The construction industry is expected to grow by 6.2% this year, but will remain in a recovery phase after experiencing a near recession that was exacerbated by Covid-19 and the associated hard lockdown. This will have a positive impact on...
Celebrated on the 22nd of April, this years’ theme of Earth Day in 2022 is “Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do? World Earth Day is aimed at tackling climate change, reducing pollution, and preserving the health of the planet and those who...
Despite the lack of formal statistics on available landfill space, those in the waste management industry agree that it is rapidly filling up – and that the country is on the verge of a crisis. “We had pretty well-run facilities around the year...
Landfills nationwide are filling up at an alarming rate due to growing waste generation and municipalities have been warned that action plans are needed as the country runs out of landfill space. How the City of Cape Town and Joburg are addressing...
RIB Software, a multinational providing innovative technology solutions to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, has partnered with Building Transparency, a non-profit organisation that has developed a free and open access...
The impact of the construction mafia on South Africa’s economic reconstruction has reached crisis proportions requiring an urgent and collaborative response, according to the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI). The task...
Leading clay brick and paving manufacturer Corobrik is extending its existing product range. “For us as a brand and as a business, being flexible in responding to changing market requirements remains a top priority,” says Sales Director Ockert van...
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Water and Sanitation has confirmed that Shongweni dam has not collapsed following a viral video that was posted on social media. Two fuse gates are seen popping out to release water. The design of the gates allows the...
Water storage in the Northern Cape is currently at 113.7% due to heavy downpours of rain in many parts of the country. The Full Supply Capacity of the province which is 146.3 million m3 is exceeded and currently stands at 166.3 million m3 full. An...
Recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal have caused water shortages with experts reporting that a close eye is being kept ensuring water safety from water-borne deseases. KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta)...
