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WBHO (almost) shakes off nightmare Aussie roads project
WBHO (almost) shakes off nightmare Aussie roads project
3rd March 2020 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayley Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) saw a strong recovery in the six months ended December 31, as it turned a R2-million profit for the comparative period in 2018 into a R264-million profit. It seems... 


UPLIFTING
Raised flooring allows for increased aesthetic appeal and accesses to hidden building services
Flooring company to start green project
28th February 2020 By: Halima Frost

Flooring contractor KBAC Flooring will handle a 1 400 m2   external raised paving installation project in Centurion for M&T Development, set to start in April 2020. The project is believed to be... 


Local steel industry  still holds much potential
Local steel industry still holds much potential
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The current capacity and capabilities of the local steel industry are still largely understated, says export trade promotion agency the International Steel Fabricators (ISF). 


SNEAKY LEAKS
Refrigeration systems charged with odourless CO2 need to be monitored with sensors to ensure leaks do not compromise air quality in enclosed spaces
Skills shortage plagues natural refrigerant sector
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

One of the most pertinent issues facing the local heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry is the lack of specialised skills needed for the systematic adoption of... 


Sanral’s new standard contract exposes contractors to higher risks, says MDA
Sanral’s new standard contract exposes contractors to higher risks, says MDA
4th February 2020 By: Irma Venter

Amendments to the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) standard contract have made it significantly more difficult for contractors to deal with disruptions related to the... 


UK pledges new aid to help build green cities across Africa
15th January 2020 By: African News Agency

The United Kingdom has pledged new aid towards building green cities across Africa with quality infrastructure to help the continent reach its economic potential. The announcement from the UK... 


New Oxford-Glenhove buildings aim for 4-star green ratings
13th December 2019 By: Schalk Burger

The two newest buildings to be built on the intersection of Oxford and Glenhove roads – OxGlen Block 3 and Block 4 – will aim to achieve 4-Star Green Star SA Office Design rating from the Green... 


!KHEIS COATING
Local youth cover a roof in cool coating in Groblershoop, in the !Kheis municipality in the Northern Cape
Cool coatings can help make living in low-cost buildings more bearable
6th December 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Cool coating technologies, also known as cool surfaces, can play a key role in making human settlements more energy efficient and sustainable, and buildings more habitable, says research... 


FILL ‘ER UP
Sasol has 409 Sasol Convenience Centres nationally each consisting of a forecourt, a convenience store, and a bakery
Retail expansion an attainable goal
22nd November 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Listed as an overarching strategic focus, Sasol’s Retail division forms an integral part of the Sasol Groups’ investment strategy. Sasol Energy Retail and Corporate Affairs VP Mohamed Carrim, says... 


Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
21st November 2019

The new head office of Barloworld Automotive and Logistics – the first building to be completed in the mixed-use Irene Link precinct, in Centurion – has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Design... 


Green SanteQ lightweight walling system in heavy demand
Green SanteQ lightweight walling system in heavy demand
8th November 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Discussions are under way with developers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Botswana for the supply of the ‘green’, locally produced SanteQ lightweight walling system, as well as  for... 


Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy
Presidential Climate Change Commission to be just-transition crucible – Creecy
7th October 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed that the Presidential Climate Change Commission, which was proposed as part of agreements reached at the 2018 Jobs Summit,... 


Cool surfaces in Groblershoop, Northern Cape
SANEDI receives $100 000 grant for cool roofs challenge
2nd October 2019 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has received a $100 000 grant from the 1-Million Cool Roofs Challenge to deploy solar reflective coatings and/or... 


YASMINE MIEMIEC
5inc turns corporate waste into new and reusable products
Upcycling initiative creates employment opportunities
27th September 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Through research, innovation, skills development and corporate contribution, carbon tax training and consulting services expert 5inc is well placed to create jobs and skills development... 


Solar heating pilot seeks to demonstrate viability of large-scale applications
Solar heating pilot seeks to demonstrate viability of large-scale applications
27th September 2019 By: Donna Slater

The first solar district heating system was launched in South Africa by Austrian Ambassador to South Africa Dr Johann Brieger on May 15 at the University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wits’) Junction... 


HVAC-R system to be introduced to S Africa in Q1 2020
20th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Diversified technology company Johnson Controls will introduce Verasys – the first plug-and-play control system that integrates heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R)... 


Institute establishes drive for CO2 as natural refrigerant
20th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Local heating, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC) industry body the South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC) has established a drive to introduce the option of... 


COLLABORATION 
It is imperative that ROSE works alongside government to ensure we help shape legislation which will benefit all stakeholders in the oil industry
Foundation celebrates 25 years of success in used oil recycling
6th September 2019

More than 1.5-billion litres of hazardous used motor oil has been kept out of the environment. 


