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Honing PR skills in the construction industry
[James White] The marketing of the construction industry varies from other industries in major ways. Where some companies can focus exclusively on inbound marketing... read more>>



Building
MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector
The annual Master Builders South AFrica (MBSA) Congress will take place from 21-23 September at The Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth. read more>>
Building Materials & Equipment
Choose your bricks with new mobile app
After months in development, Corobrik have become one of the first building materials suppliers in South Africa to launch a dedicated app for the specification and application of its bricks and pavers. The interactive Corobrik app allows users to access the expertise of Corobrik at their fingertips. read more>>
Italtile's profits rise to R751m for the year

Zeenat Moorad

Italtile has reported a 13% rise in full-year profit, bucking the broader retail malaise, as the group's higher-income customers and integrated supply chain supported growth. read more>>
ARB's growth in subdued electrical and lighting markets

Mark Allix

ARB Holdings saw continued growth for the year to June despite subdued markets, the electrical and lighting equipment supplier said. read more>>
Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape
Two of the four tyre recycling depots planned for the Eastern Cape this year are already operating under the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of SA (Redisa). read more>>
Construction & Engineering
Bakwena road construction projects on track
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has announced that an additional 32km of the N4 road between Tshwane and Rustenburg is in the process of becoming a dual carriageway freeway with the aim of providing safer, congestion-free travelling between these two cities. read more>>
Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) has started phase one of the R40m upgrade of Singaphi Street in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. read more>>
Arup honoured at Top Women Awards ceremony
Arup, the creative force at the heart of many of the world's most prominent projects in the built environment, won the Top Gender Empowered Company: Chemicals & Construction at the 11th annual Top Women Awards ceremony which was recently held at Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg. read more>>
Sanral rejects Cape Town's bid to halt toll roads

Linda Ensor

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) believes its jurisdiction over the proclaimed national road network trumps the Cape Town city council's wish that the Winelands toll road project on the N1 and N2 be halted. read more>>
Builders urged to comply with safety regulations
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has appealed to builders and project managers to apply the necessary protection measures as well as comply with building and safety regulations to prevent future accidents. read more>>
Sustainable Development
Doubt whether growth in construction sector in sustainable
Brian Africa, executive of Marketing & Business Development at Performance and Customs Bond Services (PCBS), questions whether the optimistic view of growth within the construction sector is in fact sustainable. read more>>
Government
SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair
A delegation of South African companies is in Maputo, Mozambique, showcasing their products and services at the 50th Jubilee of the Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) trade fair. read more>>
Mud schools: SAHRC report dismissed as "misleading"
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has dismissed a report that says it will take at least nine years to eradicate mud schools in the country as 'inaccurate, misleading and unhelpful". read more>>
Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems
President Jacob Zuma has told Ministers, Premiers and Mayors, who are part of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), that they must jointly develop a problem-solving culture and fix infrastructure problems facing South Africa. read more>>
New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on
The Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Tshediso Matona is Eskom's new Chief Executive Officer and his appointment has been confirmed by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. read more>>
Government needs innovation for service delivery
Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane says the public sector must challenge itself to be creative and embrace innovation as a new way of doing government business more smartly and delivering its services. read more>>
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All industry news

Marketing & Media
    [Biz Takeouts Lineup] 102: Why Millenials matter & agency focus with Utopian Advertising
    Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014 - Cari Van Wyk
    DigiChat with Andrea: Social media ROI - Andrea Mitchell

    Medical
      A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

      Retail
        Truworths seeks new CEO for smooth transition - Nick Hedley
        Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos - Jason (Frich) Frichol
        Franschhoek Uncorked ushers in summer

        Government
          Empowering women is vital for Africa's development

          Mining
            Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction
            Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes
            IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

            CSI
              KZN schools receive R660,000 for science, maths development
              REDISA management system gains international recognition
              Levi's celebrates entrepreneurs with Pioneer Nation festival

              Finance
                Regulatory changes face insurance sector
                Conditions and implications of a charitable bequest
                Expats may cut ties with UK due to tax changes

                Agriculture
                  AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

                  GreenBiz
                    Cape Town transport goes green
                    E-waste the fasted growing waste stream
                    Local municipalities to compete for green award

                    HR & Recruitment
                      SA businesses must do more to recruit the disabled
                      Internship portal helps students, graduates find employers
                      Impress potential employers with Impress Me

                      Legal
                        Amendment Act a move to streamline labour environment
                        Merger-related employment conditions stifling efficiencies - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                        Arbitration awards - fallible or infallible - Freddie Terblanche

                        Manufacturing
                          Transpaco continues to feel strike effects
                          'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

                          Property
                            New bill to fast-track property registration welcomed - Mark Brickles
                            Considering commercial - Paul Stevens
                            SA cities need to invest in 'smart' infrastructure

                            Education
                              CUT goes green with the Solar-Flower
                              JB Marks Education Trust to hold career networking session
                              Sign language approved as first language

                              Tourism
                                A guest house fit for a Sir - Evan-Lee Courie
                                Joburg gears up for World Orchid Conference
                                [10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why the cloud is transforming data into a new global currency - Mark Ridley
                                  How to tie in EBay to your e-commerce strategy - Stuart Gonsal
                                  M4JAM launch exceeds expectations

                                  Logistics
                                    Distance learning - the pitfalls addressed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Kings of Chaos back in SA
                                      African and UK creatives to gather for three-day Joburg event
                                      Nail treatments on the go - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Ford to launch first right-hand-drive Mustang
                                        GM achieves success in key African markets
                                        Ford launches new Transit model into African market
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