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Why men recovering from prostate cancer need sanitary disposalVeronica Vivier

Stop guessing what your washrooms could save

Stop guessing what your washrooms could save

By Zea Gove 15 Oct 2026

Securex Africa 2027 puts African market access at the heart of new show strategy

Securex Africa 2027 puts African market access at the heart of new show strategy

15 Oct 2026

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South Africa’s green building upgrades are rising – but major cities still dominate, study finds

Jonathan Oladeji and Chioma Okoro 30 Sep 2026

Source: Nedbank.

How smart geysers are saving Nedbank clients millions

8 Sep 2026

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The 15-minute neighbourhood is here: Why walkability is reshaping property value

28 Aug 2026

Government and industry to tackle infrastructure delivery challenges at Cox Yeats forum

Government and industry to tackle infrastructure delivery challenges at Cox Yeats forum

Cox Yeats 27 Aug 2026

Uber Eats and CitiPods pilot courier hub to improve urban space in Cape Town

Uber Eats and CitiPods pilot courier hub to improve urban space in Cape Town

20 Aug 2026

CETA Administrator Oupa Nkoane says the scale of South Africa’s infrastructure ambitions requires a fundamental rethink of how the skills development system works with industry

CETA: South Africa’s infrastructure boom must become an engine for skills and jobs

K and K Media 17 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Khanyisa Mabala, Technical Director: MEPF Lead, Cost Management, EC, South Africa, AECOM.

Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

14 Jul 2026

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

14 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Charles Coetzee, buildings & C&SP lead for sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric.

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

Charles Coetzee 2 Jul 2026

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Digital twins: the key to faster, smarter infrastructure projects

Johan Potgieter 23 Jun 2026

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Are university land sales unexpectedly driving urban development?

Katja Hamilton 22 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Scott Thorburn is the national asset manager; Office at Redefine Properties.

How the office sector rebound is shaping intelligent workspaces

Scott Thorburn 18 May 2026

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Secure token systems bridge gap between legacy and smart grids

15 May 2026

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.

Balwin Properties warns of inflation risks as Mooikloof infrastructure costs climb

13 May 2026

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CG Waste Data launches AI platform for construction waste management

12 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Taru Madangombe, vice president for power and grid segment, MEA at Schneider Electric.

Smart city ambitions expose critical infrastructure to rising cyber threats

Taru Madangombe 7 May 2026

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Vaal SEZ smart city positions construction sector for major growth

16 Apr 2026

Smarter buildings in South Africa need connection, not complexity

Smarter buildings in South Africa need connection, not complexity

Securex Africa 15 Apr 2026

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Meet Tess: Trafalgar’s AI chatbot

7 Apr 2026

Why facilities management is critical to smart buildings and safer operations

Why facilities management is critical to smart buildings and safer operations

Facilities Management Expo 24 Feb 2026

Advancing safety, compliance and wellbeing in the built environment at A-OSH Expo 2026

Advancing safety, compliance and wellbeing in the built environment at A-OSH Expo 2026

A-OSH EXPO 17 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Waterfall City

Waterfall City holds its crown as Africa’s leading Masterplan project

20 Jan 2026

#BestofBiz 2025: Construction & Engineering

#BestofBiz 2025: Construction & Engineering

17 Dec 2025

Standing strong together: Why protecting your workers matters more than ever

Standing strong together: Why protecting your workers matters more than ever

Simply Financial Services 9 Dec 2025

Supported by Property Point, the 15 Black-owned SMEs presented their climate-resilient, socially inclusive solutions at the 2025 Green Building Convention in Cape Town. Image supplied.

How these 15 Black-owned SMEs highlight inclusive sustainability

17 Nov 2025

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#WorldCitiesDay: Smart cities need smart waste management

31 Oct 2025

From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions

From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions

Securex Africa 25 Sep 2025

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