https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/570.html South Africa Facilities & Property Management news 15 Facilities & Property Management news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/570.html en-us Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:06:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-buildings-old-systems-the-hidden-control-room-crisis-today-842353a Despite the rise of “smart” buildings, much of today’s Building Management Systems (BMS) infrastructure still relies on outdated, server-bound control rooms that were never designed for modern demands. 1-269559 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/which-urinal-solution-is-right-for-your-facility-iot-connected-low-flush-or-completely-waterless-397808a Propelair brings you both. 1-269553 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/julys-electricity-tariff-hike-is-set-to-give-sa-a-shock-to-the-system-620331a While there is expected to be some reprieve at the pumps soon, South African businesses and households are preparing for the upcoming municipal electricity tariff increase. 1-269351 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/using-drones-for-high-rise-window-cleaning-without-the-high-risk-842893a High-rise window cleaning presents facilities managers with a difficult trade-off. Maintaining a building's appearance typically involves working at height, leading to operational disruption, safety risks, and significant costs. While traditional methods remain effective, they pose challenges for both contractors and clients that technology is now addressing. 1-269129 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fresh-design-flexibility-opens-doors-for-site-specific-playgrounds-408489a Creating distinctive, site-specific playgrounds often requires balancing creative ambition with practical considerations such as safety, testing and cost. Lappset’s Prime playground collection, launched in November 2025, aims to make that process easier through its Smart Modularity approach. 1-269105 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/draft-bill-on-evictions-puts-tenants-at-risk-289047a A new Bill proposes to criminalise land occupation and strip away eviction protections. 1-268930 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fire-safety-shouldnt-be-reactive-protect-your-people-and-assets-early-067125a Across South Africa, fire safety is too often treated as an afterthought — addressed only after tragedy or damage has already occurred. In reality, a professional fire risk assessment is one of the most powerful tools an organisation has to proactively protect its people, assets, and daily operations. This structured process moves businesses away from reactive firefighting by systematically identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and securing strict compliance with national safety regulations. 1-268737 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-is-toilet-water-the-esg-priority-no-one-talks-about-in-commercial-buildings-289347a Toilet water is one of the largest and most consistent sources of water consumption in commercial buildings, yet it is often overlooked due to discomfort, outdated assumptions, and lack of data. Addressing it with water saving toilets and sustainable washroom solutions can unlock significant commercial bathroom water conservation, cost savings, and measurable ESG impact. 1-268730 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/five-cape-town-buildings-now-run-on-pooled-renewables-is-yours-next-178576a Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties and the City of Cape Town have marked a South African first with the successful implementation of pooled renewable electricity wheeling across multiple properties on the city’s municipal grid. 1-268668 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-smart-cleaning-solutions-are-leading-the-way-067965a For a long time, a clipboard hanging on the back of the bathroom door has been the symbol of how this industry worked – a fixed schedule, a fixed roster, and the assumption that more frequent visits equalled better service. 1-268467 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Facilities & Property Management South Africa