November 2006
Events
Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
Features
National Department launches annual Govan Mbeki Housing Awards
The National Department of Housing held its inaugural Govan Mbeki Housing Awards on the 27th of October at Emperors Palace in Gauteng
MBA announces winners of annual safety competition
The Master Builders and Allied Trades' Association (MBA) Western Cape recently announced the winners of the Regional Safety Competition at their recently held Annual General Meeting. The main objective of the competition is to educate employees, employers and the public on building safety issues and to assist building and construction companies in adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety act
Developer spreads its activities to housing development
Bluezone intends to get involved in Steelpoort with the growing demand for residential accommodation and put Steelpoort on the map. Studies have shown that because of the extent and quantity of material in the area, the life expectancy of the Steelpoort mines is between 50 and 150 years
Concrete association donates material for Diepsloot Community Centre
As part of its social responsibility programme, the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) is donating building materials for the construction of two structures that will make up the Wings of Life community centre at the Diepsloot informal settlement north of Johannesburg, one to be used for administration and counselling, and the other for life skills development
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Affordable interior design
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Energy efficiency
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Precast concrete solutions
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Roofing
Industry Buzz
Industry news and views from Southern Africa
Products & Services
Various constructionp roducts and services are highlighted for review
Regional Roundup
News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from the Southern Africa Region
Social housing
When Rosie Maasdorp says she could 'fall' at ny moment, it carries both a literal and figurative connotation in a story of triumph over alcoholism, abuse and life on the streets. It is, however, a story that is incomplete, and needs just one final affirmation of human dignity
Southern Africa Housing Foundation: Technical tours
Upmarket Housing
Current and proposed upmarket developments within South Africa are discussed