THE ASSOCIATION OF ARBITRATORS PROUDLY SUPPORTED
THE 2026 SAICE NATIONAL AWARDS
The Association was honoured to sponsor and participate in the 2026 SAICE National Awards, held on 3 September 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation, leadership and achievement within South Africa’s civil engineering profession.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) for the opportunity to support this prestigious event and to engage with industry leaders who continue to shape the future of the built environment throughout Southern Africa.
Congratulations to all the award recipients and finalists whose dedication, technical expertise and commitment to engineering excellence were recognised during the evening. Your achievements serve as an inspiration to the profession and contribute significantly to the advancement of infrastructure development and engineering best practice across the region.
The Association’s express appreciation goes to Steve Poorter, Director, for representing the Association at this important industry event. His presence re-inforced the Association’s ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration between the engineering, construction and dispute resolution professions, while promoting excellence in project delivery, adjudication, mediation, and arbitration.
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THE ASSOCIATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING INITIATIVES
THAT RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE AND STRENGHTEN THE STANDARDS
OF THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN AFRICA
AWARDS DON’T BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE – PEOPLE AND JUDGMENT DO
ON 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 THE SAICE NATIONAL AWARDS RECOGNISE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Unresolved contractual disputes cost the South African construction industry billions each year, yet many firms treat conflict resolution as an afterthought. When infrastructure projects stall, the fallout extends far beyond the boardroom, freezing supply chains and delaying critical public services. True engineering excellence requires more than technical mastery – it demands robust legal and arbitral frameworks to keep projects moving forward.
Behind every winning project is something less visible: disciplined decision-making, fair resolution, and the ability to navigate complexity when conditions aren’t perfect. That’s where the Association of Arbitrators (the Association) plays its role. As a sponsor of this year’s awards, the Association stands for integrity in the spaces where projects are tested most – disputes, delays, risk, and accountability.
Celebrating excellence means recognising both the visible achievements and the quiet expertise that protects them. The Association is proud to sponsor this prestigious event in recognition, support and celebration of the teams who build our nation – and the principles – that keep projects moving forward. What standards are we truly rewarding when we recognise excellence? Consider whether your current project frameworks are resilient enough to survive your next major contractual disagreement.
A PROUD AMBASSADOR FOR THE ASSOCIATION
Representing the Association at this distinguished event will be Mr Steve Poorter, whose recent election to the Association’s Board reflects his commitment to advancing the organisation and promoting excellence within the dispute resolution profession.
Mr Poorter has long been an active contributor to the Association and the profession. His representation at the SAICE National Awards provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the value that qualified dispute resolution practitioners bring to the engineering, construction and infrastructure sectors.
His presence at the event also reflects the Association’s continued investment in fostering relationships with industry stakeholders and supporting initiatives that recognise professional excellence across the built environment.
BECAUSE GREAT ENGINEERING IS MORE THAN DESIGN AND DELIVERY
– IT’S ABOUT HOW CHALLENGES ARE HANDLED WHEN STAKES ARE HIGH AND OUTCOMES STILL UNCERTAIN.
We congratulate all nominees and participants in the SAICE National Awards 2026 and look forward to celebrating the achievements that continue to drive South Africa’s engineering and infrastructure sectors forward.
A special thanks to SAICE for the opportunity to partner in recognising excellence within the profession.
