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PIC acquires Deloitte building in Midrand to add to GEPF portfolio
6th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has concluded a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the leasehold rights, which include the office building and letting enterprise, housing Deloitte as the... 


Nonresidential buildings will have to display energy performance certificate by next December
28th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

By December 2022, some nonresidential buildings will be required by law to display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which is done by measuring the building’s energy use intensity and giving... 


The building achieved an As-Built 6-Star Green Star-rating, which is the highest GBCSA sustainability accreditation
Managing green-building strategies during construction crucial for ratings
9th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Constantly managing, monitoring and aligning construction costs against budget when implementing Green Star sustainable building-rating initiatives helps developers to achieve the objective... 


Deloitte Africa makes an impact with new green building
26th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Deloitte has made strides in ensuring its new Waterfall headquarters is sustainable as a green building with a low impact on the environment. The building, which was designed and constructed with... 


Increases in civil tender awards, hardware sales despite Covid pandemic
26th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

There are some positives to be found in the South African construction market, despite the Covid pandemic, says Industry Insight senior economist David Metelerkamp. This first positive lies in the... 


SAVING FOR THE FUTURE
Battery storage can become a substantial contributor to maximizing the efficacy of renewable energy
Research shows promise in decarbonisation drive
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

The research of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) into accelerated decarbonisation scenarios for the South African power system confirms considerable opportunity to... 


WBHO sees a tripling of civils and road project pipelines
19th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

The pipeline of civil engineering projects in which Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) hopes to participate has “recently nearly tripled” to R27-billion, up from R10.5-billion in June last year, says... 


L2D's entire portfolio is now Green Star certified
18th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precinct-focused and retail-centered real estate investment trust Liberty Two Degrees' (L2D's) entire retail portfolio has now been certified by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).... 


Civil tenders awarded, hardware sales positives in the construction industry – Metelerkamp
Civil tenders awarded, hardware sales positives in the construction industry – Metelerkamp
5th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

There are some positives to be found in the South African construction market, despite the Covid-pandemic, says Industry Insight senior economist David Metelerkamp. This first positive lies in the... 


Wolfgang Neff
WBHO sees marked improvement in civils, road sectors
3rd March 2021 By: Irma Venter

The pipeline of civil engineering projects in which Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) hopes to participate has “recently nearly tripled” to R27-billion, up from R10.5-billion in June last year, says... 


SA’s first energy performance certificate marks key milestone, says SANEDI
3rd March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The recent issuing of the first-ever energy performance certificate (EPC) for a building in South Africa is a landmark achievement that will encourage energy efficiency across the board, says the... 


Improved formulation, developments maintain low VOC emissions
26th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Vinyl flooring specialist and South African Vinyl Association (SAVA) member Polyflor SA continually develops and improves formulations for all flooring ranges to ensure that volatile organic... 


ICONIC BUILDING REFURBISHMENT
The project is centred around a 120-year-old heritage building, which needs to be preserved
Heritage building facelift under way
12th February 2021 By: Darren Parker

Construction contractor Icon Group is conducting bulk earthworks and demolitions in the Johannesburg central business district as part of a construction project aimed at developing a new Title... 


Hyde Park Corner solar panel project
Hyde Park Corner rolls out solar panel project
9th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Shopping centre Hyde Park Corner has installed a 384 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system on its two office block roofs and carports on the North Eastern parking deck to lower its carbon footprint.... 


29 construction-sector bodies unite under one umbrella
5th February 2021 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s construction industry has united to form a single umbrella body, Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA), which is made up of 29 professional, contractor, supplier and other bodies... 


Construction bodies unite into single alliance
Construction bodies unite into single alliance
21st January 2021 By: Irma Venter

Twenty-nine of South Africa's professional, contractor, supplier and other bodies within the construction industry have united to form a single umbrella organisation, called the Construction... 


FULL CONTROL
The installation, with remote monitoring and remote access, ensures that the client has full control over the system remotely
Company ready for larger-scale projects
15th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

With the global trend of microgrid hybrid power solutions, solar solutions company Vert Energy was presented with a unique opportunity by property development company O’Nit Developments, whose... 


Roelof Botha
Afrimat Construction Index shows recovery in Q3
10th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Following a sharp decline in construction activity during the second quarter of the year, induced by Covid-19 lockdown regulations, the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has staged a strong comeback... 


ANDREW SKUDDER

Data is the key to improving the construction sector, better managing pain points, improve outcomes and enable companies to be more competitive without sacrificing profitability and sustainability
Digitalisation will boost efficiency in construction sector
4th December 2020 By: Schalk Burger

The construction industry – one of the least digitalised industries globally – can improve its efficiency and productivity, and regain its competitiveness, if it digitalises, says construction and... 


