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Company news, project milestones and industry recognition from across our practice.

29 August 2024

ERWIC AWARDS 2024

Now proudly in its 5th year, the cidb ERWIC Awards has become a highlight on the calendar for women in the construction industry, traditionally thought of as a male-dominated industry. Thanks to the evolving concerted efforts to encourage women into the sector, today women are increasingly assuming positions once considered ‘male’ roles and overcoming outdated … Continue reading "ERWIC AWARDS 2024"

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06 August 2024

Exciting business trajectory for Taylor & Townsend

Taylor & Townsend, one of South Africa’s most established project and construction management consultancies, is on an exciting new growth path. The company, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this coming January, has enjoyed steady growth combined with stability and a good reputation under the leadership of founder Howard Betts, and his first business partner, … Continue reading "Exciting business trajectory for Taylor & Townsend"

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06 August 2024

Message from the T&T Board

We are working together with clients, suppliers and contractors to minimise disruption due to COVID-19. Let us accept and embrace that change is a fundamental part of life. We will continue to look for innovative solutions and cost saving opportunities across all our projects. Taylor & Townsend key staff are available on email and mobile … Continue reading "Message from the T&T Board"

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06 August 2024

Procurement Dynamics

Supply chain management requires an agile and dynamic approach, and even more so in the new COVID-19 world. New manufacturing options and opportunities for procurement are opening up. With projects in East Africa starting again this week, Taylor & Townsend are poised to adapt to this new environment.

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06 August 2024

Development Project for Volunteer Foundation Kenya

The Taylor & Townsend project management team is assisting to drive a social development project to build new school infrastructure for the Volunteer Foundation in Kenya. Volunteers Foundation was created in 2011 with the aim of improving the living conditions of children in Kibera (Nairobi) through the provision of quality education. After setting up a nursery and … Continue reading "Development Project for Volunteer Foundation Kenya"

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06 August 2024

First Green Star Rated Retail Development in Uganda

The Arena Mall retail development, currently under construction, is the first project in Uganda to apply the Green Star tool requirements by both WEB Limited Kenya and Solid Green Limited from South Africa. The tool recognises and rewards environmental leadership and is a recognised symbol of sustainability achievement. The development is located along Nsambya road … Continue reading "First Green Star Rated Retail Development in Uganda"

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06 August 2024

Iconic Solar Roof Covering for I&M Bank Nairobi

Taylor & Townsend initially undertook the role of Project Managers on this Ksh 3,000,000,000.00 commercial building on behalf of I&M Bank in Nairobi, and were subsequently awarded the turnkey fit-out to the value of Ksh 500,000,000.00 whereby all consultants and contractors were placed with T&T as head consultant and construction managers. The building comprises of … Continue reading "Iconic Solar Roof Covering for I&M Bank Nairobi"

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06 August 2024

Green Star 4 Rated Office Block for Umhlanga Ridge

Taylor & Townsend (Pty) Ltd were appointed as the Construction Project Managers on the Umhlanga Ridge development in South Africa for Growthpoint Properties. This 6-storey office building has a gross lettable area of 3308.50 m2 and consists of 2 basement levels of covered parking (152 parking bays), 3 office space levels and a roof level, which … Continue reading "Green Star 4 Rated Office Block for Umhlanga Ridge"

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06 August 2024

Innovative mixed-use and 'state of the art' medical facility for Ballito

The Ballito Vitality and Retail Centre, based in Ballito, North Coast of Durban, South Africa is a dynamic and innovative mixed-use development incorporating a retail offering, inclusive of a Fit 24 gym, Commercial and Residential opportunities and a ‘state of the art’ medical facility – Odyssey Medical Ballito. Odyssey Medical Ballito, a first of its … Continue reading "Innovative mixed-use and 'state of the art' medical facility for Ballito"

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05 August 2024

Ground breaking for US Department of State Housing in Nairobi

Taylor & Townsend have commenced construction and project management for DHThree – Verdant Ventrures and Gateway Africa – for high-end medium density housing in Nairobi that will be tenanted by the US Department of State. Ancillary recreational facilities are included in the development to be completed in April 2022.

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