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Cheers to progression
There are a lot of challenges that the building industry faces , like , finding the right property or plot for construction , locating funding , obtaining permission from government or finding a reputable supplier .
The major issue that many in the building industry face is finding a reputable contractor whose goal is to save money but not skimp on quality . Luckily , with every challenge there is a solution !
Take a deep breath as we bring you an issue filled with affordable housing solutions for work , play or life . Calgro M3 and Balwin on page 34 , share with us how their partnership with government has helped to place families in convenient compact housing units . These projects show how government is working with the private sector to provide quality affordable housing for middle income earners . The joint venture gives me hope in the direction our country is taking , despite all the bad things we hear , that there is a lot of good that is overlooked ; I hope the feature gives you hope too .
See how young architects are ready to take the industry to the next level with Masters student , Harold Johnson , exhibiting his thesis on one of the ‘ bad ’ buildings in the Johannesburg CBD , called Dark City , at renowned gallery Circa Gallery on page 22 .
We also pay special attention to the components of buildings , what legislation is out there for building proper floors , walls and windows , which products are aesthetically pleasing and how do you know if your builder has got it right ? – Find all this and more on page 30 .
Wishing you smooth building operations from conception to completion .
Ntsako Khosa Staff writer ntsako @ interactmedia . co . za
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