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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...
The AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award is aimed at unearthing the best in South African architectural and design innovations that are specifically focused on addressing local and global...
SA cement produces engaging for sustainability
The cement industry in South Africa continues to engage government to create conditions that will sustain the sector’s local production capacity and grow market demand. Speaking online at the...
Miners recognise excellence in health and safety
Professionals in the fields of health and safety were awarded during surface mining industry association, ASPASA’s, annual awards ceremony which was held online across the country recently to...
Managing green-building strategies during construction crucial for ratings
Constantly managing, monitoring and aligning construction costs against budget when implementing Green Star sustainable building-rating initiatives helps developers to achieve the objective...
Increases in civil tender awards, hardware sales despite Covid pandemic
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...
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Barloworld grows cash pile as earnings fall, final dividend scrapped
Industrial equipment company Barloworld has reported a sharp increase in free cash flow for the 12 months to September 30, even as earnings declined and the company cancelled its final dividend....
Marokane wants South Africa’s grid plan to be coupled to larger regional plan
Eskom CEO Dan Marokane has called for South Africa’s Transmission Development Plan (TDP) to be complemented by a “regional TDP” to support the development of the grid infrastructure required to...
TIA welcomes appointment of a new board
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, has welcomed the appointment of a new board of directors by Science, Technology and...