An inner-city development project to rejuvenate old buildings in downtown Johannesburg. The Kopanong project is part of a provincial plan to stimulate the economy and fix ‘dangerous’ old buildings. Source:...
Newly released research reveals that changes to the construction industry could cut the emissions generated from buildings and infrastructure 44% by 2050. The report, published by C40 Cities, Arup and University of Leeds, Building and...
Construction has begun on a new multi-billion rand Castle Gate mixed-use precinct in Pretoria. Castle Gate, which is being built by commercial, retail and residential property developer Atterbury, will ultimately comprise 100,000sqm of office...
Numbers released by Statistics SA show a decrease in construction jobs over the past months, while the mining sector is steadily employing more people. The Quarterly Employment Statistics survey for the second quarter of the year showed that almost...
The Western Cape Transport and Public Works Department are changing gears when it comes to road safety. Its focus will now be on helping to keep communities safe, along with preventing road deaths. Officials have unveiled some of their new...
The DBSA delivered a promising set of results for the year ended 31 March 2019, despite the adverse impact of the subdued economy on the demand for infrastructure funding. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), is tasked with delivering...
Government currently owes construction and building industry contractors about R5.5 billion. And the recent business failures and job losses in the sector have been blamed on the non-payment or late payment of contractors. Roy Mnisi, executive...
Standing taller than any other building in Africa, at 234 m, The Leonardo is only a couple of weeks away from being officially unveiled. The Leonardo, situated in the heart of Sandton’s business district, is the latest venture by property...
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has issued a new vision of how buildings and infrastructure around the world can reach 40% less embodied carbon emissions by 2030. And effectively achieve 100% net zero emissions by 2050. Building and...
