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New V&A Waterfront green apartments

A new residential development at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers buyers one and two bedroom apartments with scenic views over the harbour.

Rondebosch Oval townhouse development

The R140m residential development, Rondebosch Oval in Cape Town has been given the go ahead to begin construction after six years of planning.

North West to improve housing quality

North West Human Settlements MEC has encouraged housing developers contracted by the department to ensure that they build quality houses.

Building & civil sectors confidence

Although the FNB/BER building confidence index rose to 37 from 32 points, this increase does not reflect significant rise in activity in Q1 2013.

Construction firms admit bid-rigging

A total of 21 big South African construction companies have admitted to the Competition Commission that they were involved in bid-rigging.

Built environment & dispute resolution

Adjudication in disputes is a growing international trend as it provides quick interim decisions that resolve the problems in the majority of cases.

R1.8bn Zimbabwe’s new road toll plazas

Group Five has launched the US$206m (R1.8bn) construction contract which coincides with the opening of the first of eight toll plazas in Zimbabwe.

Construction management conference

A conference aimed at addressing project and construction management issues will be held on 11 and 12 April at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand.

Alternative home building technologies

2013 will see the coming of age of alternative building technologies on the Southern African construction landscape, driven by housing needs.

Construction boosts Group Five income

Group Five reports that construction contributed 75.5 percent to group revenue – construction revenue increased to R3.9 billion from R3.3 billion.

Construction industry & cover pricing

The South African Competition Commission has launched an investigation into the construction industry and how simple cover pricing will be viewed.

More homes built in November 2012

In the construction phase of new housing, the number of units completed was 4 641 units in November 2012 from 3 721 units a year ago, says a report.

Construction and project managers

The construction environment now presents project managers with ideal opportunities to tailor-make offerings and do things right the first time.

More flats and townhouses being built

The construction phase of new housing saw volume increases driven by the segments for small houses, flats and townhouses, according to a report.

Flats & townhouses lead home building

There has been an increase in the percentage of flats and townshouses completed compared to freehold homes and the trend is set to continue in 2013.

Construction industry income up 12.2%

The total income for the construction industry in South Africa 2011 was R268 100 million, an increase of 12.2 percent from R169 249 million in 2007.

Occupational Safety Act & construction

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 95 of 1993 affects all construction work and does not strictly apply only to property developers.

5 new deals for Liviero construction

Construction group Liviero has secured five new contracts including the R1.5 billion coal mining project for Keaton Mining and Energy Holdings.

Will the new NHBRC board deliver?

Property developers and builders require the National Home Builders Registration Council to adapt to changing economic and societal needs.

Home building plans and costs in SA

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 5.1 percent (R1 858.1 million) during January to July 2012.

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