September 2007
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Cosmos City success to be replicated on similar developments
As a direct result of the current success of Cosmo City, which is certain to be an ongoing process as the different segments of housing, education facilities and other social amenities continue to come on line, it can be reported that Basil Read has formed a subsidiary company, Basil Read Developments
Award-winning housing model a solution for low-cost urban housing
The former Walmer Caravan Park, now Sakhasonke Housing Village, on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth's CBD is being touted as the solution to the low cost urban housing challenge in South Africa through bringing people closer to economic opportunities
Ponte City set for a complete rebirth through R200-million upgrade
Johannesburg's most famous residential building is about to transform from ugly duckling into beautiful swan. The iconic building, visible from miles away by the Vodacom sign around the top of it, has been bought by two developers who intend to renovate the building into an exclusive, upmarket residence
Women in Housing Indaba furthers empowerment policies
On 30 August a Women in Housing Indaba was held in Gauteng. The sharing of experiences and documenting of best practices; the exploring of mechanisms to bridge the gap in gender inequality and to enhance the capacity of women participating in the building of sustainable human settlements were key aspects of the event
Number of contractors registering with the cibd soars amid Construction boom
The current boom in the construction industry has led to a substantial increase in the number of applications for registration with the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb)
SAPOA launches developer committee to strengthen ties with authorities
In a bid to strengthen ties between the commercial and industrial development community and the local and provincial authorities in whose jurisdictions developers operate, SAPOA has established a specialist Developer's Committee
CETA launches major new skills intervention
Harnessing ideas and input from across its broad stakeholder base, the Construction Education & Training Authority (CETA) has embarked on a far-reaching 'search' for solutions' to the critical artisan skills shortage problems dogging the building and construction industry
JPC announces progress on the Paterson Park precinct development
The City of Johannesburg Property Company (JPC)), managers of the City of Johannesburg's (CoJ) property portfolio has announced plans to establish a township on portions of Paterson Park for the development of medium density residential units
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Electricity
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Medium cost housing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Precast concrete solutions
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Roofing
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