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5 April 2017 BIM has enormous potential to cut construction costs in Africa
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has enormous potential in Africa’s Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry to reduce capital and operational costs, and boost the quality of construction...
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16 March 2017 Redhouse Chelsea Interchange project scoops major award
AECOM has showcased its design expertise on the Redhouse Chelsea Interchange and Arterial Roads project in Port Elizabeth for main client SANRAL and contractor Basil Read. The project clinched an award in the Roads...
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27 February 2017 R160m Bridal Veil Overpass Bridge creates direct link to Mall of Africa
The new R160 million Bridal Veil Road overpass bridge, developed by Atterbury Property Development, has created a brand-new east-west transport route at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. AECOM provided design and...
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17 February 2017 AECOM on track at R1.5bn Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley
AECOM is providing project-management services for the ongoing Sol Plaatje University precinct in Kimberley.
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2 February 2017 AECOM receives commendation for work on AMD treatment plant
AECOM received a ‘Highly Commended’ citation at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards 2016 for its work on the Eastern Basin Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment plant for main client the Trans Caledon Tunnel...
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20 January 2017 AECOM appoints new Strategy and Growth Director for Africa
AECOM appointed Fadzai Nyamasve as the Strategy and Growth Director for Africa from 1 January 2017. Nyamasve previously served as AECOM’s Strategic Projects Director for Buildings+ Places, and as the Client Account...
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12 January 2017 New Kasane International terminal building operational by early 2017
The new terminal building at Kasane International Airport in Botswana is expected to be operational by early 2017. This is the final stage of an extensive overall upgrade project that will be completed by mid-2017...
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11 January 2017 AECOM appoints new Human Resource Director for Africa
AECOM has appointed Senika Devsheel as its new Human Resources (HR) Director for Africa, with effect from 1 January 2017. Devsheel has 14 years’ experience as an HR professional, managing a wide spectrum of HR...
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10 November 2016 AECOM’s Danie Badenhorst wins Engineer of the Year at 2016 SAICE Awards
Danie Badenhorst, Dams and Hydropower Lead at AECOM, won the prestigious title of Engineer of the Year at the 2016 SAICE-SAFCEC Civil Engineering Awards. Badenhorst was honoured for a 40-year career that has seen...
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19 October 2016 AECOM appoints new Civil Infrastructure Managing Director for Africa
AECOM has appointed Darrin Green as its new Managing Director for Civil Infrastructure in Africa, starting in January 2017. Green is a professional engineer with 26 years’ experience in civil engineering and...
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