Entries by The Construction & Engineering community of South Africa

Competition inspires learners to study civil engineering

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666892-208x117.jpg?2" alt="Competition inspires learners to study civil engineering" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>The South African National R...

August 19, 2022 by
SAISC recognises women in steel flourishing in the sector

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666834-208x117.jpg?3" alt="SAISC recognises women in steel flourishing in the sector" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC), marking Women's Month, explored the views of some of its well-known 'women in steel'. They encompass women working in careers across the steel value chain who have flourished in this traditionally male-dominated industry.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/494/230702.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=494&ct=1&ci=230702">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

August 18, 2022 by
Timber prices are on fire, changing construction forever

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666847.png" alt="Timber prices are on fire, changing construction forever" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>Home exterior projects have been found...

August 18, 2022 by
Growthpoint set to power Paarl Mall with R50m solar-charged battery system

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666511-208x117.jpg?3" alt="Growthpoint set to power Paarl Mall with R50m solar-charged battery system" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>Growthpoint Properties plans to pilot a 4.5MW battery system at Paarl Mall in the Western Cape. The project's four-month installation begins in August and the system is expected to be commissioned in early December.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/640/230614.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=640&ct=1&ci=230614">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

August 16, 2022 by
Nepoworx, MerSETA sign MoA to implement green skills programme

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666225-208x117.jpg?3" alt="Nepoworx, MerSETA sign MoA to implement green skills programme" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>Nepoworx Renewable Ene...

August 15, 2022 by
South Africa doesn’t need new cities: it needs to focus on fixing what it’s got

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666190-208x117.jpg?3" alt="South Africa doesn't need new cities: it needs to focus on fixing what it's got" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>South...

August 15, 2022 by
Ethiopia completes third phase of filling giant Nile dam

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666172-208x117.jpg?3" alt="Ethiopia completes third phase of filling giant Nile dam" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>Ethiopia has completed the third phase of filling the reservoir for its huge dam on the Blue Nile river, the government said on Friday, 12 August, a process that continues to irk the country's downstream neighbours Egypt and Sudan.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/70/604/230533.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=70&c=604&ct=1&ci=230533">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

August 12, 2022 by
Recognising the role of women in construction year-round

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/666101-208x117.jpg?3" alt="Recognising the role of women in construction year-round" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>Acknowledging the contribution of women in construction during Women's Month in August and beyond is important in ensuring gender diversity and equality in this typically male-dominated sector. This says Grinaker-LTA, a tier-one, 100% Black-owned construction company.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/494/230514.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=494&ct=1&ci=230514">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

August 12, 2022 by
MBAWC urges all industry players to prioritise safety on construction sites

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/665965-208x117.jpg?3" alt="MBAWC urges all industry players to prioritise safety on construction sites" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>According...

August 11, 2022 by
Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa? A good, and necessary, next step

<p><img data-src="https://biz-file.com/c/2208/665843-208x117.jpg?3" alt="Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa? A good, and necessary, next step" width="208" height="117" align="left" / loading="lazy" class="lazyload"><p>There's been <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/columnists/melanieverwoerd/melanie-verwoerd-penalties-for-not-using-electricity-are-you-freaking-kidding-me-eskom-20220720">outrage</a> from some quarters in South Africa about <a href="https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/610390/no-solar-levy-for-south-africa-but-users-will-pay-a-higher-fixed-fee/">reports</a> that the power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase the connection fee for electricity users who also generate their own power.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/693/230466.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=693&ct=1&ci=230466">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

August 11, 2022 by