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Cape Town construction sites have been plagued by stoppages, but the construction mafia is highly active all over the country.

Master builders say construction mafia is a barrier to growth

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The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

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15 Jan 2024

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N3's Cleland Overpass temporarily closed for demolition

15 Jan 2024

2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

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2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

27 Dec 2023

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22 Nov 2023

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22 Nov 2023

CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification gets recognised by the Construction Sector Charter Council

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15 Nov 2023

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9 Nov 2023

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How infrastructure investment shapes SA's engineering future

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Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

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Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

24 Oct 2023

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

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Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

13 Oct 2023

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Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

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15 Jan 2024

N3's Cleland Overpass temporarily closed for demolition

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2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

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27 Dec 2023

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Seascape Marine Services propels educational excellence with generous inboard engine donation

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PropertyCape Winelands Airport begins R7bn expansion for international hub

22 Nov 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityISA awarded Net Zero Carbon Level 1 certificate

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CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification gets recognised by the Construction Sector Charter Council

FinanceCIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification gets recognised by the Construction Sector Charter Council

AICPA & CIMA 21 Nov 2023

Malcolm Weaich presented his research at the awards.

Construction & EngineeringYoung South African academic honoured for sustainable housing research

17 Nov 2023

Teraco CT2 render. Source: Supplied

Construction & EngineeringTeraco breaks ground on CT2 expansion

15 Nov 2023

Map of affected area.

Construction & EngineeringR2bn construction on N3 will cause traffic disruption and bring relief

9 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

PropertyBalcony collapse in Cape Town's CBD - Who is at fault?

7 Nov 2023

Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Construction & EngineeringNamibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

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Construction & EngineeringHow infrastructure investment shapes SA's engineering future

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Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

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24 Oct 2023

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

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13 Oct 2023

Ben Knights. Source: Supplied

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One of the two new rail-mounted stacker reclaimers which scoop up and transfer coal into and out of the yard is seen at Africa's largest coal export facility, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, 2018. Source: Reuters/Tanisha Heiberg

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Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

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Source: Supplied. Tygerberg Hospital has exceeded its life expectancy by two decades hence the need for a new Central Hospital in the Western Cape.

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PropertyAcube plans major luxury developments in Dubai

19 Sep 2023

Aerial view of Derna city, in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya 14 September 2023. Source: Reuters/Ayman Al-Sahili

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Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

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Construction & EngineeringLanga township gets its first privately funded Montessori school

7 Sep 2023