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Six dams to be built, expanded over next 10 years
Government will build or expand six dams over the next decade to address the long-term water and sanitation needs of the country... read more>>



Architecture & Design
Architectural elegance at Baywest Mall
Port Elizabeth's Baywest Mall incorporates architectural designs that will make it one of the country's most enjoyable and futuristic shopping centres when it opens on 21 May 2015... read more>>
Construction & Engineering
Iconic mall construction springs to life at Blue Crane Eco Park
The landmark Springs Mall at Blue Crane Eco Park development is a 52,000sqm regional shopping centre scheduled to open before Easter in 2017... read more>>
Constant changes at tailings dams are detrimental
The monitoring of tailings dams could provide better levels of confidence that the facility is performing as was intended if regular monitoring data measurements were compared to expected values rather than just being checked for changes... read more>>
Forum showcased Luanda as Africa's construction hub
The second African Urban Infrastructure Investment Forum (AUIIF), themed 'Turning African Cities into Economic Powerhouses', was held on 29 and 30 April in Luanda, Angola... read more>>
Sustainable Development
Move for new council chamber
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) has been given the nod to investigate the possibility of building a new council chamber in the old Port Elizabeth Post Office building... read more>>
Women involvement in science still limited
The Department of Women's Director General, Jenny Schreiner, says women are still not getting involved in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at a satisfactory rate. read more>>
382 Jan Smuts Ave to undergo green retrofit
Following 382 Jan Smuts Avenue's recent renovations are pending green retrofits, allowing for occupancy cost reduction for its tenants... read more>>
Utilities
2015 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced
The second annual African Utility Week Industry Awards shortlist has been announced, with the scoring complete for individuals, companies and projects based on their work in the power and water sectors in 2014/2015... read more>>
Business
The nuts and bolts of succession planning
Succession planning is about filling the organisation's talent pipeline and building internal strength... read more>>
Government news
Construction industry welcomes funding for development
The Western Cape provincial government will be making significant funding available for the development of infrastructure in the province... read more>>
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