Following a harrowing two years for the construction sector, 2022 started with cautious optimism, amid promises that major infrastructure works would be fast-tracked, and the value of building plans passed by larger municipalities in 2021 rose by...
The results of Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA’s) Bi-annual Economic and Capacity Survey (BECS) for the period January to June 2022 just released, indicates an improved outlook for 2022 but projections remain below 2% for 2023/24 on the...
The criminal element in the ongoing construction mafia phenomenon that has held South Africa to ransom are real and serious, but greater cognisance should be taken of the perception that ongoing industry practices are economically excluding...
Groundwater management is critical to keeping water supplies available and safe for future generations. By Dr Roger Parsons Groundwater is the most extracted material in the world, providing about half of the drinking water supply worldwide....
The rapid growth of the “fast-furniture” industry to the often-hazardous impacts of paint on the environment, the “home sector;” encompassing construction, décor and design, have had increased pressure to improve its performance in terms of...
Ethekwini Municipality has put forward a motion to borrow R500 million in long-term finance for capital projects. The proposed 15-year fixed-interest rate loan will result in R485 million in interest being paid over the period. The executive...
It is anticipated that the full extent of the damage caused to structures during the unprecedented flooding which occurred in early April in parts of KwaZulu-Natal will be revealed over time due to the potential for water ingress through damaged...
By Jorisna Bonthuys The theme of this year’s World Water Day is ‘Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible’. As it is a vital resource in South African cities, the Water Research Commission (WRC) has funded a research project to improve the...
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...
