January 2006
Events
Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
Features
City of Joburg Property Company on building refurbisnment campaign
It is relatively firm fact that low-cost housing projects in the inner-city of Johannesburg survive only through heavy government subsidisation. Keeping this in mind it is heartening to see that the City of Johannesburg intends to build more than 1 000 apartments with shared kitchen and bathrooms between 2006 and 2008
KZN water project to alleviate shortages and new houses for Mahehle
Communities of the Ugu District Municipality who faced water shortages in the past have been thrown a lifeline - the provincial government recently opened a R62-million water scheme.
North West summit explores ways to curb inefficient water management
The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) told delegates attending the North West Water Summit on 20 January, that it would do all in its power to address the scarcity of water and to ensure its efficient management in the province
Urban renewal
At the end of 2005 Aengus Property Holdings (APH) had 350 residential units under its ownership and management within the Johannesburg Inner City. Through mass decentralisation of major corporate firms to areas that have been perceived as being more desirable to house corporate head offices the inner cities have presented unique opportunities to the firm.
Social housing
Following a successful interview process through which the Norske Bologbyggelags Landsforbound (NBBL) and the Cope Housing Foundation foulnd a suitable candicate to work a 12 month internship in Oslo, Norway, Leeroy Tandy found himself packing his bags and heading north.
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Electricity
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Low-cost housing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Precast concrete solutions
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Roofing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Training
Housing in Southern African Feature: Flooring
Industry Buzz
Industry news from the Southern Africa region
Products & Services
Various construction products and services are highlighted for review
Project Finance
In its efforts to establish an integrated reliable risk database the GPF has collaborated with the National Housing Finance Corporation and is establishing an information system that includes a database of social housing projects in South Africa.
Regional Roundup
News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from the Southern Africa Region
Upmarket Housing
Current and proposed upmarket developments within South Africa are discussed
