Turner & Townsend plans African acquisition

UK construction consultant Turner & Townsend has revealed plans for expansion in South Africa.

Malawian student wins RIBA President’s Silver Medal for slave-trade memorial

The Architects’ Journal Malawian student wins RIBA President’s Silver Medal for slave-trade memorial A student at the University of the Free State, South Africa, has won this year’s RIBA Silver Medal for her project reimagining a rural slave trade memorial in her home country of Malawi The post Malawian student wins RIBA President’s Silver Medal for slave-trade memorial appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Cape Town construction manager is going the extra mile with Tomorrow’s Leaders

A construction professional in South Africa is making her mark via a plethora of initiatives to encourage local engagement with construction careers. The post Cape Town construction manager is going the extra mile with Tomorrow’s Leaders appeared first on Construction Management.

Margi Glavovic Nothard on creating socially conscious architecture

From South Africa to South Florida, for Margi Glavovic Nothard, Founder and Design Director of Glavovic Studio, social impact means everything. Here, Margi shares why. What is the “why”? I often ask myself that question before accepting and while executing various projects. At Glavovic Studio, we are dedicated to improving quality of life through resilient […] The post Margi Glavovic Nothard on creating socially conscious architecture appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Utilities contractor turns to Africa for skilled workers

IES Utilities Group recruits its 100th overhead linesman from South Africa and Zimbabwe