US $32.5m approved for energy projects in Africa
US $32.5m has been approved by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to help with energy projects in Africa. Amadou Hott, the […]
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SA still top FDI destination in Africa, but declined in 2017
A recent Ernst & Young (EY) survey shows South Africa has retained its position as the top foreign direct investment […]
Lafarge Africa Plc records N81bn net sales in Q1
Lafarge Africa Plc, for the first quarter of 2018, has recorded net sales of N81 billion. Despite sales slightly lower […]
Africa needs $170bn annually to meet infrastructure requirement – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said Africa needs about $170 billion annually to meet its infrastructure requirements. Vincent Nmehielle, […]
WSP finalising port projects in Africa
Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP Africa is involved in several port-related projects across Africa, some of which will be finalised this month, says WSP Africa maritime director Andre van Tonder. […]
Africa’s first man-made lagoon to open in September.
Stephen Brookes, the entrepreneur behind sectional title developer Balwin Properties, said he and his backers had invested R100m to develop […]
Dangote Group to double investments in Ethiopia
The Dangote Group announced plans to double its investment in Ethiopia. The announcement came following talks Aliko Dangote, owner of […]
Lafarge Africa to sell SA unit?
Lafarge Africa could put up its South African unit for sale, according to analysts at Exotix Capital.
Novare opens two new malls in sub-Saharan Africa
Private equity fund Novare Fund Manager, which invests in retail and commercial real estate in sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, opened over 34 000 m2 of prime retail […]
IoT and data set to be at the heart of African smart cities
Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are one of the main drivers of change in sectors such as manufacturing, transport, utilities and smart […]
Barclays Africa, China Development Bank sign agreement to cooperate on development projects in Africa
Barclays Africa will leverage the MoU to unlock opportunities in order to strengthen its contribution towards Africa’s economic growth and […]
Governments own most of African infrastructure projects
Governments remain the single largest developers of infrastructure projects – a common thread emanating from the 2017 edition of the Deloitte […]
Focus on flooring helps companies save
Demand for the floor inspection servicesand maintenanceprogrammes provided by concreteflooring solutionsprovider ConcreteLaser Flooring (CLF)
Dangote opens new cement plant in Congo
Dangote Cement will officially open its 1.5million metric tonnes per annum capacity Cement Plant in Congo on Thursday, this week. Constructed […]
Cape Town sets aside US $140m for water projects
The City of Cape Town has set aside US $140m of its budget to fund seven additional water projects. Executive […]
Ghana to get new cement factory as work begins
Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has commissioned a thirty million Dollar cement factory at the Dawa Industrial Enclave on the […]
Tanzanian cement firm plans to increase output
The Kisarawe Cement Company plans to increase output by 33.3% in the near future. It aims to produce 162,000 tonnes annually, […]
Two SA buildings nominated for world architecture award
Two South African buildings have been shortlisted for the international Arcaid Architectural Photography Awards 2017- one of the world’s foremost photographic prizes. And Johannesburg’s infamous but iconic Ponte Tower is one of them.
