IN GROWING economies, accelerated
urbanisation has created a huge demand for new buildings and
infrastructure. Even in the more established cities around the world,
ageing construction requires replacement and upgrades.
That means 3-billion people around the world — 40% of the world population — require adequate housing. This confirms the building sector has a central, leading role to play in global long-term sustainability.
There is
also a great need in SA and other developing countries for affordable
social housing. In 2007, the United Nations human settlements programme
UN-Habitat estimated that by 2030, the number of slum dwellers worldwide
would have doubled.
That means 3-billion people around the world — 40% of the world population — require adequate housing. This confirms the building sector has a central, leading role to play in global long-term sustainability.
