Procurement covers the process of acquiring services and resources. This includes the contracts negotiation stage, tendering, as well as the overall planning of the engineering or construction project. A project goes through many stages – from its inception to completion…
FIDIC contracts have since the 1950s, set the standard for the international contracts used in the construction, engineering and infrastructure industries. They provide well-established frameworks which can be used for a well-organised project implementation. The contracts include a fair and…
Managing engineering and construction projects can be complex. There are many reasons for this including the type of project, its location, the laws applicable in that country, as well as the expertise of those assigned to manage it. So, what…
It is generally agreed terminology that the consulting engineer is someone who provides professional engineering advice or services to the client. Many Engineers and consulting engineers would likely highlight that their role extends far beyond this. Providing expertise and guidance…
Professional services firm are not immune to competition. This is mainly because they exist in a very competitive marketplace. For a business to be profitable, it is important to have a structured a business plan and this should be in…
Since the pandemic, the cost of doing business has gone up globally. Energy costs, access to resources, climate change concerns, sustainability criteria, transportation spikes and other factors have led to increased pressure on the engineering and construction sectors to provide…
International procurement is an essential aspect of ensuring the success of a construction or engineering project. However, many steps must be taken before it can be implemented. What is procurement? Procurement is a vehicle for the disbursement of projects.Significant amounts…
The term consulting engineering is broad as it encompasses a variety of specialisations and subcategories of expertise within the engineering sphere. The construction project goes to various stages during the project’s lifecycle. Monitoring the construction work or reviewing the project’s…
The infrastructure industry, which in the context of this article encapsulates the much broader and interlinked consulting, engineering and constructions sectors, is constantly expanding in both scope and outreach. This industry within its wide ecosystem, plays an undeniable role in…
24 January 2024 marks the sixth annual celebration of UNESCO’s ‘International Day of Education’. The theme this year is ‘learning for lasting peace’. It was chosen to raise awareness on the alarming rate of violence and discrimination across the world,…
