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Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

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Plentify and Deye lay foundation for Africa’s largest residential virtual power plant

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Smart buildings, old systems: the hidden control-room crisis today

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PG Bison commissions new MFB press at Ugie, strengthening supply across Africa

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24 Jun 2026

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4 Jun 2026

First rigging trade testing centre in Khayelitsha – only Rigging Centre of Specialisation in the Western Cape

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17 Apr 2026

Smarter buildings in South Africa need connection, not complexity

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Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

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How the lack of enforcement impacts the National Budget

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Secure token systems bridge gap between legacy and smart grids

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Source: Balwin Properties. Mooikloof Mega City was announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020, and is one of 62 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) gazetted in 2020.

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CG Waste Data launches AI platform for construction waste management

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Vaal SEZ smart city positions construction sector for major growth

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