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Pan Africa Revamp & Sale
Key Takeaways Strategic Asset Sale: Atterbury has agreed to sell Pan Africa Shopping Centre in Alexandra to Vukile Property Fund after completing significant improvements to optimize the property for tenants, customers, and partners. Comprehensive Revamp Completed: The centre was fully renewed inside and out, featuring new anchor tenant Boxer
Atterbury completes sustainable new HQ for Rubicon at Richmond Park
Key Takeaways Comprehensive Sustainable Facility: Atterbury completed a tailor-made headquarters for Rubicon comprising 1,780m² of head office space, 7,532m² warehouse, and 521m² showroom, targeting EDGE Advanced certification for sustainability. Advanced Energy Efficiency: The building features a highly energy-efficient design with optimized envelope, low-wattage LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC system, and
Construction momentum builds at Richmond Park, Cape Town
Key Takeaways Multiple Major Projects Underway: Richmond Park is experiencing significant construction momentum with four landmark developments in progress, including completed facilities for Takealot's 6,700sqm Pickup Point and Rubicon's 7,500sqm warehouse and headquarters. Strategic E-commerce Hub Development: The site features major logistics facilities including a 24,000sqm Takealot Distribution Centre
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FROM ATTERBURY
Key Takeaways Crisis Preparedness Without Prediction: Businesses can build resilience and agility to withstand market shocks without knowing the exact nature of future crises, as demonstrated by COVID-19, geopolitical conflicts, and local disruptions like KZN floods. Balance Sheet Strength is Critical: Strong balance sheets with cash buffers and robust
New mixed-use residential neighbourhood Barlow Park to break ground in June 2022
Key Takeaways Major Mixed-Use Development: Barlow Park is a R3 billion project transforming the former Barloworld corporate offices in Sandton into a modern residential neighborhood, with construction beginning in June 2022. Affordable Housing Focus: The development will provide 4,100 affordable rental units across 11 apartment blocks, making it the
Six basic building blocks for rolling out a mega development
Key Takeaways Secure the right location years in advance with King Air Industria land acquired in 2016 and Richmond Park tender won in 2008, requiring foresight and experience beyond spreadsheets. Build skilled, experienced teams with long-term vision since mega-developments span years or decades, requiring non-ego-driven professionals who challenge status
Johann Prinsloo literally jumped at an Atterbury Western Cape opportunity
Key Takeaways Johann Prinsloo joined Atterbury as development manager in Stellenbosch after retiring from professional rugby in 2018 and gaining experience as a quantity surveyor and construction manager. Atterbury completed a fully-let 6,000sqm office and gym development at Castle Gate, housing Planet Fitness, VDT Attorneys, Mazars, and Central Developments in
Atterbury welcomes a new development manager in Pretoria
Key Takeaways Atterbury appointed Ruan van Rooyen as Development Manager in Pretoria, bringing 7 years of residential development experience from NGA Construction and RIC Development. Ruan was impressed by Atterbury's values of being client-focused, quality-driven, detail-oriented, and brand identity improvement, describing the company as organized for joint purpose. His role
Atterbury completes new fully-let office development at Castle Gate
Key Takeaways Atterbury completed a fully-let 6,000sqm office and gym development at Castle Gate with Planet Fitness occupying 2,700sqm and three office levels housing VDT Attorneys, Mazars, and Central Developments. The new building extends Castle Gate Retail Centre, which opened in November 2020 and is performing beyond expectations with
