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The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Judge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'John Yeld

Prototype spectator stand

Lesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

Image: Supplied

Critical role of glass recycling in sustainable demolition practices

28 Mar 2024

The concrete mixes piloted in Quincy include one with biogenic limestone, one with fly ash and slag that are activated with alkaline soda ash, and a third with both the alkali activated cement and biogenic limestone. Source: Dan DeLong/Microsoft.

Carbon negative home is proof of concept for green concrete

Lindsey Schutters 19 Oct 2023

Seaton Estate gatehouse blends architecture and nature

Seaton Estate gatehouse blends architecture and nature

17 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

Steven Kenny 17 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. A Redefine net-zero building in Sandton.

Redefine Properties doubles down on ESG initiatives to foster business resilience

11 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Carel Kleynhans, chief executive officer of Divercity; Kushinga Kambarami, green building consultant, IFC; Lenore Cairncross, green building lead for Africa, IFC; Diep Nguyen-van Houtte, senior manager for climate business at IFC; and Richard Dube, investment associate, Divercity.

IFC and SA developers explore Edge-certified green housing projects in Joburg

4 Oct 2023

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair SA 2 Oct 2023

Huawei installs Africa's first 1MW battery to solve Rectron load shedding problems

Huawei installs Africa's first 1MW battery to solve Rectron load shedding problems

29 Sep 2023

Red Rocket gets $160m investment to expand renewable programme

Red Rocket gets $160m investment to expand renewable programme

28 Sep 2023

Solar investments pay off for Camps Bay High School

Solar investments pay off for Camps Bay High School

21 Sep 2023

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

Alison Groves 14 Sep 2023

Source: Ana E. Cascão/Water Alternatives/Flickr

Ethiopia claims disputed GERD dam has reached final fill

Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

GIBs can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and increase grid reliability and resilience. Source: Sueda Dilli/Pexels

Grid interactive buildings could get us to net zero

Thabang Byl 25 Aug 2023

Construction industry needs to decarbonise. Source: C Dustin/Unsplash

Decarbonising construction sector is key to reaching climate targets

23 Aug 2023

Achieving urban resilience and sustainability through nexus planning

Achieving urban resilience and sustainability through nexus planning

Luxon Nhamo, Sylvester Mpandeli and Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi 7 Aug 2023

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

24 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Sindy Peters 11 Jul 2023

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Kagiso Mahlangu 23 Jun 2023

Don't fly blind when you invest in renewables for buildings

Don't fly blind when you invest in renewables for buildings

Mark Freeman 8 Jun 2023

Embracing technology and innovation to drive sustainability in the property sector

Embracing technology and innovation to drive sustainability in the property sector

Frikkie Malan 23 May 2023

Proptech category added to 2023 Greenovate Awards

Proptech category added to 2023 Greenovate Awards

17 May 2023

Supplied image: Artist impression of the Carnival City Lifestyle Estate’s apartments

R2.5bn lifestyle estate on the cards for Carnival City

5 May 2023

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

3 May 2023

Green hydrogen is helping to build SA's construction industry. Here's why

Green hydrogen is helping to build SA's construction industry. Here's why

2 May 2023

Saint-Gobain shares findings of first International Sustainable Construction Barometer

Saint-Gobain shares findings of first International Sustainable Construction Barometer

19 Apr 2023

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

12 Apr 2023

Image source: Quang Nguyen Vinh –

Comments sought on use of government waterworks regulations

12 Apr 2023

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

NexVentur 5 Apr 2023

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

4 Apr 2023

Feenix, CBE partner in providing built environment students with financial assistance

Feenix, CBE partner in providing built environment students with financial assistance

31 Mar 2023

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The concrete mixes piloted in Quincy include one with biogenic limestone, one with fly ash and slag that are activated with alkaline soda ash, and a third with both the alkali activated cement and biogenic limestone. Source: Dan DeLong/Microsoft.

Carbon negative home is proof of concept for green concrete

Lindsey Schutters 19 Oct 2023

Seaton Estate gatehouse blends architecture and nature

Seaton Estate gatehouse blends architecture and nature

17 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

Steven Kenny 17 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. A Redefine net-zero building in Sandton.

