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NEWS
Ed’s Comments
Demand Exceeds Supply
Rental Software System
Best Governed Province
Cape Town’s New Data Portal
Eskom’s Increased Power Cuts
Shortage of Student Accommodation
DTI Solar-Geyser Rules
HOUSING
In Pursuit of Affordable Housing
Residential Growth in 2015
Resilient House Price Growth
PAINTS, COATINGS & SEALANTS
Industrial Paint Supplier Targets Africa
CEMENT & CONCRETE
Cement Technology
ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GREEN BUILDING & IBTs
Smart Cities, Smart Grid
Affordable Solutions
BRICKS & PAVING
Cool Clay Bricks
Residential Recovery
INFRASTRUCTURE & MIXED USE
SA Property Safe Haven for Investors
R10 Billion Landmark Malls Deal
Concrete Canvas
Construction Boom in Mthatha
MyCiTi Wins Accolades
INDUSTRY BUZZ, EVENTS & PRODUCTS
Lafarge's Global Win
New Hope for Building Sector
Quality SABS Approved Materials
Compact Plant Equipment
Heavy Lifting
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