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World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

Construction through coaching

Construction through coachingBert Weenink, ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trappedKatja Hamilton

Source: CHRO. Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

George building collapse: 44 remain missingKatja Hamilton

Construction through coaching

Construction through coaching

By Bert Weenink 1 day

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

By Katja Hamilton 3 days

The road to a more sustainable future needs a rethink

The road to a more sustainable future needs a rethink

John Rammutla 25 Oct 2023

Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

24 Oct 2023

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

13 Oct 2023

Ben Knights. Source: Supplied

CM Solutions appoints Ben Knights as new CEO

13 Oct 2023

Young Winterton brickmaking entrepreneur receives welcome boost from Sappi

Young Winterton brickmaking entrepreneur receives welcome boost from Sappi

Sappi 9 Oct 2023

One of the two new rail-mounted stacker reclaimers which scoop up and transfer coal into and out of the yard is seen at Africa's largest coal export facility, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, 2018. Source: Reuters/Tanisha Heiberg

Thungela says coal terminal workers' strike not impacting exports

Nelson Banya 2 Oct 2023

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair SA 2 Oct 2023

Image source: Ultra Pop –

Major hazard installation regulations - compliance deadlines

Kate Collier 22 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Tygerberg Hospital has exceeded its life expectancy by two decades hence the need for a new Central Hospital in the Western Cape.

Western Cape's new Central hospital unveiled with focus on academic services

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

Acube plans major luxury developments in Dubai

19 Sep 2023

Aerial view of Derna city, in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya 14 September 2023. Source: Reuters/Ayman Al-Sahili

Explainer: What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad?

Tom Perry 15 Sep 2023

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

Alison Groves 14 Sep 2023

Source: Ana E. Cascão/Water Alternatives/Flickr

Ethiopia claims disputed GERD dam has reached final fill

Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

Unlocking business brilliance: Why you Need ERP and how to choose one

Unlocking business brilliance: Why you Need ERP and how to choose one

QuickEasy Software 8 Sep 2023

Construction commenced in September 2022. Source: Supplied

Langa township gets its first privately funded Montessori school

7 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Pfizer and Unjani team with Sister Happiness.

Pfizer and Unjani open Daggafontein clinic

5 Sep 2023

GIBs can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and increase grid reliability and resilience. Source: Sueda Dilli/Pexels

Grid interactive buildings could get us to net zero

Thabang Byl 25 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. The Giba Business Estate sod turning was held on site on 16 August 2023.

New R1.9bn industrial park breaks ground at Giba Gorge

22 Aug 2023

XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

XCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

The energy crisis is forcing higher tender prices and project shutdowns. Source: Supplied

How construction companies can respond to the energy crisis

17 Aug 2023

Meet Professor Nishani Harinarain, a trailblazer in construction

Meet Professor Nishani Harinarain, a trailblazer in construction

10 Aug 2023

Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu achieves full professorship in town, regional planning

Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu achieves full professorship in town, regional planning

8 Aug 2023

Financial management in South African businesses: Why patchwork systems are a real problem

Financial management in South African businesses: Why patchwork systems are a real problem

Anton Oosthuizen, QuickEasy Software 7 Aug 2023

Zikalala condemns disruptions caused by 'construction mafia'

Zikalala condemns disruptions caused by 'construction mafia'

31 Jul 2023

Ryan Mer, CEO eftsure Africa. Source: Supplied

5 ways to reduce mining and construction payment fraud in SA

31 Jul 2023

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

New Soshanguve Magistrate court to be completed on time

27 Jul 2023

SMEs can survive construction costs spike by focusing on government work

SMEs can survive construction costs spike by focusing on government work

Roelof van den Berg 25 Jul 2023

Irish engineering firm Kirby sets up shop in Cape Town

Irish engineering firm Kirby sets up shop in Cape Town

20 Jul 2023

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

Mohamed Abdel-Ghany 18 Jul 2023

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

13 Jul 2023

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The road to a more sustainable future needs a rethink

The road to a more sustainable future needs a rethink

John Rammutla 25 Oct 2023

Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

24 Oct 2023

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

Data centres urged to adopt standard metrics for environmental sustainability

13 Oct 2023

Ben Knights. Source: Supplied

CM Solutions appoints Ben Knights as new CEO

13 Oct 2023

Young Winterton brickmaking entrepreneur receives welcome boost from Sappi

Young Winterton brickmaking entrepreneur receives welcome boost from Sappi

Sappi 9 Oct 2023

One of the two new rail-mounted stacker reclaimers which scoop up and transfer coal into and out of the yard is seen at Africa's largest coal export facility, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, 2018. Source: Reuters/Tanisha Heiberg

