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Annual Master Builders Congress to build South Africa together
Annual Master Builders Congress to build South Africa together
Now in its 111th year, the annual Master Builders Congress will be taking place from 31 August - 2 September 2016 at the Durban International Convention Centre... read


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Vintage English home trends entering the SA market
The concepts of style and luxury are very subjective, and the quest to create the epitome of each has resulted in some fairly odd design ideas... read
Construction & Engineering
New lane opens at Zambezi Plaza, more upgrades coming
New lane opens at Zambezi Plaza, more upgrades coming
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire, operator of the N1N4 highway has announced that the seventh lane at the Zambezi Toll Plaza will re-open on 8 August 2016. The lane has temporarily been closed to facilitate the various upgrades taking place at the toll plaza... read
Bridge-builders of future figure it out
Bridge-builders of future figure it out

Riaan Marais

Budding engineers, from high schools all over the region, put their construction skills to the test at the weekend, when they took part in the South African Institution for Civil Engineering's (SAICE) Bridge Building competition. read
The South African industrial corrosive protection markets
The South African industrial corrosive protection markets

Issued by Analytix BI

One of the easiest ways to extend the life of an industrial installation is regular maintenance with a specific focus on corrosion detection, protection and care. read
Property Development
Developers shift focus to smaller malls
Developers shift focus to smaller malls

Alistair Anderson

Some developers are shifting their focus to small and convenience shopping centres, especially in rural or semi-rural areas... read
Durban brownfields refurbishment on track for October launch
Durban brownfields refurbishment on track for October launch

Colleen Dardagan

The reinvention of Durban's old Dunlop tyre factory into state-of-the art warehousing is on track and will be ready for occupation by logistics companies... read
Smart Buildings
How DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town got its 5-star green rating
How DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town got its 5-star green rating

Cari Van Wyk

We spoke to Caroline Coates, marketing manager for DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town about how they achieved their 5-star green rating... read
Sustainable Development
Growthpoint's green leader wins GBCSA Chairman's Award
Growthpoint's green leader wins GBCSA Chairman's Award
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has awarded Dr Werner van Antwerpen, head of Sustainability at Growthpoint Properties, with this year's GBCSA Chairman's Award, in recognition of his work as a true planet shaper, and for being a great friend to green building in South Africa... read
Utilities
Community Plumbing Challenge improves Diepsloot living conditions
Community Plumbing Challenge improves Diepsloot living conditions
The Community Plumbing Challenge, which was held in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg, recently, was inspired by the concept that "focused design" can drastically improve even the poorest of living environments... read
Business
#WomensMonth: Leadership lessons from local lady bosses
#WomensMonth: Leadership lessons from local lady bosses

Leigh Andrews

It takes more than 'sugar and spice and all things nice' to make it in today's tough economy - especially if you're bravely setting out as a lady boss. Read this advice from three successful female entrepreneurs before you get started... read
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