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Capital Hotels Mbombela project well underway for November opening
Source: Supplied</span>Construction on The Capital Mbombela's R205m project, set to be a game-changer on the city's hotel and accommodation industries, is well underway with an anticipated hotel...
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Adjaye Associates reveals design for Africa Institute campus in UAE
Adjaye Associates has revealed the design for The Africa Institute campus to be built in downtown Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The 31,882m2 campus will be dedicated to the advanced study,...
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CIDB 2021Q2 survey shows mixed sentiment among civil engineering, general...
The results of the 2021Q2 CIDB SME Business Conditions Survey showed that while sentiment in the civil engineering (CE) sector increased for the fourth consecutive quarter, the business mood...
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#RebuildSA: Zutari offers pro bono services to facilities, small businesses
Through its local office in KwaZulu-Natal, consulting engineering firm Zutari is offering its services for free in August to support the #RebuildSA efforts following the recent unrest in the province....
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Sanral R61 upgrade project in Eastern Cape to start in September
Sanral's R61 upgrade project from Bayiza to Mthatha Airport has been awarded to H&I Construction. Valued at R237m, the project will start in September this year and is expected to be completed in...
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RIP Cyril Vuyani Gamede
The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has announced the passing of its CEO, Cyril Vuyani Gamede, who died at the age of 58 on 1 August.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Lonsa acquires majority stake in fibre cement manufacturer Everite
Lonsa Group Limited (Lonsa), a Mauritian principal investment entity investing in the energy, industrials, logistics and property sectors in Africa, has acquired majority and controlling shareholding...
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A multi-pronged approach to welcoming women into the chemicals sector
Despite decades of effort, the gender disparity in technical fields is still sizable. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, women in the engineering, manufacturing and construction industry...
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Potential opportunity for women lies in artisan skills shortage
In South Africa, women are 9% more likely to be unemployed than their male counterparts. Yet, there are still roles and skills for which employers struggle to hire. South African employers cite skilled...
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Construction contracts: Achieving a fair balance of risk post-lockdown
According to MDA Attorneys, the most common standard form contracts in the construction sector have been slow to adapt post the Covid-19 lockdown and should be revised to accommodate new construction...
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Eva-Last celebrates women in the building materials industry
This Women's Month, Eva-Last is celebrating women in the building materials industry for whom passion is purpose and outdated perceptions will not stand in their way.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Smart buildings: Data generated must be PoPIA compliant
While architects and building owners increasingly turn to technology to deliver buildings that are not only intelligent and more energy efficient but also hygienically safe, data and personal...
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Fortress looks to increase solar output with launch of R900m...
The JSE has granted Fortress Reit the listing of a three-year sustainability-linked bond of R495m and a five-year sustainability-linked note of R405m. Although the bonds do not have specific...
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Subsurface water banking for water security and climate resilience
On 9 August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sounded the alarm that the challenges created by climate change is 'code red for humanity'. Water security is intricately linked to climate...
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Blue Amber ready to take advantage of Zanzibar's new tax, residency scheme
Pennyroyal's Blue Amber development in Zanzibar is one of the first real estate projects to be awarded Strategic Investment Status (SIS) by Zanzibar's government. Blue Amber is a 411-hectare luxury...
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Draft National Infrastructure Plan 2050 gazetted for public comment
The draft National Infrastructure Plan 2050 (NIP 2050) has been gazetted for public comment by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The plan was gazetted on Tuesday, 10 August, following...
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How to protect heritage or historic buildings from fire risk
The issue of protecting heritage structures and other buildings containing priceless artefacts or documents from fire risk came into stark focus in mid-April. A blaze originating on Table Mountain...
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Precious Mahlangu on breaking the engineering mould, shattering stereotypes
Only 18% of female students, globally, in tertiary institutions pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. This is according to Unicef's 2020 Reimagining girls' education...
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Master plan announced to expand Port of Durban
The Department of Public Enterprises has announced a master plan for the Port of Durban which will seek potential private investments of R100bn into the port over at least the next ten years. According...
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Can Kenya learn from global floods?
The last few weeks have seen Europe and parts of Asia experiencing floods that have claimed the lives of just under 250 in Europe, over 200 in India and around 300 in China. In addition to this...
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