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Cape Town approves release of more land for mixed-use, social housing developments
21st August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Town council has voted in favour of the final release of a 3 300 m2 city land parcel for the construction of a mixed-use development, including social housing. The parcel is made up of two... 


Growthpoint, Fuel Switch launch blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate exchange
21st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties said it is giving a massive boost to Africa’s first open blockchain-enabled REC exchange, Fuel Switch, while unlocking... 


PPC subsidiary to dispose of Zimbabwe property for $30m
21st August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed PPC has, through its 88%-held subsidiary PPC Zimbabwe (PPCZ), concluded an agreement for the disposal of vacant immovable property situated in the District of Salisbury, Zimbabwe, known... 


Dipula completes five strategic acquisitions for R700m
20th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Dipula Properties has made five strategic acquisitions totalling about R700-million, including the R480-million acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall, in... 


Public procurement uncertainty undermining industrialisation potential of big grid roll-out – Seifsa
19th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) CEO-designate Tafadzwa Chibanguza says the prevailing uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s public procurement rules in... 


Aveng posts R1.1bn attributable loss but green shoots ahead in new financial year
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering contractor Aveng has reported an attributable loss of A$92.3-million, or R1.1-billion, for the financial year ended June 30, owing to A$98.5-million worth of losses recorded... 


Concor highlights latest phase of its Conradie Park development
18th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African construction, project development and mining services group Concor has announced the start of groundwork on the next stage of its Conradie Park development in Cape Town. Conradie Park... 


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Green Building

Green property index shows benefits of climate-resilient buildings
1st July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Green and climate-resilient buildings and properties provide higher returns on investment, typically have lower vacancy rates and their cost-to-income ratios are tracking ahead of buildings that... 


Goal to connect half of people without energy access in Africa by 2030 can unlock $500bn in gains by 2040 – BCG
23rd June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African leaders and international partners have set an ambitious goal to connect 300-million out of the 600-million people that still lack access to electricity in Africa, by 2030, which could... 


JV to support Zambian construction industry’s growth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 


Building confidence loses ground in Q2, residential sector under pressure – FNB/BER index
9th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

After gaining one index point in the first quarter of the year, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell by five points to 36 in the second quarter. The current reading means that almost 65% of... 


Awards celebrate historic, modern innovation
6th June 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The 2025 Fulton Awards mark 45 years of celebrating concrete excellence and innovation in concrete within Southern Africa, with this year’s edition including a special retrospective category titled... 


Reduction of UPS system environmental impact
23rd May 2025

To commit to eco-sustainable solutions in all sectors of its business, including uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s design specialists... 


Programme to enhance timber competitiveness
23rd May 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The University of Pretoria (UP) Solid Timber Competitiveness Programme aims to develop design processes and wood products that will enhance the competitiveness of the South African timber sector,... 


Infrastructure

Public procurement uncertainty undermining industrialisation potential of big grid roll-out – Seifsa
19th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) CEO-designate Tafadzwa Chibanguza says the prevailing uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s public procurement rules in... 


Aveng posts R1.1bn attributable loss but green shoots ahead in new financial year
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering contractor Aveng has reported an attributable loss of A$92.3-million, or R1.1-billion, for the financial year ended June 30, owing to A$98.5-million worth of losses recorded... 


Macpherson lauds women’s contributions to built environment during Erwic awards
18th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

During the opening of the 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (Erwic) awards on August 14, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson lauded the resilience of... 


Western Cape government plans to build two new hospitals, redevelop one
15th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) plans to complete three hospital projects by 2033. The Klipfontein and Belhar regional hospitals are both planned as new facilities that... 


Feasibility study recommends PPP model for Cape Town’s Faure water scheme
15th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The completed feasibility study on the implementation model for Cape Town’s Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS) has recommended that the project be rolled out as a public-private partnership (PPP). The... 


Cellular beams offer strength, visual appeal
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Using cellular beams has enabled steel distributor Macsteel to ensure not only aesthetic appeal but also structural integrity and durability. This will be demonstrated by three key projects that... 


Step-change in grid construction seen as key to unlocking big renewables pipeline
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 


Materials & Equipment

New hoist improves load control, materials handling processes
15th August 2025

Ensuring that lifting equipment is correctly loaded and balanced is crucial, as it allows users to avoid mechanical failures and accidents. This also enhances product safety, owing to correct load... 


Company outlines strategies for safe, efficient transport
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 


AI, automation optimise high-temperature work environment
8th August 2025

Metal production technologies company Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract by steel producer JSW Steel Salem Works to implement advanced process optimisation solutions at the Salem... 


US tariffs expected to have significant impact on metals, engineering sector, Seifsa warns
4th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 30% tariff on South African exports to the US is expected to have a significant and multidimensional impact on the South African metals and engineering sector, Steel and Engineering Industries... 


Cummins South Africa on track to rebuild 120 engines at Midrand centre this year
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14... 


Logistical challenges, shortage of big contractors impacting construction in Africa – report
31st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 


Babcock, Volvo showcase new gen machines to SA market
23rd July 2025

Engineering and plant services provider Babcock and machine industry company Volvo Construction Equipment in June launched the new generation of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators to the... 


Property

Dipula completes five strategic acquisitions for R700m
20th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Dipula Properties has made five strategic acquisitions totalling about R700-million, including the R480-million acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall, in... 


Concor highlights latest phase of its Conradie Park development
18th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African construction, project development and mining services group Concor has announced the start of groundwork on the next stage of its Conradie Park development in Cape Town. Conradie Park... 


R2bn-plus inner-city development for the City of Cape Town
15th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers have unveiled the Founders Garden inner-city, mixed-use, affordable housing development in the Cape Town... 


Rosebank Mall launches energy project
13th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Retail-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments on August 12 launched the Rosebank Mall energy project, an integration of solar PV, battery storage, grid supply and generator backup,... 


Coega, Anda sign agreement to advance Alfred Nzo Industrial Park
13th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) and the Alfred Nzo Development Agency (Anda) have signed a landmark service level agreement (SLA) at Coega’s offices in East London, marking a significant... 


Growthpoint confirms appointment of new CEO, CFO
11th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has announced the appointment of Estienne de Klerk as group CEO and José Snyders as group CFO from July 1, 2026, and January 1,... 


New V&A Waterfront development will require 3.2 ha land reclamation
11th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) firm Infinity Environmental has released a pre-application draft scoping report on the proposed R20-billion expansion project at the V&A Waterfront in Cape... 


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