Thungela says coal terminal workers' strike not impacting exports

Nelson Banya 2 Oct 2023

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Propelair SA 2 Oct 2023

Image source: Ultra Pop –

Major hazard installation regulations - compliance deadlines

Kate Collier 22 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Tygerberg Hospital has exceeded its life expectancy by two decades hence the need for a new Central Hospital in the Western Cape.

Western Cape's new Central hospital unveiled with focus on academic services

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

Acube plans major luxury developments in Dubai

19 Sep 2023

Aerial view of Derna city, in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya 14 September 2023. Source: Reuters/Ayman Al-Sahili

Explainer: What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad?

Tom Perry 15 Sep 2023

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

#WGBW23: The construction sector's role in achieving net zero

Alison Groves 14 Sep 2023

Source: Ana E. Cascão/Water Alternatives/Flickr

Ethiopia claims disputed GERD dam has reached final fill

Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

Unlocking business brilliance: Why you Need ERP and how to choose one

Unlocking business brilliance: Why you Need ERP and how to choose one

QuickEasy Software 8 Sep 2023

Construction commenced in September 2022. Source: Supplied

Langa township gets its first privately funded Montessori school

7 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Pfizer and Unjani team with Sister Happiness.

Pfizer and Unjani open Daggafontein clinic

5 Sep 2023

GIBs can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and increase grid reliability and resilience. Source: Sueda Dilli/Pexels

Grid interactive buildings could get us to net zero

Thabang Byl 25 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. The Giba Business Estate sod turning was held on site on 16 August 2023.

New R1.9bn industrial park breaks ground at Giba Gorge

22 Aug 2023

XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

XCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

The energy crisis is forcing higher tender prices and project shutdowns. Source: Supplied

How construction companies can respond to the energy crisis

17 Aug 2023

Meet Professor Nishani Harinarain, a trailblazer in construction

Meet Professor Nishani Harinarain, a trailblazer in construction

10 Aug 2023

Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu achieves full professorship in town, regional planning

Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu achieves full professorship in town, regional planning

8 Aug 2023

Financial management in South African businesses: Why patchwork systems are a real problem

Financial management in South African businesses: Why patchwork systems are a real problem

Anton Oosthuizen, QuickEasy Software 7 Aug 2023

Zikalala condemns disruptions caused by 'construction mafia'

Zikalala condemns disruptions caused by 'construction mafia'

31 Jul 2023

Ryan Mer, CEO eftsure Africa. Source: Supplied

5 ways to reduce mining and construction payment fraud in SA

31 Jul 2023

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

New Soshanguve Magistrate court to be completed on time

27 Jul 2023

SMEs can survive construction costs spike by focusing on government work

SMEs can survive construction costs spike by focusing on government work

Roelof van den Berg 25 Jul 2023

Irish engineering firm Kirby sets up shop in Cape Town

Irish engineering firm Kirby sets up shop in Cape Town

20 Jul 2023

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

Mohamed Abdel-Ghany 18 Jul 2023

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

13 Jul 2023

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

7 killed in building collapse in Côte d'Ivoire

7 killed in building collapse in Côte d'Ivoire

Coulibaly Media and Luc Gnago 3 Jul 2023

How construction companies can reduce cold weather risks to projects

How construction companies can reduce cold weather risks to projects

27 Jun 2023

ExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

ExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

21 Jun 2023

Making success repeatable in the construction industry

Making success repeatable in the construction industry

nFold 19 Jun 2023

2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists announced

2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists announced

12 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: ABB's Arleta Mukhesi on navigating a global transition

#YouthMonth: ABB's Arleta Mukhesi on navigating a global transition

Sindy Peters 12 Jun 2023

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Cameroon to start building railway to disputed iron ore project in August

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Izadri van Niekerk on engineering as a force for good

#YouthMonth: Izadri van Niekerk on engineering as a force for good

Sindy Peters 2 Jun 2023

Woman-led construction firm takes lead in Sun City Vacation Club expansion

Woman-led construction firm takes lead in Sun City Vacation Club expansion

31 May 2023

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