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Together, providing proven engineering solutions A 100% black-female-owned company, M & C Consulting Engineers prides itself on a total dedication to quality and on-time delivery within budget, says managing director Sinenhlahla Chamane*.
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ounded in 2011, M & C Consulting Engineers has established an exceptional track record within its home base of KwaZulu-Natal for the execution of strategic infrastructure projects that impact positively on communities. These extend from schools and community buildings, to sports fields, private and social housing, treatment works, and the design and construction management of gravel and paved roads. “We achieve this through innovative and economical services and maintaining state-ofthe-art design technology,” says Sinenhlahla. “We also assist in client investigation, including assessing the integrity of contractors and other relevant service providers to get the best results.” Sinenhlahla has worked for a variety of government departments and municipalities and, prior to launching M & C, she honed her skills with various consulting firms. One of M & C’s first projects was the delivery of the bulk earthworks design for Sigisi Primary School in Empangeni, completed in October 2011. M & C returned to commission the school’s sports field in June 2014. “Thanks to our focus on excellence, we continue to secure new work from municipalities across KwaZulu-Natal, as well as provincial government. We have also branched out to include consulting services for private sector clients,” Sinenhlahla continues. M & C’s project management services include defining client needs, preparing bid documents, assisting clients with adjudication processes, construction supervision/project management, and contract administration.
Milestone projects Notable projects that have successfully been executed by M & C include:
KEY SERVICES - construction of Nibela Access Road for Big 5 Hlabisa Municipality, completed in October 2015 - construction of Mfofolozi Causeway and 5.2 km road at Ward 1 for uMlalazi Municipality in December 2017 - construction of Ward 9 Access Road and Box Culvert in December 2017 - construction of Hloniphani Community Development Centre for Ndwedwe Local Municipality in October 2017 - construction of the Madondo Community Hall for Big 5 Hlabisa Municipality in April 2019 - non-revenue reduction intervention for Beyond Water, completed in May 2019.
Current projects Going into 2020, M & C has a strong pipeline of work in progress, which includes a series of road projects, in addition to building contracts. These include various projects for Jozini Municipality, namely: - the Nyamane sports field development - a high-mast lighting installation - the Magwenya gravel access road - the Mandonya gravel access road. M & C has also been awarded a three-year contract by Mpofana Local Municipality for its Project Management Support Unit, in addition to carrying out the refurbishment and upgrading of wastewater works and sewer pipelines in Mtubatuba Local Municipality on behalf of the uMkhanyakude District Municipality for this turnkey project. Running in parallel with the above projects, work for the year entails the: - Inhlabamkhosi Community Development Centre for Ndwedwe Local Municipality - Development Plan for Alkanstrand (Bay Hall Area) for the City of Umhlathuze.
- Bridges, roads and stormwater - Water and wastewater plants - Community facilities for sports and recreation - Housing infrastructure planning, design and construction monitoring - Water supply, treatment and distribution - Structural engineering and building works - Parking and traffic studies - Municipality support systems, including MIG projects - Project management and contract administration - Technical support to emerging contractors
“Our dedicated team of construction professionals work together to find the best client outcomes. It’s an exciting road ahead,” Sinenhlahla concludes. *Sinenhlahla Chamane is a professional technologist (Pr Tech Eng and member of the following bodies: SACPCMP, SAICE, IMESA and SAT). She is registered with the NHBRC as an Engineer and Builder.
+27 (0)35 550 0231 info@mcconsulting.co.za www.mcconsulting.co.za
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