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2014
CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
Sustaining Consulting Engineering is Key to Growing the Economy
he prestigious CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards were held at Vodacom World in Midrand
on the 12th August this year. The Awards celebrate innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship
Tand professionalism in the industry. CESA is proud to host this annual event, sponsored by Aon
South Africa, as a platform to showcase the important role that infrastructure plays in the sustainable
development of our country. The Awards focus on consulting engineers and their clients who participate
in or initiate projects that promote the advancement of our nation and the people of the continent.
Improved service delivery; hospitals, schools, clinics; water and sanitation; electrification and transportation;
rail, ports, airports and road systems; all of these are aimed at supporting the economy and improving
the lives of all within our beautiful and diverse country. There is no denying that consulting engineers are
at the forefront of infrastructure development. Our country’s National Development Plan was created in
order to develop the South African economy. Government through the NDP has identified infrastructure
development as key to the socio economic development of the country. Adequate infrastructure is one of
the areas crucial to encouraging investment.
With Government’s plan to grow the economy and triple GDP by 2030 the Consulting Engineering Industry
has a significant role to play in achieving this growth through infrastructure provision. CESA’s over 500
member firms currently employing in excess of 23 500 highly skilled people are ready and waiting to assist
Government with the implementation of the NDP. This is so important if we are to increase employment
and overcome inequality within our vibrant country.
CESA truly believes that SUSTAINING CONSULTING ENGINEERING IS KEY TO
GROWING THE ECONOMY.improving the quality of life for all South Africans.
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane was among the special VIP guests attending
the Awards. In her speech she focused on the role that Consulting Engineers can play in partnering
with Government to ensure the roll out of the Government Infrastructure Programme. Other dignitaries
attending the Awards included Ismail Vadi, Member of the Executive Council for Roads and Transport of
Gauteng Provincial Government and the Treasurer General of the ANC, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
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CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
Sustaining Consulting Engineering is Key to Growing the Economy
he prestigious CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards were held at Vodacom World in Midrand
on the 12th August this year. The Awards celebrate innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship
Tand professionalism in the industry. CESA is proud to host this annual event, sponsored by Aon
South Africa, as a platform to showcase the important role that infrastructure plays in the sustainable
development of our country. The Awards focus on consulting engineers and their clients who participate
in or initiate projects that promote the advancement of our nation and the people of the continent.
Improved service delivery; hospitals, schools, clinics; water and sanitation; electrification and transportation;
rail, ports, airports and road systems; all of these are aimed at supporting the economy and improving
the lives of all within our beautiful and diverse country. There is no denying that consulting engineers are
at the forefront of infrastructure development. Our country’s National Development Plan was created in
order to develop the South African economy. Government through the NDP has identified infrastructure
development as key to the socio economic development of the country. Adequate infrastructure is one of
the areas crucial to encouraging investment.
With Government’s plan to grow the economy and triple GDP by 2030 the Consulting Engineering Industry
has a significant role to play in achieving this growth through infrastructure provision. CESA’s over 500
member firms currently employing in excess of 23 500 highly skilled people are ready and waiting to assist
Government with the implementation of the NDP. This is so important if we are to increase employment
and overcome inequality within our vibrant country.
CESA truly believes that SUSTAINING CONSULTING ENGINEERING IS KEY TO
GROWING THE ECONOMY.improving the quality of life for all South Africans.
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane was among the special VIP guests attending
the Awards. In her speech she focused on the role that Consulting Engineers can play in partnering
with Government to ensure the roll out of the Government Infrastructure Programme. Other dignitaries
attending the Awards included Ismail Vadi, Member of the Executive Council for Roads and Transport of
Gauteng Provincial Government and the Treasurer General of the ANC, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
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