Ailing construction sector holds out hope for infrastructure developments to be fast-tracked
By Mohau Mphomela, Executive Director of MBA North Slight movement in construction sector. […]
Skills development and training takes roofing industry to new heights
Skills development and training are key to the professionalisation and long-term sustainability of the South African roofing industry. […]
Another land parcel earmarked for release to enable affordable housing
The City’s Mayoral Committee has recommended to Council the land release of an erf in the Blue Downs vicinity for a mixed use, integrated affordable housing development. […]
Constricting policies and legislation to blame for poor spatial development
“The field of professional and innovative urban development is in dire danger of disappearing, […]
CESA survey highlights SA’s risks
Chris Campbell, CESA CEO. Image credit: CESA CESA survey highlights SA’s risks – construction sector confidence falls due to lack of government projects and slow pace of tender awards. […]
Tips from the South African Bureau of Standards to keep cool in buildings, during summer
Summer months in South Africa can be hot and uncomfortable. It may be helpful to draw on some guidelines that are contained in South African National Standards, for keeping cool while you are in a [...]
Greenville – Fisantekraal Housing Project a home for EPWP opportunities
The Greenville housing project in Fisantekraal near Durbanville is a partnership between the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government, and developer, Garden Cities, and has created EPWP opportunities for unemployed residents. […]
City’s R170m Simon’s Town housing project progressing steadily
The City’s Dido Valley housing project in Simon’s Town is progressing well with 33 units already completed and being readied for handover to qualifying beneficiaries. […]
Council to approve rapid title deed transfer programme and yet more social housing land release
Two major steps forward in the Land Release for Affordable Housing Mayoral Priority Programme are in the process of being approved by the City Council. […]
SA needs a sustainable construction industry
Around South Africa ample work is needed, there are still many communities without sufficient housing. Image credit: 2211438 from Pixabay If South Africa is to meet its full potential, we will need to [...]