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S Africa’s green building adoption lags despite benefits

23rd June 2023 The global construction industry accounts for about 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Yet, while green building practices have been posited as effective tools to counter the effects of the construction industry on the climate and natural environment, and are gaining traction globally,... →

Ecological practices ensure ‘greener’ future

By: Simone Liedtke 23rd June 2023 With a commitment to zero-defect manufacturing and an adherence to the European Union Ecodesign Directive – which establishes ecological-design (eco-design) requirements for energy-related products – technology provider Omron aims to contribute to a cleaner environment while maximising long-term... →

GREEN BUILDING DEDICATION Omron’s commitment to zero-defect manufacturing, eco-design directives and sustainable solutions demonstrates its dedication to advancing green building

Wonderpark sustainability initiatives bearing fruit

14th June 2023 Diversified real estate investment trust Emira Properties has implemented several community, social and environmental projects at its regional Wonderpark shopping centre property in Karenpark, Pretoria, and these are providing several benefits for the company, customers and surrounding community.... →

Wonderpark sustainability initiatives bearing fruit

Infrastructure projects critical to sector’s growth

By: Halima Frost 9th June 2023 The cement and concrete industry is stagnant and the only avenue for rejuvenation is the implementation of some of the infrastructure projects for which government has allocated over R900-billion, says industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) CEO Bryan Perrie. “The lack of substantial... →

A large cement manufacturing plant with green landscape behind.

PLANTING SEEDS The infrastructure projects coming up should help cement and concrete plants that were initially built during the 2010 construction boom

Event promotes sector research

By: Halima Frost 9th June 2023 Industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) will host its second biennial Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium (YCRETS) from July 12 to 14. The event is aimed at promoting definitive research and technologies in the cement and concrete sector, and will be... →

a portrait image of CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie and CCSA business development manager and event organiser Hanlie Turner

Cement and Concrete South Africa business development manager Hanlie Turner discusses this year’s Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium.

All-electric mixer launched, tested

9th June 2023 Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international trade fair bauma 2022, which was held at Neue Messe München in Germany. →

IN THE MIX The new eMixer being distributed by Putzmeister is 100% electric and thus carbon-emission free

Big goals for construction event

26th May 2023 This year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa is being held with the aim of driving economic growth, recovery and transformation within Southern Africa’s construction industry. The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa and co-located events will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg,... →

Contracting makes for global debate

By: Halima Frost 26th May 2023 The question of whether engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) is a preferred or advisable contracting strategy in the South African context has attracted much debate, says University of Pretoria project management associate... →

A generic image of a table covered in plans drawings and contracts with male and female hands assessing the pages on the table.

CONTRACTING QUESTIONED The use of EPC and EPCM strategies is being questioned not only in South Africa but globally as wel

Risk solutions provider growing African footprint

By: Halima Frost 26th May 2023 Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its developing in the African insurance construction space. The company highlights that it has made “real... →

A silhouette of construction workers pouring concrete at a construction site

ASSURING INSURANCE ASR offers reinsurance to many sectors including the construction sector across Africa

Balwin delivers higher full-year revenue, profit

By: Schalk Burger 22nd May 2023 JSE-listed property developer Balwin Properties has increased revenue by 6% to R3.3-billion and group profit by 20% to R437-million for the year ended February 28. The company also declared a final gross dividend of 14.1c a share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 24c, up from 20.9c a... →

Index shows green-certified office buildings offer better return on investment

By: Darren Parker 17th May 2023 The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) South Africa Green Annual Property Index for 2022 has showed that green-certified prime and A-grade offices produced an improved total return last year and outperformed noncertified office assets of a similar quality by 50 basis points during the... →

A green office building owned by Growthpoint Properties

Danone NutriDay crowns winner of Tubs2Classrooms competition

17th May 2023 Food company Danone NutriDay announced in April Nageng Primary School in Gauteng as the beneficiary of its NutriDay Tubs2Classrooms learning centre. The company will build a library for the school, made from strong, lightweight bricks that have been converted from its recycled yoghurt tubs.... →

