Smart insulation that adapts to the weather. Image: Switchable Insulation Innovations. Building owners and operators are under growing pressure to enhance climate adaptation. Most buildings still rely ...

A couple in southwest Dublin have been granted permission to retain their external insulation after they had been told by the council that it was in breach of planning conditions six years after ...

Despite decades of innovation in building materials, energy modelling and regulations, one stubborn truth remains: too many buildings still underperform. The design promises one level of energy ...

In 1990, the average cost per employee was R38,000. In 2024, the cost ballooned to R913,000, a 976% increase over 34 years. The chart below shows Eskom’s cost per employee between 1990 and 2024.

Almost all homes would need to have taken steps to improve their energy efficiency by 2040, the Climate Change Committee said, such as insulating cavity walls and fitting loft insulation.

The government said the discount would halve the average ceiling insulation install costs of $3,000 to $1,500 and see an average home save about $400 a year in energy bills.

Additionally, no domestic piping ran anywhere near the riser in question. I hypothesized that the insulation must be compromised somewhere up the riser allowing for condensation to occur. Excessive ...

Fitting exterior walls with insulation will reduce heat loss, which in turn should help cut utility bills. While insulating walls and ceilings is a great idea, there are a number of different ...

When insulation is placed on top of existing moisture it can't escape the walls, generating damp and condensation inside them. A good and reputable installer should address these issues with you and ...

Spray foam insulation has been used to stop heat escaping from roofs, lofts and attics for decades and comes in two forms. Closed cell spray foam is rigid once set. It is a better thermal ...

A disregard for the “rule of law”, highlighted by auditor general Tsakani Maluleke, resulted in more than R38.8 billion of overspending by government departments and public entities.

You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and ...