PPC expects earnings to rise as Africa business grows
JSE-listed construction materials company PPC, which is currently the takeover target of LafargeHolcim and AfriSam, on Tuesday reported that it expects an uptick in its […]
Zimbabwe to embark on a US $400m rail project
The Zimbabwean cabinet has given a nod to an investment deal between the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), the Diaspora Infrastructure […]
New Discovery head office certified green
The new Discovery global headquarters in Sandton Central has become the largest new build project to receive a 5 Star Green Star
Hyatt to double its Africa presence, open six hotels by 2020
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts will open six new hotels in Africa by 2020, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, underscoring […]
AfDB approves $200m to IDC for industrialisation projects in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a private sector multicurrency line of credit of $100-million and R1.3-billion to South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
Official launch of NEPAD’s 5% Agenda initiative for infrastructure financing in Africa
Bridging Africa’s $68bn infrastructure finance gap The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) (www.NEPAD.org) – African Union’s economic development programme […]
China to build US$5.8 Billion Hydropower plant in Nigeria
The government of Nigeria has announced the award of a $5.8 billion contract to build the largest power plant in the country. […]
Aspasa Health & Safety: MHSA Workshop
Aspasa has and is still developing relevant Health & Safety training. Various levels and issues have been addressed in these […]
Concrete industry honours AfriSam with two top awards
Construction materials leader AfriSam dominated at the recent Southern African ReadyMix Association (SARMA) awards by winning two of the four […]
Lafarge South Africa appoints a new Country CEO
Lafarge South Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd has announced that Rossen Papazov will be joining the company as Country Chief Executive […]
Ndeta gets Savannah Cement control stake
Businessman Benson Ndeta is set to take controlling stake of Savannah Cement after he gained regulatory approval for a deal […]
DHL unveils Green Facility in South Africa
International express services provider, DHL Express has launched its first green facility in sub-Saharan Africa. The green facility in Bryanston, North […]
SA economy grew by 2.5% – National Treasury
National Treasury on Tuesday welcomed the news that the economy grew by 2.5% in the second quarter, technically signalling that South […]
Lagos begins demolition of 114 distressed buildings
As a measure to stem cases of collapsed building in Lagos state, the government, yesterday, commenced demolition of 114 identified distressed buildings in the state.
Growthpoint Properties posts a distribution growth for financial year
JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties on Wednesday posted a distribution growth of 6.5% for the year ended June 30, surpassing its […]
Cape Town’s first oil storage and distribution terminal opens
Cape Town’s first independent oil storageand distribution terminal, Burgan Cape Terminal, was officially opened in the Eastern Mole of the Port of Cape Town on […]
PPC Zimbabwe highlights import risk to Colleen Bawn plant
PPC Zimbabwe has hinted that it may be looking to shut down its Colleen Bawn Cement plant in Gwanda, citing […]
Infrastructure deficit shaves 40% off Africa’s competitiveness
Africa’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure deficit is not only severely hampering seamless regional integration, industrialisation and efficiencies, but is also detrimental to the overarching competitiveness of the emerging continent.
PPC Q1 trading in line with expectations
Cement maker PPC on Thursday said its first-quarter revenue had tracked ahead of the comparative period in the prior year, while group earnings […]
Half year: Dangote Cement records 12.6% sales volume increase across Africa
Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, has announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30th June 2017, posting […]
PIC increases stake in Group Five
Construction company Group Five on Monday reported that the State-owned Public Investment Corporation (PIC) had increased its stake in the company to 20.135%. Group […]
SAPOA gives Growthpoint a trio of top honours
Growthpoint Properties excelled at this year’s property industry awards, achieving three prestigious acknowledgements for its excellence in innovation, green building […]
Botswana secures Italian sponsorship for renewable energy
Botswana has secured a 23 million Pula sponsorship from the Italian government to boost the country’s renewable energy sector. Deputy Permanent […]
Highlights from the must attend show for the built environment
Now in its 5th year, the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo has truly become the Must Attend Show for the Built Environment professional.
Phatisa ups stake in Kanu Equipment
African private equity fund manager Phatisa and heavy-equipment supplier Kanu Equipment’s management will buy JSE-listed Torre Industries’ shareholding in Kanu. “Phatisa has supported our growth […]
Britain to keep preferential access for poor countries, post-Brexit
The British government has publicly committed itself to maintaining duty-free access to British markets for the world’s least-developed countries (LDCs, […]
Wind 2017: Khalladi Wind Project
Acwa Power’s 120MW Khalladi Wind Project in Morocco will sell 80% of the power it produces to three large cement […]
Lafarge launches new digital campaign #AskLafarge
In a bid to directly engage with its customers across Nigeria, Lafarge Africa Plc, Africa’s leading housing and infrastructure solutions […]
Sephaku Holdings profit increases despite challenging economic environment
JSE-listed minerals exploration, development and investment company Sephaku Holdings’ (SepHold’s) net profit increased by 12.8% year-on-year to R68.1-million for the […]
Africa should embrace private sector infrastructure investment
The public sector in Africa should understand and nurture the idea that increased private sector investment in infrastructure is the best way to achieve […]
Energiya Global to invest $1b in green power projects in Africa
Jerusalem-based renewable-energy developer Energiya Global will invest $1 billion over the next four years for green power projects across 15 […]
Introducing the Africa Architecture Awards!
