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Construction sector welcomes easing of lockdown under level 3
25th May 2020

The construction industry welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the country moving to Level 3 as from 01 June 2020. The sector has been calling for an immediate re-activation of live... 


Calgro says generates sufficient cash to weather Covid-19, settle some debt
18th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Property investment company Calgro M3 CEO Wikus Lategan says the company has made good progress on turning the business around, with cash generated from operations having increasing by 55.6%... 


 WATER PROJECTS 
Bulk earthworks for Metro Municipality water reservoir
Consulting company hopes to enter mining sector
15th May 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering consulting and management practice Zimile Consulting Engineers intends to diversify into the mining sector and believes that it is equipped and skilled to deliver quality service, says... 


Gauteng adds more hospital beds and wards in Covid-19 prep
7th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

In line with plans to get Gauteng’s health system ready for an expected surge in Covid-19 cases, the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is ramping up initiatives to increase the... 


The startup disrupting the construction tender process
6th May 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

TenderPoint SA aims to introduce effective and efficient e-procurement in the construction industry both from procurement entities such as government and property development organisations, as well... 


Saice supports rapid built environment reopening
24th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) supports the call by the built environment industry for it to be designated as an essential service that can be among the first to restart... 


Capital Mall, South Africa
Capital Mall, South Africa
10th April 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of the Capital Mall, which will anchor Capital City, a R5-billion mixed-use development being built in Gauteng. 


Construction task team helps soothe industry issues amid Covid-19 battle
9th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

John Matthews, who is chairperson of the newly established Covid-19 Construction Rapid Response Task Team, says the global economy has been thrown into turmoil as the world struggles to combat the... 


Deloitte Africa's new head office, in Midrand
Deloitte’s new consolidated headquarters to be operational from April
4th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The new African head office of professional services firm Deloitte is set to formally start operating in April, says property development, asset management and real estate investment trust... 


Gladstone emerging as hydrogen hub
27th February 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gladstone, in Queensland, has been tipped as the location for an Australian first; an A$4.2-million gas injection facility being built by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) to deliver renewable... 


BIGGER AND BETTER
The area will make way for the expansion of the Melrose Arch Precinct
Demolition works under way at Melrose Arch
14th February 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Construction company ICON Earthworks, a subsidiary of the ICON Group, was awarded a R2.5-million contract by property development company Amdec to demolish four buildings at the end of November... 


The CR6 in action at the Dakar
Frenchman clinches Dakar class win in SA-made car
3rd February 2020 By: Irma Venter

When Frenchman Mathieu Serradori won the T1.3 class (petrol two-wheel drive) in the 7 500-km, 2020 Dakar Rally, while also clinching eighth place overall, he did so in a car manufactured by... 


Demolition works underway at Melrose Arch
Demolition works underway at Melrose Arch
29th January 2020

ICON Earthworks, part of the ICON Group, has been awarded a R2.5-million contract for the demolition of four buildings by property development company Amdec. Mc’Kyla Nortje has the story.  


GROWING ON UP
The Lanseria International Airport continues to add to its upgrades to increase its appeal to travelers in South Africa
Airport upgrades to be completed within the next few years.
24th January 2020 By: Halima Frost

Upgrades to Lanseria International Airport over the next five years valued at about R2-billion have begun, says Lanseria International Airport CEO Rampa Rammopo. The upgrades include an expansion... 


Growthpoint, Investec venture buys RMB Westport portfolio
12th December 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Investec African Properties (Giap) has successfully acquired the RMB Westport Real Estate Development Fund. The entity houses the assets developed... 


Western Cape’s first property report provides ‘one stop shop’ guide for investors
10th December 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Western Cape's trade promotion agency Wesgro has launched an inaugural report on the province’s property market, which it says provides a comparative analysis on commercial office, retail,... 


FELIXTON MILL
The initial assets of Tongaat Hulett’s transformative milling, refining and sugar marketing business have an installed capacity to produce more than one-million tons of sugar a year
Sugar giant transforming business amid turmoil
6th December 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

In addition to its plans to exit sugar farming in South Africa, embattled agroprocessing business Tongaat Hulett expects to conclude a transaction to establish a transformative milling, refining... 


Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
21st November 2019

The new head office of Barloworld Automotive and Logistics – the first building to be completed in the mixed-use Irene Link precinct, in Centurion – has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Design... 


KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube
MEC praises successes, progressing expansions at Dube TradePort
13th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has praised the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ) after the entity received the United Nations... 


Work on Cape Town’s Harbour Arch to start soon
8th November 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The City of Cape Town has, following the Municipal Planning Tribunal meeting last week, approved the R14-billion Harbour Arch mixed-use precinct. Buoyed by the outcome, property development,... 


Steyn City luxury lifestyle development launches own app
31st October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Steyn City luxury lifestyle development, in Gauteng, is tapping into the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), while keeping its promise of “creating a lifestyle like no other”,... 


Work on Cape Town’s Harbour Arch to start imminently
28th October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The City of Cape Town has, following the Municipal Planning Tribunal meeting last week, approved the R14-billion Harbour Arch mixed-use precinct. Buoyed by the outcome, property development,... 


