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THE MATZIKAMMA MUNICIPALITY 

The Matzikamma municipality coastline was deemed suitable for land-based aquaculture farming
Uptick in demand for water-sector consulting
5th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite subdued demand for consulting engineering services in South Africa, engineering consulting firm SRK Consulting South Africa has noted an increase in demand for the group’s water-sector... 


Emira on track to achieve environmental sustainability targets – CEO
Emira on track to achieve environmental sustainability targets – CEO
15th March 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira Property Fund is continuing its positive impact on environmental sustainability by increasing its use of renewable energy resources, expanding... 


ENERGY FOR FUTURE OF HVAC

The HVACR industry is in a exciting position at the moment and that energy was evident on the Show Floor this year
AHR Expo showcases excitement at HVAC global market expansion
22nd February 2019

The latest advancements in technology and product advancement in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry were on display during the three-day 2019 AHR Expo that took place... 


VITAL QUALIFICATIONS 

There are many employment opportunities for those trained and certified practitioners who are compliant
Unregistered HVAC practitioners still a threat to industry – Saracca
22nd February 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite improvement in the number of people who are obtaining training and qualifications to become registered refrigeration gas practitioners, the number of air conditioner installers without an... 


Hostile construction environment to persist until infrastructure spend recovers
Hostile construction environment to persist until infrastructure spend recovers
15th February 2019 By: Nadine James

Construction is a depressing place to be at the moment, says Hogan Lovells partner and construction head Clive Rumsey, citing the lack of large infrastructure projects, deriving from lacklustre... 


RETAINING THE GREENERY
A green-wall solution was found to make retaining walls more aesthetically pleasing
Green solution used for retaining walls
15th February 2019 By: Halima Frost

Geotextiles manufacturer Fibertex SA is working on a project that entails the supply of more than 12 000 geosynthetic sand container (GSC) bags that are being used as a green wall solution rather... 


DST to showcase benefits of using STI in designing future human settlements
8th February 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

With a surplus of drivers for the adoption of alternative and innovative technologies in the built environment, particularly in the human settlements sector, the effective application of science,... 


What needs to be done to make SA’s buildings fire safe
What needs to be done to make SA’s buildings fire safe
8th February 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

In the wake of a deadly fire at the Bank of Lisbon building, in Johannesburg last year, along with a spate of fires at other buildings, questions have been raised about the safety and compliance of... 


KfW executive board member Dr Stephan Peiß and IDC CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini
KfW, IDC sign $80m loan facility for green economy development
31st January 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

German development bank KfW and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) on Thursday signed a “milestone agreement” for an $80-million loan facility. KfW executive board member... 


MODERN RURAL HOME
The Bboxx rural home is designed to bring the on-grid experience in an off-grid location
Off-grid rural home concept launched in Rwanda
14th December 2018 By: Schalk Burger

UK-based solar-power venture company Bboxx has launched its 2020 solar-powered off-grid home concept in Rwanda. The Bboxx Tomorrow’s Rural Home has a 50 W photovoltaic panel mounted on the roof and... 


Display depicting ocean pollution
Pollutec covers full spectrum of environmental industry
3rd December 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Environmental trade show Pollutec concluded a successful fortieth anniversary, in Lyon, France, last week. This year’s event saw an increase in the number of international exhibitors and also... 


South African company shares innovation at Pollutec
29th November 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Be Green Engineering manager Jean-Fabrice Vandomel represented South Africa at environmental trade show Pollutec, being held in Lyon, France, this week. Be Green Engineering is a multidisciplinary... 


GROWING BRICKS
Sand, bacteria, fertiliser and urine produce calcium carbonate bricks in any shape
UCT growing bricks of any shape from urine
23rd November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Civil Engineering Department has developed a process to grow bricks that can be any shape using sand, bacteria and human urine. The bricks are made of calcium... 


Redefine distributable income rises above R5bn mark for FY18
5th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Properties reported year-on-year distribution growth of 5.5% for the financial year to August 31, with full-year distribution of 97.1c... 


Richard's Bay Industrial Development Zone Gate
Richard’s Bay IDZ gate wins AfriSam-SAIA sustainable architecture award
29th October 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Richard’s Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) entrance gate in KwaZulu-Natal has won a seminal sustainable design award, in the sustainable architecture category, at the biennial... 


Legaro’s 78 Corlett drive building achieves highest green star rating
26th October 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Lifestyle and commercial property developer Legaro has been given an award for developing South Africa’s highest-rated green building, 78 Corlett drive, in Melrose North. The award was presented at... 


INSPIRING STUDENTS The Sasol Solar Challenge aims to inspire students to take up science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects
South Africa prepares for an electrified future
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid the conclusion of this year’s Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC), founder and director Winstone Jordaan tells Engineering News that South Africa is poised to adopt electrified transport. “Without any... 


Pollutec 2018 shines the spotlight on Burkina Faso
Pollutec 2018 shines the spotlight on Burkina Faso
23rd October 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Pollutec 2018, which will mark the fortieth anniversary of this international environmental trade show, is set to cover 14 key industry sectors, and focus keenly on Africa – notably Burkina Faso –... 


