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Sassda launches app-based life cycle costing competition
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (sassda) has launched a competition in which entrants need to use sassda's life cycle costing (LCC) app to calculate the long-term...
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CT property development shows no signs of slowing down
The Iron Works</span>According to Stuart Chait, executive chairman of Land Equity Group, despite economic pressure, property development in the Mother City shows no signs of slowing down, with...
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Integrating old, new at the refurbished Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
BILD Architects and Terra Ether Architects partnered to shape the look of the refurbished Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. The R2.5bn, two-year phased revamp is considerably more than skin deep says Eddie...
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Four-star Green Star rating for Windhoek's @Parkside
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, Africa has achieved a four-star Green Star rating in Namibia for FNB Namibia Holdings' @Parkside building.
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Over R30m to transform home building industry
© illustrez-vous – [[za.fotolia.com]]</span>The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will be spending more than R30m in the new financial year in its efforts to bring about...
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PPC partners DRC stakeholders to empower local communities
PPC Barnet has initiated a new technical training centre and a local farming project in the DRC with the aim of boosting employment and community economies in nearby villages surrounding the cement...
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Ruckus Wireless, Intersection partner for global urban connectivity
© Cathy Yeulet – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Brocade's Ruckus Wireless and Intersection have partnered to provide free, high-speed, public wifi to city streets and transit hubs...
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Decorex SA Trend House to bring 2017 trends to life
The Decorex SA Trend House will provide visitors with real-world examples of how 2017 trends can be transformed into a #livingdream home. To be featured at the Durban show from 18-21 March, the design...
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Project hits Basil Read year
Construction group Basil Read made a net loss of R53.6m in 2016, saying problems in trying to complete the Olifants River water resource development project for Trans Caledonian Water Agency weakened...
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Planting restrictions cause timber shortage
Albatrossie via [[https://pixabay.com/en/wood-pile-forest-timber-industry-403977/ pixabay]]</span>The government's stringent restrictions on the issuing of forestry and planting permits have led...
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Redefining the impact of project delays on cost
When it comes to delays and the assessment of delay claims, there is limited guidance available. In fact, there is no clear path in terms of managing the issue, establishing process or determining who...
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Bridge City development gains momentum
According to Brian Ive, development executive at Tongaat Hulett Developments, Bridge City is gathering momentum this year with 65% of the 53ha development area sold to date to a mix of public and...
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Key areas to focus on for sustainability in the construction industry
Tommy Strydom, CEO, Inyatsi Construction Group Holdings</span>In today's socioeconomic environment, with high unemployment rates and a massive skills shortage afflicting South Africa and other...
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Eskom, Coega sign agreement on nuclear
© frederic prochasson – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Eskom and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) have signed a collaborative agreement on South Africa's nuclear new build programme.
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Eco-friendly digs for the modern nomad
Ecocubo's alternative living space</span>Portuguese startup Ecocubo's 96ft2 prefab is intended to host nomads who find themselves roughing it in the wild. It's an environmentally friendly...
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Making the case for CSP in SA's energy mix
Siyabonga Mbanjwa, MD of Sener Southern Africa</span>The government's Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) of 2010 stated that about 18,000MW (17% of South Africa's energy mix) of new electricity...
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May the best furniture win
Furniture designers are set to battle it out at the annual Furniture Design Competition hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
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UJ creatives recognised in Industrial Design Challenge
Twenty third-year industrial design students from the the University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture (FADA) were recently recognised at an exhibit at the Homemakers Expo...
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Groundwater can help alleviate CT's water shortage
According to engineers and scientists at SRK Consulting's Cape Town office, the aquifers in the greater Cape Town area could offer some relief if the current drought conditions endure by taking...
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PPC Imaginarium Awards announces 2016/2017 regional finalists
Fifty five finalists have been chosen from across South Africa as the PPC Imaginarium Awards reveals its 2016/2017 regional finalists. Following a regional judging process that took place in January...
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