Energy Projects
South Africa: Excelsior wind farm project connected to the national grid
The 33MW onshore Excelsior wind farm project situated in the Western Cape Province in South Africa, the southernmost country of the African continent has...
New liquid bulk terminal inaugurated at the Takoradi Port, Ghana
A new liquid bulk terminal has been inaugurated by the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, at the Takoradi Port in the Western...
Solar power plant construction for Appolonia City, in Ghana commences
The construction of the first solar power plant for Appolonia City, a 941-hectare mixed-use and mixed-income urban development located in Accra, Ghana, has commenced....
Construction of Cabinda oil refinery in Angola set to start
Construction of the oil refinery in northern Cabinda province, Angola is set to start after the landmine-free certificate attesting to the safety of the...
Cote d’Ivoire to construct largest LPG storage facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire is set to construct a 12,000 Metric Tonnes Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility which upon completion...
3.1MWp Solar Carport launched for Al Nabooda Automobiles in Dubai
Yellow Door Energy, has successfully commissioned a 3.1MWp solar carport and rooftop solar plant for Al Nabooda Automobiles Located in Dubai Industrial City, the...
Building projects
Lindt launches world’s largest chocolate museum.
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Lindt, a world-renown truffle making company has officially launched the Lindt Home of Chocolate, the world’s largest chocolate museum, in Zurich. Inside the 65,000-square-foot...
Transport infrastructure
Kenya: Reconstruction of Kisumu-Chemelil-Muhoroni road to commence next month
The reconstruction of Kisumu-Chemelil-Muhoroni road also known as Nyanza Sugar Belt Road which links the city of Kisumu, to the towns of Miwani, Kibigori,...
Water & Sanitation projects
Mahalla Water Treatment Plant in Egypt inaugurated
The Old Mahalla Water Treatment Plant, located in the city of El-Mahalla El-Kubra in Egypt’s Gharbia Governorate, has been inaugurated after several years of...
Implementation of Greytown Bulk Water Supply project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on course
Implementation of the Greytown Bulk Water Supply project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is on course, the Department of Water and Sanitation in KwaZulu-Natal has...
Implementation of Wenchi Water Supply Project in Ghana begins
The implementation of the Wenchi Water Supply Project in the Wenchi Municipal of Bono Region in the middle-belt of Ghana has begun after President...
Construction of dam in Al-Khaboura province, Oman complete
Construction of a groundwater recharge dam in the village of Meeha Bani Keum located within Oman’s Al-Khaboura province is complete.
The US $251,950 dam was...
PWSS selects L&T to provide bulk drinking water supply to Jalandhar town, India
The Water & Effluent Treatment Business of L&T Construction has secured an order from Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Punjab, to provide surface-based...
First Integrated Water Treatment Facility construction begins, Singapore.
Singapore has begun construction of the first phase of its first Integrated Water And Solid Waste Treatment Facility, the Tuas Nexus, according to a...
interiors and renovations
Top 10 best front door designs for homes
While visiting a house, one can have the idea of how big or small, beautiful or ordinary, the house would be just by looking...
5 Great Materials That Will Improve Your Home Energy Efficiency
Whether you are renovating your home to make it more comfortable and energy efficient or to sell it and get a bigger return on...
Objective is established in Shanghai and presents its maiden exhibition “COEXIST”
The exhibition was staged in a dark green vintage Western-style house, gathering works by global artists. Filled with collaborations across territory and profession, the...
What is Fenestration? Types and Roles in Buildings
In architecture, fenestration refers to the openings in a building’s envelope, most notably the windows, doors, skylights and curtain walls. In layman’s term, fenestration...
Improving heat efficiency when installing radiators
Ask any plumber or tradesperson how to install a radiator efficiently, and you’ll get a million and one answers as to the best way...
Popular News
Africa’s fastest train line completely operational
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Africa's fastest train line is fully operational. Railway infrastructure constructor Colas Rail, who built the project announced the reports.
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Morocco to construct Africa’s highest wind tower
Morocco is set to construct tallest wind tower in the African continent, measuring 144 metres high.
Spanish technology signed a deal with Nabrawind for the...
Construction of Ghana’s biggest power bulk supply point begins
Construction of Ghana's biggest power Bulk Supply Point (BSP) at Pokuase in the Ga West district has commenced. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut...
Managing tips
Sustainable Solutions for Cost Effective Construction Projects
Who wouldn’t want to eliminate waste while enhancing precision and craftsmanship during construction? Who wouldn’t want to save on labour costs while also eliminating...
Tidbits
What is a Medium Voltage Cable?
An overview of medium voltage cables, their application, the main standards, testing procedures, faults and the importance of third-party cable assessments.
Introduction
Medium voltage cables range...
The 3-30-300 Rule, Understanding The Real Operating Cost Of Buildings
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Minimizing costs is at the very top of every building managers list as the ownership cost of the building goes beyond construction budget. Buildings...
How to set up your wood router and router table
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If you are new to the wood router and router table top it can be a bit daunting to use for beginners.
The wood router...
Projects
TAL Secures 55 storeys of Tiled Surfaces at The Leonardo
The challenge of tiling an extremely tall building like The Leonardo arises when specifying a flexible installation to allow for the movement of the...
144 Oxford: Prestigious and iconic development in Rosebank, South Africa
144 Oxford is a premium-grade office development in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa aimed at capitalising on the demand for office space in the popular...
Marriott inaugurates JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan in China
Marriott International has announced the opening of its dual-branded hotel, JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan and Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan in Northwest China, recognized as...
CCL improves deliverability of ‘Eden Roc’ high-end Cyprus residential design with specialised engineering
Rabih Hajjar, from CCL, discusses the company’s design and project delivery support for the Eden Roc residential development in Cyprus
With its year-round sunshine and...
Jeddah Tower project timeline and what you need to know
The Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, is expected to be the tallest building in the world, knocking Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa off its throne....
Corporate NEws
Vectorworks, Inc. Launches 2021 Version of BIM and Design Software
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has launched Vectorworks 2021 with a continued emphasis on improving product quality, performance and the user experience. This...
People
Business Must Go On!
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread at an alarming speed, infecting millions and bringing economic activity to a near-standstill as countries imposed tight restrictions on...
Features
Aussie Pumps: Water cart pumps for dust suppression
We’ve all driven around country roads when there has been road construction going on in the past decades and seen water cards with “dribble...
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