Kongiwe has established inhouse engineering services to supplement our permitting and advisory services in advancing client projects.

Our inhouse engineering services are primarily focussed on providing the civil engineering services required to satisfy regulatory permitting requirements and advise the development of projects in a sustainable manner. Our expertise in this area resides within water resource management.

Civil engineering is a field focused on the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure that supports modern society, such as buildings, roads, bridges, water systems, and transportation networks. For environmental consultants, civil engineering plays a critical role in addressing how infrastructure projects intersect with environmental impacts, regulations, and sustainability goals. Civil engineers assess soil, hydrology, and topography to ensure that development is feasible and minimizes harm to natural ecosystems. We integrate environmental planning with engineering solutions to manage clean and dirty stormwater, reduce pollution, control erosion, and mitigate risks from natural disasters.

In addition, civil engineers support sustainable solutions like green buildings, renewable energy infrastructure, and waste management systems. Collaborating with environmental consultants, civil engineers prioritise regulatory compliance and implement designs that align with environmental standards to limit the ecological footprint of projects. Our engineering team also participates in environmental impact assessments and consider long-term effects on air, soil, and water quality to support resilient, sustainable development.

For environmental consultants, understanding civil engineering principles helps ensure that recommendations align with technical possibilities, regulatory standards, and environmental sustainability.