Calgro M3 perseveres through difficult economic times
21st October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Calgro M3 will, in the months ahead, continue to focus on effective liquidity management, by giving careful consideration to the best use of the group’s cash on each project and... 


Doors Open For Students As Concor Buildings Progresses Upmarket Digs
Doors Open For Students As Concor Buildings Progresses Upmarket Digs
17th October 2019

Students have moved into the stylish rooms at The Campus student accommodation in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, as Concor Buildings fast tracks the project. The 850-bed development, close to both UJ... 


Four South African malls kitted out with solar
11th October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shopping centre developer Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment has invested R16-million in the installation of solar plants at its malls, in an effort to save energy and reduce its... 


Atterbury starts development of R6bn Castle Gate precinct
4th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction has started on the first phase of the multibillion-rand Castle Gate mixed-use precinct in Pretoria.  The precinct is being co-developed by Atterbury Property Fund (APF) and The Carl... 


KZN Premier outlines plans for attracting investment
4th October 2019 By: Shirley le Guern

The proposed R1-trillion Durban Aerotropolis will be the hub of the KwaZulu-Natal economy and will not only connect the country’s second-largest economy with the rest of Africa and the world, but... 


Healthcare, agriculture and education driving demand for property development in Africa
2nd October 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are opportunities for real estate developments in the African healthcare, agriculture and education sectors, Knight Frank United Arab Emirates researcher Tilda Mwai told delegates at the... 


Rooftop solar panels at Springs Mall
Flanagan & Gerard, co-developers kit out four malls with solar panels
27th September 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shopping centre developer Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment has invested R16-million in the installation of solar plants at its malls, in an effort to save energy and reduce its... 


Flanagan & Gerard take shopping malls to the sun
Flanagan & Gerard take shopping malls to the sun
25th September 2019

South Africa’s leading shopping centre developer, Flanagan & Gerard Property Development & Investment, has invested more than R16 million to install state-of-the-art solar plants at its malls in an... 


Abeco Tanks: thriving for over 35 years
19th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

An innovation-focused company that has been both a pioneer in water storage solutions and a champion of water as the most important currency in Africa, has achieved a major milestone in its... 


KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala
Durban Aerotropolis to drive investment across KwaZulu-Natal
16th September 2019 By: Shirley le Guern

The proposed R1-trillion Durban Aerotropolis would be the hub of the KwaZulu-Natal economy and would not only connect the country’s second-largest economy with the rest of Africa and the world, but... 


South African developer eyeing expansion on the continent
13th September 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

South African industrial and commercial property investment company Improvon is working to replicate its local success across new frontiers in sub-Saharan Africa. With developments under way in... 


Western Cape Construction And Built Environment Industry In The Spotlight This September
28th August 2019

Next month Cape Town will showcase at the 7th Cape Construction Expo why it is a global investment and tourism destination with great potential for further economic development through which to... 


Sandfire reports record output
27th August 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Copper miner Sandfire Resources has reported a fall in net profits for the full year ended June, on the back of lower copper prices. Net profits for the 2019 financial year declined from the... 


Western Cape Construction And Built Environment Industry In The Spotlight This September
21st August 2019

Next month Cape Town will showcase at the 7th Cape Construction Expo why it is a global investment and tourism destination with great potential for further economic development through which to... 


Student accommodation calls for more stringent fire-safety measures
Student accommodation calls for more stringent fire-safety measures
19th August 2019

Fire-safety requirements for student accommodation are by nature more onerous than other building types. This warning from ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk comes in the wake of the fire that gutted... 


Estelle Meiring
Estelle Meiring
16th August 2019

This week Engineering News profiles Estelle Meiring, a director at architectural firm Paragon Architects 


Property development forum bemoans Cape Town procurement processes
7th August 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) has bemoaned the City of Cape Town’s cancellation of a request for proposals (RFP) process for the highly anticipated Woodstock/Salt River... 


Cape Town construction industry calls for changes to city's tender processes
Cape Town construction industry calls for changes to city's tender processes
5th August 2019 By: Kim Cloete

The construction industry in Cape Town, already under immense economic strain, is facing the continuing disintegration of the city’s tendering and procurement processes, says the Western Cape... 


Flooring From KBAC Installed In Four SAPOA Award Categories
Flooring From KBAC Installed In Four SAPOA Award Categories
1st August 2019

KBAC Flooring supplied and installed 60 000m2 of flooring for I Discovery Place, the overall winner of the SA Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) 2019 award for Innovative Excellence in Property... 


Tongaat CEO seeking to freeze payments on R11bn of debt
16th July 2019 By: Bloomberg

Tongaat Hulett is asking ten lenders for a break from payments on as much as R11-billion of debt so it can recover from the impact of having to restate accounts, according to CEO Gavin Hudson. The... 


WSP engineers involved in two projects recognised in SAPOA 2019 Awards
12th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, proudly acknowledge the contributions of the firm’s engineers to two winning projects in the... 


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