Redefine Properties doubles down on ESG initiatives to foster business resilience

11 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Carel Kleynhans, chief executive officer of Divercity; Kushinga Kambarami, green building consultant, IFC; Lenore Cairncross, green building lead for Africa, IFC; Diep Nguyen-van Houtte, senior manager for climate business at IFC; and Richard Dube, investment associate, Divercity.

IFC and SA developers explore Edge-certified green housing projects in Joburg

4 Oct 2023

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair SA 2 Oct 2023

Huawei installs Africa's first 1MW battery to solve Rectron load shedding problems

Huawei installs Africa's first 1MW battery to solve Rectron load shedding problems

29 Sep 2023

Red Rocket gets $160m investment to expand renewable programme

Red Rocket gets $160m investment to expand renewable programme

28 Sep 2023

Solar investments pay off for Camps Bay High School

Solar investments pay off for Camps Bay High School

21 Sep 2023

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

Alison Groves 14 Sep 2023

Source: Ana E. Cascão/Water Alternatives/Flickr

Ethiopia claims disputed GERD dam has reached final fill

Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

GIBs can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and increase grid reliability and resilience. Source: Sueda Dilli/Pexels

Grid interactive buildings could get us to net zero

Thabang Byl 25 Aug 2023

Construction industry needs to decarbonise. Source: C Dustin/Unsplash

Decarbonising construction sector is key to reaching climate targets

23 Aug 2023

Achieving urban resilience and sustainability through nexus planning

Achieving urban resilience and sustainability through nexus planning

Luxon Nhamo, Sylvester Mpandeli and Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi 7 Aug 2023

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

24 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Sindy Peters 11 Jul 2023

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Kagiso Mahlangu 23 Jun 2023

Don't fly blind when you invest in renewables for buildings

Don't fly blind when you invest in renewables for buildings

Mark Freeman 8 Jun 2023

Embracing technology and innovation to drive sustainability in the property sector

Embracing technology and innovation to drive sustainability in the property sector

Frikkie Malan 23 May 2023

Proptech category added to 2023 Greenovate Awards

Proptech category added to 2023 Greenovate Awards

17 May 2023

Supplied image: Artist impression of the Carnival City Lifestyle Estate’s apartments

R2.5bn lifestyle estate on the cards for Carnival City

5 May 2023

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

3 May 2023

Green hydrogen is helping to build SA's construction industry. Here's why

Green hydrogen is helping to build SA's construction industry. Here's why

2 May 2023

Saint-Gobain shares findings of first International Sustainable Construction Barometer

Saint-Gobain shares findings of first International Sustainable Construction Barometer

19 Apr 2023

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

12 Apr 2023

Image source: Quang Nguyen Vinh –

Comments sought on use of government waterworks regulations

12 Apr 2023

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

NexVentur 5 Apr 2023

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

4 Apr 2023

Feenix, CBE partner in providing built environment students with financial assistance

Feenix, CBE partner in providing built environment students with financial assistance

31 Mar 2023

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

29 Mar 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

Nestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Fujifilm opens head office in Sandton, housing its Technology Centre Africa

Fujifilm opens head office in Sandton, housing its Technology Centre Africa

28 Feb 2023

Image source: © francesco mou –

Creecy extends term of appointment of the EAPASA

15 Feb 2023

Solar trees continue to light the way for a sustainable future

Solar trees continue to light the way for a sustainable future

Our Salad Mix 14 Feb 2023

Infrastructure leaders must adapt to join the fight against climate change

Infrastructure leaders must adapt to join the fight against climate change

Olebogeng Manhe 10 Feb 2023

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Bunny Bala 3 Feb 2023

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Sindy Peters 2 Feb 2023

Energy performance certificates - why you should get your house in order now

Energy performance certificates - why you should get your house in order now

23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Green building trends in 2023 and beyond

#BizTrends2023: Green building trends in 2023 and beyond

Alison Groves 11 Jan 2023

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