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Construction & Engineering

Decent work is the key to a sustainable building industry

2 Jul 2024

Nick Booth, Corobrik CEO

Construction & Engineering

Corobrik clarifies Rietvlei situation after Greenpeace coal mining accusation

21 Jun 2024

Mark Freeman is offer manager digital buildings for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric

Construction & Engineering

Future building methods will use digital tools to lower CO2 emissions

Mark Freeman 30 Apr 2024

Prototype spectator stand

Construction & Engineering

Lesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

Edge Growth drives development of green SMEs

Entrepreneurship

Edge Growth drives development of green SMEs

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Mar 2024

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

Property

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

22 Dec 2023

Construction begins on The Fynbos

Property

Construction begins on The Fynbos

19 Dec 2023

Dunlop goes green with sustainable classroom construction project in Ladysmith

ESG & Sustainability

Dunlop goes green with sustainable classroom construction project in Ladysmith

Issued by Sumitomo Dunlop 26 Oct 2023

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.

Construction & Engineering

Carbon negative home is proof of concept for green concrete

Lindsey Schutters 19 Oct 2023

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Property

Demand for rental accommodation in Western Cape continues to outstrip the rest of the country

5 Oct 2023

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Tourism & Travel

Cruise tourism injects R1.2bn into Western Cape economy

4 Oct 2023

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

Construction & Engineering

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

Alison Groves 14 Sep 2023

Supplied image: Tubs2Classrooms - Nageng Primary School Library Launch

ESG & Sustainability

Danone SA launches first library built with upcycled yoghurt tubs

8 Sep 2023

The energy crisis is forcing higher tender prices and project shutdowns. Source: Supplied

Construction & Engineering

How construction companies can respond to the energy crisis

17 Aug 2023

Navigating commercial real estate trends in 2023 and beyond

Property

Navigating commercial real estate trends in 2023 and beyond

Brent Townes 24 Jul 2023

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

Construction & Engineering

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

24 Jul 2023

Unlocking opportunities for South Africa's youth in construction

Construction & Engineering

Unlocking opportunities for South Africa's youth in construction

30 Jun 2023

8 finalists of the 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards revealed

Construction & Engineering

8 finalists of the 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards revealed

13 Apr 2023

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

Retail

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

4 Apr 2023

Growthpoint's Trade Park Phase 2 to meet growing demand for industrial space in KZN

Property

Growthpoint's Trade Park Phase 2 to meet growing demand for industrial space in KZN

Issued by Catchwords 6 Mar 2023

#BizTrends2023: Buildings in 2023 - here's to a smarter, sustainable future

Construction & Engineering

#BizTrends2023: Buildings in 2023 - here's to a smarter, sustainable future

Anoop Hariparsad 9 Jan 2023

New food technologies could release 80% of the world's farmland back to nature

Agriculture

New food technologies could release 80% of the world's farmland back to nature

Chris D Thomas, Jack Hatfield and Katie Noble 9 Dec 2022

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

ESG & Sustainability

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

Gina Ziervogel 24 Oct 2022

How a proactive approach can help build resilience against natural disasters

Construction & Engineering

How a proactive approach can help build resilience against natural disasters

24 Aug 2022

Green building: A golden opportunity for South African SMEs

Entrepreneurship

Green building: A golden opportunity for South African SMEs

Issued by Business Partners Limited 15 Aug 2022

#SnackOnThis: Sustainable building, work life and live-streaming qualifications

Marketing & Media

#SnackOnThis: Sustainable building, work life and live-streaming qualifications

29 Jul 2022

New carbon measurement technology set to enhance the building industry's sustainability

ESG & Sustainability

New carbon measurement technology set to enhance the building industry's sustainability

26 Apr 2022

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Property

How to turn existing buildings into sustainable, energy-saving structures

Mark Freeman 6 Apr 2022

The inspiring architect from Burkina Faso who lifted the world's biggest prize

Construction & Engineering

The inspiring architect from Burkina Faso who lifted the world's biggest prize

Paulo Moreira 23 Mar 2022

Recycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

ESG & Sustainability

Recycling grows in Africa, creating job and business opportunities

18 Mar 2022

The global building industry's net-zero imperative - the time is now

Construction & Engineering

The global building industry's net-zero imperative - the time is now

Ettienne van Niekerk 26 Jan 2022

#BehindtheMask: Architectural entrepreneur Gilbert Balinda

Construction & Engineering

#BehindtheMask: Architectural entrepreneur Gilbert Balinda

Sindy Peters 13 Dec 2021

Construction & Engineering

Carbon reduction in construction - the time to act is now

5 Nov 2021

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Construction & Engineering

The Ridge: Cape Town's latest green-rated building

22 Jun 2021

TUHF launches Sustainable Bond Framework, first social bonds

Property

TUHF launches Sustainable Bond Framework, first social bonds

11 Jun 2021

Pareto Limited head office receives Green Star ratings

ESG & Sustainability

Pareto Limited head office receives Green Star ratings

Issued by Pareto Limited 29 Mar 2021

GVK-Siya Zama CEO urges construction industry peers to remain positive

Construction & Engineering

GVK-Siya Zama CEO urges construction industry peers to remain positive

22 Feb 2021

Kenya's Nzambi Matee recycles plastic to make bricks stronger than concrete

Construction & Engineering

Kenya's Nzambi Matee recycles plastic to make bricks stronger than concrete

16 Feb 2021

Private sector investment key in bridging Africa's housing gap

Construction & Engineering

Private sector investment key in bridging Africa's housing gap

18 Jan 2021

GBCSA appoints Attacq's Giles Pendleton as new chair

Construction & Engineering

GBCSA appoints Attacq's Giles Pendleton as new chair

19 Nov 2020

Helderberg multi-purpose centre to showcase sustainable building practices

Construction & Engineering

Helderberg multi-purpose centre to showcase sustainable building practices

10 Nov 2020

Reid Lifestyle Centre sets sights on Green Star, net-zero ratings

Construction & Engineering

Reid Lifestyle Centre sets sights on Green Star, net-zero ratings

22 Jul 2020