WITH infrastructure becoming increasingly vulnerable to economic fluctuations, climate change, and natural disasters, the need for resilient infrastructure has now become imperative. Engineering excellence is therefore critical in developing systems that can withstand these challenges, ensuring safety, sustainability, and stability for communities and economies alike.
“Engineers and innovation in the industry have played a critical role in increasing the quality of life in South Africa,” says Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA). “From developing enhanced water supply, to providing healthcare, reliable electricity, fixing natural disaster-ravaged areas, building transportation systems and developing innovation in agriculture, the resilience of these projects is a testament to the ingenuity of this industry and changing the infrastructure narrative in South Africa,” he adds.
To recognise and celebrate South Africa-based consulting engineers, who are members of CESA, and the difference they are making to the country, CESA is proud to host the upcoming CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards in August.
Now in its 52nd year, the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards feature a range of categories, highlighting the quality of engineering design, ingenuity, originality, innovation, business excellence and outstanding leaders in the industry.
“By fostering innovation and collaboration, we are not only enhancing the longevity and reliability of our projects, but also contributing to the overall stability and growth of our economy,” Campbell highlights. “The finalists for this year’s awards showcase a diverse range of projects across the board. We congratulate every organisation, their clients and individuals,” he adds.
Dr Nolwandle Moggi, CEO of Aon South Africa, the platinum sponsor for this year’s awards, says: “The CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards are about celebrating innovation and excellence in our country’s infrastructure projects. To every finalist, we acknowledge and appreciate the foundational role that our consulting engineers play in societal progress and economic development.”
“By creating innovative solutions to complex problems, improving infrastructure, and fostering sustainable practices, you significantly enhance the quality of life and contribute to the stability, growth and resilience of our economies in South Africa and around the world.
“As you forge ahead and shape new engineering feats, know that as Aon, we stand ready to support your business to make better decisions around all aspects of risk and opportunity, as we lay the foundations for a more optimistic future for our communities, businesses, and the economy. Congratulations to all the finalists! Your achievements are a testimony to the transformative power of engineering excellence,” she adds.
The finalists for the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards 2024 are:
Engineering Technology and Innovation: Water Sanitation and Hygiene Design Excellence Award
- Zutari: The Coegakop Wellfield and Water Treatment Works project
Engineering Technology and Innovation: Renewable Energy Systems Design Excellence Award
- Zutari: Anglo American Carbon Neutrality Energy Storage PFS-A
- Knight Piésold: Kikagati Hydropower Plant
Engineering Technology and Innovation: Smart Building Systems Design Excellence Award
- Spoormaker & Partners: NuMeRI Main Centre
Projects less than R50 million
- Naidu Consulting: Sanral N.002-250-2020/3: The Rehabilitation of B112 – Sarnia Road Grade Separation on N2, Section 25, km 11.4
- SCIP Engineering Group: Monaghan Farm Road Bridge Remedial Work Project
- Naidu Consulting: Sanral N.002-270-2022/1: For Repairs to B999A Mhlali River Bridge on National Route 2, Section 27, km 15.42
- Bigen Group: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Provincial Integrated Electrification Master Plan for Gauteng, Limpopo & Mpumalanga
- Ensync Engineers: Drieziek Public Transport Facility
Projects ranging from R50 million to less than R250 million
- SMEC South Africa: N4 Montrose Interchange Upgrade Project
- BMK Group: The Construction of Bayhead Bypass Road at Bayhead Container Terminal
- AECOM: Main Road 281 (MR281) – Theewaterskloof Road Upgrade
- Ingerop South Africa: Rehabilitation of the Cape Flats 1 and 2 Bulk Gravity Sewers By Means of Trenchless Construction Methods
- WSP Group Africa: MediMix Ancillary Building
Projects ranging from R250 million to less than R1 billion
- MPAMOT Africa & WSP JV: The Southern Corridor Phase 1 – Farm 694 Kosovo Housing Development
- BVi Group: Widening of National Route R22 Section 5 Through Kwangwanase Town
Mega Projects greater than R1 billion
- MPAMOT Africa: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Office Accommodation Public Private Partnership Project
- Zutari: Upgrading of the Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works
Best International Projects
- Zutari: PAIX DKR1 Senegal 21 Data Centre project
- Zutari: Conco Warehouse Extension Project
Business Excellence Award
- Royal Mndawa Holdings (ROMH)
- Naidu Consulting
- BVi Group
- Bigen Group
Small/Medium Company of the Year
- Robust Consulting Engineers
- AvenirHoldings
Mentoring Company of the Year Award
- Bigen Group
- Ensync Engineers
Young Engineer of the Year Award
- Erika Braune from AECOM
- Matthew Funnel from AECOM
- Istiaan Lubbe from Zutari
- Omaira Jajbhay from Zutari
- Janice Zhang from Knight Piésold
- Dr Andries Nel from Spoormaker and Partners
- Parellin Naidoo from Bosch Projects
- Aditi Beesham from Ensync Engineers
- Akshay Samker from MPAMOT Africa
- Mitchelle Murigo from Royal HaskoningDHV
- Christian Charmoy from Bigen Group
Mentor of the Year Award
- Ashveer Goorun from Naidu Consulting
- Isak Frederik Malherbe from AECOM
- Robert Greyling from Knight Piésold
The CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards is set to take place on 14 August 2024 at Vodacom World, in Midrand.
