26.09.2023

Pfisterer develops the world’s first universal pluggable repair solution for submarine cables up to 170 kV for TenneT

TenneT, a transmission network operator, tasked Pfisterer with developing a universal repair joint for submarine cables. The one-size-fits-all solution is designed to fix cable faults quickly and efficiently with minimal inventory costs – whatever the cable type or manufacturer. This is the first time in the world that a solution of this scope will be realised. For the transmission network operator, it creates completely new opportunities for inventory management and submarine cable repairs.  

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26.09.2023

Costain’s Batsetswe Motsumi to lead Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

Costain’s Batsetswe Motsumi to lead Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (Credits: Costain)

Costain engineer and CICES’ first black president to champion ‘adding value through collaboration’. As President, Mr Motsumi will lead CICES, which is recognised as the foremost UK-based professional institution for specialists employed in geospatial engineering and commercial management in the civil engineering industry. Founded in 1969, this is the first time that a person of colour has been elected to lead the organisation.

Batsetswe Motsumi is a Commercial Director for Costain, currently working on the A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme and has been a CICES Vice President since 2021. Batsetswe joined the institution as a graduate member in 2003, becoming the chair of CICES Yorkshire and serving on the CICES Council of Management.  

Incoming CICES President, Batsetswe Motsumi said: ‘CICES has been around for more than 50 years and has continued to evolve throughout its history – I’m looking forward to introducing a new focus. During my year as President, I want to help the institution develop into an even more visible, more approachable and more welcoming organisation. As a Council of Management member for several years, I’ve seen what can be achieved when people with different backgrounds work towards a common goal.  I believe that my focus on “Adding value through collaboration” will help our members achieve more for CICES, their own organisations and wider society.’   

CICES Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Simon Hamlyn, added: ‘While it’s a clear milestone that the institution has voted in its first non-white president since 1969, the real story is how we can continue to progress. In his 20 years as a CICES member, Batsetswe’s support of people working together to achieve more has always been apparent. But applying this alongside his extensive commercial experience, I’m confident he’ll help us deliver greater value for our members, their projects and processes. Under Batsetswe’s stewardship, our Council of Management, regional committees and colleagues are looking forward to this new era.’

About CICES

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors began life in 1969 as the Association of Surveyors in Civil Engineering and was incorporated in 1972.

CICES sought to encourage and regulate the professional aspirations of quantity surveyors and land surveyors working within the civil engineering sector and to increase the value of their services to the public. These surveyors had developed a distinctive expertise and understanding of the special surveying requirements of the civil engineering industry which was not recognised at that time by any of the existing professional bodies.

Since its conception, CICES has gone from strength to strength with an ever increasing membership. It is now a registered educational charity promoting the profession throughout the world. In 2009 CICES was awarded a royal charter which recognised the importance of the contribution it makes to the construction industry and society as a whole.

Source: Costain

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22.09.2023

$200k-plus in Mine Rehab Scholarships up for Grabs

“Mine rehabilitation is a key part of a company’s life of mine planning cycle to ensure better environmental outcomes and help create more jobs for Queenslanders after a mine is no longer in use,” Minister Stewart said.  

21.09.2023

Fugro provides geotechnical expertise for clean fuel project in Louisiana in the United States

St. Charles Clean Fuels, LLC (SCCF), a collaboration between Sustainable Fuels Group, LLC, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Energy‑Transition Fund, has contracted with Fugro to provide geotechnical engineering services for an innovative 'blue' ammonia facility in southeastern Louisiana. The project aims to seamlessly integrate ammonia production with advanced carbon capture and storage methods, creating a clean resource for fuel, industrial power, food production, and other essential needs, all while significantly reducing the project’s overall emissions profile.  

20.09.2023

Orica accelerates Climate Change Action and reaffirms strong fy2023 Business Performance

Orica announced accelerated climate change targets