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Best Practices for Implementing an Infrastructure Delivery Management System
The Framework for Infrastructure Delivery Management and Procurement Management (FIDPM) focuses on governance decision-making points, [...]
The Ultimate Training in Project Business Case Development: Everything You Need to Know
Project Business Case Development is the process by which an organisation assesses the feasibility and [...]
Registration with ECSA – How to Successfully Navigate the Road
ECS offers 2 courses to assist engineering professionals with their registration with ECSA. 1) Candidate [...]
Power BI Training: Expert Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Your Efficiency
Become a Data Visionary in just one day! Join ECS’s Power Up with Power BI [...]
Forensic Schedule Analysis Course – Breaking Down The Complexities Of
ECS brings you this Forensic Schedule Analysis Course for Project Control Specialists, Project Planners and Schedulers, Project Managers, Contract [...]
Engineering Finance Courses – 3 Courses take you from Novice to Pro
ECS offers these three essential finance courses for engineers and technicians. 1_ Engineering Finance Courses [...]
Finance Made Simple: Finance Training for Project Managers and Non-Financials
Objective of finance training for Project Managers and non-financials. ECS offers this one-day online Essential [...]
Women of ECS driving construction contract law
ECS Construction Contract Law Associate, Linda Mbuli has created a milestone as the first LLB [...]
PMO Assurance Services Delivered to Anglo American Platinum
PMO Assurance Services Delivered to Anglo American Platinum
Project Management Moves into an Exciting Collaborative Future
Mile Sofijanic, MD, ECS Associates As we enter the final quarter of 2023, I am [...]
Project Planning Training is Essential in Construction
Project planning training is an important component in the management of construction projects. It is [...]
Essential Construction Project Management Course in South Africa
ECS has been awarded NEC Commercial Partner status by ICE-UK for delivery of construction project [...]
The NEC Contract in South Africa – Present and Future
This year, on July 13th, ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) hosted a conference to commemorate [...]
Anglo American Platinum Partners with ECS to Deliver Success
ECS Associates (“ECS”) is pleased to announce an agreement with Anglo American Platinum (AAP), the [...]
Celebrating 30 Years of NEC Construction Contracting in South Africa!
ECS Associates, an engineering and construction contracting firm, is commemorating its 30th year in business [...]
ECS is Passionate About Corporate Social Investment
GIVING BACK ECS Is passionate about our involvement in supporting neighbouring communities as a way [...]
ECS Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With NEC Contract
CONGRATULATIONS! NEC Contract and ECS Associates both celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. For 30 [...]
ECS Projects Around the World
CÔTE D’IVOIRE ECS has deployed highly experienced technical and project management resources to Abidjan. We’ll [...]
Managing SA’s Mega Projects On The Mark
Mega Projects are built by people It is this ECS insight that has led us [...]
SCAW METALS – PMO Working for the Heavyweights
Germiston, Gauteng Civil works are well underway on South Africa’s first flat-steel investment project to [...]
ECS Revenues Expected to Double in 2023
Exciting times at ECS ECS celebrates 30-years in 2023 and we are seeing tremendous potential for [...]
Benefits of Contract Advisory Services From Inception
Project outcomes can be positively influenced by timely specialist Contract Advisory Services. Our specialist contract [...]
PMO Model for Successful MegaProject Delivery
The ECS Collaborative PMO Model Collaborative contracting applying early contractor enlisting within a project management [...]
6 Reasons to Use Collaborative Strategies For Success
Collaborative strategies on engineering and construction projects can lead to a number of positive results. [...]
Project Management Office Takes Construction Projects to the Finish Line
Did you know that a lack of clearly defined objectives and milestones for a project [...]
PMO Value for the Construction Industry
Collaborative Project Strategies© ECS effectively and professionally supports clients to undertake Programme, Project or Portfolio [...]
Specialist Support Services in Construction
There are many reasons to seek specialist support services from established professional firms. The first [...]
Beneficial NEC Contract Training in South Africa by the Expert
NEC documents in NEC contract training have been designed to incorporate the principles of modern [...]
Construction Contracts – Golden History of NEC
NEC was first published as a new and innovative way of managing construction contracts in [...]
NEC4 Contract – The New Generation Contract
Continuous improvement in project delivery in South Africa is required to build confidence in the [...]
NEC Contract – Collaboration is Always a Winning Solution
Since its inception, the success of the NEC contract has been nothing short of spectacular. [...]
NEC In Africa Is Proudly Showcased
For the past three years ECS Associates, a NEC contract provider, has been working in [...]
In Memoriam: Dr Martin Barnes, the NEC Originator
We are saddened by the news that Dr Martin Barnes, CBE has passed away. Dr [...]
ECS Associates Best Holiday Wishes for 2021
ECS Associates Chairman Year End Message – 2021 As 2021 draws to a close, it’s [...]
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Is the future
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a generic name for the digital representation of the building [...]
The Complexity of Multi Discipline Infrastructure Projects
ECS Associates fully comprehends the nature of the complexity of fast track multi discipline infrastructure [...]
NEC Suite of Contracts Benefits the Industry
With low growth levels the engineering and construction sectors are experiencing tough times and order [...]
Andrew Baird: A Salute to Engineering Thought Leader on His 80th Birthday!
As acclaimed engineering stalwart Andrew Baird celebrates his 80th
GCC – Important Insights Into the General Conditions of Contract
SAICE is the custodian of these contracts – The GCC General Conditions of Contract documents. [...]
