There is a need to achieve greater scale in delivery and improve conditions for private-sector investment in social housing, National Treasury pointed out in its 2021 Budget Review. […]
A disruptive innovation is an innovation that helps create a new market and value network, and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network (over a few years or decades), displacing an earlier technology. […]
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published the amendments to the national standard, SANS 490 that specifies the requirements for all alcohol-based hand sanitisers and hand rubs in the form of liquids, gels, [...]
Notwithstanding that developers and all those involved with affordable housing are still installing electric geysers when SANS 10400 XA calls for 50% alternative energy, using an qualified person is breaking the law on both counts [...]
By Jessica Robey, senior research analyst, 71point4 Since 2018, the Transaction Support Centre (TSC) has worked to support formal property market transactions in lower-income neighbourhoods. A large part of the effort focuses on resolving title [...]
By Gert Minnaar, STBB The process to establish a township is in essence the conversion of raw land into a proclaimed township with streets, stands and parks as depicted on a General Plan, with conditions [...]
By Natasha Osman, on behalf of The Banking Association South Africa Different property types require different types of short-term insurance policies. […]
By Prominent Paints When it comes to painting in general, we often tend to focus on the actual labour involved without really considering the actual paint coating. Cost considerations also influence our decision and often [...]
There are essential steps to follow before and during the repair of relatively minor yet unsightly concrete defects. Bryan Perrie, managing director of The Concrete Institute (TCI), outlines what to do – and avoid – [...]
By SA Paint Manufacturing Association Preparation is the most important element for any successful painting project. This applies to both raw concrete surfaces as well as previously-painted exterior walls or interiors. […]
