January 2004
Education & Training
Demand for C&CI library soars
CETA and plumbing industry join ranks
CMA remade cbp videos now available
Concrete floors training
Appointments - Vitrex and PGP appointments
Features
Water Supply & Reticulation
R35-million water project for KZN
Water demand management
Quality - Vaal and Eurolux now SABS approved
Finance & Property
Secondary markets and default
SA property: High yields and low prices attract European investors
Most properties are overpriced
Medium-cost housing
Western Cape - Capricorn Beach surges ahead
Western Cape - Royal Ascot launched Cheltenham Ridge
Free State/Gauteng - Second home market booming in Deneysville
Western Cape - COESSA launch eight unit infill projects in Kenilworth
Gauteng - Prices of Bassonia Rock stands skyrocket
Environment - Turning the tide on energy usage
News
Minister embarks on National Housing Imbizo
On 5 August Minister Lindiwe Sisulu of Housing launched the 2004 National Housing Imbizo in Klerksdorp in the North West Province. During the rest of the month she visited all nine provinces to listen to and interact with ordinary people to share ideas
EU invests millions in housing partnership
The Minister of Housing, Dr Lindiwe Sisulu, and European Union (EU) Ambassador Michael Lake launched a multimillion-rand rental housing promotion partnership programme in Pretoria on 15 August 2004
Gauteng's best home builders
On 5 August the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) presented the Gauteng Provincial Home Builders Awards at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg
NHBRC pays out R5,5 million to homeowners
Owners of homes at the twenty-unit Eldorado full title security development in Weltevreden Park, northwest of Johannesburg, have vacated their homes after having been paid out a sum of R277 500 each by the NHBRC
General News
Low-cost housing - Soweto-on-Sea road upgrade
Low-cost housing - Alphendale community lays pipes and builds roads
Health & Safety - Accidents will continue to happen in construction until..
Transport news - Mitsubishi Fuso expands Canter
Products & Services
Holcim expand their geographical footprint
First of five Union Design Centres launched
Steel doors and windows to customer requirements
