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Registration open for 'De-Urbanized Epidemics' redesign competition
London-based architecture firm De-Urban Design Studio has launched a new ideas competition called 'De-Urbanized Epidemics: Re-Design of the Concept of Health in Relation to the Built Environment'.Read...
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#Covid-19: Bizcommunity takes business virtual, as usual
With regard to the impact of the Covid-19 virus on global business, it is fair to say that in the quest to find socio-economic solutions to pandemic threats, we are witnessing change-management on a...
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Covid-19: Waste collection essential during lockdown
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has announced its support of the continuation of waste collection, processing and effective disposal during the impending lockdown period....
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SAPPMA urges government to invest in water infrastructure amid Covid-19 outbreak
The outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in South Africa has once again highlighted the dangers that the country's lacking water infrastructure pose for the most vulnerable in our society, says Southern...
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Sanral operations to remain active during lockdown
Sanral's routine road maintenance (RRM) and toll operations have been declared an essential service by government and will therefore continue during the lockdown period.Read more... | Send to a friend
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#BlockchainAfrica: Blockchain poised to propel construction into new era of...
The fourth industrial revolution and the paradigm-shifting effect it will have on all industries has been a hot topic for years. While there have certainly been sceptics, some of the digital...
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Covid-19 lockdown: Impact on construction contract claims
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has already had extreme impacts across the globe, including South Africa. The lockdown, which has resulted in construction sites being shut down, will have a...
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Eskom conducts maintenance work as demand drops during lockdown
As South Africa enters day seven of a nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, Eskom has announced that it will double maintenance work at its plants.Read more... | Send to a friend
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New AIA task force offers insights for adapting buildings into healthcare...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has launched a new task force to inform public officials, healthcare facility owners and architects on adapting buildings into temporary healthcare facilities...
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SA contractors to support local manufacturers
oknesanofa via [[pixabay.com Pixabay]]</span>According to Databuild CEO Morag Evans, the Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on the global economy and supply chains across the...
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The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down
In true South African spirit, even in times of adversity, daily stories of generosity and ingenuity abound. Never have we been more proud of how business communities are using our publishing platforms...
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Foster + Partners designs prototype for reusable face visor to fight Covid-19
Foster + Partners has created a prototype for a general-purpose prototype face visor, which is suitable for cleaning and reuse. By using its simple cutting machine, the studio is able to cut and...
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HOTT3D, Africa Oil & Power team up to build hospitals in Africa
Afrika Umoja, an initiative initiated by Cape Town temporary architecture specialists, HOTT3D and pan-African energy event organiser Africa Oil & Power (AOP), is tackling the Covid-19 threat in its...
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Water use licence applications put on hold during lockdown
Until the Covid-19 lockdown comes to an end in South Africa, water use licence (WUL) application timeframes have essentially been put on hold, explains Jacky Burke, principal scientist at SRK...
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Lockdown set to hit already troubled construction industry hard
The lockdown and its aftermath are set to raise all sorts of issues for an industry that is already in trouble, warns the Master Builders Association (MBA) North.Read more... | Send to a friend
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10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown
Self-isolation, lockdowns, working remotely and physical distancing can get you down. Bizcommunity is the daily 'virtual commute' that brings you closer to 19 industry communities.Read more... | Send...
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