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| Sindy Peters A core focus in the Corobrik CSI strategy is upskilling members of the communities in which it operates... read | |
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| Kevin Nute A building's primary purpose may be to keep the weather out, but most do such an effective job of this that they also inadvertently deprive us of contact with two key requirements for our well-being and effectiveness: nature and change... read |
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| This year's 100% Design South Africa will be "so much more than just another interior design show", says programme director Cathy O'Clery... read |
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| The new 504-room Tsogo Sun hotel complex in Cape Town, set to open its doors in the CBD in September this year, has been selected for display at this year's New London Architecture (NLA) exhibition... read |
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| Karl Gernetzky Formal discussions on a potential merger between PPC and AfriSam are continuing, PPC said on Monday, 17 July... read |
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| Issued by Ex-Easy Network & Technology For three days from 30 July producers, buyers, distributors and users of hardware products and building material will converge on Gallagher Convention Centre to find what's new or improved in the tools and build industry... read |
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| South Africa's R15bn stainless steel industry has felt the strain of a contraction in its apparent consumption figures in the last two years... read |
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| Mark Allix Distribution and Warehousing Networks (Dawn) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the controlling shareholders of Grohe Dawn Watertech (GDW) for the potential disposal of Dawn's 49% holding in GDW... read |
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| Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria Sarah Skorpen, a senior lecturer in civil engineering at the University of Pretoria, was the joint winner of the Innovation in Concrete category at the Fulton Awards 2017 for her work on the Van Zyl Spruit Bridge... read |
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| The Strand Street Concourse is part of a broader network of underground walkways that serves as a critical pedestrian link between the Cape Town Station precinct and... read |
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| A strong signal of growing business engagement with Africa by large US corporations was the announcement last September by Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman of plans to invest over $1b in Africa over the next five years... read |
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| The Matla a Metsi Joint Venture was recently announced the successful bidder on the design and construction supervision of the Polihali Dam - one of the two main water transfer components of phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... read |
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| The National Home Builders' Registration Council (NHBRC) has introduced new builder registration and enrolment certificates as a means of reducing fraud in the sector... read |
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| Craig McLachlan New job creation is virtually unattainable without decent transportation infrastructure and good mobility networks... read |
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| Issued by Barrow Properties Barrow Properties' latest development project, Waverly Office Park, is among the most visible developments in Johannesburg... read |
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| Inner city rejuvenation has gained momentum globally over the last couple of years, says Hassan Shaikh, founder of Revolve, with a strong focus on brownfield sites (existing buildings) and repurposing these buildings into mixed-use spaces... read |
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| Alison Groves The UNEP Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative attributed 30% of annual carbon emissions to the global building sector... read |
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| Sindy Peters The fifth Going Green Conference (GGC2017) is set for 13-15 September in Pietermaritzburg... read |
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| Dian Spear Populations in cities are growing, putting pressure on resources like water... read |
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| South Africa has committed to work with all international agencies and governments to ensure water security... read |
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| The City of Cape Town says plans of potentially partnering with the private sector to create a short-term emergency water supply using desalination, storm water capture or aquifer extraction are progressing well... read |
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| One man was killed and 10 others injured in Singapore on Friday, 14 July, when a partially-built elevated highway they were working on collapsed... read |
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| Chris Jones Nelson Mandela showed the world what it meant to live a life in the service of others... read |
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| This year marks the eighth anniversary of Nelson Mandela International Day... read |
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Global Trade Show of Networking and Matchmaking South Africa 2017 aims to attract at least 300 exhibitors and more than 5,000 visitors from around the globe. Read more >> |
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