Exxaro showcases new ultramodern headquarters
Exxaro showcases new ultramodern headquarters
5th September 2019

South Africa’s largest coal producer and black-empowered coal company Exxaro has unveiled its new ultramodern headquarters in Gauteng. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more. 


Aerial view of Katherine Towers in Sandton Central
Sandton Central continues to expand high-grade office space
3rd September 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Prime-grade office space in Sandton Central has increased from 1 000 m2 in 2010 to 95 000 m2 this year, Sandton Central Management District (SCMD) city improvement district manager Elaine Jack said... 


Louwtjie Nel
Australian project eats into WBHO profit; parastatals issue R20bn in tenders
3rd September 2019 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bailey Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) has seen a significant decline in profit owing to anticipated losses on the Western Roads Upgrade (WRU) project, in Australia. The construction group on Tuesday... 


ACCESS FOR GROWTH

Importing and increased access to LNG would allow for downstream development and could help Virtual Gas Network become a national gas distributor
Carbon tax awareness leads to gas conversions, growth for company
30th August 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Increased demand for converting to the use of natural gas from heavy fuel oils for energy solutions has led to opportunities for compressed natural gas supplier Virtual Gas Network. The... 


New buildings to provide accommodation closer to institutions
16th August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

To address the issue of the lack of student accommodation in close proximity to campus, ADA Consulting Engineers has been involved in a greenfield construction project for a Southpoint building on... 


V&A Waterfront shopping centre achieves five-star green rating
V&A Waterfront shopping centre achieves five-star green rating
5th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The V&A Waterfront’s waste management and recycling practices has earned the property a five-star Green Buildings Council of South Africa (GBCSA) Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) v1... 


CSIR doubles down on solar PV amid energy-autonomous campus success
CSIR doubles down on solar PV amid energy-autonomous campus success
12th July 2019 By: Donna Slater

The Pretoria-based headquarters of research organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has almost doubled its commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity... 


LIMESTONE KILN
Producing clinker is energy intensive and releases CO2 over and above the fuel used to burn the limestone
AfriSam exploring ways to further reduce its carbon emissions
28th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified materials company AfriSam is working to further reduce its carbon emissions, after achieving a sustained reduction of 35% as a result of on various initiatives over nearly two decades,... 


Wits launches first solar district heating system in South Africa
Wits launches first solar district heating system in South Africa
20th June 2019

The South African National Energy Development Institute last month launched the first solar district heating system in South Africa at the Wits University’s Junction Campus, saving the buildings... 


Balwin Properties Kikuyu development
Balwin registers over 16 000 EDGE certified units
18th June 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Balwin Properties has registered more than 16 000 units across seven of its built-to-sell and three of its rental developments as excellence in design for greater efficiency certified... 


NOTHING GOES TO WASTE 
Currently 93% of the gym’s waste is being diverted – an amount that was possible through an initial waste audit calculation
Health club receives net zero waste rating
14th June 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Through rigorous waste reduction, separation and recycling on site, and the assistance of net zero-accredited professionals Ecolution Consulting, Health Club Virgin Active Constantia, in Cape Town,... 


AFTER FIRE TEST
Strong intumescent formation with clear coat based on Exolit 855 after fire test
Building and construction applications get a coatings sustainability boost
14th June 2019

Multinational speciality chemicals producer Clariant aims to contribute more sustainability and safety solutions to meet the building and construction industry’s challenges, says Clariant flame... 


ALISON GROVES
While the demand for new green buildings continues to grow, it will not replace the importance of the existing building stock
Green buildings rising
14th June 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

As the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) introduces more rating tools, the construction industry’s uptake of green building is “sky rocketing”, says professional services firm WSP... 


Reflective coating
Sanedi’s reflective roof coatings pilot moves to scale
24th April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) on Wednesday announced that its Cool Surfaces Project has moved from collaboration to a completed, scaled-up project in... 


Construction industry remains under pressure
Construction industry remains under pressure
12th April 2019

Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Irma Venter about the ongoing decline of the South African construction industry, what this means for the country in the... 


Redefine demonstrates why its investment strategy works
10th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Redefine Properties continues to thrive amid a subdued environment, as a result of its strategy of investing where it believes the best market opportunities lie, while also catering to... 


SME building and construction industry in the doldrums, says CIDB survey
SME building and construction industry in the doldrums, says CIDB survey
9th April 2019 By: Irma Venter

The 2019 first quarter Construction Industry Development Board small and medium-sized enterprise Business Conditions Survey, released on Tuesday, suggests that the South African building and... 


 Construction industry in rapid decline as work wanes, ‘mafia’ takes over, warns Safcec
Construction industry in rapid decline as work wanes, ‘mafia’ takes over, warns Safcec
8th April 2019 By: Irma Venter

The South African construction industry is in a state of accelerated decline, says South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors (Safcec) CEO Webster Mfebe. This is caused mainly by a lack... 


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