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Increase in number of buildings becoming obsolete
Changes in technology, workplace practices and production requirements have resulted in an increasing number of commercial and industrial buildings becoming obsolete... read more>>



Architecture & Design
AZA2015 aims to challenge architectural fraternities
AZA2015, hosted by the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), will tackle the much debated topic of our cities' future... read more>>
Stehlik, Gillis form new generation partnership
Guy Stehlik have joined forces to offer the South African, and moreover the African sector, their hotel design, architecture, refurbishment and asset management services. read more>>

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Construction & Engineering
Development projects worth R809m completed at Coega
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that during the 2014/15 financial year, and with the inclusion of the first quarter of the 2015/16 financial year, new infrastructure development projects with a value of R809m were completed in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ)... read more>>
Mall to be built in KZN
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced that international property investor, Investec Property, will build a 85,000m2 shopping centre at the Cornubia housing project in KwaZulu-Natal... read more>>
Black & Veatch opens new office to extend African footprint
The global provider of energy, water and telecommunications solutions, Black & Veatch, has announced the opening of a South African office... read more>>
Sustainable Development
Baywest City boasts first green commercial building
A modern three-storey office block within the Baywest City precinct in Port Elizabeth is South Africa's latest four star green building and the first of its kind in the Eastern Cape... read more>>



Utilities
Cape Town collaborates with Dutch government to save water
Cape Town's water consumption are set to come under the microscope as the city's participation in a collaborative research project with the Dutch government and the Centre of Expertise has been approved by council... read more>>
Business
Choosing your business' fiscal year

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When starting a business, you will need to elect when your fiscal year starts and ends... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Green Building Convention - 2 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Cape Town
Buildings are the key to a cleaner and greener future and the Green Building Council SA team invite you to join us in working towards a better future. Read more >>


Maintenance planning and scheduling
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 12 Oct 2015 to 14 Oct 2015, Johannesburg

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 19 Oct 2015 to 20 Oct 2015, Johannesburg

Construction contract law
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 22 Oct 2015 to 23 Oct 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Infrastructure Africa 2015
Siyenza - 1 Sep 2015 to 2 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

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