Investment projects worth over R1bn ready for Coega IDZ
Coega IDZ</span>From April 2017, says the Coega Development Corporation (CDC), investment projects worth over R1bn are ready for implementation in the its industrial development zone (IDZ).
View ArticleWomen in Construction Awards extends nomination deadline
The deadline for entries for the annual Women in Construction Awards has been extended to Monday, 10 April 2017.
View ArticleRecord amount of renewables capacity added in 2016: UN
© antonio sena – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>The world added a record 138.5-gigawatts of renewable power capacity in 2016 despite a 23% drop in investment, reflecting the falling cost of...
View ArticlePhase two of Lushushwane Water Project kicks off
© Jozsef Szasz-Fabian – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Water and Sanitation minister Nomvula Mokonyane has performed a sod turning to mark the commencement of phase two of the Lushushwane Bulk...
View Article2017 trends in SA property and design
© Ivan Kruk – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Tony Clarke, MD of the Rawson Property Group, shares his list of the top five property trends and features that are likely to make their mark on...
View ArticleWhy it matters who manages the spend in government infrastructure projects
© Leon Swart – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>An estimated R875.70bn has been committed to a number of ambitious government infrastructure projects for the Medium Term Expenditure Framework...
View ArticleAtterbury awarded Deloitte Gauteng office development tender
Deloitte's new Gauteng offices</span>After considering more than 15 submissions, Deloitte has awarded the tender to develop its sizeable purpose-developed offices in Gauteng to Atterbury....
View ArticleJunk status not good for Africa's overall growth
TC Chetty, South Africa country manager for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).</span>According to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) South Africa country manager...
View ArticleClimate control for the smart home
‘Home' for most people is a great deal more than a place to sleep and eat. It's a place where families gather, where people relax and curl up to watch television or sit down to a meal together. The...
View ArticleProtea Hotel Pretoria Hatfield to increase number of rooms, facilities
PH Hatfield pool</span>South Africa has experienced a significant increase in inbound tourism in both the leisure and travel markets over the past few years. New hotel builds - both completely...
View ArticleSACAP catapults transformation through RPL programme
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is about to unveil an online platform that will launch its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, a key transformation driver...
View Articleaha The Rex Hotel undergoing R65m property expansion
aha The Rex Hotel</span>The aha The Rex Hotel in Knysna is currently undergoing an extension to its property with construction having commenced last December and is set to be completed by...
View ArticleVeolia upgrades pump station in KZN
Contracted by the Newcastle Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, Veolia Water Technologies South Africa recently upgraded the outdated Ncandu pump station.
View ArticleTrio partner to develop resilience framework for northern Durban
As part of the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities Programme, Durban aims to create a city that will survive and thrive in spite of environmental and societal changes. To this end, Tongaat...
View ArticleSolving SA's urgent challenges using clean tech
With the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMEs in SA (GCIP-SA) now open for applications, we interviewed Gerswynn McKuur, national project manager of GCIP-SA, to find out more about the...
View ArticleNew NEC4 suite of contracts includes dispute resolutions
© Dmitriy Shironosov [[www.123rf.com 123rf.com]]</span>NEC4, the next generation of the NEC suite of standard form contracts, including the widely used engineering and construction contract, will...
View ArticleFootage reveals flood of sewage into Swartkops River
© Akhararat Wathanasing – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Drone footage taken late last week has revealed massive sewage spill pollution flowing from the Kelvin Jones Waste Water Treatment...
View ArticleR2.4bn programme to light up Ekurhuleni
© memorialphoto – [[za.fotolia.com]]</span>Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina has announced a R2.4bn programme for the electrification of informal settlements across Ekurhuleni, with...
View ArticleSwitch up your current kitchen décor on a budget
Planning to redesign your kitchen can often mean hours of stress and lots of money spent, however, there are many new options available for you to give your current kitchen a fresh new look without...
View ArticleRadisson brand expands its African footprint with a new Park Inn in Kenya
The Rezidor Hotel Group has added the 35th hotel to its Africa portfolio with the opening of the first Park Inn by Radisson in Nairobi's Westlands.
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