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SAISC Steel Future conference: Call for Papers
The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) has called for abstracts for its Steel Future conference, which will be held in Johannesburg on 5-6 March 2013. SAISC executive director Dr Hennie de Clercq says that the focus of the conference will be on steel as the construction material of the future. “We will [...]
Structural engineer has major role in sustainability
The role of the structural engineer will become increasingly important as the South African construction sector strives to produce more sustainable buildings in future. That is the view of Rachel Muigai, Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI) Fellowship holder, who has completed three years of studies at UCT towards a PhD degree in concrete sustainability. [...]
Green building – sustainability shapes the future of building
The construction industry is facing a major challenge. After a significant shift in focus over the past decades towards increased energy efficiency it now faces the challenge making the leap towards sustainability. The consequences of continuing climate change are becoming ever more frequent and obvious. Melting glaciers, droughts of the kind never seen before, [...]
Nedbank Menlyn Maine Falcon Building receives 4 star Green Star rating
The Nedbank Menlyn Maine Falcon Building will be the new regional head office for Nedbank and has recently been awarded a 4 star Green Star rating .The Menlyn Maine precinct is a mixed use development and stands out as a green node in South Africa. Mathieu du Plooy, MD of WSP Africa: “We are proud [...]
Sustainability link part of C&CI new website
The Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI) has completed the first phase of the redesigning and updating of its website, www.cnci.org.za Hanlie Turner, C&CI Marketing Manager, says the updating of the website is currently a “work in progress”, subject to regular future updates. “The website now already has a sustainability link to reinforce the industry’s [...]
The Green Building Conference and Exhibition returns
The Green Building Conference and Exhibition returns to Sandton Convention Centre in 2011 and will provide a powerful mix of international and local content for built-environment professionals and stakeholders. World renowned designers and experts will accompany South Africa’s own leaders in sustainable construction in a new extended plenary format Opportunity to attend a real-time green [...]
Registrations for the Holcim Awards competition close soon
Registrations in the 3rd International Holcim Awards competition to promote sustainable construction will close on March 23, 2011 (14:00 GMT). The competition encourages building solutions and visions that go beyond convention to address the challenges of sustainability. The Holcim Awards (main category) is open to architects, planners, engineers, project owners, builders and construction firms with [...]
Sustainability in the workplace
Incorporating sustainability or green initiatives in the workplace can be a challenge for some organisations. Challenges range from lack of support, unknowing what to do or simply, resistance to change. Organisational leadership needs to create a culture of sustainability within the organisation. They need to demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, beginning with a long-term [...]
Building industry should seek profitable sustainability
Sustainability in building is no longer negotiable, the recent Master Builders South Africa Congress at the Windhoek Country Club was told. Speaking on global sustainability issues at the “Beyond 2010” congress, Roger Flanagan, Professor of Construction Management at the University of Reading, UK, emphasised that the importance of sustainability in all aspects of building and [...]
Latest Issue - May/June 2012
In This Issue:
- The Alexander Forbes head office campus by Paragon Architects
- The New Jerusalem Children’s Home by 4D+A Architects
- The Quarterdeck by CHT Architects
- The 2012 Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
- Paragon Architects profile
