https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/715.html South Africa news 15 Smart Buildings & Cities news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/715.html en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:34:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vaal-sez-smart-city-positions-construction-sector-for-major-growth-392088a South Africa’s construction sector could see a significant boost from plans to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at revitalising Gauteng’s southern corridor. 1-267383 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smarter-buildings-in-south-africa-need-connection-not-complexity-403159a Smart buildings in South Africa are not failing because of a lack of technology. They are failing because too many systems still operate in isolation. 1-267325 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meet-tess-trafalgars-ai-chatbot-514800a Trafalgar Property Management is transforming the way residents, trustees, and landlords access information with the launch of Tess, its AI-enabled chatbot. 1-267086 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/where-government-goes-cities-thrive-will-bellville-be-next-in-2026-288557a No world-class city thrives with a hollow centre. For cities to remain sustainable over time, economic activity, public life, and institutional presence must be concentrated and visible. 1-266090 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-facilities-management-is-critical-to-smart-buildings-and-safer-operations-951794a Facilities management in South Africa is no longer limited to maintenance schedules and space planning. As smart buildings in South Africa become more digitally enabled and performance-driven, facilities management teams now sit at the centre of safety, sustainability, building compliance, and operational efficiency. 1-265914 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/advancing-safety-compliance-and-wellbeing-in-the-built-environment-at-a-osh-expo-2026-739812a Occupational health and safety is playing an increasingly central role in how South Africa’s construction and engineering sectors design, manage and operate buildings. From working at height and heat exposure to regulatory compliance and digital monitoring, safety considerations now sit alongside productivity, sustainability and asset performance. 1-265702 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/waterfall-city-holds-its-crown-as-africas-leading-masterplan-project-394178a Midrand’s Waterfall City has again claimed continental acclaim, winning Africa’s Best Masterplan at the International Property Awards in London. 1-264903 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-construction-engineering-061635a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Construction & Engineering site over the past year below. 1-264297 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standing-strong-together-why-protecting-your-workers-matters-more-than-ever-627601a When we talk about financial wellness in South Africa, the conversation often drifts toward familiar territory: budgeting, debt, savings, maybe even retirement planning if things are going well. But those ideas usually centre on people who work behind desks, with access to HR teams, online portals, and structured benefits. The reality looks very different for the millions of frontline workers who keep the country running long before most office workers start their day. 1-264101 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-these-15-black-owned-smes-highlight-inclusive-sustainability-952654a Fifteen Black-owned SMEs showcased sustainable solutions in construction, clean energy, and environmental management at the recent 2025 Green Building Convention. The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) hosted the convention at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 11 to 13 November 2025. 1-263364 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa