Composite materials turning entertainment areas from dreams to reality
The advancement of building materials has transformed not only the look and feel of modern aesthetic designs but the structural capabilities of the materials themselves, opening up new possibilities...
View ArticleRiver Club was not on Amazon's shortlist - court papers
Papers before the Western Cape High Court have cast doubt on claims that thousands of jobs will be lost if the controversial R4.5bn property development at the River Club in Observatory, which includes...
View ArticleSA factory activity expands at faster pace in November - Absa PMI
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko</span>South African manufacturing activity expanded at a faster pace in November as business activity and new sales orders grew, a survey showed on Wednesday.Read...
View ArticleWhat to expect from BizTrends 02.02.2022
As the excitement builds up to the launch of BizTrends 2022, we get behind the speakers confirmed to share their vision of the future via specialised trend forecasting and analysis techniques at...
View ArticleNew investment in homegrown technology providing water to communities in need
The Vumela Fund, established by FNB Business and Edge Growth, has announced a new investment in Kusini Water, a cleantech enterprise that provides clean drinking water to local communities and...
View ArticleDatabuild survey: Builders taking a break this festive season
According to a survey carried out by Databuild, construction industry stakeholders are opting to close their doors over the coming holiday period. While not mandated by legislation, the traditional...
View ArticleReport: Developing 'future-fit' South African cities and engaging in a just...
The twin challenges posed by Covid-19 and climate change are intensifying, requiring more rapid and more extreme mitigation, adaptation and resilience measures. Future-Fit Cities: From shared value to...
View ArticleTools of the water stewardship trade - a global perspective
Led by NBI water and sustainable finance lead Alex McNamara, a panel of global experts shared their thoughts at the recent 7th Annual Water Stewardship Conference on current trends and challenges in...
View ArticleFlexible employment is the ideal model for the construction industry in a...
The pandemic threw the construction industry into a state of turmoil. During the highest levels of lockdown, it was not permitted to operate at all, and many people lost their jobs and income. This has...
View ArticleNTT Johannesburg 1 Data Centre set to launch in April 2022
Developed on behalf of NTT Ltd Group, Growthpoint Properties is on track to complete the turnkey data centre development of NTT Johannesburg 1 Data Centre at Centralpoint Innovation District in Samrand...
View ArticleKenya's Treasury slams brakes on 150bn shillings roads bond - report
Kenya's finance ministry has stopped the planned issuance of a 150bn shillings ($1.33bn) bond by the country's roads board to settle pending bills for contractors and to complete projects, the Business...
View ArticleRethinking the norm in the built environment
Hanife Ymer, head of sustainability at JLL (Middle East and Africa) joined the Tétris Design and Build South Africa team at the 2021 GBCSA Green Building Convention in Cape Town in November to give a...
View ArticleEskom asks for 20.5% power tariff hike next year
Eskom has applied for a 20.5% electricity tariff increase for the financial year that starts on 1 April 2022, it said on Wednesday, 8 December. Energy regulator Nersa rarely grants Eskom the full...
View ArticleBuilding owners have less than a year to secure EPCs
South African building owners have less than a year left to obtain and prominently display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or risk a fine of R5m, five years imprisonment or both. The...
View Article#BestofBiz 2021: Construction & Engineering
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2021 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read...
View Article#BehindtheMask: Architectural entrepreneur Gilbert Balinda
Set on making his mark on the continent, Gilbert Balinda is a Rwandan-Belgian architect whose career has spanned Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Currently based at the Media Mill...
View ArticleProtec prepares for GE's Next Engineers launch in Joburg
Protec is preparing to launch GE's inaugural Next Engineers - a global further education readiness programme - to the first cohort of 750 high school students across Johannesburg in early 2022. Protec...
View ArticleWater scarcity is a growing risk for companies
Sustainability has become a major investment focus. News headlines frequently point to how investors are sidestepping old energy sources such as coal, favouring greener and more sustainable...
View ArticleConstruction industry more positive about year ahead - survey
According to the results of the 2022 Construction Industry Outlook survey conducted by RIB CCS in Africa and the Middle East, the construction sector is more positive about the year ahead. This as...
View Article#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season
This festive season we take a moment to reflect on how privileged we have been to represent and serve our dynamic, creative business communities for another year!Read more... | Send to a friend
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