Utility management becomes an urgent priority for new developments
When Eskom informed Parliament in September that rotational power outages were here to stay until at least March 2022. Many…
Utility management becomes an urgent priority for new developments
When Eskom informed Parliament in September that rotational power outages were here to stay until at least March 2022. Many consumers took a hard look at how they could become less reliant on the national grid. For property developers, this has meant a big growth in buyers looking for smarter,…
Top clients allow Zutari to make an impact at industry awards
Engineering consultant Zutari has celebrated its approach of making an engineered impact on the projects and communities it is involved…
Top clients allow Zutari to make an impact at industry awards
Engineering consultant Zutari has celebrated its approach of making an engineered impact on the projects and communities it is involved with; as well as co-creating value-adding solutions in collaboration with its clients; with various wins and commendations at the recent Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Aon Engineering Excellence Awards 2020…
Barloworld and Caterpillar ‘bubble’ showroom a winner at SAISC Steel Awards 2020
Paragon Architects is proud to be associated with the Barloworld and Caterpillar Head Office and Showroom in Isando, Johannesburg, developed…
Barloworld and Caterpillar ‘bubble’ showroom a winner at SAISC Steel Awards 2020
Paragon Architects is proud to be associated with the Barloworld and Caterpillar Head Office and Showroom in Isando, Johannesburg, developed by the Eris Property Group. The flagship project was nominated for the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards 2020 by steelwork contractor Central Welding Works. It was…
Steel production trends to sustain the manufacturing industry
The manufacturing industry has been hard hit by the consequences of COVID-19, as reported in recent GDP reports, stating the…
Steel production trends to sustain the manufacturing industry
The manufacturing industry has been hard hit by the consequences of COVID-19, as reported in recent GDP reports, stating the sector suffered a 74,9% financial downturn. This sector-wide drop – including iron, steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery – has contributed a total of 11% to the overall…
Growthpoint receives world-leading green building certification
The new Exxaro head office building in Centurion, developed and owned by Growthpoint, has achieved a 6-Star green rating. The Growthpoint Properties owned…
Growthpoint receives world-leading green building certification
The new Exxaro head office building in Centurion, developed and owned by Growthpoint, has achieved a 6-Star green rating. The Growthpoint Properties owned and developed Exxaro head office in Centurion; achieved 6-Star As-Built rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) under the Green Star New Build certification system. Green building certification…
How to drive investment in sustainable infrastructure
By Christian Déséglise, Head, Sustainable Finance and Investments, Global Banking and Markets HSBC Good infrastructure is the backbone of any successful society and economy. People…
How to drive investment in sustainable infrastructure
By Christian Déséglise, Head, Sustainable Finance and Investments, Global Banking and Markets HSBC Good infrastructure is the backbone of any successful society and economy. People need access to energy, transport, sanitation, hospitals and schools to thrive. Unfortunately, the way we have built much of this infrastructure over the last century has been extremely carbon-intensive. We will also need to build much more of…
Rent-to-own solar solutions for businesses
Ellies Electronics announced its partnership with asset finance services business, the Rental Company to provide businesses with rent-to-own solar solutions. “An…
Rent-to-own solar solutions for businesses
Ellies Electronics announced its partnership with asset finance services business, the Rental Company to provide businesses with rent-to-own solar solutions. “An increasing number of businesses are looking for alternative energy solutions; in the midst of increasing electricity tariffs and the unpredictability of the national power grid;” says Shaun Prithivirajh, Chief Executive Officer of Ellies Electronics.…
Consumers still concerned with sustainability despite COVID-19 economic impact
Most consumers will pay more for food and beverage products containing sustainably produced ingredients. This according to research conducted by…
Consumers still concerned with sustainability despite COVID-19 economic impact
Most consumers will pay more for food and beverage products containing sustainably produced ingredients. This according to research conducted by emulsifier specialist, Palsgaard. Focus on the environment The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries.* It found that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance they place on price,…
Revolutionary green roofing
Roof tile design has seen minimal innovation in centuries. Thick; heavy concrete or clay tiles simply fit together. But; tiles…
Revolutionary green roofing
Roof tile design has seen minimal innovation in centuries. Thick; heavy concrete or clay tiles simply fit together. But; tiles hold down a considerable weight to the roof structure. This in turn dictates strong, heavy and expensive roofing structures to cope with the load. These heavy roof tiles are hard…
Passion proves a success in the environmental sustainability sector
AECOM is ranked #1 in Engineering News Record’s (ENR’s) 2020 Top 200 Environmental Firms. This is the fifth year in…
Passion proves a success in the environmental sustainability sector
AECOM is ranked #1 in Engineering News Record’s (ENR’s) 2020 Top 200 Environmental Firms. This is the fifth year in a row that AECOM has topped the global analysis. “Our team is passionate about the environment as well as sustainable development, and awards such as these validate our view of…
Curro Helderwyk becomes top hockey contender with Turftech’s latest pitch installation
Most schools are looking forward to getting back to sports when allowed. But the pupils at Curro Helderwyk are more enthusiastic; because…
Curro Helderwyk becomes top hockey contender with Turftech’s latest pitch installation
Most schools are looking forward to getting back to sports when allowed. But the pupils at Curro Helderwyk are more enthusiastic; because they will finally get the chance to try out the newly-installed Turftech artificial hockey pitch. The first FIH (International Hockey Federation)-certified hockey field in Gauteng’s Brakpan area. Budding players have…
Boschendal is first Cape Winelands farm to receive animal welfare certification
The beef cattle and pigs at Boschendal are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). Certified Animal…
Boschendal is first Cape Winelands farm to receive animal welfare certification
The beef cattle and pigs at Boschendal are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW is the only higher animal welfare certification in South Africa and Boschendal is the first farm in the Cape Winelands to meet the programme’s standards, which…
