Boogertman+Partners launches platform for research, experimental design thinking
Led by a team of dedicated Boogertman+Partners architects working with academic research teams, film producers, sound engineers, product designers, digital and graphic designers, new studio FuturePart...
View ArticleSappi and Borregaard celebrate 20 years of biorefinery investment
LignoTech South Africa (LignoTech) is an equal partnership joint venture between Sappi Southern Africa Limited ("Sappi") and Borregaard AS of Norway ("Borregaard"). The lignin extraction plant in...
View ArticleITC-SA receives renewed SAQA accreditation
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) has received renewed recognition from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body.Read more... | Send to a friend
View ArticleVSD and magnetic bearings drive HVAC advances in 2019
HVAC solutions are getting smarter and more efficient every year. These advances are driven by both customer demands and new regulations. Two components that are helping HVAC manufacturers meet these...
View ArticleMAD Architects softens New York City skyline with fluid-form skyscraper
MAD Architects has unveiled an alternative skyscraper softening New York City's skyline with its fluid form and new iconic presence. Called East 34th, the 232-metre tall skyscraper is design to create...
View ArticleMall of Tembisa development under way
Work on the 42,889m2 Mall of Tembisa, McCormick Property Development's (MPD) largest development to date, has begun. The regional shopping centre will be located in the under-serviced north-western...
View ArticleLiveable cities rankings: how a global enterprise is influencing urban change
Every year, the world's most "liveable" cities are celebrated, in city rankings published by Mercer, the Economist Intelligence Unit, and Monocle Magazine. Global institutions including UN Habitat and...
View ArticlePilot Crushtec, Sanral sign MoU to promote transformation in SA
While the continuous expansion and maintenance of South Africa's road network generates billions in revenue and employs tens of thousands of individuals, barriers to entry for newcomers are restrictive...
View ArticleDivercity takes transfer of Towers Main, redevelopment set to begin
Divercity Urban Renewal Fund has taken transfer of the 30-storey Towers Main building in Johannesburg's ABSA Precinct with redevelopment plans to extend the lifespan of the landmark. The development...
View ArticleEfficient project management reduces costs, drives innovation in property...
East Africa continues to grow as an attractive investment prospect for both international investors looking for favourable returns and global organisations establishing their presence in the region....
View ArticleConstruction entrepreneur Julia Petla receives international recognition
Born for leadership, Nkgomeleng Julia Petla is the founder and MD of Amedzo Trading and Projects, a 100% black-women-owned construction company which turns 10 this year.Read more... | Send to a friend
View ArticleCan South Africa learn lessons from the mega mistakes of Eskom's mega projects?
Professor Makgopa Tshehla</span>Kusile and Medupi power stations continue to come under fire as poorly managed and ill-designed, remaining years behind completion dates amidst drastically rising...
View ArticleEastern Cape artist takes top accolade in 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards
Eastern Cape emerging artist Sonwabiso Ngcai was revealed as the overall winner of this year's PPC Imaginarium Awards, taking home R150,000 in cash for his sculpture entitled 'Isigu', or 'The Snare'....
View ArticlePhase one of White River Crossing development nearing completion
Fortress REIT says the first phase of its White River Crossing development, a retail and leisure centre near the Kruger National Park, is nearing completion and is on course for its scheduled opening...
View ArticleR28 road upgrade complete
© picsfive – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Dr Ismail Vadi, has officially opened the rehabilitated multimillion rand R28 road in Westonaria, south of...
View ArticleHeike Hanada-designed Bauhaus Museum opens in Weimar
The German architect Heike Hanada-designed new Bauhaus Museum has been opened in Weimar, home of the legendary school of art and design founded by Walter Gropius a hundred years ago. The opening of the...
View ArticleTop 5 power tool trends to watch
Did you know that the first ever power tool is said to be a hand-powered lathe that was created by the ancient Egyptians? Then in 1859 the modern power tool was created when an electric motor was...
View ArticleMozambique water project: insights into supply and use in a peri-urban area
The United Nations reports that water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population. Just over a third of people don't have access to safely managed drinking water. This is why the...
View ArticleMind the gap between finance and engineering in mining and industrial projects
Joe de Klerk, MD, CCSMI</span>Mining and industrial organisations need to adopt integrated business solutions that enable them to bridge the gap between their engineering and finance departments...
View ArticleWorld's tallest indoor waterfall completed at Jewel Changi Airport
The world's tallest indoor waterfall has been designed by Safdie Architects, reimagining the centre of the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore as a major public realm attraction. Named the Rain Vortex,...
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