SACPCMP partners construction industry in work-integrated learning programme
© Lukas Gojda – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is partnering with construction companies to foster...
View ArticleTowards the 9th World Urban Forum
Submitted by uclguser2 on Mon, 29/01/2018 - 12:20From 7 to 13 February 2017, the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will host the ninth edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF9). The theme for this year’s...
View ArticleHundreds protest against City over water crisis
“Day zero an invention of the City” says a protest leader By Ashraf Hendricks Hundreds of people joined outside the civic centre to protest against the City of Cape Town’s management of the water...
View ArticleWater and Sanitation Master Plan necessary for growth
The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan is necessary for growth, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Director General: Strategic and Special Projects, Trevor Balzer.“The Water and Sanitation Master...
View ArticleBasil Read plans steeply discounted rights offer
© hxdyl – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Construction group Basil Read proposes to raise R300m via a steeply discounted rights offer which will see its shares in issue increase 11 times.Read...
View ArticleNelson Mandela Metro calls for investment in innovative solar power project
Image source: [[www.pixabay.com]]</span>The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is planning to embark on an electricity generation project that will see selected consumers across the metro equipped...
View ArticleHypenica KZN Constuction Conference and Trade Expo, 7 - 8 February 2018,...
Architects and contractors prepare for new construction projects in Kwazulu-NatalNext week Durban welcomes the 2nd annual KZN Construction Expo, providing the only multi-disciplinary show for...
View Article2nd Annual Women4Climate Conference
26 February 2018. Mexico City, Mexico.+INFO:www.c40.org/women4climateThis event brings together inspirational and influential mayors, business leaders and changemakers from around the world who are...
View ArticleSACAP Vacancy - Stakeholder Relations Assistant
Advertisement The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is a regulatory body for the Architectural Profession. SACAP’s primary role is to protect the public by maintaining a...
View ArticleNew Mungo Mill a nod to transparent textile design and production
Textile company Mungo, founded 35 years ago by master weaver Stuart Holding, opened a new mill in November at the historic homestead of Old Nick Village in Plettenberg Bay. The Mungo Mill is the...
View ArticleOne of the world's most famous fossil skulls, "Mrs Ples", is actually a "Mr"
A study of "Mrs" Ples' tooth sockets has made scientists think differently about "her" sex.Ditsong National Museum of Natural HistoryMore than 70 years ago two palaeontologists named Robert Broom and...
View ArticleCentral Line train service still suspended
No information from Metrorail about when service will resumeBy Tariro WashinyiraStill no trains running on Cape Town’s Central Line. Archive photo: Tariro WashinyiraThe train service on Cape Town’s...
View ArticleCity of Cape Town destroys new shacks on Khayelitsha land
Residents say they cleaned up an illegal dump to build their shacksBy Vincent LaliResidents’ belongings were left in the open after their shacks were destroyed on Monday. Photo: Vincent LaliThe City of...
View ArticleLekki Port Begins Construction of U.S.$1.5 Billion Facility
By Sulaimon SalauThe Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE), has commenced major construction works on the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos State.The facility, estimated to gulp about $1.5billion and located...
View ArticleConstruction Worker Dies After Being Buried in Collapsed Trench
A 46-year-old construction worker died after being trapped in a 10m-deep trench in Giyani, Limpopo, the Hawks said on Tuesday.Three workers were working in the trench when it caved in, burying them...
View ArticleConstruction of Market in Progress At Sittanunku Village
The construction of women's market at Sittanunku Village, Upper Nuimi District, by Jerreh Sittanunku Development Association (JSDA) is progressing, JSDA chairman said.Sanusi Darboe said if not for the...
View ArticleJapan to Build Rwf68 Million Dormitory for Ruhango School
By Hudson KuteesaThe government of Japan has extended a grant worth $81,857 (over Rwf68m) to build a dormitory for Saint Joseph Nzuki, a Ruhango-based catholic vocational training school.The dormitory...
View ArticleBoulevard De La Republique - Construction Works Resume
By Christopher JatorThe company now executing the project has a timeframe of eight months to complete the work.Heaps of gravel, stones and other material were visible on the extended stretch of the...
View ArticleLagos Ignites New Vigour Against Building Collapse
By Bertram Nwannekanma The Southwest zone of the country had the highest record of building collapses in the last 8years, with Lagos accounting for about 134 deaths and 159 injuries.With an average of...
View Article2018 Architecture ZA festival to focus on new opportunities in shaping our...
This year's Architecture ZA (#AZA18) festival is calling for participatory action from those involved in the built environment on issues around how we shape our cities collectively.Read more... | Send...
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