By: Mandla Ndlovu Thabo

Published: June 4, 2025

The introduction of the carbon tax by South Africa was primarily aimed at reducing pollution, and possibly improving the welfare of South African households. One of the ways of reducing pollution in the construction industry is to discourage the use of building materials that are high carbon emitters or have...

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By: Ayanda Ntuli Nomvelo

Published: June 4, 2025

Internationally, the architectural profession is doing introspection and debating its future role and relevance. In South Africa, the profession, like others in the built-environment sector, is under pressure, due to political and economic uncertainties and a low growth rate. While many voices call for a greater emphasis on the business...

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By: Thandeka Mokoena Nomsa

Published: June 4, 2025

Since low-income and social housing are among the most vulnerable built environments to climate change, this article evaluates the energy performance of social housing in the context of enabling net-zero carbon social housing in South Africa (SA). It seeks to investigate how improved and conscious energy-efficient design in the context...

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By: Itohan Okundia Eghosa

Published: June 4, 2025

This study investigates the impact of budgeting techniques on the performance of manufacturing firms in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Recognizing budgeting as a critical managerial tool for planning, coordination, and performance evaluation, the research aims to assess how various budgeting practices influence organizational outcomes in the manufacturing sector. Employing a...

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