Preparations for the 73rd Annual IMESA Conference and Exhibition in Full Swing

Preparations for the 2009 IMESA Conference and Exhibition that will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 28 – 30 October 2009 is in full swing. This conference will offer delegates an ideal opportunity to share ideas and constructively debate the challenges facing engineers in the municipal environment. The most fabulous conference venue in the world renowned holiday destination will ensure an atmosphere conducive to positive networking and social interaction. An informative and enjoyable conference is thus guaranteed. You can read more about it under IMESA Conference & Exhibition or you can get the latest information on the 2009 IMESA Conference website at ...

IMESA is the Official Distributer of the IIMM in South Africa Learn more about the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) here* ... You can also order it directly from IMESA Head Office here* ... More on the available Training Courses in Infrastructure Asset Management here* ...  * See in the Index: Knowledge Sharing/Infrastructure Engineering/ Asset Management/ IIMM

Pump Efficiency Workshop: 9-10 July 2009

This course is endorsed by Eskom DSM and the National Energy Efficiency Agency in the interests of saving electricity. It is designed to help engineers and technicians better understand how optimising both existing and new pumping systems will lead to reduced life cycle costs and major reductions in energy usage. Read more under Courses & Conferences ...

Presenters: Harry Rosen, John Tonkin
Venue: Ritz Pumps SA, Jet Park, Boksburg
Course Duration: 2 days
Earn 2 CPD points
Cost: R4 500 excl VAT

2009 Eastern Cape Mini-Conference of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa

The 2009 Institute of Waste Management's Eastern Cape Mini-Conference will be hosted from Wednesday, 26 to Friday, 28 August 2009 at the Regent Hotel on the East London Esplanade. The theme for the conference is Waste Management and Climate Change - The Link. Read more under Courses & Conferences ...

SA Road Federation Courses April – September 2009

SARF released a list of course to be held in April – September 2009. Please ignore the closing dates on some of the courses, as there are still a few places left on these courses. See the full list under Courses & Conferences ...

Built Environment Professions Bill withdrawn

The new Built Environment Professions Bill has lead to much controversy around the future of ECSA as official engineering council for professional engineers. Subsequently the IMESA Council decided during its meeting on 28 October 2008 in Bloemfontein to state that “IMESA supports an independent engineering professional council in the interest of technological development in South Africa and to maintain our international technological standing”.

In the mean time Engineering News of 18 November 2008 reported that "The controversial Built Environment Professions Bill has been temporarily withdrawn, newly appointed Public Works Minister Geoff Doidge said on Tuesday, citing technical and legal issues. The objective of the Built Environment Professions Bill was to foster the accelerated transformation of professions, such as engineering, architecture, and quantity surveying, and also proposes the establishment of a new South African Council for the Built Environment (SACBE). This supercouncil would incorporate all the existing professional councils, including the influential Engineering Council of South Africa, and transform them into subsidiary boards" .  Read the full report on .....

 More than 300Mb Legal Freeware on 2008 Conference CD

The 2008 Conference Committe provided more than 300Mb of legal freeware on the 2008 Conference CD (see more under Computer Applications under Knowledge Sharing). The following software is provided:

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