SGB-Cape’s innovative solution ensures cooling towers remains fully operational while maintenance is under way
SGB-Cape, a division of WACO Africa, has devised an innovative solution which allows the installation of floating pontoons to support scaffolding within cooling towers.
A...
Timber look-alike frames architectural possibilities
MODERN buildings need to meet a variety of criteria that, historically, were not concerns: from stringent safety standards to environmental friendliness and low energy...
Five Stars and a first for Concor
CONCOR, a diversified infrastructure and services construction company has earned a Five Star Safety Grading from the Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) and also...
Attracting youth is construction’s next big task
Looking beyond the economic squeeze in which South Africa’s construction sector finds itself, there is still a need to inspire young people to join...
Building Plans passed: Western Cape now in top spot
Total building plans passed in the Western Cape between January and June 2022 increased by 33.2% in value compared to the same period last...
Steyn City gas infrastructure
DURING this cold winter’s continuous load shedding the fortunate residence of Steyn City had continuous hot water, hot cooked meals and warm gas heating,...
Impressive start for Cement & Concrete SA
CEMENT & Concrete South Africa (CCSA), which was launched in March 2021, has had an impressive and eventful journey during its first 17 months...
The story of SA’s procurement crisis
How the frogs and canaries have long since died and Rome continues to burn
By Deon van Zyl, Chairperson, Western Cape Property Development Forum
While a...
May 2022 Residential Building Statistics by Province – Is the Western Cape becoming the...
One of the most interesting features of the StatsSA residential building statistics during 2022 has been the meteoric rise of the Western Cape to...
Council fails to act on eyesore
The editor asks why?
PICTURED above is an unfinished project in Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand, that started life as either luxury apartments/and or an upmarket guesthouse.
This...
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Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project
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