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20 Feb 2023

Zutari’s 90-year journey of making an impact and building Africa

By Staff Writer

As an engineering and advisory firm, we believe the full impact of infrastructure can only be realised if we plan, design, deliver and manage infrastructure in ways that maximise its current and future value.

21 Aug 2020

Growing female talent is key to transformation

By Staff Writer

As South Africa pays tribute in the month of August to the 20 000 women who bravely protested against pass laws in 1956, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the progress made to empower and capacitate our women in society and the economy. Despite some of the most progressive laws and policies that...

23 Jun 2020

Aurecon assists in fast-tracking Dr. Pixley Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital

By Staff Writer

The R3 billion Dr. Pixley Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu north of Durban, originally scheduled for completion by November, has been fast-tracked to open by June to manage the Covid-19 pandemic response in KwaZulu-Natal. “The entire professional team is making a concerted effort to meet the revised timeframe,” comments Rod Stagman (PrEng, BSc Civil...

01 Jun 2020

Exxaro receives Africa’s first WELL certification

By Staff Writer

Growthpoint Properties has developed the first building on the African continent to achieve a WELL certification, further differentiating its workspaces and taking its portfolio of office properties to the next level. The Growthpoint-developed Exxaro headquarters in Pretoria, an 18,500sqm office building opposite the Centurion Gautrain Station, is the very first building in Africa to be...

15 May 2020

Prepare your workplace for Covid-19

By Staff Writer

The Covid-19 global pandemic has triggered unprecedented disruption, impacting organisations across the world. We are acutely aware of the gravity of the situation we find ourselves in as a result. Our workplaces enable us to be productive and economically active, but now pose profound risks to the health and safety of our employees and our...

12 May 2020

Prepare your workplace for Covid-19

By Staff Writer

Martin Smith (CEng, BEng Mechanical), Technical Director – Buildings, Aurecon (rebranding as Zutari) The Covid-19 global pandemic has triggered unprecedented disruption, impacting organisations across the world. We are acutely aware of the gravity of the situation we find ourselves in as a result. Our workplaces enable us to be productive and economically active but now...

23 Oct 2017

New Discovery Head Office Is Certified Green

By Staff Writer

The new Discovery global headquarters in Sandton Central has become the largest new build project to receive a 5 Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) to date.

21 Sep 2016

Aurecon strengthens manufacturing client focus in Africa

By Staff Writer

Aurecon, the global engineering and infrastructure advisory company, has made two strategic appointments to its Africa team. Stephan Kotze has been appointed client director for manufacturing in Africa. This is a newly created role in the company and forms part of Aurecon’s ongoing growth strategy in South Africa and throughout the African continent.

08 Apr 2015

Supertall Buildings Going Up Faster Than Ever

By Staff Writer

Buildings are getting taller and these buildings are being constructed at an increasingly rapid pace. In this interview, world-renowned supertall buildings expert and Aurecon’s Buildings Director, Middle East and North Africa Buildings, Dr Andy Davids, discusses the possibilities and opportunities involved in cutting down the construction time of tall buildings, the sustainability issues related to tall...