Sarah Lorek: Constructible BIM model of a bridge built with BIM models only – no drawings Across the world, BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a crucial and even mandated process to ensure the planning, design, and construction of buildings is highly efficient and collaborative. Read on to discover what BIM is, how BIM is used, […]
Clay face brick and paving will always play a significant role in the built environment. Here five leading architects describe how Corobrik products have allowed them to realise their aesthetic and technical ambitions on a range of projects, from a retail destination to affordable housing and a high court building. Legacy Yard, Umhlanga Arch Corobrik […]
Cape Town has just seen the successful completion by Concor of the tallest residential block in the city area – fronted by a carefully preserved, century-old façade onto one of the trendiest streets in town. The 16 On Bree project is remarkable not just for its size – it transforms an old two-storey block into […]
The current COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in the demand for DIY products. With this in mind, Group Adeo opened their fourth Lroy Merlin store in Johannesburg, opposite the recently revamped Fourways Mall. The store boasts a new layout and extended range of products aimed at the enthusiastic South African DIY market. It specialises in […]
The adage of being caught between a rock and a hard place is an understatement when compared to the balancing act required of South Africa’s financial plan for the year. The reality is that an under-performing economy and the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic mean less will raised by way of taxes. At the same […]
Eben Meyburgh: CEO – GVK-Siya Zama In his State of the Nation Address (SONA 2021), President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the R100 billion Infrastructure Fund is now in full operation. He said that infrastructure projects that have been planned will lead to the revival of the construction industry and the creation of much-needed jobs. With […]
Contributions from: Holly Welles and Kendall Jones – Construct Connect The notion of doing more with less has integrated itself into countless industries. The pressure to achieve greater results with fewer resources is immense, and the construction industry isn’t immune to it. Projects have grown more complex and challenging over time with tighter timelines, regulations […]
Eastern Cape-based construction firm Roy Bowles Construction, has been selected as one of the top 5 African contractors nominated for an award in the Leisure Development Category of the International Property Awards. The Awards are world-renowned and celebrate high levels of achievement in architecture, development and interior design in projects across the world and the […]
By Neil Coetzer and Rod Harper (Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys) The latest draft of the Employment Equity Amendment Bill was published on 20 July 2020, several years after the initial draft appeared for comment. The latest version, which will be heading to Parliament, includes controversial amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (“the EEA”) which […]
It is time the construction industry realised that proper marketing holds the key to growth and survival – particularly in the current economic climate, says Jan de Beer, professional writer and publicity consultant. De Beer has extensive experience in journalism and has consulted on media matters to dozens of construction and engineering companies and associations […]