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Bürge’s experience covers a range of industries and geographies. He has worked in South Africa, Botswana, The newly-formed Asset Management division of SMEC South Africa will be headed up by GM, Tom Bürge. > Malaysia, Sudan, Lesotho, Switzerland and Brazil. This broad exposure within his field has helped to form a global view on Asset Management in developing economies. Bürge has been an Associate Member of the SAIIE (South African Institution of Industrial Engineers) since 2007. He has spoken on subjects ranging from information systems to asset regis- ters, asset management and strategy at various industry and academic events, including SAPICS, IERM, SAAMA and SAIIE. Bürge was a representative in the Develop- ment Bank’s infrastructure dialogues, established to discuss infrastructure management shortfalls within the South African context. “At SMEC South Africa I have access to many of the world’s best and most innovative engi- neers, and I intend to capitalise on this impres- sive intellectual capital. This is a real market differentiator for us, especially compared to the other asset management service providers in Africa. It positions SMEC South Africa to make a significant difference to the bottom line of our clients,” affirms Bürge. NEW ASSET MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT world,” professor McCarney emphasises. Hatch and the WCCD have already started working together on data analytics, opportu- nities to optimise infrastructure investment and growing the network of WCCD ISO- certified cities. Metropolitan areas in Asia, Europe, North America, South Africa and Australia are initially targeted as locations where comparable data in such areas as transportation, energy, environ- ment, water, waste and emergency response will contribute to improved city planning and decision-making.

THE NEW SAFETY EXHIBITION IN NAIROBI Brought to you by the largest exhibition organisers in East Africa is a brand new exhibition for the safety market in Kenya that will run from 8-10 November 2016 at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

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K-OSH is the only trade exhibition that focuses solely on the occupational safety and health market in East Africa and will

have always been in place, it has only been in the last few months where the regulations are being enforced. This is resulting in many local organisations tightening up their safetymeasures by investing in the newest products. K-OSH will give these companies the needed platform to promote their products to this demand. Companies are already being confirmed to exhibit at K-OSH. Hubix, a Polish company that supplies specialist tools for working with high voltages is one of these companies that has confirmed to be taking part at the exhibition. Within K-OSH, a free-to-attend conference will run during the exhibition. This will focus on new legislation, best practice and the developments on the industry in East Africa. This platform will allow local companies to be able to use the event to learn more about the industry. With the ongoing changes, this will be imperative to allow individuals to learn about what is now needed. ence in more than 150 countries. “High-quality standardised data is key to understanding the complex and interconnected challenges facing cities. Once understood, it is possible to identify practical and cost-effective solutions,” professor Patricia McCarney, president and CEO of the WCCD and director of the global cities institute at the University of Toronto, comments. “Hatch, as one of the world’s most res- pected engineering and consulting firms, is a great partner to drive this data-driven solutions agenda for cities around the

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feature local and international exhibitors that will be showcasing a wide range of products. Stands will include footwear, helmets, warning signs, high visibility wear, masks as well as all protective clothing. K-OSH will run alongside Securexpo East Africa which was launched and ran last year and is the largest commercial security exhibition in the region. Alexander Angus, regional director of Montgomery ECO East Africa, spoke on the recent launch.“Running this exhibition alongside Securexpo was an obvious choice. Both verticals attract very similar visitors and will therefore allow them to see more products whilst visiting the exhibition.” The safety industry in Kenya is one that is going through a great deal of change. Although systems for ensuring the safety of personnel “In an era of increasing urbanisation, this partnership with the WCCD will focus on providing better solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing cities, in ways that allow cities and communities to plan for real improvements and economic prosperity,” Doble elaborates. As a WCCD lead partner, Hatch will join the WCCD Global City Leaders Advisory Board, chaired by senator Art Eggleton, former mayor of Toronto. The WCCD is an initiative originally established in Ontario, Canada, while Hatch is a leading Canadian firm with project experi-

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