Danone NutriDay crowns winner of Tubs2Classrooms competition

Greenovate Awards adds new category, sign-ups opening in July

By: Simone Liedtke 16th May 2023 The yearly Greenovate Awards programme, co-founded by South African real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties and the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) will include technology solutions for a sustainable built environment. Now in its ninth year, the Greenovate Awards... →

Raubex sees 17% uptick in order book, 35% jump in profit

By: Irma Venter 15th May 2023 Construction group Raubex says it has seen a “pleasing” 17% increase in its order book for the financial year ended February 28, to R20-billion, up from R17.1-billion in the previous year. Around R6.1-billion of this work is in Australia and the rest of Africa, up from R4.08-billion last year. →

Felicia Msiza

Spate of bankruptcies points to rise of unscrupulous practices – MBA

By: Irma Venter 4th May 2023 The Master Builders Association (MBA) North reports that five of its long-standing members went out of business during the course of last year. The association’s executive director, Mohau Mphomela, says that these bankruptcies, which have resulted in significant job losses, indicate the severe... →

Mohau Mphomela

Stellenbosch University’s new biomedical research centre has a special focus on African health

By: Rebecca Campbell 17th April 2023 Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) new R1.2-billion Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) has a particular focus on diseases found in South Africa and more widely across Africa. For example, it has a specialised section devoted to the analysis of the genomes of South African and other African... →

Nutrition programme delivering the goods

17th March 2023 South African learners and schools continue to benefit measurably, meaningfully as a result of holistic health and nutrition initiative the Health in Action (HIA) programme. The number of children consuming vegetables on a daily basis in 342 schools in at-risk communities in Gauteng, the Eastern... →

A portrait photo of Navisha Bechan-Sewkuran from Mondelēz International who is committed to inspiring consumers to snack mindfully

NAVISHA BECHAN-SEWKURAN Although Mondelēz International is a leading producer of snacks, it is committed to inspiring consumers to snack mindfully

WBHO reveals record order book, finally closes door on Australia chapter

By: Irma Venter 17th March 2023 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) revealed a record order book as the company earlier this month reported its financial results for the six months ended December 31. At about R26.5-billion, the order book eclipses the number recorded at the end of June last year by 19%. →

Balwin launches R10bn Munyaka lifestyle estate development

By: Darren Parker 2nd March 2023 JSE-listed Balwin Properties has launched its Munyaka lifestyle estate development in Waterfall City, Gauteng. Munyaka, which means 'crystal' in Venda, has one of the largest man-made lagoons in the southern hemisphere at a size of about 30 000 m2, providing a faux beachside aesthetic for residents. →

WBHO reveals record order book; finally closes door on Aus chapter

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2023 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) this week revealed a record order book as the company reported its financial results for the six months ended December 31. At around R26.5-billion, the order book eclipses the number recorded at the end of June last year by 19%. →

Wolfgang Neff

IFC invests R1bn in Growthpoint’s green bond

By: Schalk Burger 14th December 2022 Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest R1-billion in a green bond issued by JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties. Growthpoint will use the funds to finance energy and water efficiency improvements in its existing office,... →

Afrimat’s third-quarter Construction Index shows strong uptick

By: Irma Venter 13th December 2022 Construction sector activity moved strongly into positive territory in the third quarter of the year, with the latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) outperforming the overall economy. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) data released by Statistics South Africa pointed to a real growth rate... →

Construction sector ailing as govt’s infrastructure plan stalls – MBA North

By: Irma Venter 2nd December 2022 Following a harrowing two years for the construction sector, this year started with cautious optimism amid promises that a series of major infrastructure works would be fast-tracked, says Master Builders Association (MBA) North executive director Mohau Mphomela. “Also, the value of building plans... →

Mining sector aims to reduce carbon emissions

By: Nadine Ramdass 2nd December 2022 Although the global mining sector has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions contribution, the sector needs to thoroughly evaluate how to go about meeting these targets amid various challenges. The sector has pursued a combination of switching to renewable-energy sources,... →

ELECTRIC TROLLEY Equipment alternatives can assist mines in addressing emissions

There are signs of life in the local construction sector – CIDB

By: Irma Venter 2nd December 2022 There are some green shoots in the South African construction industry, despite predictions that the sector is facing imminent collapse, says Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) CEO Bongani Dladla. “Next year will be a year of recovery, after the industry was hit by successive waves of... →