FIDIC Suite of Documents – The Important Details
The FIDIC suite of documents is set up to assist client and contractor with structure [...]
One of The Best Construction Contracts Used in South Africa – FIDIC
These are the most common construction contracts used in South Africa:
Engineering and Construction Contract ECC – Possibly One of the Top
Engineering and Construction Contract ECC is designed to encourage collaboration
NEC Contract: Solution for Every Known Difficulty of Traditional Contracts
Look at NEC Contract for a bundle of contracts for Engineering and Construction Projects History [...]
Valuable Collaboration Between Industry and Academia
"If all these stakeholders work together in a collaborative ecosystem,
New and Multi-Disciplinary Specialisations in IC
The key issue is a lack of a formal career path in IC. Construction is [...]
New Exciting Industrialised Construction Related Roles
BIM, Apps, Design Automation, Materials Science, Robitics, AI, VR
New Teams Within Industrialised Construction (IC)
The future of work in Construction. Integrated design team, Manufacturing team, Supply chain team, Data [...]
The Exciting Future of Industrialised Construction (IC) – Teams, Roles and Skills
Future IC Teams, Roles and Skills: construction companies are creating
Positive Key Findings and Insights for Future Industrialised Construction
Industrialised Construction (IC) is a chance to bring a positive shift
Why Is Construction Sector Looking To Industrialization?
By 2030 there will be up to 200 million construction jobs world wide.
Innovative Megatrends in Construction – Industrialization
The future of work with Industrialised Construction.
Construction Must Change to New Innovative Technology
Off-site fabrication, additive manufacturing, robotics,
The Exciting Future of Work In Construction
industrialized construction creates a more sustainable and resilient industry
COVID-19 and Construction – Response to the Devistation
We are, world over, in the midst of a massive change with the construction industry [...]
NEC in South Africa and Covid-19’s Harmful Ramifications
At times like these, affected organisations look to their contracts of supply for what happens [...]
NEC Training In South Africa and the Importance of Getting The Scope Right
Assumption is made that many of the core clauses in NEC contracts have been dealt [...]
Procurement Practices Solutions Reliably Delivered By ECS Associates
We are proud to have both Andrew Baird on our executive team. Andrew formed part [...]
Vital Procurement Processes in a Collaborative Framework
Collaborative procurement processes are recommended by the The UK Government Construction Strategy Committee. They recommend [...]
Construction Costs Favourably Reduced Through Design Partnering
The potential for construction costs savings in both time and cost through design partnering is [...]
Rethinking Contract Strategies and How to Avoid the Design Hiatus
Traditionally there is a hiatus in the contract strategies. Engineering services are then out of [...]
Avoid Chaos with Contract Strategy and Accurate Documentation
The Project is executed through a contractual framework. No matter how good the other practices [...]
Best Practices for Clients – The Catalyst for a Culture Change
There are certain best practices which a Client can introduce, most of them based on [...]
The Challenge to Change Client Culture in Construction
“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” Albert [...]
Clients in the Construction Industry Are Misinformed
Many Clients in the construction industry are either ill-advised, think they know the answers, or [...]
Client Behaviour in the Construction Industry
As with any transaction, there is generally a process of negotiation and ultimately a meeting [...]
Successful Collaborative Contracting Using the Expert NEC
Current practices are ‘ineffective’, ‘adversarial’, ‘fragmented’ and ‘incapable of delivering to Clients’, proposing that there [...]
Change Starts With Construction Client
1) With low growth levels the engineering and construction sectors are experiencing tough times and [...]
‘Dysfunctional’ EPC Contracts a Threat to the Infrastructure Boom
According to an article written by Oliver Probert for Rail Express, published July 10, 2019 – ‘Dysfunctional’ [...]
ECS Supporting Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 11
ECS Associates is proud to be supporting Mkhulu EDP in implementation of the construction of [...]
The Value of a Collaborative “One Team” Approach
Across Sub-Saharan Africa we have a team of infrastructure and energy professionals specialising in project [...]
Experience and Knowledge In Energy Counts
With a dedicated and multi-disciplined team we are able to advise clients, throughout the region, [...]
Succcessful Results With Contract Disputes in Construction
Irrespective of the best contract documentation, the nature of engineering and construction projects is such [...]
Formal Partnership with SAICE – NEC Accredited Project Management Course
The NEC Project Management Accredited Programme throughout Sub-Saharan Africa is to be delivered by ECS [...]
ECS Associates Signs 1 Year Strategic Consultancy Contract with PWC
A strategic consultancy contract has been signed between ECS Associates and PWC. ECS Associates will [...]
ECS Associates Experts Proudly Assist CCQ International
Project management and contract management services by ECS Associates have been retained by CCQ International [...]
Aecom training on the NEC Suite of Contracts
ECS Associates (Pty) Ltd recently provided training to Aecom on the NEC suite of contracts, [...]
Acclaimed NEC3 ECC Project Manager Course in South Africa
ECS Associates recently won the privilege to deliver Accredited NEC3 ECC Project Manager course in [...]
NEC4 training in South Africa for transformation
NEC3 to NEC4 NEC3 has made a substantial impact to the engineering and construction industries, [...]
Mozambique LNG offers massive growth for the country
Mozambique LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) development was recently approved. It is a huge game-changer for [...]