When it comes to plastic alternatives, there are two materials that consumers are likely to encounter; bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. Most people think that bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are one and the same, but in reality, they...
The plastics and packaging industries of South Africa, represented by have both welcomed the announcement made by Ms Barbara Creecy, Minister of EnvironmentÂÂ, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) to scrap the existing Section 28 plan for developing an...
Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) newly elected President, Sugen Pillay, presented his presidential message and theme for the year at a function held in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. Pillay’s 2020 theme is ‘2020 – A time for...
Moves are reportedly being made to rein in the disruption of construction sites by the so-called ‘construction mafia’ or business forums. This will be done through the use of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca). According to Moneyweb, SA...
South Africans should brace themselves for more load-shedding. This is according to Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter. Source:...
EThekwini Municipality continues to show its commitment to the city’s residents through a number of ongoing upgrades to public spaces. They are prioritising the use of quality contractors and building materials for every project. For the formalised...
Government’s failure to pay building contractors on time or even not at all is one of the major causes of job losses in the construction industry, declares Databuild CEO Morag Evans. “Against the backdrop of an ailing economy, many companies,...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has cautioned water users to continue using water sparingly as the dam levels haven’t improved satisfactorily due to the scarcity of rain in Limpopo. The province’s average dam levels are at 59.6%,...
Part of the explanation for the water scarcity in the country is that South Africa is currently faced with a drought. eNCA takes closer look at to what extent that accounts for the challenges that communities are facing. Source:...
The ANC has released a statement saying maintenance at Eskom is a priority but an expert warns the utility has a financial crisis as well as operational problems. Source:...