Mall of Africa's rooftop solar photovoltaic system
Mall of Africa to debut world first in integrated solar system
27th September 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mall of Africa is set to unveil a world first in integrated renewable energy systems, with the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system of its kind in the southern hemisphere and tenth... 


Three UCT lecturers participate in international Solar Decathlon competition
26th September 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Thee lecturers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are part of Team Mahali, the only team representing sub-Saharan Africa in the international Solar Decathlon competition, which will be held in... 


Abland to develop combined-use Menlyn Maine Towers
19th September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Property developer Abland will develop a combined motor dealership and premium office space, called Menlyn Maine Towers, in Pretoria, and aims to achieve a 4-star green rating accreditation with... 


Louwtjie Nel
Distressed SA market to be offset by UK acquisitions, says WBHO
4th September 2018 By: Irma Venter

A South African construction company that still makes a profit is a rare sight these days, yet Wilson Bailey Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) this financial year yet again managed to buck the depressing trend... 


COLLABORATION Concor Construction wants to work with governments and municipalities to meet their mandates for infrastructure delivery
Wave of innovation for infrastructure development
17th August 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

With business spend in Africa predicted to grow from $2.6-trillion in 2015 to $3.5-trillion by 2025, wholly black-owned construction group Concor Construction believes that this trend will redefine... 


Study says gender a challenge for female entrepreneurs in construction
Study says gender a challenge for female entrepreneurs in construction
7th August 2018 By: Irma Venter

Women in the construction and related industries not only face discrimination while working for existing firms, but also when starting their own businesses, says Mercantile Bank. A recent study... 


Group Five granted immunity from competition authorities for 15 construction projects
6th August 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal has approved a settlement agreement in terms of which construction company Group Five will receive immunity for cooperating with the Competition Commission’s investigation... 


Artist's impression of a resilient urban community
UK-born idea could improve ventilation, cooling in African city buildings
27th July 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

An idea to retrofit existing buildings in African cities with three-dimensional (3D) printed porous insulation panels to improve liveability and reduce energy consumption for cooling and... 


Growthpoint has started with earthworks for the head and neck surgical hospital in Pretoria
Growthpoint, Cintocare break ground on R450m Pretoria head, neck hospital
23rd July 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties and private company Cintocare on Monday broke ground on the R450-million development of an 11 000 m2 special surgical head and neck hospital, in... 


Hot dip galvanising offers significant cost savings, extends service life
6th July 2018

Steel is an ecofriendly construction material as it is durable and renewable, however, there is a need to extend the service life of the steel, which hot dip galvanising is well suited for, says... 


SUSTAINABLE BUILDING 
Rancor has completed the addition of the second floor to the Kaap Agri building in Paarl
Steel a sustainable choice for building addition
6th July 2018

Knysna-based light steel frame (LSF) construction company Rancor has completed the addition of a 570 m2 second floor to the Kaap Agri building in Paarl, Western Cape.  The requirements for the new... 


EAT MY DUST  
Chryso’s Eco Dust range comprises liquid products for dust suppression to seal dirt roads
Products facilitate cleaner, safer environments
6th July 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With dust legislation encouraging awareness of dust repercussions, chemical solutions provider Chryso Southern Africa (Chryso) and its subsidiary a.b.e are providing a range of dust suppression... 


GLOBAL TEMPERATURES INCREASE 
Samsung reports that the 17 warmest years in recorded history were within the past 18 years
Energy efficiency a priority in air conditioning
6th July 2018

Multinational electronics conglomerate Samsung has designed an energy efficient air conditioning system with the aim of helping to alleviate the pressure placed on South Africa’s strained natural... 


NORVAL FOUNDATION ART GALLERY
The gallery has rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, a building management system, water-saving measures, a grey-water purification system and stormwater return to the wetland
Environment-friendly design for art gallery
6th July 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The Norval Foundation art gallery, established by the Norval family and which opened in Steenberg, in Cape Town, in April, hosts works by a range of South African artists and has architectural and... 


With universal access in sight, SA’s electrification drive takes on new dimensions
With universal access in sight, SA’s electrification drive takes on new dimensions
29th June 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The integrated national electrification programme (INEP) of the Department of Energy (DoE) is set to change in scope and character as it nears its initial goals of electrifying most communities in... 


NGOs rate South Africa’s transition to a green economy at five out of ten
21st June 2018 By: Nadine James

Nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) on Thursday released the findings of new research, which describes South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive future as “stuck in... 


Testing new building innovations at the Empa NEST
Swiss place efficiency at heart of post-nuclear energy strategy
18th June 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Residents taking occupation of apartments at a new mixed-use property development on the site of a decommissioned paper mill in southern Zurich, Switzerland, are all encouraged to download a... 


Agrément South Africa officially launched as a Public Works entity
15th June 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on Friday launched technical agency Agrément South Africa as a fully-fledged legal entity of the Department of Public Works (DPW).  


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