I’m a true advocate of the sustainability role imposed on engineers. As the mediator between all stakeholders in the project, civil engin...

I’m a true advocate of the sustainability role imposed on engineers. As the mediator between all stakeholders in the project, civil engin...

A year in and EcoEng has survived what was a tough year for many in the industry! Drew Wilson reflects on the highs and lows of starting ...

Here’s a riddle for you. What do you get when you combine 70% soil, 25% mixed builders waste and 5% cement? The answer: a HOUSE! I recent...

Construction often has a staid image of not being progressive or innovative, perhaps even inflexible and traditional. But with Eco Eng I’...

Ethics, professionalism and communication. These are the pillars of a successful project - especially when considering its all-important,...

Packed lunchboxes in the fridge overnight, freshly-ironed uniforms, a sparkly new stationery set and an abundance of nervous excitement; w...

If it feels like Umhlanga Ridge shot up overnight, wait and see how quickly the plans for Cornubia unfold! The new Cornubia Mall opened e...

Who are the civil engineers who will impact the most meaningful social, environmental, economic and sustainable change in South Africa? W...

It’s the sweetest feeling when I get to work in an area that holds special memories. Having completed the Dusi canoe marathon in uMgungun...

Does anyone else feel it's impossible to get a project completed in time and on budget? It's a hard slog - but it can be done. Tucked awa...

Sustainability is what inspires me to get going in the morning. It’s what I think about when I look at my young daughters and when I thin...

“There is no such thing as an accident, only a failure of Management!” Said in the context of the Construction Industry, and in particula...

I have the privilege of meeting and working closely with a young bright energetic doctorate student from UKZN (Naomi Kingu) who like me s...

How do you prepare for a week long road assessment in rural Mozambique??? Anti-Malaria pills… Tabard… sunscreen… hat… head torch… camping...