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How smart meters can save water in drought-ridden Cape Town
How smart meters can save water in drought-ridden Cape Town
[MJ (Thinus) Booysen] The water crisis in South Africa's Western Cape is cause for grave concern... read
Architecture & Design
GCRO to participate in inaugural Seoul Biennale on Architecture and Urbanism
GCRO to participate in inaugural Seoul Biennale on Architecture and Urbanism
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory will participate in the Cities Exhibition at the inaugural 2017 Seoul Biennale on Architecture and Urbanism. The exhibition will be on display 2-5 November... read

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Construction & Engineering
Timber decking done right
Timber decking done right

Peter Bissett

I am often told by prospective clients that other decking contractors have told them that they do not need plans or an engineered design for their timber deck... read
CAIA 2017 Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Awards open for entries
CAIA 2017 Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Awards open for entries
The Chemical and Allied Industries' Association (CAIA) 2017 Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Awards is an annual competition open to all CAIA members... read
Constructing millennial growth on old-school family values
Constructing millennial growth on old-school family values

Shan Radcliffe

As companies grow from small, often family-owned enterprises to larger operations, with management eventually changing hands, it's easy to lose the original company values upon which the business was founded. GVK-Siya Zama, however, has sought to hold onto these values... read
Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities
Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities
In 2016, McKinsey estimated that only 5% of CEOs in Africa were female, highlighting just how much work is required globally to achieve gender parity in the corporate sector. read
MBSA Congress to address state of SA construction sector
MBSA Congress to address state of SA construction sector
The annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress is set for 11-12 September at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town... read
Roadworks underway on R28
Roadworks underway on R28
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has appealed to motorists using the R28 to exercise patience and caution due to the current rehabilitation project taking place along that route... read
Materials & Equipment
Cashbuild aims to push ahead with expansion
Cashbuild aims to push ahead with expansion

Giulietta Talevi

Cashbuild, the bakkie builders' go-to store, will not retreat from its expansion plans despite warning that trading will remain extremely tough... read
Property Development
Over R650m redirected to metros infrastructure development
Over R650m redirected to metros infrastructure development
In response to rapid urbanisation, the forum of Ministers and MECs of Human Settlements (MINMEC) has taken a decision to redirect an over-R650m Urban Settlements Development Grant (USDG) to the country's five metropolitan municipalities... read
2017 Africa Property Investment (API) Awards winners announced
2017 Africa Property Investment (API) Awards winners announced
The 2017 Africa Property Investment (API) Awards was held on Thursday, 24 August, recognising property developers, suppliers and owners in sub-Saharan Africa across seven categories... read
Why mixed-use developments are taking South Africa by storm
Why mixed-use developments are taking South Africa by storm

Nicholas Stopforth

It's a problem for many city residents - finding a safe and affordable home where you don't have to commute long distances to work... read
Sustainable Development
Joburg, Polokwane named greenest municipalities
Joburg, Polokwane named greenest municipalities
The City of Johannesburg and Polokwane in Limpopo are the greenest municipalities in South Africa... read
Katse Dam's deep flood of suffering
Katse Dam's deep flood of suffering

Alexander Matthews

A Basotho pony is struggling up a cliff, burdened by jerry cans that have been filled up at a spring. Behind the animal, far below and out of reach, lies the fat gleam of Katse Dam... read
Meeting nature halfway: A sustainable future built with timber
Meeting nature halfway: A sustainable future built with timber

Werner Slabbert

Buildings, be they domestic, commercial or industrial, are major consumers of energy the world over and this applies to much more than just their day-to-day running... read
Students explore bamboo as sustainable alternative to conventional building
Students explore bamboo as sustainable alternative to conventional building

Lindsay Samson

Combining traditional weaving techniques with digital design... read
Utilities
Desalination? Africa should rather manage its water resources better
Desalination? Africa should rather manage its water resources better

Andrew Slaughter

Access to clean water in the future is by no means certain... read
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R74m allocated to Western Cape drought relief
Minister Des Van Rooyen says the government will allocate R74m in relief funding to respond to the persistent drought in the Western Cape... read
Business
Franchise survey results show growth, but uncertainty
Franchise survey results show growth, but uncertainty
The latest franchise survey shows growth in the franchise sector despite challenging economic conditions, but optimism about continuing growth has dropped... read
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