The 2017 Africa Architecture Awards, launched by the founder of Saint-Gobain, seeks to acknowledge standout architectural projects that have been […]
Shareholders approve Lafarge Africa’s N140b rights issue
Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc yesterday authorised the board of directors of the cement company to raise new equity capital […]
Experts seek harmonisation of construction standards in Africa
Experts in the construction sector drawn from 25 countries across Africa met in Kigali on Wednesday to develop and harmonise […]
SA ranked top business events destination in Africa
Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa says the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) continues to rank South Africa as the top […]
Greening Africa’s cities could reverse some impact of urbanisation
A fast urbanising Africa is rapidly degrading the environmental assets of its cities, leaving the continent at risk of locking itself into a “grow […]
Accelerating Innovative Finance, Development & Renewable Solutions for Smart Cities in Africa
The 3rd annual edition of the Urban & Infrastructure Development Conference (UIDC 2017) provides a powerful platform to unlock the […]
The latest edition of Concrete Trends 2017 is now available.
The next edition of Concrete Trends 2017 is out NOW and features among many others a cover story of AFriSam’s […]
Doing business in Africa not as difficult as perceived
Entrepreneurship, innovation and technology are at the forefront of doing business in Africa, UK–South Africa trade commissioner Emma Wade-Smith said on Monday. Addressing delegates at the South African launch of […]
How China dwarfs all others in investing in Africa
The number of African projects financed by Chinese money doubled between 2015 and 2016, and China became the single largest […]
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo was a resounding success
Now in its 5th year, the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo has truly become the Must Attend Show for […]
$100-million loan for African infrastructure spending
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Agence Française de Développe-ment (AFD) in March signed a $100-million loan agreement […]
Atterbury’s Mall of Africa gets top honours at VIVA Awards
Atterbury Property’s development of the iconic Mall of Africa secured its place among top honourees from around the world in […]
LafargeHolcim won’t be diluted by African unit’s capital hike
Cement group LafargeHolcim will take part in a capital raise by Nigeria-based Lafarge Africa to avoid diluting its nearly 73% stake, it said on Wednesday. Lafarge […]
Africa more costly than any other region for developing infrastructure projects
The Benchmark for Investing in African Infrastructure Project Development (I4PD Benchmark) said the risk premium attached to African projects was significantly higher than that of […]
Urgent reforms needed to ensure Africa creates the 450m jobs it needs in 20yrs
Less than a quarter of the 450-million new jobs needed for Africa’s youth over the next two decades will be created […]
EU commits to assist in infrastructure delivery in Africa
The European Union (EU) is engaging with key stakeholders in Africa to ascertain the development pipeline and to identify the constraints to […]
Sika expands presence in West Africa
Sika is expanding its presence in West Africa through the establishment of a new national subsidiary in Senegal, following those […]
Kenya’s Konza Techno City emerging as Africa’s smart-city frontrunner
The Konza Techno City, being developed about 60 km south-east of Nairobi, will be a smart city to better serve citizens […]
Africa’s first Radisson RED hotel to open in V&A Waterfront Silo District
Africa’s first Radisson RED hotel is set to open in the third quarter of 2017 at the V&A Waterfront’s newly revamped Silo District, […]
Smarter approaches to buildings and city infrastructure are non-negotiable
We are excited to announce the Smart Buildings & Infrastructure Africa Summit that will take place at the Gallagher Convention […]
Dangote acquires largest crane in Africa
Business magnet Aliko Dangote is currently the owner of the largest crane in Africa after buying it from China’s leading construction company,XCMG […]
