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RLB Global Annual Report 2026 – Africa insights
If there is one theme running through our 2026 Global Annual Report, it is this: the built environment is being asked to deliver more, with less margin for error, than ever before. Ambition alone is not enough. Judgement matters just as much. In this...
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Rethinking AI: Why Literacy Matters More Than the Technology
In the ever-evolving South African quantity surveying environment, keeping up with market trends and industry developments is essential to maintaining professional relevance. One of the most significant recent shifts has been the rapid integration of...
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In conversation with the Managing Director of RLB in Seychelles
Seychelles’ construction sector continues to be largely driven by the hospitality industry, which remains the backbone of the national economy. With 2025 being an election year, there has not been a significant surge in investments; however, ...
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Fintech meets construction cost management: Innovative payment models and blockchain for transparent cost tracking
Imagine a construction project where every cost element is tracked in real-time and payments are automatically released as soon as agreed-upon milestones are achieved. Thanks to recent advancements in financial technology (fintech), this is no longer...
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In the ever-evolving South African quantity surveying environment, keeping up with market trends and...
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In conversation with the Managing Director of RLB in Seychelles
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Seychelles’ construction sector continues to be largely driven by the hospitality industry, which ...
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Fintech meets construction cost management: Innovative payment models and blockchain for transparent cost tracking
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Imagine a construction project where every cost element is tracked in real-time and payments are ...
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In conversation with the Deputy Managing Director of RLB Maldives
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Since our last interview, what have been some of the biggest changes or developments in the Maldives...
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RLB Global Annual Report 2025 – out now
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The RLB Global Annual Report 2025 demonstrates how our 4,500 people worldwide are improving project ...
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Key Trends Shaping the Evolution of Quantity Surveying in 2025
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As the construction industry evolves, quantity surveyors play an increasingly critical role in ...
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A conversation with the Managing Director of RLB Indian Ocean: Building service excellence in a demanding market
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At RLB Indian Ocean, which encompasses Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles and Sri Lanka, we continue to...
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Innovative student housing: Meeting the needs of Gen Z in South Africa
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Access to affordable, high-quality student accommodation is a crucial pillar within tertiary ...
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Educational trends and opportunities in Quantity Surveying: A focus on continuous development
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Achieving Net Zero in South Africa: The Role of AI in Quantity Surveying
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South Africa, like many countries, is grappling with the challenges of achieving net zero carbon ...
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Global Annual Report 2024
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On behalf of RLB’s Global Board, I am delighted to share with you our first Global Annual Report. ...
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Perspective 2023 vol 2
Block by block: Smart contracts in South Africa
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In a highly competitive industry like construction, smart contracts can provide a secure ...
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Planning a positive legacy from mega-event projects
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Perspective 2022 vol 2
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That 5D Feeling: An insight into the recent Middle East BIM uptrend
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Perspective 2022 vol 1
The Cost of Building in Africa
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Africa is a continent with 54 different countries divided into 5 regions, namely: North Africa, East...
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Perspective 2022 vol 1
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment In South Africa
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