Prominent Paints launches BuildersBox in Soweto
Prominent Paints has launched BuildersBox, a double-story specialised paint store in an adapted steel shipping container, in Soweto. The store is a one-stop building shop with everything from paint to...
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Dutch open 'world's largest offshore' wind farm
© Péter Gudella – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Dutch officials on Monday, 8 May, opened what is being billed as one of the world's largest offshore wind farms, with 150 turbines spinning in...
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Growthpoint developing steel manufacturing, galvanising facility for Maxishare
Growthpoint Properties is developing a steel manufacturing and galvanising facility in Gauteng for steel welded mesh supplier Maxishare.
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#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Adapt or get left behind
Jeshika Ramchund opened the second day's morning session at the 24th Annual FIDIC-GAMA Conference on Infrastructure by unpacking the power of technology to disrupt both industries and the notion of the...
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TNPA, Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo to build liquid bulk terminal
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings to plan, fund, construct, maintain, and operate a new liquid bulk handling facility at the Port of Ngqura....
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In their rush to become 'global', cities risk creating spatial apartheid
The first thing I saw when stepping out of the taxi was a sign advertising craft beer, popular with hipsters everywhere. Sidewalk tables were occupied by attractive young people; a pleasant tableau of...
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Junk status - what it means for the construction industry
© Ivan Kruk – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>South Africa's downgraded status by international agencies is likely to have significant impact on the construction industry as the cost of credit...
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#FIDIC_GAMA2017: African engineers face a ‘wicked' trilemma
James Cullis, global service group leader: water, Aurecon</span>Addressing Africa's infrastructure deficit, according to the World Bank, will cost about $93bn a year. That's a pretty penny, even...
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Motheo repairs grain silos at East London port
Motheo Infrastructure Contractors is carrying out repair work on the Port of East London grain silos for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). The grain silos are 50m from the Indian Ocean, resulting in...
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Nana Magomola elected chairperson of GIBB
Engineering firm GIBB has announced the appointment of Nana Magomola as the newly elected chairperson of its board, replacing the late Dr Don Mkhwanazi. Magomola also serves as a non-executive member...
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#FIDIC_GAMA2017: How engineers can help co-create a better Africa
Abbas Jamie, community liaison for Africa, World Design Organisation, and director for innovation and transformation at Aurecon. Image:...
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30th Corobrik Architectural Awards winner announced
Jean-Pierre Desvaux De Marigny, University of KwaZulu-Natal</span>Jean-Pierre Desvaux De Marigny from the University of KwaZulu-Natal has won first prize in the 30th Corobrik Architectural Awards.
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Brian Molefe returns to Eskom
NEWSWATCH: Khulani Qoma, spokeperson for the Eskom board, has confirmed that Brian Molefe's application for early retirement has been rescinded and that he is to return to Eskom as its CEO as of...
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The changing face of African construction
The latest digital construction trends to be presented at the Digital Construction Expo - 23-24 May, Gallagher Convention Center, Johannesburg...
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ArcelorMittal notches up $1bn profit in Q1
© Maksym-Yemelyanov – [[za.fotolia.com]]</span>Global steel giant ArcelorMittal said Friday, 12 May, that "positive market momentum" and rising shipments enabled it to swing back into profit in...
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Frost & Sullivan recognises Kamstrup with award
Kamstrup’s smart water metering solutions</span>Frost & Sullivan has recognised Kamstrup with the 2017 South Africa Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership, based on its...
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Gauteng growth dependent on quality of road infrastructure
© Mirko Vitali via 123RF</span>The successful delivery of mega housing projects and substantial investments in tourism as the engine room for growth in Gauteng will be largely dependent on the...
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Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point
With dam levels now at 21,2% (storage levels) and the last 10% of water mostly not being useable, dam levels are effectively at 11,2%. The City of Cape Town has warned all residents and businesses to...
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RICS requests input on new property standard
© dotshock – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is updating its global property measurement standard to ensure it incorporates new...
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Greenovate Awards Programme introduces new category
The Greenovate Awards Programme is introducing an engineering category to this year's awards.
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