In January 2017, the classes began using the new Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories which represent the first phase of construction at the school at Milembe Secondary School in Misungwi, Tanzania. They respond to recent Tanzanian government directives that all public secondary schools be equipped with science laboratories, to meet 21st century demands for training […]
Linden Vleihuis: Reintroducing biodiversity into urban living
In September 2018, Solid Green demonstrated sector leadership when the Vleihuis Development in Linden, Johannesburg, achieved Net Zero Certifications from the GBCSA for Carbon, Water and Ecology. The project was also awarded Runner Up: Net Zero Innovative Project Award in the Green Building Council Leadership Awards 2018. Owned and designed by Marc Sherratt Sustainability Architects, […]
dhk reveals residential design comprising four elliptical towers
Architecture firm, dhk, has unveiled its design for a new residential development comprising four elliptical towers of differing heights. Ellipse Waterfall is the first high-rise luxury apartment development in the heart of Waterfall City, Gauteng (South Africa). Covering 45 000 sqm, the precinct features 590 brand-new apartments and other amenities including ‘The Luna Club’, an […]
Light touch for unique factory
The AHRLAC Manufacturing Facility is a specialised and unique manufacturing development. The client, Aerospace Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Paramount Group, is responsible for the design, production and support of the versatile multi-purpose AHRLAC aircraft. The brief and scope to architects, Riekert & Osman Studios, was to design a state-of-the-art 10 000 m2 industrial […]
The best coworking space in South Africa
Workshop17 won Best Coworking Space, South Africa, 2018 at the recent Southern Africa Startup Awards. It was one of 75 local finalists shortlisted across 15 categories. The sought-after award was presented to Workshop17 for being “a coworking space that deserves recognition for its services, support and resources to fast-growing tech start-ups, and for creating a […]
An interview with a flooring Export Sales Representative
Lucas Makhubela, Export Sales Representative at FloorworX, chatted to Africanism to discuss his career in the flooring industry to date as well as new ventures that he is pursuing at the company. How did you get started in the flooring industry? I joined Builders Warehouse as a sales consultant in the flooring department eleven years […]
Corobrik face bricks and pavers used to increase learning space for primary school children
In line with government’s vision to establish quality educational facilities for all South African schoolchildren, Corobrik contributed 54 000 of its Nebraska face bricks for construction of four new classrooms at Manzini Primary School in Katlehong, Gauteng. The addition to the school was officially opened at a ceremony on the 28th November 2018, attended by representatives […]
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PERI stands tall with The Leonardo high-rise project in Sandton
Formwork and scaffolding solutions provider PERI South Africa is standing tall with its long-standing involvement in The Leonardo project, not only destined to be the tallest building in Sandton, but possibly the new record holder for the tallest building in Africa. The Leonardo, cousin to the Legacy Group’s Michelangelo and Da Vinci buildings, will ultimately […]
Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba invites South African and international construction firms to transform Joburg’s Inner City
The City of Johannesburg’s inner city revitalisation project, championed by Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba and also known as the “84 properties initiative”, continues to unlock new economic potential for small to medium-sized contractors and other underprivileged groups operating in the local construction marketplace. The initiative is expected to drive the creation of approximately 5,000 […]
R200 billion earmarked for infrastructure development in KwaZulu-Natal
The KZN Construction Expo will be taking place at Durban Exhibition Centre in Durban from 20 to 21 February 2019. With more than R200 billion government expenditure earmarked for infrastructure development in KwaZulu-Natal over the next seven years and R35 billion set aside for the Port Waterfront development over the next 15 years, now is […]
Mustek becomes the first big name to operate from Atterbury’s landmark Richmond Park development
Atterbury’s Richmond Park development, the site of the biggest land restitution in the Western Cape, will see its first large commercial building completed before the end of the year. Mustek, the largest assembler and supplier of personal computers in South Africa, will begin operating from its new corporate office premises at Richmond Park before the […]
