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- The Global Economic Meltdown & Influence on Construction and Building Industry in South Africa
11 November 2008 - 'mixed blessings' for the industry - read Dr Iraj Abedian's presentation 'hot of the press' following the launch event of the BIGEN AFRICA and the De Villiers Partnership incorporation in Cape Town.
- BIGEN AFRICA incorporates the De Villiers Partnership
October 2008 - The De Villiers Partnership Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers incorporation into BIGEN AFRICA with effect from 1 October 2008, provides us with the capacity to be a formidable force that will continue to leave an indelible 'footprint' in the industry.
- Launch of BIGEN AFRICA's Power of Purpose
September 2008 - On Monday 1 September 2008 BIGEN AFRICA launched its Power of Purpose - an initiative aimed at BIGENites generating and implementing practical ideas that will positively influence our internal and external environment, beyond 2010.
- Farewell to two members of our management team
August 2008 - As the South African built environment becomes more and more part of the global stage, it is inevitable that capable, competent and experienced South African engineers attract the attention of world players. It is therefore with both pride and sadness that we at BIGEN AFRICA announce that two of our long serving members of the management team have been lured away from our shores to exciting projects and opportunities overseas.
- Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu ... another footprint in the international community
June 2008 - Once again Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu positions South Africa in a positive light. His recent appointment as President to the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) for the next two years follows his representing our country and continent in a range of initiatives including the NePAD Secretariat.
- BIGEN welcomes Solomon Lehobo to MCS
May 2008 - Solomon Lehobo joins BIGEN AFRICA as a Projects Director and Shareholder from May 2008.
- BIGEN hosts Developers' Cocktail
24 April 2008 - BIGEN AFRICA hosted a Developers' Cocktail aimed at establishing a constructive dialogue with players in the property development market in light of the challenging economic landscape in the country.
- New Director appointed to head up LES Commercial Structures
April 2008 - Johann Human joins BIGEN AFRICA as a Director and will head up the Land Engineering Services Commercial Structures division.
- The local government skills challenge
16 April 2008 - The desperate need for experienced engineers in South Africa is
emphasised by recent research of the South African Institution
of Civil Engineers with related comments from its former
president, Allyson Lawless, about civil engineering being at the
heart of government service delivery.
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