The government is due to announce its decision on a massive new wind energy project on the West Coast within the next two weeks. This is the proposed 140MW Boulders Wind Farm. It will consist of 45 turbines standing 165m high. The German-owned developer plans to erect it on farmland close to Paternoster, Britannia Bay,…
As the old odd year 2019 draws to a close and we look forward to some nice big round number in 2020, we at Biz take this opportunity to thank you for your support and to wish you all the Best of Biz this Festive Season! Don’t miss the #BestofBiz The last industry newsletters of…
Stephan Diedericks from the University of the Free State has been named a winner in the Corobrik Regional Architecture Awards. He received R10,000 in prize-money, with Rueben Roode taking home the second prize of R8,000, and Gabriella Linder-Haber receiving R6,000 for third place. A further R6,000 was awarded to Monique le Roux for her innovative…
The University of Pretoria’s Annemie Vermeulen is one of eight student winners of the Corobrik Regional Architecture Award. Vermeulen received R10,000, with Gustav Kruger and Paolo Kirsten sharing second-place and taking home the prize of R7,000 each. A further R6,000 was awarded to Carmen Songabau for her innovative use of clay masonry in the building…
Dating back to 1871, the landmark ‘Old Tannery’ in Wellington is undergoing an ‘artisanal’ make-over that will see it transformed into a mixed-use destination offering office and retail space, restaurants and other leisure as well as a winery and weekend market. Popular as a wedding venue the heritage property will continue to offer that as…
In a recent open letter, President Cyril Ramaphosa painted a grim picture of the country’s threatening water woes. “Our existing water systems are already over-exploited as usage increases rapidly due to population growth and as more homes get connected to water. Combine this with the worsening effects of climate change and we are clearly facing…
Lettie Mashau, CEO, Motheo Construction Group Part of the Motheo family for 14 years, Mashau was earmarked early on as Dr Ndlovu’s successor and was closely mentored by her for many years. Having grown up in the township of Malamulele, Limpopo, Mashau joined Motheo Construction Group as a trainee site quantity surveyor in 2005, having…
The final phase of Growthpoint Properties’ 40,000m2 Millroad Industrial Park in Cape Town is set for completion this December. Developed in three phases, Millroad Industrial Park is a storage, warehousing and distribution park consisting of premium-grade warehousing with associated offices in the established industrial area of Bellville Industria. Millroad Industrial Park The first phase of…
For the first time since 2Q2017, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index has risen above 20 points, with 22 points in 4Q2019, 7 points higher than in 3Q2019. While higher, the current index level still means that a vast majority (close to 80%) of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Confidence improved mainly due to…
Sebastian Hitchcock from the University of Cape Town has been named a regional winner in the 33rd annual Corobrik Regional Architecture Awards. Joining Hitchcock are Sean Mash in second place and Oliver Brown in third place who was also awarded for the best use of clay in his thesis. Allin Dangers, director of sales Western…