Recent feedback from financial institutions on the topic “which factors in the construction industry warrant investment”, suggest that key focus is placed on sustainability. This could also be interpreted by saying that investment is a driver of sustainability. If investment is indeed a driver of sustainability, then architectural design, building materials and the construction industry [...]

Plascon, South Africa’s leading coatings manufacturer, has taken paint technology to the next level with the launch of their newest paint innovation, Nuroof Cool with the Herotech Enviroshield™ formulation. This breakthrough in paint technology reflects at least 30% of the invisible infrared light off roof surfaces, reducing the temperature of home interiors by up to [...]

Mobile group Vodacom has achieved South Africa’s first six-star Green Star SA rating for its new Vodafone Innovation Centre building, in Midrand, Johannesburg. The building, which would be completed in the first quarter of 2012, would be carbon neutral and powered by renewable energy, the company, a unit of Britain’s Vodafone, said on Tuesday. The [...]