https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/green-building Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:30:33 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dee-to-assess-next-steps-for-energy-performance-certificate-registrations-2026-06-01 Tasneem Bulbulia ENERGY Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200 722569 1780321403 1780317900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275789_resized_deputyministersamanthagrahammareofthedepartmentofelectricityandenergy2025101022.jpeg Samantha Graham-Maré 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nigeria-hvacr-expo-draws-strong-industry-participation-2026-05-29 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721214 1778830374 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271575_resized_dmgeventsenhvacr16may1022x575.jpg INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT The events hosted more than 20 sessions attracting more than 1 200 attendees 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ai-integration-advances-hvac-systems-2026-05-13 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721148 1779779164 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271398_resized_samsungenhvacr16may1022x575.jpg INDOOR COMFORT Samsung’s HVAC offering is centred around five focus areas, namely advanced comfort technologies, b.IoT integration, air purification, sustainability and long-term operational support 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cooling-technologies-advance-sustainability-goals-2026-05-29 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721040 1779779162 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271088_resized_daikinenhvacr16may1022x575.jpg CHALLENGING CLIMATES There is strong demand for energy-efficient HVAC-R systems that can deliver reliable performance in challenging climates 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hvac-r-transition-raises-costs-skills-pressures-2026-05-29 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721144 1779779168 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/four-african-countries-selected-for-building-sector-climate-roadmaps-2026-05-22 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 22 May 2026 00:03:00 +0200 720700 1779177915 1779400980 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270140_resized_worldgbcengreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg NATIONALLY-DRIVEN PROCESS Each participating country’s green building douncil will lead a nationally driven process to coordinate stakeholders across the building and construction value chain 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/green-buildings-show-stronger-returns-2026-05-22 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720653 1779170314 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269992_resized_gbcsaengreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg ECONOMIC RESILIENCE Operational efficiency indicators are indicating that green buildings are more resilient in quite a tough economy 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airtight-buildings-heighten-moisture-control-challenges-2026-05-07 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720718 1779170316 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270168_resized_solencoengreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg PERSISTENT MOISTURE Persistent moisture can lead to corrosion, surface degradation and higher maintenance requirements, particularly in consistently humid conditions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/timber-leads-bio-based-shift-2026-05-22 Devina Haripersad Green Building Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720550 1779170314 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269708_resized_up1engreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg EXISTING STANDARDS Timber is relatively well supported by existing standards, while bamboo, hemp and mycelium require further testing, performance data and design guidance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-body-partners-with-four-african-green-building-councils-on-the-creation-of-climate-action-roadmaps-2026-05-06 Schalk Burger GREEN BUILDING Wed, 06 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200 720679 1778064033 1778063820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-wbhos-acquisition-of-zamori-2026-04-17 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200 719631 1776437077 1776434280 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/master-builders-north-calls-for-urgent-action-to-improve-construction-industry-oversight-2026-04-17 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718762 1775813838 1776376800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/microgrids-emerge-as-fastest-route-to-energy-access-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Green Building Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718419 1775813831 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262969_resized_microgridgridservices03261022.jpeg GRID RESILIENCE Decentralised microgrids are enabling faster, more resilient and cost-effective energy access for remote and fast-growing communities across South Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transmission-bottleneck-demands-urgent-national-focus-2026-03-31 Lumkile Nkomfe Green Building Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718416 1776404399 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262962_resized_danginsbergdiscoverygreen11251022.jpeg DAN GINSBERG Time-based dynamics, particularly during winter peaks and evenings, further highlight the need for refined pricing signals 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sky-robots-showcases-integrated-drone-security-model-for-mines-other-high-value-assets-2026-04-10 Lumkile Nkomfe SECURITY Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200 719082 1778842975 1775829780 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265187_resized_vtoldroneskyrobots04261022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96448_2026-04-10_sky_robots_demo_online.mp491931205 Sky Robots founder and MD Bertus van Zyl discusses the company's product and service offering. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/investec-to-use-200m-ifc-loan-to-support-sustainable-building-in-south-africa-2026-04-08 Schalk Burger SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200 718833 1775650017 1775644080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dhl-supply-chain-to-invest-in-gauteng-multi-user-distribution-hub-2026-04-07 Lumkile Nkomfe LOGISTICS Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200 718767 1775571210 1775568540 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264147_resized_dhlsupplychaininvestment04261022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-could-be-a-real-player-in-the-battery-energy-storage-system-market-2026-04-03 Rebecca Campbell LOCALISATION Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717854 1774614840 1775167200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262458_resized_gigafactory.