOR A POST-COVID ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Posted on June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

In a post COVID-19 world, it will be more urgent than ever to find intelligent, data-driven solutions to the most pressing problems. As African governments battle the immediate response to the coronavirus crisis, there is a parallel focus on the future and what an economic recovery will look like. The potential benefits of digitalisation for various industries are more and more evident. Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, blockchain…

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES FOR HYDROPOWER IN AFRICA

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Most people often overlook the fact that hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy – accounting for more than 60 percent of global renewable energy generation. In Africa, hydropower is a major source of energy, however, the operation and maintenance of these facilities are not always undertaken effectively. Thereby, leading to the underutilisation of hydro facilities on the continent. The World Bank, publishes this insightful handbook that outlines the best practices to maintain…

INTERVIEW: HOW DO YOU SEE LIFE POST COVID-19?

Posted on June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Interview with the 18th President of ACEN, Engr. George C. Okoroma and the Port Harcourt Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Otunte Otueneh. The interview centres around the theme; ‘Post COVID-19 Survival Strategies.’ This is the first series of interviews that Gambeta News has launched in partnership with Speak Perfect International to further the exchange of knowledge and ideas. According to Engr. Otunte Otueneh, COVID-19 has ‘exposed our part of the world…

De-Carbonizing Kampala City’s Transport System; A key to a Sustainable City

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kigozie Joseph, a Transport Planner gives an insightful presentation on transport systems in cities as key contributors to Greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation puts forward strategies that can be implemented in cities to counter the rising emissions and their likely impacts. Did you know that 70% of the total global energy CO2 related emissions are associated with cities? More so, 23% of the energy related CO2 is related to transportation. Now you see why…

INCREASING INTERNET PENETRATION IN AFRICA

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

Africa’s fixed broadband technologies will drive the 4th Industrial Revolution, hence, all stakeholders need to make great efforts in increasing internet penetration. While also ensuring that the cost of data falls to enable digital businesses to thrive on the continent. The internet works by means of Fibre Optic Cables that form a network. see this YouTube video In essence, there are critical infrastructures that are required to connect both the rural and urban regions…

WHY DO JOINT VENTURE PARTICIPANTS ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Why do joint venture participants (contractors, consultants or employers) enter into joint ventures in the first place? According to Rob Morson, a partner at Pinsent Masons, there are two broad categories or Infrastructure participants. They are either joint ventures to procure or deliver infrastructure. In other words, they either play a developmental or execution role. There are seven (7) primary drivers that drive the process, these could be; Regulatory requirements The ability to pull resources…

COVID-19 – IMPACT ON JOINT VENTURE TRANSACTIONS

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rob Morson, Partner, Pinsent Masons, South Africa speaks on the likely impact on JV transactions due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. According to him, joint ventures parties are sometimes motivated more by the desire to secure a contract than the object of delivering it. Far too often joint ventures are formed in a haste without appropriate consideration for the delivery objective. When projects face foreseeable risks, joint venture members are generally well prepared and equipped…

HOW DO YOU DEFEND YOUR BALANCE SHEET, SECURE YOUR BUSINESS

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Engr. Bayo Adeola, speaks on business sustainability issue relating to consulting firm. The immediate issues are cash flow, how much money do you have available to meeting staff salary and other consumables like rents, and other overheads. Some smaller firms who work from month to month will likely have reserves that can last for about two (2) months. What happens to them after three (3) months? The question now is; do we spread our cash…

FIBERTEX SA ADAPTS CPD COURSE FOR ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Fibertex SA is now offering a four-hour online course on the “Introduction to Geosynthetics and Soil Reinforcement” which has attained Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE). “This course, which is offered free of charge, has been modified by Fibertex engineering specialists, as an online presentation for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and architects to learn during the COVID-19 lockdown period and to conveniently build CPD points…

INTERVIEW: HOW HAS THE COVID 19 IMPACTED ON YOUR ENGINEERING MEMBERS?