Fall in energy efficiency investment threatens climate goals – IEA
3rd December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Investment in energy efficiency worldwide is on course to fall by 9% in 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts, warning that the Covid-induced slump threatens international climate... 


GRI chairperson Eric Hespenheide
Record number of companies disclosing sustainability impacts
1st December 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has welcomed KPMG research that shows a record number of companies, spanning many sectors and geographic regions, are voluntarily disclosing their... 


WBHO sees plunge in profit as pandemic, lossmaking projects take toll
27th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) last week reported a massive turnaround in fortunes from 12 months ago when it boasted R513-million in operating profit for the year ended June 30, to a position... 


HENRY NUWARINDA
The Global Eco-Industrial Park Programme will ensure an added level of quality control and cost-efficiency
Panel on EIPs to feature at Indaba
27th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) will host a panel at this year’s Manufacturing Indaba on industrial parks, the potential to transform them into eco-industrial parks... 


Stefanutti Stocks stays in the red as it reports R101m loss
Stefanutti Stocks stays in the red as it reports R101m loss
26th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

The impact of Covid-19, as well as an adverse market, saw Stefanutti Stocks report an operating loss of R101-million for the six months ended August 31, compared with a R865-million loss in the... 


WBHO sees plunge in profit as Covid-19, loss-making projects take toll
WBHO sees plunge in profit as Covid-19, loss-making projects take toll
17th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) on Tuesday reported a massive turnaround in fortunes from 12 months ago when it boasted R513-million in operating profit for the year ended June 30, to a position... 


THE END IS ALWAYS CERTAIN 
Every structure has a limited design life and adequate budgeting must be allowed for to ensure regular maintenance is done to ensure this design life is reached
Structural integrity aids building life cycle
13th November 2020

Asset management company Collaborit has successfully started penetrating the mining and industrial sectors, providing expert solutions and services into the sustainable, proactive management of... 


Hard-hit construction sector pins recovery hopes on infrastructure plan
Hard-hit construction sector pins recovery hopes on infrastructure plan
13th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s construction industry ground to a halt on March 27, as the nation entered a hard lockdown that would last weeks, in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic which spurred governments... 


Covid-19 accelerates domestic sustainable finance market – Standard Bank
4th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the focus on climate change and financial instruments that promote sustainable economic development, Standard Bank group CEO Sim Tshabalala noted in the latest... 


Entries now open for 2021 GreenPitch Challenge
4th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Innovators and entrepreneurs with “economically viable" green economy innovation business ideas have been invited by nonprofit organisation GreenCape, to enter and participate in the Invest Cape... 


Exxaro exterior
Growthpoint receives green building certification for Exxaro head office
29th October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Coal miner Exxaro’s new head office building, in Centurion, Gauteng, developed and owned by property developer Growthpoint, has achieved a 6-Star green rating from the Green Building Council South... 


Sustainable financing imperative to sustainable future, says JSE’s Soobramoney
29th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Finance has a significant role to play in a sustainable future, which comprises economic, environmental, social and governance responsibilities, JSE chief sustainability officer Shameela... 


Nature must be brought back into cities, says regenerative design expert
29th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The construction and built environment industries need to strongly consider creative solutions, like integrating regenerative design principles, when designing and building facilities, global... 


Contractors risk ruin owing to contract fine print, payment delays, says MBA
Contractors risk ruin owing to contract fine print, payment delays, says MBA
19th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Master Builders Association (MBA) North says contractors, particularly small and mid-sized contractors, face growing business risk when embarking on new projects. This is a result of a range of... 


GVK-Siya Zama launches dedicated civils unit
9th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

Construction company GVK-Siya Zama has added a dedicated civils unit to its operational offering.  Through this unit, the company aims to create jobs and improve society by filling the void left by... 


Afrimat Construction Index tanks in Q2, but ‘strong performance’ in second half predicted
2nd October 2020 By: Irma Venter

The second-quarter (Q2) Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has dropped sharply on the back of the national lockdown regulations imposed between April and June to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


DANGLING IN THE WIND
Dangle will offer rope access services to the upgrade and maintenance of UK's wind farms in partnership with Power Curve ApS
Safety during wind turbine upgrades offered
25th September 2020

Specialist design and manufacturing company Power Curve ApS has forged a strategic partnership with working at height specialists Dangle Rope Access, to help deliver specialist installation... 


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