August 2006
Events
Forthcoming industry information and a review of recently held industry functions
Features
Inter-Build Africa 2006 and National Construction Week 2006 see industry coming together
On 26 July the Minister of Public Works, Thoko Angela Didiza, officially opened The Star Interbuild Africa 2006 and announced the start of National Construction Week 2006. The Star Interbuild AFrica 2006 exhibition is the largest building services, construction, plumbing and woodworking exhibition in Africa
Fifty houses built by women for women in Women's Build 2006
This year's Women's Build held in Orange Farm south of Johannesburg saw an increased participation compared to last year's event which ultimately resulted in many more houses being constructed for this year's beneficiaries. All in all a total of 50 houses were built during this year's event
JPC announces plans for R100-million mixed-use developments in Diepkloof
The Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) has announced plans to facilitate the investment of R100-million on a mixed-use development aimed at transforming the emerging Diepkloof Business District into a fully-fledged business district and retail centre
Social housing: The contribution of small scale landlords to rental housing
South Africa's property boom has seen significant growth in the buy-to-let and household rental market. In 2005, 25% of all residential property purchases were made by buy-to-let investors seeking to realise high rental returns while also benefiting from long term capital growth
The Southern African Housing Foundation's Conference and Exhibition
A three day conference and exhibition themed 'Developing Sustainable Communities' will be held in Cape Town between 9 - 11 October. The conference will explore the millennium goals for the development of Sub-Saharan Africa with special focus on developing countries
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Affordable housing
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Building tools
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Cement and concrete
Industry Buzz
Industry news from the Southern Africa region
Products & Services
Various construction products and services are highlighted for review
Regional Roundup
News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from the Southern Africa region
Upmarket Housing
Current and propsed upmarket developments within Southern Africa are discussed
