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Value of building plans up by 3.0%

The value of building plans passed by larger municipalities increased by R1 774.5m from January to November 2011, with small stand sizes favoured.

Sustainable developments are possible

In a world where environmental sustainability is key to the survival of future generations, communities need to protect natural resources.

Eskom’s internal energy sources

South African power utility Eskom has launched a solar photovoltaic installation at its large coal fired Lethabo Power Station in the Free State.

SA home building activity improves

Building activity in the South African housing market showed some improvement in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2010.

New building regulations now apply

As of 9 November 2011 all new buildings and refurbishments in South Africa must comply with minimum standards of energy efficiency.

New energy regulations for buildings

All new buildings and all extensions to existing buildings in South Africa must conform to the new regulations on energy conservation as from 9 Nov.

Affordability halts building activity

South African residential building activity improved in the first eight months of 2011 compared to a year ago, according to the latest Absa report.

New building law for energy efficiency

The regulations require all new buildings, whether homes, industrial buildings, hotels or schools to meet minimum energy efficiency requirements.

Nedbank builds houses for 3 families

As part of the Habitat for Humanity South Africa (HFHSA) Blitz Build Project 2011, Nedbank Home Loans built homes for 3 families costing R300 000.

SA: Green buildings are embraced

Building green is about making cents of the argument for sustainable building practice according to the Green Building Council of South Africa.

Building plans passed up 3% y/y

The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities increased by 3% year-on-year(R1.056 billion), according to Stats SA.

Building activity remains depressed

Building activity in the South African property market was depressed as the value of buildings completed dropped by 6.5 percent in June 2011.

R2 billion to cover-up Joburg railways

A multi-billion project is planned to cover-up the railway lines in central Johannesburg while building new mixed-used developments above them.

Theresa Park - affordable rental homes

Construction will soon start on an additional 96 new affordable rental homes in the popular Theresa Park development near Pretoria.