[Nicci Botha] When you have a backdrop as dramatic as Table Mountain, it must be very hard to resist the temptation of making a contrasting statement when it comes to adding to the city's skyline... read
"This year's 'Future City' theme is more relevant and urgent than ever before. For the first time in history the majority of humans are now urbanised and the rate is accelerating," said Daniel van der Merwe, president of the Gauteng Institute for Architecture... read
The Dow Chemical Company has introduced their first dedicated Polyurethanes Systems House in Durban which will serve as the hub to provide the sub-Saharan African region with tailor-made polyurethanes systems... read
CAPE TOWN - Prospects are looking promising for the steel industry to get further protection against cheap Chinese imports and for the state to win its battle for a "developmental" steel price... read
All building projects have the potential for efficiency, effectiveness and cohesion, but unfortunately many projects conducted in today's African environment are inherently inefficient... read
If a team is unable to communicate effectively with one another in a potentially hazardous construction environment, there could be serious health and safety ramifications. Better communication also greatly enhances productivity... read
Master Drilling - a company specialising in raise bore drilling - is working on technologies that could change the way underground workers operate, boosting productivity and lowering costs at a difficult time... read