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Balfour park has a new look student programme
23rd August 2022

You can really let your creative energy loose for public safety! The Balfour Park Transit Precinct Development - the Johannesburg Development Agency keeps creating high-quality public spaces for... 


Massmart to install building management systems across its South African stores
15th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed retail group Massmart will install a further 150 building management systems (BMSs) at its stores in South Africa over the next year and a half, with more than 155 BMSs already installed... 


Massmart partners with Green Wave and Schneider Electric for a BMS system that optimises operations whilst already saving millions of rands in energy usage
15th August 2022

In a relationship spanning years of success and mutual respect, the Massmart group has partnered with Building Management System (BMS) specialist, Green Wave Group and Schneider Electric for an... 


Once upon a time
12th August 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Many years ago when I was a young engineer, I had finished my national service, got married and started work. The work that I found was to be employed by GEC Engineering Services. It was an... 


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National Route R22: Section 5 road-widening project, South Africa
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to complete the widening National Route R22: Section 5 in December 2022. 


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Cape Town to add two new MyCiTi depots in R340m project
11th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town will this month start construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots. The R340-million project forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha,... 


The Fynbos building in Cape Town
Construction of Africa’s first biophilic building under way in Cape Town
11th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Estate agent Dogon Group has confirmed that demolition is under way ahead of the start of construction of Africa’s first-ever biophilic development, in Cape Town. The Fynbos building, as it will... 


Keep the job site lights on and improve productivity and safety with Atlas Copco’s after-market solutions
10th August 2022

Atlas Copco Power Technique complements its superior quality, reliable and efficient portable LED, metal halide, electric and battery-driven light tower range with an outstanding after-market... 


Efficiency before sustainability
8th August 2022

By Mark Freeman, Offer Manager – Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric  Efficiency comes in many forms. In the case of building owners, efficiency is often realised by a building management... 


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Concrete parking lots offer numerous benefits
5th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the initial construction cost of concrete parking is slightly higher, compared to asphalt parking, the maintenance costs of the former, for commercial and industrial properties, are minimal,... 


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Locally manufactured LED bollards ideal for urban spaces
4th August 2022

A glare-free bollard which is designed aesthetically to create a soft yet direct illumination, is said to provide an effective lighting solution for urban spaces such as pedestrian areas, parks,... 


Lighting Solution for TASEZ
26th July 2022

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting solution for various sections of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) in Gauteng, South Africa. TASEZ is Africa’s First Automotive City... 


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Ex-classified lighting solution for alcohol manufacturer
22nd July 2022

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied a light-emitting diode (LED) solution for alcohol manufacturer AlcoNCP in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This new lighting installation needed to comply to... 


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New industrial lighting solution beneficial for industry
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Industrial lighting specialist Magnitech is expected to release the MAGFLOOD – its new industrial floodlight – this month. The fit-for-purpose industrial floodlight will provide optimal lighting in... 


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Technology beneficial for lighting sector
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Technological advancements have become prominent in commercial and industrial lighting applications, which has created additional benefits for the sector, says lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting... 


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Lighting manufacturer embarks on local projects
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Johannesburg-based lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting Solutions embarked on various projects for the industrial and commercial lighting industry last year. The company took on a project for... 


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Energywise
22nd July 2022

Energywise (EW) specialises in the design and manufacture of LED light fittings for industrial, commercial, retail and horticultural use. With multiple accolades and awards to its name, including... 


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Locally manufactured industrial lighting
21st July 2022

Gauteng lighting manufacturer Visionware designs and manufactures products for the electrical switchgear and lighting market. The company plans to introduce new innovative light-emitting diode... 


Cotton On South Africa headqaurters
Cotton On unveils new environment-, staff-friendly head office, distribution centre
21st July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Australian fashion retailer the Cotton On Group (COG) has invested R300-million in new custom-built headquarters and a distribution centre in Waterfall City, Midrand, which it officially launched... 


Floodlighting solution for new school sports fields
20th July 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the new Hockey/Athletics field and Tennis courts at the Curro Durbanville High School in Cape Town. The new sports field... 


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Low quality imports are one the most pertinent challenges that BEKA Schréder faces when working in Africa
Mines opting for solar security lighting
15th July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Many African mines are opting for solar-powered perimeter lighting so that their security is not compromised during power failures, says luminaires manufacturer BEKA Schréder export manager Paulo... 


Evolution of ordinary things
15th July 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Once upon a time, when people wanted to write something out, there were a number of pre-requirements for this to happen. The first was that they could actually write and read. While it is quite a... 