Prospects for the construction industry in today’s economic climate
The Concrete Society are privileged to be able to offer members and their guests a special presentation by Dr Azar Jammine, […]
G20’s Compact with Africa launched with widespread support
Clear support emerged last week from Group of 20 (G20) members’ Finance Ministers and central bank governors for the broadening of international economic […]
When women connect, the world changes
The Women in Construction Awards, held during the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, is a collaborative platform dedicated to […]
Elkon’s Mix Master-30 Concrete Plant Started To Operate In Kenya
ELKON’s latest model MIX MASTER-30 which has already gained a huge success among the users and continues to attract the industry. Kenyan […]
Elkon’s Mix Master-30 Concrete Plant Started To Operate In Kenya
ELKON’s latest model MIX MASTER-30 which has already gained a huge success among the users and continues to attract the industry. Kenyan […]
Access key decision-makers in the built environment
For 19 years Concrete Trends has been South Africa’s and more recently Africa’s leading concrete and construction journal and brings […]
Department of Human Settlements supports African Construction and Totally Concrete expo
South Africa’s National Department of Human Settlements announces its support of the 5th annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo that […]
PPC celebrates 125 years
2017 marks PPC’s 125th anniversary. The company started in South Africa in 1892 and established a number of plants across the country. Since then, PPC’s investment in Africa has been extensive.
Africa must connect on global scale for economies to keep up and compete
To grow their economies in line with their growing size, Africa’s cities must open their doors and connect to the world to ensure that investments in these cities’ infrastructure, industrial and commercial structures keep pace with its concentration of people.
Kenya tops East Africa with mega infrastructure projects
Kenya had the highest number of mega infrastructure projects in East Africa in 2016, Deloitte has said, noting it helped the country […]
Minister of Women in the Presidency supports women in construction
The Honourable Susan Shabangu, Minister of Women in the Presidency, has announced that she will give the closing address at […]
Turkey’s win-win policy in Africa
On Jan.22-25, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar as part of Turkey’s “opening to Africa” policy started […]
CMA authority awards first Mark of Approval
The Concrete Manufacturers Association Certification Services (CMA CS) has undertaken its first complete initial assessments and certified a number of […]
New Green Building benchmarks for Waterfall
Two new green buildings have recently been developed in Waterfall, both setting new benchmarks for sustainable development in the area. […]
US$34bn needed to tackle housing shortage in Ghana
The CEO of DanywiseEstate and Construction, Frank Aboagye Danyansah, has said US$34 billion would be need to tackle housing shortage. The nation […]
Italian firms to construct mega bridge in Botswana
A US$95m contract has been awarded to a JV between Italian companies Itinera and Cimolai to construct a bridge in […]
Atlas Copco set to sell road construction business
Mining gear and compressor maker Atlas Copco will sell its road construction equipment business to French industrial and construction company Fayat Group, it said on Thursday, booking a loss of about 2-billion […]
LafargeHolcim innovates with 3D concrete printing
LafargeHolcim is innovating and is seizing opportunities in the 3D printing market by developing specific construction solutions. The Group has entered […]
Kenya: Africa’s first grid connected biogas farm powers up
A commercial biogas farm in Kenya has become Africa’s pioneering electricity producer powered by biogas to sell additional electricity to the national grid, cutting the carbon emissions associated with oil-powered generation.
Dangote tops list of 21 richest people in Africa 2017
Forbes has published its annual list of richest men in Africa. This year, only 21 billionaires are on the list, worth a combined $70 billion. This is down from the 2015 list which featured 23 African billionaires worth a combined $79.8 billion.
