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Central Asia is at a crossroads, facing severe climatic and environmental challenges that threaten vital water sources. As we mark World Water Week with the theme Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, it's clear that collaboration is key to overcoming these global water challenges. Kawa BAHA, SMEC’s Regional Lead, shares insights on how Central Asia is tackling the climate crisis head-on and paving the way for a sustainable future. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gxEtpuAr #EngineeringPositiveChange #wwweek #BridgingBorders #WaterCooperation #WaterAction #WaterSecurity #HumanSecurity #WaterForPeace #realimpactmadetogether

The next wave: the intersection of Digital and Sustainability is where the future promise lies. Kate Drews is a part of the impressive speaker lineup at the upcoming Autodesk Design and Make Summit. She will be challenging the audience with her topic, that the next wave of innovation lies at the intersection of digital and sustainability, that our industry needs to shift its focus so we’re designing with decommission in mind. Keen to drive transformative change in our industry? Don’t miss this event. #EngineeringPositiveChange #DedicatedtoDigital

SMEC South Africa is proud to announce that the Montrose Interchange Upgrade project, initiated by our client Trans African Concessions (Pty) Ltd., has received top honours at the prestigious CESA - Consulting Engineers South Africa Engineering Excellence Awards in the category of Projects Valued Between R50 Million and R250 Million. The Montrose Interchange Upgrade, a key component of the Maputo Development Corridor, was undertaken to address the increasing traffic demands driven by tourism and trade between South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana. The original at-grade T-junction, built in the 1970s, was no longer adequate, prompting the need for a comprehensive infrastructure solution. Our role as the lead consulting engineer spanned the entire project lifecycle from inception in January 2018 to completion in September 2023. The project involved the realignment and upgrade of 600 metres of the existing road, construction of four new interchange ramps, and the widening of the Crocodile River Bridge from two lanes to five. We are incredibly proud of the positive social impact this project has had on the Mbombela communities, including job creation and the development of local SMMEs. This award is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the SMEC team and our commitment to engineering positive change. #engineeringpositivechange #simplifycomplexity #SMEC #SouthAfrica

Dedicated to digital excellence – announcing four key Leadership appointments in our Digital Delivery team. How we best leverage technology to deliver results that serve our global clients, partners and communities is a constant focus and ever evolving. In an industry with ever increasing digital advancements, it’s critical we continue to explore, learn, innovate and trial new technologies and their applications to our work. To that end, we are delighted to announce the appointment of four key digital global leaders in our organisation: Chris Higgins, Kelly Kretzmann, Adam Freer, and Dr. Erezi Utiome, PMP have all stepped into lead roles to drive digital excellence. They will provide digital delivery leadership to our business, as well as our clients, through best-in-class digital practice, innovative application of digital tools, and ensure we’re delivering exceptional project outcomes. Congratulations to you all on your appointments, we are excited to see the significant impact your work will make.   #EngineeringPositiveChange #DedicatedtoDigital

Local People; Global Expertise: Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect our partners with the best teams and capabilities to deliver highly innovative and sustainable solutions. Take our Munda Airport Project as a perfect example – where SMEC was proud to participate in the inauguration of the new airport terminal in the Solomon Islands, an amazing piece of infrastructure dramatically impacting the local community. Learn more about how we delivered this project below – spoiler – it was local people and global expertise: https://lnkd.in/gTYuGUcw

We are excited to share highlights from the International Conference: Dam Safety 2024, held recently in Kevadia, Gujarat, India. As a Silver Sponsor, SMEC played a pivotal role in advancing discussions on dam safety, and contributing expertise and innovations to this significant event. Our experts, Chinoros Thongthamchart and Chris Lawson, presented insightful technical papers on critical topics such as dam instrumentation and risk screening tools. Their presentations emphasised the importance of effective monitoring and risk assessment in enhancing dam safety protocols. Neeta Arora our Regional Director for Dams & Hydropower - South Asia, co-chaired a technical session on safety reviews and risk assessments, further showcasing our commitment to dam safety. Neeta also shared key takeaways, highlighting the need to address hydrological safety, upgrade instrumentation, and explore advanced design solutions for dam resilience. At our booth, we enjoyed engaging with industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, fostering valuable discussions on our latest projects and innovations. For more insights from the conference and how SMEC continues to foster excellence in dam safety and rehabilitation, read the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21wLJn8 #EngineeringPositiveChange #SimplifyingtheComplex #RealImpactMadeTogether #DamSafety2024 #SMEC #India

A History of excellence: SMEC’s origins date back 75 years to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme. The scheme was a multi-purpose project undertaken between 1949 and 1974. The project brought together over 100,000 workers from 30 countries who constructed 16 major dams, seven power stations, one pumping station, 145 km of tunnels, 80 km of aqueducts and 2,000 km of roads. The innovation, resilience and achievements of these early pioneers form the core of our organisation and continue to shape our future. With our rebrand launch we celebrate 75 years of excellence and look forward to another 75 years of engineering positive change Learn more about our story: https://lnkd.in/g8vNwgsm #engineeringpositivechange #bedifferent

SMEC South Africa recognised as a Top Gender Empowered Company. SMEC South Africa has proudly secured its place once again among South Africa's Top Gender Empowered Companies in engineering consulting. This prestigious award, convened by Topco Media and endorsed by the South African Commission for Gender Equality, honours organisations that actively promote inclusive programmes and policies celebrating and empowering women. After months of research and benchmarking, SMEC South Africa met the stringent criteria to be recognised as a top gender-empowered company in the engineering sector. The evaluation considered several key metrics, including the percentage of female ownership/shareholding, percentage of female executive directors, percentage of female employees, percentage of female senior management, female empowerment company policies, and women-focused skills development. We are thrilled to be acknowledged as a leader in gender empowerment and transformation. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where women thrive and lead in the engineering industry. #engineeringpositivechange #realimpact #madetogether

Celebrating a milestone on the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project! SMEC is contributing to reshaping Victoria's public transport network through our involvement in the initial and early works design for this iconic project. This transformative initiative will enhance the way people move and better connect communities. Our extensive experience in complex multidisciplinary design projects supports Laing O'Rourke and the Suburban Rail Loop Authority in successfully delivering this critical infrastructure to the community. #EngineeringPositiveChange #Transport #RailandMetro

Celebrating Digital Excellence! SMEC takes home the Overall Winner for its joint venture with Arup on Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport – Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) at the 12d Tech Forum Innovation Awards. Led by SMEC’s Allan Walker and Alexander Badaoui, the team developed a fully customised 12d / 12d synergy solution setup ensuring continuity across all SSTOM 12d projects. The comprehensive package optimised project workflows and management of information, reduced design and draft time, and improved consistency and collaboration across disciplines and data environments. It enhanced efficiency and compliance throughout the SSTOM project benefiting the project team and client in delivery. SMEC was also recognised and received: 🏆 Highly Commended for BIM Macro Output on the North East Link project 🏆Runner-up for Barrier Snippets to the next level on the North East Link project. The 12d Innovation Awards recognises ground-breaking work, tireless dedication, passion, and achievements made by the global 12d community. The award elevates professionals in the industry, recognising them as a 12d visionary. Congratulations to our Digital Engineering team, and our partners and clients for their collective efforts, commitment to excellence and invaluable contributions in providing projects that led to our award-winning innovative solutions. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wLD4h 12d Synergy | 12d Solutions Pty Ltd | Joshua Allison | Michael Bozikis #EngineeringPositiveChange #SimplifyingComplexity #Transport #DigitalEngineering #Innovation #DedicatedtoDigital