by Ciaran Maidwell | Sep 28, 2020 | STAG African
As the cost of construction continues to rise in South Africa, developers are looking for ways to cut down on expenses, which have been further exacerbated by lockdown. By implementing green building practices, developers can reduce building costs by up to 13% –...
by Ciaran Maidwell | Aug 21, 2020 | STAG African
A spotlight has been placed on the role of scientific research and the study of viruses and diseases, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Universities are best placed to provide the environment and resources necessary to overcome future pandemics, but only if students...
by Ciaran Maidwell | Jul 24, 2020 | STAG African
With Covid-19 infections on the rise, two-thirds of the country’s student population have been forced to stay home due to lockdown restrictions. Those without access to laptops, wi-fi or reliable electricity will not be able to complete the academic year via online...
by Ciaran Maidwell | Jun 20, 2020 | STAG African
Client STAG African has patented a pod design that recreates a home environment, housing eight students per pod. This limits social interaction and provides a controlled environment where hygiene protocols can be enforced as students return to campus amid the Covid-19...
by Ciaran Maidwell | Jun 9, 2020 | STAG African
Following months of hard lockdown, client STAG African has resumed construction of 2 047-bed student housing development has resumed at the University of Fort Hare. With this project, the university aims to house 65% of students on campus, and create an environment...
by Ciaran Maidwell | Jun 5, 2020 | STAG African
The phased-in return of university students to campus has highlighted the need for an updated approach to student housing. We helped client STAG African spread the word about their patent pod design, which limits social interaction and provides a controlled...
