Tag: construction
Construction transport safety vital to reduce R352m spend
Safetember aims to reduce the almost R352 million spent on MVAs in construction industry
SOUTH AFRICA has one of the worst overall motor vehicle accident...
New study shows sustainable wood-based housing market possible in SA
Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that South Africa has sufficient log resource options for a sustainable wood residential building market.
“Our study showed that...
Construction back at work, overcoming challenges
The entire construction industry reopened on 1 June with the advent of Alert Level 3, largely as a result of the extensive lobbying by...
Events industry retools to build hospitals in Africa
The venture applies HOTT3D’s design, construction and project management expertise to building medical facilities within days
A Cape Town-based exhibition builder, together with an event...
Construction sector can spearhead renewal
The construction industry has potential to create employment opportunities to cushion the impact of an anticipated increase in unemployment in the immediate aftermath of...
Making modern buildings safe
IT is critical for modern buildings to have the necessary fire detection and protection systems in order to comply fully with the National Building...
SA construction industry gears for coronavirus
Construction workers have been briefed about the coronavirus and building sites across the country are putting structures in place should Covid-19 hit and force...
Horses for courses – are bigger warehouses worth it?
Factories and warehouses are wider than ever, and existing buildings are being extended to make them longer. Both trends beg questions about increases in...
Construction at Old Cape Quarter in De Waterkant is underway
Old Cape Quarter, a popular retail destination in the vibrant neighbourhood of De Waterkant in Cape Town, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment. Developed by...
African Banks fund construction of world’s biggest marine diamond mining vessel
Nedbank Namibia, RMB Namibia, Standard Bank, ABSA and Bank Windhoek agreed to provide 80% of the funding for the ship, which will be the...
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