Concrete steps towards decarbonisation in construction needed

2nd December 2022 As a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, the construction industry is being compelled to adopt more sustainable practices, especially if it is to meet climate change mitigation targets by 2050, says software company RIB CCS VP Peter Damhuis. Processing of raw materials for... →

PETER DAMHUIS Construction companies' sustainability could be seriously impacted if they don’t pursue a decarbonisation agenda

Just Transition requires a whole-of-society approach

2nd December 2022 The South African economy is dependent on fossil fuels for its energy needs. Therefore, a “Just Transition” requires a whole-of-society approach, says chemical engineering Emeritus Professor Eugene Cairncross – formerly at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and working with the Life... →

An image of Cape Peninsula University of Technology Emeritus Professor Eugene Cairncross

EUGENE CAIRNCROSS South Africa has an abundance of high-quality renewable energy resources but deployment has been slow

Decarbonised economy requires diverse approach

By: Nadine Ramdass 2nd December 2022 A decarbonised economy requires not only investment in renewable energy, but also exploring and integrating other options to decarbonise industrial processes that comprise about 75% of total carbon emissions, says financial advisory services company Cresco Group senior associate Dominic... →

DECARBONISED FUTURE Stakeholders need to consider more than renewable energy for a decarbonised economy

Office, retail sectors improving following downswing during pandemic

By: Darren Parker 29th November 2022 The ailing office space subsector of the property market is starting to see a recovery after Covid-19 caused thousands of companies to adopt work-from-home models to protect employees, resulting in many businesses ending their leases or opting for smaller spaces as they embrace hybrid remote... →

Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk

MBA North says its members being forced to condone unethical contractual practices

By: Irma Venter 11th November 2022 The Master Builders Association (MBA) North has issued a practice note for its members aimed at helping them fight back against what it calls unethical contractual practices that have become prevalent in the industry. MBA North executive director Mohau Mphomela says the association has noted... →

There are signs of life in the local construction sector – CIDB

By: Irma Venter 10th November 2022 There are some green shoots in the South African construction industry, despite predictions that the sector is facing imminent collapse, says Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) CEO Bongani Dladla. “Next year will be a year of recovery after the industry was hit by successive waves of... →

Bongani Dladla

L2D head office gets 6-star Green Star interior rating

By: Schalk Burger 9th November 2022 JSE-listed real estate investment trust Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) has been awarded a 6-Star Green Star Interiors V1 As built rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) for its head office at Nelson Mandela Square, in Sandton. “Owing to careful planning, we were able to rate very... →

L2D's head office

Construction sector ailing while government’s infrastructure plan stalls – MBA North

By: Irma Venter 31st October 2022 Following a harrowing two years for the construction sector, this year started with cautious optimism amid promises that a series of major infrastructure works would be fast-tracked, says Master Builders Association (MBA) North executive director Mohau Mphomela. “Also, the value of building plans... →

Ecolabelling system for South Africa’s construction sector launched

By: Irma Venter 28th October 2022 Agrément South Africa (ASA) has launched an ecolabelling system for building materials and products sold and used within the country, known as the ecoASA label. ASA is an entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and was appointed as the competent body (and licensor) to oversee... →

MBA North warns against unethical contractual practices

By: Irma Venter 14th October 2022 The Master Builders Association (MBA) North has issued a practice note for its members aimed at helping them fight back against what it calls unethical contractual practices that have become prevalent in the industry. MBA North executive director Mohau Mphomela says the association has noted... →

AfriSam promotes use of extended cement products to reduce carbon footprint

By: Darren Parker 13th October 2022 Cement producer AfriSam is continuing to promote the reduction of clinker content in its composite cements as a way of reducing carbon emissions. As a long-time developer of composite or extended cement products, AfriSam has managed to achieve a notable reduction in its clinker factor without... →

Firm to build 96 m mixed-use tower using hybrid timber technology in Zanzibar

By: Schalk Burger 4th October 2022 German-led engineering firm CPS is planning to build the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed using hybrid timber technology, in Fumba Town. The design of the mixed-use apartment and commercial building is a new ecosystem for the future of living, says... →

An artist's impression of the planning Burj Zanzibar mixed-use tower

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