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/master-builders-north-calls-for-urgent-action-to-improve-construction-industry-oversight-2026-03-30 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:58:00 +0200 718336 1774875605 1774875480 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262730_resized_gavinmorrowmbanorthpresident20261022.jpeg Gavin Morrow 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grow-programme-open-to-applications-from-artisans-looking-to-scale-their-businesses-2026-03-18 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:35:00 +0200 717553 1773837401 1773837300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260304_resized_artisangeneric1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aluminium-foundry-expansion-to-aid-sustainable-production-2026-03-06 Halima Frost Green Building Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715627 1772521835 1772748000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254723_resized_foundriesforgesdiecastingbentelercasthouse03261022.jpeg CASTING CASA The new casthouse opened by Benteler at the Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway will improve on the company's aluminum recycling capacity 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sustainable-infrastructure-strengthens-s-africas-future-2026-02-13 Trent Roebeck Green Building Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714183 1769693657 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250474_resized_imageforusegibbjan20261022.png GEARED FOR GROWTH The Black Business Council in the Built Environment, GIBB and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession discussed sustainable infrastructure practices in Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/abland-property-developers-breaks-ground-on-century-city-office-development-2026-02-06 Irma Venter PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:41:00 +0200 714753 1770381870 1770381660 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252142_resized_canalplazesodturning1022.jpeg Canal Plaza sod-turning event 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/growthpoint-breaks-ground-on-r270m-paarl-mall-redevelopment-2026-02-05 Irma Venter PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0200 714672 1770297814 1770297480 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251926_resized_growthpointpaarlmallaerialview20261022.jpeg Paarl Mall in its current guise 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tnpa-signs-25-year-lpg-durban-port-terminal-deal-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Green Building Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713181 1769434663 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001247645_resized_signingceremonydec20251022.png SIGNS OF CHANGE The signing ceremony consisted of TNPA and WASAA CEF members who pledged allegiance to a swift energy transition 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/redefine-properties-building-at-coega-awarded-5-star-green-star-environmental-rating-2026-01-27 Rebecca Campbell GREEN BUILDING Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0200 713958 1769686346 1769506740 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249793_resized_untitled284.jpeg From left to right: GBCSA CEO Lisa Reynolds, Redefine ESG head Ursula Mpakanyane, Goodyear warehouse manager and Coega Development Corporation representative Leon Koen and Coega Development Corporation chief sustainability officer Nomathemba Mhlanga 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-conference-on-energy-efficiency-aims-to-move-from-aspiration-to-implementation-2026-01-23 Schalk Burger ENERGY EFFICIENCY Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:31:00 +0200 713784 1769179747 1769178660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rib-software-revolutionising-construction-project-delivery-in-south-africa-2025-11-20 Creamer Media Reporter Green Building Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:20:00 +0200 710368 1765789484 1765779600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001239778_resized_ribsoftware1125donna1022.jpg RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer. 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95820_2025-11-14_rib_software.mp4185551321 RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce is interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer about the company's revolutionary construction and building information modelling software https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-advances-flagship-renewables-build-2025-12-12 Lumkile Nkomfe Green Building Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200 710858 1765262545 1765490400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001241170_resized_danginsbergdiscoverygreen11251022.jpeg DAN GINSBERG From day one, Discovery Green is able to provide about 90% renewable-energy coverage, which is significantly higher than typical private solutions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bankable-partnerships-anchor-renewables-momentum-2025-12-12 Lumkile Nkomfe Green Building Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200 710863 1765262545 1765490400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001241201_resized_duplessisdammulilo11251022.jpeg MILESTONE SHIFT Mulilo’s Du Plessis Dam Solar PV 2 marks a turning point in South Africa’s renewables landscape, signalling the growing maturity and bankability of large-scale private offtake projects 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/building-confidence-index-jumps-to-10-year-high-2025-12-08 Irma Venter BUILDING SECTOR Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:47:00 +0200 711693 1765198140 1765198020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001243599_resized_warehouseconstructionadobestock1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-focus-could-spark-long-awaited-construction-revival-but-obstacles-persist-2025-12-05 Lumkile Nkomfe CONSTRUCTION Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0200 710882 1764663100 1764885600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001242514_resized_breakthrough.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/brewery-industry-embraces-sustainable-practices-2025-11-14 Halima Frost Green Building Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 708855 1762841819 1763071200 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001235242_resized_brewerywinerybasahazeldeanbrewing11251022.jpeg CONSCIOUS BREWING The beer brewing sector is becoming more aware of sustainability and how to minimise water and power consumption 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95760_2025-11-05_basa3.mp423043363 Beer Association of South Africa CEO Charlene Louw and Hazeldean Brewing Company founder, owner and operator Marius Botha discuss sustainability in the South African brewing sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/public-works-and-infrastructure-department-joins-green-building-council-2025-11-12 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:25:00 +0200 709772 1762950484 1762950300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001238087_resized_deanmacpherson010420251022.jpeg Dean Macpherson 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gbcsa-appoints-new-ceo-2025-11-11 Sabrina Jardim GREEN BUILDING Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +0200 709713 1762872568 1762871040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001237893_resized_gbcsaennov251022.jpeg Lisa Reynolds and Georgina Smit 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/large-building-owners-reminded-to-register-for-epcs-before-dec-7-deadline-2025-10-22 Tasneem Bulbulia GREEN BUILDINGS Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:15:00 +0200 708361 1761144308 1761142500 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001233751_resized_deputyministersamanthagrahammarofthedepartmentofelectricityandenergy2025101022.jpeg Deputy Electricity and Energy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré 511 287