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Save the date: The role of construction in the economic recovery of South Africa
Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA) will be hosting an informative webinar on the role of construction in the economic recovery of South Africa – proudly brought to you by our sponsors...
Managing readymix waste for a sustainable planet
The management of waste poses various challenges for the readymix industry, and AfriSam has been following through its commitment to People, Planet and Performance with a range of innovative...
Manufacturer stresses need for quality materials during downturn
Amid strained economic conditions, contractors are opting to buy cheaper and lower-quality building materials, such as cement, to reduce costs, which cement manufacturer AfriSam cementitious...
Readymix quality key to construction success
It is no surprise that cost cutting is the order of the day in the construction sector, but this should not prevent contractors from ensuring that their readymix concrete is up to scratch. “The...
AfriSam works with SanteQ to bring Thembisa solid homes
In a housing market that is desperate for quality, robust and affordable homes, advanced building technology frontrunner, Sanjo Fabtech Sterling has been collaborating with construction materials...
Direct cement sales to industry drop
About 30% of cement sales in South Africa are going directly to the construction industry for construction projects, which is down from about 50% being sold directly to the construction industry...
Concor to construct Ikusasa office block at Oxford Parks
Concor has been awarded the contract to construct the new Ikusasa office block at Oxford Parks in Rosebank. Work started on the building, which will house Anglo Global Shared Services (AGSS), at...
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Polyco injects R1.89m into polystyrene recycler
Producer responsibility organisation Polyco has invested R1.89-million in waste service provider New Earth Recycling, strengthening one of South Africa’s only dedicated recyclers of post-consumer...
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from...
DBSA says $200m Lobito loan in line with regional integration strategy
South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) says its $200-million funding contribution to a larger $753-million loan agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR)...