Prawa, MBA North join forces to introduce standards in roofing industry
The Master Builders Association (MBA) North and the Professional Roof Repair and Waterproofing Association (Prawa) recently partnered to speed up the introduction of standards in the roofing and...
View ArticleCSIR partnership results in high quality asphalt road
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's efforts to provide alternative products and knowledge routes for the asphalt pavement industry are paying off. The intention has been to open up the...
View ArticleDespite depressed economy, SAPPMA sees increase in membership
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) recently held its 16th annual general meeting virtually. The plastic pipes standards body...
View ArticleFusing people-centric design, technology intergral to transforming public...
Dr Gustav Rohde, CEO of engineering consultancy Zutari, was part of the recent online ITSSA Smart Mobility Conference lineup. During his presentation, titled "Re-imagine mobility in the digital age...
View ArticleConstruction SMME support vital in promoting community development
In the construction sector, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) face specific challenges, which is why it is vital that they get the necessary experience, exposure and assistance from the...
View ArticlePeople-focused design, new technology will transform public transport sector
The public transport sector needs to embrace technology in order to meet its users' needs better and ensure more streamlined integration of services. From tracking and GPS to smartphone payment and...
View ArticleGiflo Group to revitalise 62-year-old La Concorde in Paarl
Once the head office of KWV, the 62-year-old La Concorde building situated in the Cape Winelands town of Paarl is getting a new lease of life thanks to the Giflo Group. The property developer, which...
View ArticleBEE RoI: Align to feed your revenue pipeline
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View ArticleTrends to look out for in the steel production sector
According to recent GDP reports, the downturn in the manufacturing sector - including iron, steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery - has contributed a total of 11% to the...
View ArticleCovid-19 will not change cities in long term - Norman Foster
Delivering an opening keynote to the first United Nations Forum of Mayors earlier this month in Geneva, Switzerland, Norman Foster, founder and executive chairman of Foster + Partners, said the...
View ArticleBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!
Congratulations to the SME companies who have won full-page BizListing entries in Bizcommunity's business directory.Read more... | Send to a friend
View ArticleR80m paid for continuation of Sedibeng water projects
The Department of Water and Sanitation says an amount of R80m has been paid to Sedibeng Water for the continuation of projects in Sedibeng District Municipality. The department said that Sedibeng Water...
View ArticleUCT aims to become net zero water university by 2050
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has collaborated with engineering consultancy Zutari to develop and implement a sustainable water management strategy that will result in a reduction of 429 megalitres...
View ArticleConstruction critical to post-Covid economic recovery in SA
Traditionally, the development of risk management plans is tailored to address assessed and quantified risks. There is, however, always the 'the unknown factor', according to Michael Viterenwa, senior...
View ArticleProvince goes to court over River Club ruling
In the latest battle over the planned mega-development at Observatory's River Club, the Heritage Western Cape Appeal Tribunal is being taken to court by the Western Cape Department of Transport and...
View ArticleSustainable urbanisation the focus this World Cities Day
Coined by the United Nations General Assembly, World Cities Day is celebrated annually on 31 October. Alexander Abrass, senior sales director, Danfoss Cooling, Turkey, Middle East & Africa, says...
View ArticleExxaro HQ achieves 6-star As Built GBCSA rating
Developed and owned by Growthpoint Properties, the new Exxaro head office building in Centurion, Gauteng, has achieved a six-star As-Built rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)...
View ArticleHousing deficit, pandemic, recession, inflation - the way forward for...
Real estate has become a global asset class and, as a developing nation, the Nigerian real estate market continues to evolve at an impressive pace. This is owing to Nigeria's rapid population growth as...
View ArticleRamaphosa to open Infrastructure SA roundtable in Gauteng
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 3 November, open and address the Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) Project Preparation Roundtable and Market Place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand,...
View ArticleThe best-of-the-best in business-to-business
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