Avoid disappointment and potential disaster with competent design, installation and supervision
Disappointment with the outcome of construction projects, including segmental block retaining walls may manifest itself in two ways.
Aesthetics: unattractive sloppy finish or sub-standard material...
We must protect SA’s groundwater
By Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa.
THE borehole is a South African staple, accessing water from underground aquifers.
This is called groundwater,...
Providing water-security through bulk water storage tanks
RAINBOW Reservoirs is a supplier of premium quality Aluzinc bolted-steel panel tanks for multi-application liquid or water storage solutions. Our renowned, sought-after products are...
Portland Group takes advantage of Western Cape construction boom
By Diane Silcock
CONSTRUCTION in the Western Cape is soaring with locally-based Portland Group taking full advantage of the boom. Established 36 years ago, the...
Van Zyl: We don’t need more Red Tape
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Self-regulation and not more red tape is required to prevent another building disaster...
Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers: Updates on road closure status
Over the past few days, winter rains have fallen over parts of the Western Cape. Several roads had to be closed either due to...
V&A Waterfront marks World Environment Day at its first totally recycled commercial building.
Picture this: More than 460 homes running on clean energy year-round. Buildings saving enough energy to power 2,500 homes. A community saving 200,000 litres...
Crumbling construction sector in need of urgent reform, says CEO
The construction landscape in South Africa has changed dramatically over the past few years. What was once a robust pillar of the economy is...
SEZs can unlock economic potential – Infrastructure Africa
Infrastructure Africa Business Forum Explores the Role of Special Economic Zones and Industrial Development Zones in Driving Continental Growth
THE Infrastructure Africa Business Forum is...
N7 Refinery Interchange officially opened
Friday, 26 April, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers ceremonially opened the newly upgraded N7 Refinery Interchange.
Making the Western...
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