Sanral claims R760m from colluding firms
PublicDomainArchive via [[https://pixabay.com/en/freeway-highway-traffic-streets-349723/ pixabay]]</span>The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is claiming up to R760m in...
View ArticleRecycled polystyrene used in construction of R285m project
Based on the concept of the LIV Village that was founded by Tich and Joan Smith in KwaZulu-Natal in 2001, the new 20,850m² Village of Hope, nearing completion in Kosmos in the North West Province, is...
View ArticleSACAP, Architects' Council of Europe sign MoU
L-R: ACE president Luciano Lazzari and Yashaen Luckan, SACAP president</span>The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
View ArticleExperts meet at Western Cape Property Development Forum
© Nolre Lourens – [[http://www.123rf.com/ 123RF.com]]</span>The Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) will take place on Thursday, 12 and Friday, 13 May 2016, at the Crystal Towers...
View ArticleConstruction to start on Kathu Solar Park
Owned by an ENGIE-led consortium with South African partners, the Kathu Solar Park project has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eskom. Kathu Solar Park is a 100MW greenfield...
View Article2016 Women in Construction Awards winners announced
On Tuesday night, 10 May, the winners of the 2016 Women in Construction Awards were announced. The event took place at the Gallagher Convention Centre and was hosted by the City of Joburg.
View ArticlePower producers' to contribute 7000MW
© rido – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>The contribution of independent power producers under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPP) is expected to grow to about...
View ArticleThe pedestrianisation of Sandton Central
Sandton Central</span>In keeping with leading cities globally, Sandton Central, South Africa's business capital, is taking steps to become more people-friendly by increasing its walkability and,...
View ArticleRenewable energy going mainstream
Willy Majola, senior general manager: engineering at Eskom</span>Eskom's senior general manager: engineering Willy Majola said at a stakeholders' briefing held in Sandton this week, ahead of...
View ArticleWinner of Corobrik Architectural Awards announced
Vedhant Maharaj</span>Wits student Vedhant Maharaj took first prize at the Corobrik Architectural Awards in Johannesburg held on Wednesday, 11 May.
View ArticleArchitecture as a response to social issues
Social impact architect Alfredo Brillembourg was inspired by great designers who worked to provide solutions to social concerns. "All of them were doing architecture because they had these social and...
View ArticleCalgro M3 builds a broad foundation in tough conditions
Calgro M3, a residential property and memorial parks developer, has weathered a subdued operating environment in the construction industry to report significant growth.
View ArticleSeven sought-after engineering skills
There is a strong South African demand for engineering candidates with seven skills topping the list. Many employers are prepared to take candidates straight off the graduate line and investing in...
View ArticleStink over sewerage line for Kyalami mall
Image source: [[http://www.abland.co.za/kyalami-corner/ www.abland.co.za]]</span>An environmental group has applied for the legal review of a sewerage line being built on Kyalami agricultural...
View ArticleConstruction is everyone's world - Thobile Bhembe
Thobile Bhembe is the first and currently the only female site agent at Inyatsi Construction Group's subsidiaries across the sub-Saharan market. She was also recently awarded in the Excellence in...
View Article#AfricaMonth: No 'easy opportunities' in Africa
Nick Alexander, director of Business Development for Africa, Kwikspace</span>Kwikspace has a fairly extensive footprint in Africa supporting its clients in countries including Mozambique, Zambia,...
View ArticleAcwa fires up concentrated solar plants
Image source: [[http://www.marcopolis.net/saudi-arabia-s-future-energy-mix-40-renewables-35-gas-and-20-oil.htm www.marcopolis.net]]</span>By midyear, 47 renewable energy projects are expected to...
View Article#AfricaMonth: Infrastructure Africa to focus on regional opportunities for SA
Liz Hart, MD, Infrastructure Africa</span>Infrastructure Africa 2016 will this year, among other topics, showcase some of Africa's mega projects, address the need for public-private partnerships,...
View ArticleJabu Serithi appointed director at GVK-Siya Zama
GVK-Siya Zama has appointed its first female director - Jabu Serithi has been promoted to commercial director: key projects (Gauteng).
View ArticleMasiphumelele housing project to commence shortly
If all goes according to plan, construction of the City of Cape Town's R50m Masiphumelele Phase 4 Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project will commence by September 2016.
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