New standards pave way for green cement

[Lindsey Schutters] SANS 8615 is significant step forward for carbon reduction in construction…

#WomensMonth: The rise of gender-specific PPE in construction

[Lindsey Schutters] Desiree Hlubi discusses the growing importance of gender-specific personal protective equipment in the South African construction sector…

Guala Closures to acquire Coleus Packaging and dominate cap market

[Lindsey Schutters] Guala Closures received CompCom approval to merge its operations with Coleus Packaging through an acquisition deal…

Bell Equipment to go private after family-led takeover

[Lindsey Schutters] A family-led takeover will see Bell Equipment delist from the JSE amid rapid European expansion…

Mchunu tightens regulations for scrap metal dealers in SA

[Lindsey Schutters] Police Minister Mchunu makes major amendments to scrap metal and metal trading regulations…

Deutz gets Compcom green light for Rolls-Royce deal

[Lindsey Schutters] Competition Commission gives green light to Deutz acquisition of Rolls-Royce power systems business unit…

Compcom approves Solar Mining acquisition of Problast

[Lindsey Schutters] Solar Mining acquires Problast in deal that redistributes drilling and blasting sector influence…

Cambridge researchers break new ground in green cement

[Lindsey Schutters] Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a clever way to make cement that's good for the planet...

SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

[Lindsey Schutters] Between its massive payload and innovative use of methalox fuel, Starship is set to power many space futures...

2023 Pressure Pipe Conference: Safripol emphasises significance of sustainability

[Sindy Peters] If plastic's wide use is to continue, the issue of waste needs to be addressed, said Safripol's Nyambeni Luruli...

Government should encourage the use of locally produced building materials

[Morag Evans] President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent announcement of a substantial infrastructure development drive to address the economic impact of Covid-19 will go a long way towards stimulating recovery in the beleaguered construction industry...

#YouthMonth: How Muzi Shongwe is transforming his community one brick at a time

[Sindy Peters] Inspired by his late father, Muzi Shongwe's passion for business culminated in Muzi Bricks and Project - a brickmaking business helping build Soshanguve - the community in which he operates...

#LockdownLessons: Create your own strategy in times of crisis

[Sindy Peters] Daniel Petrov, managing director of Peikko South Africa, shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how his organisation is navigating these unusual times...

#LockdownLessons: Continued support needed from government, corporates, ordinary citizens

[Sindy Peters] Njombo Lekula, MD at PPC, shares his experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how his organisation is navigating these unusual times...

#LockdownLessons: Manage risk appropriately, stay positive, look for solutions

[Sindy Peters] Adele Naidoo, head of human resources at JoJo, shares her experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how her organisation is navigating these unusual times...

#InnovationMonth: Stainless steel LCC brought into 21st century with app

[Sindy Peters] According to Sassda executive director John Tarboton, one of the biggest obstacles to the specification of stainless steel in certain applications is the misperception that it's more expensive in comparison to other initially cheaper options...

Competition Commission approves Grohe acquisition

[Nazeera Mia] The Competition Commission recently announced its unconditional approval of Grohe Luxembourg Four SA's acquisition of joint control over South African-based Apex Valves South Africa, Cobra Watertech, Isca, Libra Bathrooms, Vaal Sanitaryware and Expiro Manufacturing (Watertech Companies).