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In the same spirit in which President Cyril Ramaphosa relayed the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) emphasises the need for resilience to address the challenges facing South Africa's economy and infrastructure. SAICE acknowledges the optimistic sentiments conveyed by the South African government. Detailed timelines, clear roles, and accountability are essential for rebuilding South Africa's infrastructure and economy. SAICE calls for an increase in investment for infrastructure; reducing underspending; and enhancing procurement regulations to foster sustainable growth. Read the article here.
Jet Demolition promotes sustainable demolition practices
Incorporating sustainability into modern demolition practices means adopting environmentally responsible methods to reduce waste, boost material reuse, and mitigate the overall environmental impact, comments Kate Bester, Contracts and Project Manager at Jet Demolition.
Sometimes deconstruction is possible as opposed to demolition, where a building is carefully disassembled to salvage and reuse materials. This approach potentially reduces the amount of waste generated during the demolition process. It also prioritises the salvage and recycling of materials such as concrete, metal, wood, and other construction materials. It is important to establish a systematic sorting process on-site to facilitate recycling, notes Bester. Most importantly, though, it must be recognized that deconstruction is not suited to every project, and must carefully and judiciously be considered as an alternative to demolition.
4-star hotel development nears completion in Limpopo
While many developers have responded to the construction sector downturn by taking a cautious approach and adopting a wait-and-see attitude, one company bucking this trend within the hospitality sector is Premier Hotels & Resorts that has just finished building its 23rd establishment in Thohoyandou, the former capital of the old Venda state. It has chosen to fill a gap in the Limpopo area by growing its footprint into a new node in South Africa with its 4-star hotel due to open during 2024.
ISUZU Trucks secures 11 years as south africa’s top selling cab-over-chassis brand
ISUZU Trucks proudly celebrates its remarkable 11-year reign as the number one brand in South Africa's cab-over-chassis’ medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MCV and HCV) segments. Despite market challenges, ISUZU Trucks continues to dominate, reinforcing its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
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