Up To 400 Decision-Makers Expected at the International “Engineering Symposium for Africa”
Jacobs Engineering SA (JESA) is organizing the first international symposium, "Engineering Symposium for Africa" (https://www.esa-symposium.com) around the theme of "Engineering and Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development in Africa" in Marrakesh on Thursday, May 21st, 2015. This international event will feature high-level speakers: renowned experts, figures in politics, economy and finance, decision-makers in the fields of mining, industry...
Kenya lags behind in uptake of Internet browsing
Internet access via mobile phones is on the rise as Nokia uptake reduces while Blackberry gains popularity among five African countries. This is according to Mobile Africa 2015 study conducted by mobile surveying company GeoPoll and World Wide Worx. The survey involved 3,500 mobile phone users in five of Africa’s major markets, namely South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and...
Recognizing the importance of social responsibility and engineering
Any professional either from an organization or self-employed, has a moral obligation to contribute to society. It is imperative for a professional to be conscious of society's needs and contribute to the community. Thus, social responsibility also applies to engineers; for an engineer it means to respect other engineers and to place public safety and interest above all other...
The different types of engineering sectors
Aerospace & Avionics Engineering What is Aerospace & Avionics Engineering? Aerospace and avionics engineering is a sector which employs the engineers responsible for the design and structure of air transport vehicles, such as aeroplanes or spacecraft, as well as the internal structure of the aircraft, such as its communication systems and fuel monitors. Aerospace engineers are responsible for the...
Collapsed building had no approval
THE owner of the building that collapsed in Roysambu on Thursday killing six people did not have construction compliance certificates,City Hall has said.Planning and Housing Executive Tom Odongo said yesterday that the developer was ordered to stop the construction in January after failing to provide approved plans. He said, "surveillance of the site by our officers for a...
Preparation and Implementation of Re-Settlement Action Plan (RAP) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Preparation and Implementation of Re-Settlement Action Plan (RAP) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report Type : Tender ( RFP ) Category : Engineering & Construction , Engineering Consultancy Ref No : By : LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD Closing : Tue, Apr 21, 2015 Eligibility : Kenya LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD REQUESTS...
Developing NEMA Regulated Facilities GIS Database & Mapping Of Regulated Facilities
Developing NEMA Regulated Facilities GIS Database & Mapping Of Regulated Facilities Type : Tender ( EOI ) Category : Professional Services , Accounting, Tax and Auditing Ref No : By : NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA) Closing : Wed, Apr 15, 2015 12:00 Eligibility : Kenya NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPING...
Rehabilitation And Augmentation Of Kiminini Kona Community Water Project
Rehabilitation And Augmentation Of Kiminini Kona Community Water Project Type : Tender ( IFB ) Category : Engineering & Construction , Other Engineering services Ref No : LVNWSB/BUNG/EMU/ KIMKON A/2015/1 By : LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD Closing : Sun, Apr 19, 2015 12:00 Eligibility : Kenya LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD P.o Box...
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Consultancy Services
EOI for Consultancy Services for an Independent Engineer. Type : Tender ( EOI ) Category : Engineering & Construction , Engineering Consultancy Ref No : MOTI/2/2014-15 By : MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE Closing : Fri, Apr 17, 2015 Eligibility : Kenya REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE...
Buildings are getting taller and these buildings are being constructed at an increasingly rapid pace
Buildings are getting taller and these buildings are being constructed at an increasingly rapid pace. In this interview, world-renowned supertall buildings expert and Aurecon’s Buildings Director, Middle East and North Africa Buildings, Dr Andy Davids (http://www.aurecongroup.com), discusses the possibilities and opportunities involved in cutting down the construction time of tall buildings, the sustainability issues related to tall buildings, as...
