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Names drawn from a bucket for KZN roads work
Ward councillors in Osizweni in Newcastle resorted to pulling names out of a bucket on Monday, 18 March, to allocate jobs on a R2.3bn road contract in the area.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Wastewater is an asset - it contains nutrients, energy and precious metals,...
Most people think as little as possible about the wastewater that is produced daily from their showers, bathtubs, sinks, dishwashers and toilets. But with the right techniques, it can become a valuable...
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Lesotho Rise in the City design competition winner announced
Tanmoy Dey, a graduate of Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Department of Architecture in Bangladesh, along with his team mates Louise Bani Sarcar and Syed Golam Rabbani, were earlier...
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Why crisis proofing for water preservation in SA should be a priority
© drpnncpp – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>This year's theme for World Water Day, held annually on 22 March, is 'Leaving no one behind', aptly revisiting access to water as a critical human...
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Snøhetta completes Europe's first underwater restaurant in Norway
Snøhetta's half-sunken restaurant has officially been opened to the public and the building will welcome its first guests in Lindesnes, Norway with its monolithic form and special interior overlooking...
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MBSA calls on government to save construction sector from total collapse
Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) has called for urgent government intervention to prevent the total collapse of the country's construction industry following Group Five's filing for business rescue...
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Construction mafia derailing projects worth billions
© hxdyl – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Yunus Bayat, a member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS), has called on the National Prosecuting Authority and local police...
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Development of Umgeni Deco & Lifestyle Park under way
Conceptualised by Eris Property Group, in partnership with PRASA and Intersite Asset Investments, the Umgeni Deco & Lifestyle Park within the Umgeni precinct officially opened earlier this month....
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Henning Larsen Architects to design cave-like hotel in Faroe Islands
Danish architecture firm Henning Larsen Architects has designed a new hotel that features a cave-like foyer situated within the historic town of Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands.Read...
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Ga-Rankuwa Industrial Park gets makeover
Image: [[https://goo.gl/maps/imuV4VZWD412 Google Maps]]</span>Trade and industry minister Rob Davies will later this week launch the refurbished Ga-Rankuwa Industrial Park. The R28m project is...
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Why Kenya must take control of sand harvesting off its coast
Dutch vessel, Willem van Oranje, harvests sand off Kenya’s coast. CORDIO</span>Kenyans have taken to social media to protest against what they claim is illegal sand harvesting off Diani beach,...
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New paper on Cape Town drought unpacks lessons for other municipalities
© Stefano Carnevali – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Unpacking the Cape Town Drought: Lessons Learnt is a new paper from the University of Cape Town's African Centre for Cities which warns...
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Hoërskool Driehoek tragedy: Who should take the blame and compensate victims?
When a massive concrete walkway slab collapsed at Die Hoërskool Driekoek in Vanderbijlpark, four learners lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured. Alarmingly, teacher's union, the SAOU,...
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Tree Tops Houghton inspired by world's largest urban forest
Designed by dhk Architects for property developers Tricolt, Tree Tops Houghton is a new apartment block planned for a site nestled between Houghton and Rosebank in Johannesburg. The complex is to be...
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'This is not a man's world': protesters demand construction jobs for women
Residents of Lower Crossroads in Philippi, Cape Town, brought construction of a new school to a halt on Tuesday, 26 March, demanding more jobs for women and for residents. Police kept a watchful eye on...
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Why buildings keep collapsing in Lagos and what can be done about it
There's been a spate of building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria. In some cases, people have died. In one instance a building had been marked for demolition at least three times. There are also concerns...
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Egypt embarks on smart city development drive
As part of Egypt's Sustainable Development Strategy 2030, it is embarking on a slate of new fourth-generation smart cities. This includes exploring the drafting of a Smart Cities Code in order to shape...
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Revitalisation of Joburg's Jewel City forges ahead
The redevelopment of Jewel City in the Johannesburg CBD is under way, as Divercity Urban Property Fund revitalises six city blocks that have been closed to the public for decades. Jewel City will...
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#Propak19: Developing artisan skills for the future
Twenty years ago, there were in excess of 50,000 to 70,000 artisans employed throughout the mining, manufacturing, construction and local authorities' sectors in South Africa. Today the country has...
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How dirty is the Cape Flats groundwater?
The groundwater we are extracting from the Cape Flats to augment drinking supply and make us more drought resilient, is too polluted to use without it being treated.Read more... | Send to a friend
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