It is predicted that by 2050, nearly 70% of people worldwide will reside in urban areas, up from 55% of the global population who currently live in cities. As a result, 78% of the world’s energy is being consumed in cities which produce more than...
“It is undeniable that human activities have warmed the atmosphere, ocean, and land and that widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and biosphere have occurred” says Nasa, highlighting the effects of climate change and...
The catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal is a wake-up call for local and national governments to ensure that future urban development is integrated and resilient to extreme weather events. “The effects are widespread, and I do not think anyone...
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...
