Housing in Southern Africa November 2015

H O U S I N G in Southern Africa CONTENTS

NEWS

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Ed’s Notes Zuma Officially Opens N2 Gateway NHBRC Council on Site Visits UK Addresses Housing Backlog Gas Installations in Sectionals Verifying Due Diligence Atlantis Opens Doors for Entrepreneurs Build Week at Pelican Park

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HOUSING

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Malibongwe Ridge Rental Market Continues to Perform Accommodation for 50 000 Students Credit and Mortgages Banks to Invest Billions in Agri-Parks Single Digit Growth in Residential Building Activity

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CEMENT & CONCRETE

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Precast Technology Plant Lafarge’s Artevia Flooring Solution Concrete Flooring DOORS, WINDOWS, FLOORS & WALLS Energy Efficient Double Glazed Windows 22 23

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Scheltema’s Management Team has it Covered REHAU Launches Windows for Affordable Housing Colourful Flooring

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INFRASTRUCTURE & MIXED USE

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Construction Management Due for Overhaul Poor Building Performance Blamed on Tender Process INDUSTRY BUZZ, EVENTS & PRODUCTS Versatility and Mobility Residential Demand for Portable Solar Power Middle Weight Cat Excavator Department Fails Sector 29 30 30 31

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Corobrik Executive Appointments Largest Pump Rental Hub in Africa Safety First Handheld Power Mixers