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

GEORGE CHUKWULEWA OKOROMA is the President, Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN). The engineer, who is at the helm of affairs at GAMBETA GROUPE LIMITED in this interview with Bertram Nwannekanma, spoke on the challenges of engineering profession in Nigeria among other issues. The novel coronavirus has not left a single industry untouched. One of the sectors that have been impacted severely is the engineering sector. The impact has been felt at all layers…

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS USED IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

Contracts are written or spoken agreements between clients and service providers/contractors that provide the framework for the execution of infrastructure projects. The importance and critical role of the contractual framework within construction projects has made it imperative for successful project execution, delivery and dispute resolution, that these construction contracts are standardised, as has been local and international practice over many years. Generally the construction contracts are divided into two categories, those for professional services that encompass the planning, design and administration of projects and…

HOW TO AVOID BUILDING COLLAPSE

Posted on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

THE WAY FORWARD Government needs to increase its supervision on building project. This might come at a cost, but it will save life and economic materials. We should not ignore the importance of a technical consulting engineering when carrying out project of such magnitude and importance. The Engineering body has a serious role to play, as it falls on the society when incident like this keep hugging the headline for the wrong reason. The need…

SITE INVESTIGATION: HOW TO PLAN IT

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Planning a site investigation is an essential component when preparing for an upcoming project. It helps you identify the ground conditions which might affect the proposed development. As well as enables better understanding of the site and immediate surroundings, which will enable safe and economic developments. A site Investigation is the process of collecting information, assessment of the data and reporting potential hazards beneath a site which are unknown. That is why a plan as…

ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION: WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS BEEN USED

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Transmission is one of three important aspect of electricity generation. That is why we need to understand the materials that are needed before electricity is transmitted. Transmission line is an important part of power system. The cost and life of transmission line primarily depend on the material used for making conductor for transmission line. Read full details on Electrical4U Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow…

HOW ELECTRIC POWER ARE GENERATED USING DIFFERENT SYSTEMS

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

Electrical Engineers knows that power system is divided into three part; power generation, transmission and distribution. But in this article, we would be discussing how power can be generated using different systems. Power generation systems are simply the combination of a potential or stored energy converter providing kinetic energy, which, in turn, creates electric power for use in motors, lighting, heating, and other conveniences of modern life. Power generation needs renewable sources which includes solar, wind, water, tidal…

EXCAVATION WORK: QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

As we all know, excavation work is an important aspect that should never be ignored as it is a preliminary activity of the construction project. Excavation by definition is the process of moving earth, rock or other materials with tools, equipment or explosives. These includes trenching, wall shafts, tunnelling and underground. With that in mind, it is vital that every engineer or site personnel understand the need for quality control check before embarking on it….

COVID-19: WEBINARS TO ATTEND DURING THIS LOCK DOWN

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

As COVID-19 opens us all to a new reality, Lagos Business School’s Faculty will examine some of the challenges that organizations and individuals face during the crisis and provide insight for navigating its aftereffects. In a series of webinars, our faculty alongside other experts will address business risks and mitigation, customer service and delivery, new channels for customer engagement, meeting stakeholder expectations among other pressing topics. Registration is free and open to all; COVID-19 in…

NINE PROCEDURE FOR BUILDING A FOUNDATION

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

A good foundation must be design not only to be safe but must aim to save construction cost, time and material. That is why a procedure is needed to help educate clients when it comes to building it. Foundation is the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level. The strength of any building lies with the foundation that is why it must be built such that, it keeps the ground moisture from…

WHAT GOES AROUND COME AROUND: CONTRACTOR URGED TO PAY SUPPLIERS

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Corona virus pandemic has seriously affect the construction industry with no possible return to normal activities, companies are urged to pay their suppliers. Industry leaders has suggest that companies looking to play hardball in the current circumstances will find their reputation totally trashed by the time this is all over. Read full report on the construction index Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow us…

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