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Architects commit to carbon neutral buildings

The International Union of Architects (UIA) has pledged to phase out carbon emissions by buildings by 2050. The pledge is captured in the 2050 Imperative, unanimously adopted at the recent World Congress of the UIA, which represents about 1.3...

Recycling makes rands, sands and sense in Soweto

An enterprising Soweto businessman has added an innovative new dimension to his business by recycling rubble from the site of a major new project and converting it into a highly saleable product: building sand. A 24 month supply of building rubble,...

Polystyrene collection points across Gauteng

The Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) is driving a dynamic marketing and awareness campaign of its various charity projects to schools across Gauteng. According to PSPC director Adri Spangenberg, twenty new schools have committed themselves to...

New solenoid and piston actuated valves

Automation specialist, Protea Automation Solutions, has raised the bar in the control valve industry with the introduction of a sleek new range of Italian-made valves for process and industrial applications. The valves, manufactured by well-known...