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NAKAMBALA SUGAR MILL
Illovo Sugar appointed Bosch Projects as engineering, procurement and construction management consultants for the mill’s expansion
Nakambala sugar mill expansion project completed
21st July 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the third quarter of 2017, project management and equipment design company Bosch Projects completed the implementation of the Nakambala Product Alignment and Refinery project in Mazabuka,... 


JOBURG CLASSIC GETS FACELIFT
The post office in Rissik street, which was built in 1897, is currently undergoing a R60-million renovation
Joburg Property Company showcases city’s heritage
21st July 2017 By: David Oliveira

In a R60-million renovation project, the former post office on Rissik street is being restored to its former glory as one of Johannesburg’s stand-out heritage sites. During a media tour hosted by... 


Inaugural Africa Architecture Awards to take place in September
14th July 2017 By: David Oliveira

The inaugural Africa Architecture Awards, the first Pan-African awards programme of its kind and launched by French manufacturing multinational Saint-Gobain, aims to recognise and reward worthy... 


LANDMARK ENGINEERING
The Sol Plaatje University library’s design allows for the building to be draped in a continuous concrete shell, which takes on a strong angular diamond-like shape
University library, student resources building wins prestigious award
14th July 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The Sol Plaatje University library and student resources building project, in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, has been awarded the 2017 Fulton Concrete Award in the buildings greater than three... 


A 12-storey office block in Summit Place, Pretoria. The building’s external façade consists of light steel frame
Tight market conditions put demand for LSFB under pressure
7th July 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

The light steel frame building (LSFB) industry is experiencing the same hardship as the building and construction industry. According to Statistics South Africa, the area of buildings completed... 


ANTICIPATED TOOL
With the new Stair Tool in Archicad 21, intuitive graphical methods allow for users to easily tweak the stair’s shape and customise structural components
New Archicad solution incorporates highly anticipated stair design tool
7th July 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Building information modelling (BIM) software developer for architects and designers Graphisoft has locally launched Archicad 21, the latest version of a BIM software solution that introduces a... 


New Tshwane light-steel frame building erected at speed
30th June 2017 By: David Oliveira

South African light-steel frame (LSF) construction company Futurecon has completed the construction of a R7-million 454 m2 facility, in Tshwane, for optometric service provider Spectacle Warehouse... 


AI expected to be key disrupter in transition to smart-city status
23rd June 2017 By: David Oliveira

According to research by Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML), about 54.5% of the global population is living in urban areas, which is expected to increase to about 70% in the next 35 years. As... 


VICTOR BOUGUENON
Trends include South Africa’s property and construction players committing to greener practices
Several Green trends expected to emerge this year
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

As the green-building groundswell takes hold globally, construction materials supplier AfriSam says industry can expect to several trends emerge this year. 


ULTRA MODERN The premises has capacity for about 5 000 people and will consolidate Deloitte’s current Woodmead and Pretoria offices in a single central location
Earthworks for 42 500 m2 office to start in August
26th May 2017

Bulk earthworks for the 42 500 m2 property that hosts auditing and consulting firm Deloitte South Africa’s new Gauteng office is excepted to start in August, with construction expected to start in... 


GREEN STAR BUILDING
The building was awarded its 4-Star Green Star Office South Africa-Namibia ‘Design’ rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa
Engineers set benchmark in sustainable building
7th April 2017

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has achieved the first Green Star rating in Namibia for FNB Namibia Holdings’ Parkside building.  


Office tower development seen heralding new Gauteng CBD
Office tower development seen heralding new Gauteng CBD
10th March 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Accounting firm PwC’s Waterfall City-based 28-storey office building, launching in February 2018, has the potential to spearhead the new central business district (CBD) of Gauteng. Located between... 


HYSTER FORKLIFT
Forklifts from Hyster will continue to be supplied from Barloworld
JV to be completed by end of Q1 2017
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

The transaction regarding the joint venture (JV) between Barloworld Handling South Africa’s local materials handling and agriculture business, and German agricultural trading, building materials... 


OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Aerotropolis Master Plans details 21 catalytic projects to be delivered at the airport
Application of aerotropolis concept in South Africa to attract business
27th January 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) believes that focused applications of the aerotropolis concept in South Africa will attract business and make domestic airports a preferable link in the... 


Architectural body seeks to reignite recognition of prior learning scheme
20th January 2017 By: Donna Slater

Architectural professionals’ regulatory body the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (Sacap) announced the unveiling of its new online platform that will launch its re-ignited... 


New Johannesburg Council Chamber to allow for greater public participation in governance
13th December 2016 By: David Oliveira

The new R340-million Johannesburg Council Chamber building, which is expected to be complete in March next year, will boast dedicated seats for the public and media. Joburg Property Company (JPC)... 


AFTER INSTALLATION
Lite-C sensors operate using radio frequency technology that allows input devices to communicate with and control output devices without the need for cabling over long distances
Lite-C sensors allow for reduction in electricity bills
9th December 2016 By: Simone Liedtke

Energy efficiency solutions provider Magnet Energy has developed, designed and manufactured the Lite-C wireless lighting control system, which allows for a reduction in electricity bills of up to 43%. 


Iconic Joburg ice rink being transformed  into television production hub
Iconic Joburg ice rink being transformed into television production hub
2nd December 2016 By: David Oliveira

The Sky Rink atop the Carlton Centre’s parking lot in downtown Johannesburg always had something of an edge to it. Experienced ice-skaters, often with a cigarette in their mouths, would make little... 


EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING From the left, Wijnberger from In2Structure with Mthebula and Michelle Warmback from In2Structure
Welding shares steel industry standards
18th November 2016

The quality and standards of welding are critical to the quality and standards of the steel construction industry owing to the role welding plays in joining the steel sections together in the... 


EASTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE
The refurbishment project, completed last month, received the award from SAISC
Eastgate Shopping Centre wins Saisc Award 2016
18th November 2016 By: Simone Liedtke

The group of companies responsible for the multimillion-rand refurbishment of Eastgate Shopping Centre, in Bedfordview, were named as overall winners at the 2016 South African Institute of Steel... 


MALL OF AFRICA PROJECT 
The latest large-scale project completed using LSF was the external walling of the 131 000 m2 floor area of the multibillion-rand Mall of Africa
Local LSFB market worth R1-billion yearly
18th November 2016 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African light steel frame building (LSFB) market is estimated to be worth about R1-billion a year. This is based on the steel used by LSF manufacturers, as well as volumes of the major... 


PRASA INTERCHANGE 
The Tubular Modular Track product allows for rebuilding and rehabilitation of railway tracks
Track system to benefit railway contractors
4th November 2016 By: Simone Liedtke

Railway track manufacturer Tubular Track adviser and business development head of T-Track Global Jaap van der Merwe believes that contractors awarded Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)... 


HERITAGE SITE
The Opera House upgrades included the use of stainless steel, which created a distinctly contemporary and elegant architectural expression to the foyer extension
Stainless steel worth more than R500 000 installed at heritage site
21st October 2016 By: Aarifah Nosarka

Since the completion of upgrades to the Opera House in Port Elizabeth – a 2016 Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association Awards finalist in the architecture building and construction... 


Autodesk working with varsities, communities to tackle service delivery issues
14th October 2016 By: Donna Slater

Design software company Autodesk highlighted local education and skills development campaigns as catalysts to spur interest in and insight into the design industry during its Autodesk University... 


ESCALATOR UPGRADES
Kone will be upgrading the escalators throughout Stockholm’s metro stations
Global leader receives tender for new escalators
23rd September 2016

Elevator and escalator industry global leader Kone has won an order from Stockholm County Council to modernise and maintain 13 escalators at six metro stations in Sweden's capital. 


Elevator manufacturer to supply 183 electric elevators
23rd September 2016

Diversified holding group Sunriver Holding Group will purchase 183 Otis Electric elevators for its new residential and recreational developments in Anhui province, China. 


EXTERIOR AESTHETICS 
An artist’s impression of what the new Hatfield Square will look like once completed
Student accommodation facility on schedule for start of new academic year
9th September 2016 By: Donna Slater

The Hatfield Square redevelopment in Pretoria, which is currently under construction, is on track to open for reservations in January 2017, offering Pretoria’s student community a mixed-use... 


ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT
SMEC CEO and MD Andy Goodwin and Surbana Jurong CEO Wong Heang Fine concluded the merger
Singapore consultancy acquires SMEC in $400m deal as it seeks to have a global presence
19th August 2016 By: Donna Slater

Singapore-based urban development consultancy Surbana Jurong acquired 100% of Australia-based major infrastructure consultancy firm SMEC on August 1, in an acquisition valued at about S$400-million.  


From elevated inspections to stock analysis,  drones begin making business impact
From elevated inspections to stock analysis, drones begin making business impact
5th August 2016 By: Donna Slater

Remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) have the potential to significantly change the way many industrial, engineering and mining operations are conducted, with the ability to reach difficult to... 


GREEN CERTIFICATION
Solid Green Consulting’s new Rosebank office has 6-Star Green Star South Africa Interiors v1 certification
Rosebank office awarded top green rating
22nd July 2016 By: Donna Slater

Green-focused architecture consultancy Solid Green Consulting’s Rosebank offices were recently awarded 6-Star Green Star South Africa Interiors v1 certification for the incorporation of ecofriendly... 


CLEAR WATERS
Crystal Lagoons use closed circuits and sensors to maintain low levels of water consumption
Technique developed to produce and maintain attractive ‘lagoons’ at low costs
8th July 2016 By: Donna Slater

A method to construct and maintain artificial lagoons is being opened to the South African market after proving successful abroad, according to multinational artificial lagoon company Crystal... 


Building confidence edges lower in Q2
Building confidence edges lower in Q2
9th June 2016 By: Anine Kilian

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Building Confidence Index fell by five points to 34 in the second quarter, with the current level of the index indicating that more... 


Glass complies with technology requirements
3rd June 2016

Electrochromic glass technology supplier SageGlass ticks all technological boxes for the installation of a 13 000 square feet dynamic glass on the entire Western facade of the lavish Mystic Lake... 


CONCRETE DESIGN
2015 Fulton Award winner, the Fairscape Precinct Office Tower in Botswana
Concrete society calls for Fulton Awards nominations
20th May 2016 By: Donna Slater

Nonprofit company the Concrete Society of Southern Africa is calling for nominations for its biennial Fulton Awards, which recognise and honour excellence and innovation in the design and use of... 


Alexander Forbes' headquarters took top honours at the 2014 AfriSam-Saia Award
AfriSam-Saia Award introduces two new categories
20th April 2016 By: Samantha Herbst

The programme for this year’s AfriSam-South African Institute of Architects (Saia) Award for Sustainable Architecture and Innovation will now include two new categories, namely Sustainable Products... 


AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPED 
Hydraform was contracted to undertake the construction of this project for the benefit of the community
Block-making machinery used to build affordable housing
1st April 2016

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform built 27 affordable homes on the Radway Green Farm Agri-Village outside of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, using brick- and block-making machine... 


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