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#YouthMonth: From humble beginnings to the cover of Forbes Africa
Not many 28 year olds have achieved what Nigeria's Obinwanne Okeke has. Not only does he run a successful company spanning five African countries, but he has graced the cover of Forbes Africa, in their...
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Bizters are doing it for bread
Brothers and Bizters, this year sees Bizcommunity launch the inaugural Bizters for Bread Corporate Challenge, whereby we are inviting our fellow Cape Town-based biz communities to rise to our challenge...
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Engineers to have a say on the profession's regulatory frameworks
Sipho Madonsela</span>The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has embarked on a countrywide roadshow to discuss revisions to its governing instruments with stakeholders in the profession.
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Is architecture still a manifestation of place, time and people?
© skdesign – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Architecture was once intrinsically connected to place and time as an expression of culture, wealth and the aspirations of society. Architecture...
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Dencity winners tackle high density in informal settlements
Dencity is a design competition that acts as a vehicle for the rehabilitation of informal settlements worldwide. Organised by non-profit organisation Shelter Global, the second annual competition...
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Kathu Solar Park creates construction opportunities
Kathu Solar Park, the thermos-solar generating plant project near Upington in the Northern Cape, is currently underway.
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New stores add to Cashbuild's revenue and customer base
A Cashbuild outlet in Rustenburg, North West. Picture: [[http://www.bdlive.co.za/business/retail/2016/07/14/new-stores-add-to-cashbuilds-revenue-and-customer-base Martin...
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Without the right transformation the future will remain unbuilt
© Leon Swart – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Africa must stop believing that it cannot think for itself in the construction industry and grab the opportunities on the continent. The future is...
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Stainless steel shows high value potential in municipal water delivery
A 30-year case study presented at the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) conference, held recently in Finland, and documented in both Tokyo and Seoul, has shown how stainless steel piping is...
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Is it possible to humanise cities?
© everythingpossible – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>The value of building plans in South Africa in the private sector increased by 3.3% in 2015. Architects have had to reinvent themselves in...
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The need for integration in the construction industry
© Igor Zakharevich – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>BIM or building information modelling is one of the relatively few buzzwords you'll hear in the construction industry that continues to...
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PPC seeks R4bn to repay bank debt
© stoonn – [[za.fotolia.com]]</span>Cement maker PPC is being kept alive by its banks. On Friday, 15 July, R1.6bn of very scarce cash went whooshing from its books to pay back bondholders.
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AUx 'The Future of Making Things' set for September
Autodesk's University Extension (AUx), themed 'The Future of Making Things' will take place at Cape Town's Century City Convention Centre on 1 September 2016. The event covers design, architecture and...
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Profica expands presence in Francophone Africa
Profica's expansion into Francophone Africa has been overseen by French project management expert Thierry Giannone.
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Durban conference addresses transformation of SA spaces
Michael Deighton, managing director of Tongaat Hulett Developments</span>The KwaZulu-Natal branch of the South African Institute of Architects recently hosted a conference at Durban's City Hall...
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A tale of five cities: applying foresight to shape their futures
Mayors, CEOs, citizens and policy analysts are working to create uplifting images of their future cities. Their intended result is clear unifying visions for the city futures they desire.
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Alarming rate of material extraction over last 40 years
© Chris Fourie – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>According to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme-hosted International Resource Panel (IRP), the amount of primary materials...
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SA steel production rises 6.9% y/y in June to 545‚000 tons: worldsteel
© deGraaf Erik – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>South African steel production rose 6.9% year on year (y/y) in June to an estimated 545,000 tons, according to the World Steel Association...
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Biobased bridge finally brought to life
After years of research, students have created the first demo of a pedestrian bridge made from flax and hemp fibres.
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Property Point backs innovative entrepreneurs
©artqu via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Property Point, a Growthpoint Properties initiative, is linking budding entrepreneurs with green building leaders at the 2016 Green Building Convention...
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