Technical expert calls for power-, environment-saving lighting standards to be promulgated
14th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technical standards and best practices expert and nonprofit organisation CLASP energy efficiency lighting expert Michael Scholand is calling on the Department of Trade, Industry and... 


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Joburg Mayor commends Metrobus for completing refurbishment of 105 buses
13th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

City of Johanneburg (CoJ) and Metrobus executives on July 13 unveiled some of the 105 buses it recently refurbished to the value of R50-million. The entity started a 36-month refurbishment... 


The benefits of investing in whole house surge protection
12th July 2022

By George Senzere, Solutions Architect: Secure Power at Schneider Electric When comparing whole house surge protectors to traditional surge protectors, many people think of massive lighting... 


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Simple solar solutions for energy-strapped communities
9th July 2022

Two new solar power solutions were recently launched at the Alliance for Rural Electricity’s (ARE’s) Energy Access Investment Forum 2022 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Designed to withstand extensive... 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Gibela unveiled the one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega commuter train it is building for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on July 4. 


Sanral to implement temporary road closures on N3 for rock blasting
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral), as part of the upgrade of the N3 from Cato Ridge to Dardanelles Cutting to an eight-lane carriageway, will implement rolling closures on... 


Mauritius office development receives 5-star green star rating
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Precinct office development in Grand Baie, Mauritius, developed by real estate development company Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA) has been awarded a 5-Star Green certified rating by industry... 


Managing facility shutdown to avoid costly breakdowns
5th July 2022

Whilst South Africans are frustrated with having to contend with hours of loadshedding, FM Solutions,a leading Facilities Management company since 2002, says these long periods of power outages... 


Development Planning department develops a guideline for Involving Visual and Aesthetic Specialists in EIA Processes
4th July 2022

The Provincial Government of The Western Cape: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (D:EA&DP) developed a guideline for Involving Visual and Aesthetic Specialists in EIA... 


eWASA appoints Packaging Executive for section18 EPR
29th June 2022

The e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) is proud to announce the appointment of Adri Spangenberg as Packaging Executive, with effect from 1 July 2022.   “In order for us to be compliant... 


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More industrial equipment for rent
29th June 2022

Rental company Rand-Air offers a range of industrial equipment for rent to a variety of sectors across Southern Africa including petrochemical, power generation, food and beverage, automotive,... 


GreenYellow secures contracts with Retailability, PPC Cement in South Africa
24th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Energy efficiency, services and solar photovoltaic solutions company GreenYellow has secured two contracts in South Africa, including a seven-year energy efficiency partnership agreement with... 


CHANGING IT UP The Kokstad Interchange project along the R56 provincial route will take 33 months to complete
Sanral success stories
24th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Despite the negative impact of its recent tender cancellations, South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it continues to improve, manage and maintain the national road network. In... 


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Stellantis SA introduces something fresh to the SA bakkie mix
21st June 2022 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis South Africa (SA) has just added its entrant to the bakkie wars in South Africa – the Jeep Gladiator. The pickup is available in only one model in the domestic market, namely the Rubicon. 


SpaceX given conditional environmental clearance to launch its new Starship spacecraft
15th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given conditional environmental clearance to SpaceX to launch its latest and biggest spacecraft, the Starship, on its latest and biggest rocket, the... 


Check out 5 PC games that we can’t wait to be released
10th June 2022

2022 has been a very busy year in the world of video games, with everything from triple-A titles to indie darlings taking immersive storytelling and gameplay to new heights. While gaming can be... 


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Drones launched for boiler inspections
10th June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Rope access specialist Skyriders introduced the new Elios SkyEye drones last month for use in non-destructive testing when inspecting boiler internals at power stations. 


Kenyan power lines re-routed to protect flamingos and pelicans
7th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Kenya’s State-run electricity distribution company is re-configuring power lines to prevent the electrocution of birds such as flamingos, pelicans and cranes. Kenya Power and Lighting Co has... 


Recycling hazardous used oil responsibly is essential to protect our environment
6th June 2022

By Bubele Nyiba, CEO, ROSE Foundation The 2022 National Environment Month campaign, “#OnlyOneEarth”, is calling for transformative changes to policies and choices to enable cleaner, greener, and... 


A large yellow Hyundai rock breaking machine used inside a furnace to break down the ceramic inner walls of a furnace
Service provider continues to expand its fleet
3rd June 2022 By: Halima Frost

Demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition has steadily expanded its fleet of equipment to befit projects that facilitate relines and repairs on furnaces and kilns of all types. Furnace... 


LED highbay lighting for workshop
1st June 2022

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED highbay lighting solution at Liebherr-Africa’s crane workshop in Springs near Johannesburg. BEKA Schréder was approached by Liebherr-Africa as they were looking... 


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