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

[Alison Groves] The construction industry contributes one fifth of the globe's carbon emissions and has an important role to play in reaching net zero...

Growing the role of women from drawing boards to construction sites

[Bongani Dladla] The greater participation of women in the construction sector will only be achieved through positive initiatives that will result in culture changes...

Smart materials coming to a building near you

[Bongani Dladla] The future of the construction industry has arrived as the use of 'smart building materials' continues to grow and provide solutions...

#GBCSA2022: 'Purposeful leadership needed in the built environment' - Khanyi Mlambo

[Sindy Peters] The wicked problems the world faces should be viewed as opportunities for business to advance solutions and drive shared value creation...

#WaterStewardship: Protecting South Africa's 'water factories'

[Sindy Peters] Speaking at the 7th annual Water Stewardship Event, Yakeen Atwaru of the Department of Water and Sanitation shared some stark figures...

Post-Covid-19: Delivering sustainable energy across Africa

[Siyabonga Mbanjwa] The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the operating environment for both the public and private sectors as a result of the unprecedented lockdowns and restrictions put in place by countries to curb infections...

#SACSCCongress: How green roofs can contribute to people, profit and planet

[Sindy Peters] Vacant rooftops across all major cities around the world are a dime a dozen. Their concrete surfaces aren't just a waste of space in a highly urbanised world, but also contribute to the heat island effect that afflicts these built-up areas. So why not farm on them?

From design to deconstruction, green building gains momentum in SA

[Sindy Peters] Legaro Properties is no stranger to the green building industry with the lifestyle and commercial property developer scooping last year's GBCSA Award for highest rated green building in South Africa for its 78 Corlett Drive development in Melrose North, Johannesburg...

#EntrepreneurMonth: Magnastruct to launch 100% fire retardant, affordable informal dwelling

[Sindy Peters] Using MagnaBoards - a 100% fire retardant material, Magnastruct is currently in the planning stages of launching a self-assembling, affordable informal dwelling called the The Square...

#WomensMonth: Solid Green celebrates 50+ green building certifications

[Sindy Peters] Founded in 2010 by Marloes Reinink, Solid Green Consulting is all about advancing sustainability in the African built environment...

Biomimicry and the future of utilities

[Sindy Peters] Claire Janisch, founder of Biomimicry South Africa, took to the podium at this year's African Utility Week to share how biomimicry could influence the future of utilities...

#WindAc 2017: How to select a wind farm development site without compromising visual resources

[Sindy Peters] There are many considerations to take into account when developing a wind farm, one of which is the impact on visual, aesthetic, and scenic resources in and around a potential location...

#GBCSA2017: The potential for buildings to become mini utilities

[Sindy Peters] The future of large public utilities, such as Eskom, is uncertain...

#GBCSA2017: Rubble is a resource

[Sindy Peters] One cubic metre of concrete has a carbon footprint of 350kg of CO2, making this staple material in the construction industry one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases in the world...

#GBCSA2017: De Lille calls on building sector to 'think differently' as city continues to tackle drought

[Sindy Peters] Speaking at the GBCSA's 10th annual Green Building Convention, the executive mayor of Cape Town Patricia de Lille called on industry players to implement their projects while ensuring resilience and sustainability.

#GBCSA2017: Celebrating 10 years of green building in SA

[Sindy Peters] Founded in 2007 by Bruce Kerswill, the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) turns 10 this year...

#CSIMonth: Corobrik supports skills development, social upliftment in its CSI efforts

[Sindy Peters] A core focus in the Corobrik CSI strategy is upskilling members of the communities in which it operates...

GGC2017 to tackle critical issues in green building space

[Sindy Peters] The fifth Going Green Conference (GGC2017) is set for 13-15 September in Pietermaritzburg...

#AUW2017: Buildings offer significant opportunity for energy efficiency

[Sindy Peters] One of the many pertinent questions asked at this year's African Utility Week was...

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

[Sindy Peters] Uganda's Minister of Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris kicked off proceedings in the Water track on the first day of this year's African Utility Week...