Big construction firms admit to bid-rigging

A total of 21 big South African construction companies have admitted to the Competition Commission that they were involved in bid-rigging to a combined value of R26bn, Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Works heard this week. 24 Apr 2013 07:42

Imminent commencement of Western Aqueduct

The multi-million-rand Western Aqueduct project is back on track following the recent announcement that Cycad Pipelines has been selected as the successful contractor for the initial 7km sector of the water pipeline between Inchanga Station and Alverstone Neck. Construction is expected to commence by the end of April. 24 Apr 2013 06:51

Extensive testing for Green Star rating tool

The latest green building rating tool launched by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), the Green Star SA - Public & Education Building (version 1) Rating Tool, was first put through its paces in an extensive pilot project carried out on a number of public buildings in South Africa and is now freely available in digital format. 12 Apr 2013 14:17

South Africans encouraged to participate in SKA

PRETORIA: SKA South Africa says South African industry and institutions with the appropriate expertise may be eligible for financial assistance on a shared cost, shared risk basis towards participation in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) design phase, which extends to 2016. 8 Apr 2013 10:22

WGBC report highlights benefits of green buildings

A new comprehensive report recently released from the World Green Building Council (World GBC), highlights that there are a large number of compelling benefits from green buildings received by different stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a building. 27 Mar 2013 16:18

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Defining project planning success

[Louise Worsley] Success in project planning can remain elusive, even after the three elements of project management - time, cost or scope - are met. In reality, success seems to depend more on whether the project solved the problem it was meant to solve, whether the customer uses it and whether the project was a valuable use of time and money. 13 Mar 2013 11:14

SACPCMP conference announces golf day

The SACPCMP (South African Council for Project Management and Construction Management Professions) has announced that it will be holding a golf day to coincide with its inaugural conference being held 11-12 April 2013 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. 13 Mar 2013 10:11

Corporate Games

Dragon Boat Challenge - preparing for the Corporate Games

[Issued by Corporate Games] 3rd South Africa, Official License Holder of Corporate Games South Africa, invited companies from all over the Western Cape to participate in a Dragon Boat Challenge. 25 Feb 2013 12:22

V&A's No. 1 Silo gets six green stars

The new No.1 Silo office building at the V&A Waterfront has been awarded a six-star Green Star SA rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa. The No. 1 Silo office is only the second building to be awarded a six-star Green rating in South Africa and the first in the Western Cape. 14 Feb 2013 12:09

Menlyn undergoing dramatic facelift

Menlyn, a traditionally residential suburb to the east of Pretoria, is undergoing a dramatic facelift that began in the post-apartheid years and has been expedited by the city council's newly approved Spatial Development Framework (SDF). 14 Feb 2013 10:00

The Green Building Council to hold Durban workshops

The Green Building Council of South Africa will be offering two engaging and practical workshops in Durban in the month of March, 2013: the Green Star SA Accredited Professional Course, and Greening the Inside: Commercial Interiors. 11 Feb 2013 11:03

Litha Communications

New construction conference opens PR company's year

[Issued by Litha Communications] The announcement of Litha Communications as the conference, event and exhibition organiser for the inaugural conference of the SACPCMP (South African Council for Project Management and Construction Management Professions) to be held 11-12 April 2013, rounded off a highly successful year for the PR and events company. 16 Jan 2013 09:46