2017 will highlight IDZ as a prime investment destination
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is positive that this year will highlight the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) as a prime investment destination. CDC […]
Shareholders get 90 days to decide on exit plan for Ashaka Cement
Shareholders of Ashaka Cement Plc have 90 days to decide on the various options to exit the company or retain […]
Sika Abyssinia opened Ethiopia’s first concrete admixture plant
Approximately one year after its national subsidiary was founded in Ethiopia, Sika is opening the first concrete admixture production plant […]
Another Nigerian building collapse kills two and injures 17
Barely nine days after Reigners Church Building collapsed in Uyo and 31 persons lost their lives, Akwa Ibom State was […]
Dangote named among most powerful persons in the world
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named alongside other world leaders including Russian President, Vladimir Putin, American President-elect, […]
Thank you for your support in 2016
Dear valued Concrete.TV subscriber, We would like to inform you that Wednesday 21 December will be the last […]
Nigeria: Church collapse reignites questions about safety
Rescuers continued the search for survivors of a collapsed Church building in the south of Nigeria on Monday, as the […]
Africa’s largest gathering of building and construction professionals
As a valued past client we would like to invite you to be part of Africa’s MUST ATTEND show for […]
‘SA economy situation increases pressure on engineering firms’
South Africa’s struggling economy has increased the pressure on engineering firms to underbid on larger projects, says Arup Southern Africa leader Poya Rasekhi. This, however, often […]
What to expect at Africa’s mega infrastructure showcase
The 5th annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo is Africa’s mega construction and infrastructure show
Cross River host communities threaten to shut cement firm
Six host communities to Lafarge Holcim Cement Company in Cross River State, are at daggers drawn with the company over supposed […]
Turkey’s Limak sees big future in Africa
Ebru Ozdemir, chair of Limak Investment — an investment arm of Limak Group Companies — said the firm would like […]
Africa’s largest infrastructure show returns to Gallagher
The 5th annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre taking place 23 – 24 […]
Alex Mall – bright, convenient shopping for the people of Alexandra
MDS Architecture has designed a new shopping centre which will be located on a prominent site adjacent to the N3 […]
Futuregrowth investment will see over 20 000 houses to be built
Engineering News – a R625-million investment by Futuregrowth Asset Management will see over 20,000 Gauteng families become first-time homeowners, enabling them to […]
PPC opens new cement plant in Zimbabwe
JSE-listed cement and lime producer PPC on Friday opened its $85m milling plant in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. Speaking at the commissioning […]
Dangote to Employ 200,000 Nigerians by 2020
Dangote Group said on Tuesday it was planning to invest over $20 billion (N630.5 billion) and engage over 200,000 more […]
Sephaku achieves double – digit H1 growth
According to Engineering News – JSE-listed Sephaku Holdings on Thursday posted a surge in basic earnings a share to 12.49c and headline […]
SAREC responds to state capture report and expedition of round 4 projects
The South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC) has responded to the disclosures in the Public Protector’s State Capture report, which […]
Confidence levels in SA’s consulting engineering sector lowers
Confidence among South Africa’s consulting engineering firms has come under renewed pressure in recent months having recovered earlier in the […]
South Africa accounts for the most infrastructure projects in Africa
South Africa continues to account for the most infrastructure and capital project activity in Southern Africa, at 48.2%, followed by […]
Zambia to construct US$175m motor vehicle assembling plant
The construction of a US$175m motor vehicle assembling plant is set to commence soon in Zambia following approval by the […]
THE must attend SHOW for the built environment
Building on the success of our recent move to the new more dynamic Gallagher Convention Centre, the 2017 Totally Construction […]
Accelerate Property Fund posts distribution growth
Accelerate Property Fund reported distribution growth of 8.1% year-on-year for the six months ended September 30, translating into a distribution […]
Cape Town emerging as a ‘smart city’
Engineering News – While Cape Town is emerging as a ‘smart city’, it has much to learn from other cities about the […]
Innovative concrete and cement construction support young academics in Africa
Young African researchers met with international experts in Accra, Ghana, at the second KEYS symposium to enhance their skills in […]
New rail link contract to benefit Malawi
Malawi is expected to benefit from a US$2.3 billion contract with funding from the Chinese government has signed with China […]
President Mahama inaugurates cement factory President
President John Mahama has inaugurated the Western Diamond Cement Limited (WDCL) at Bokro, near Takoradi, describing it as a manifestation […]
Landmark agreement between government and construction giants
A new agreement between the South African government and six major construction companies signals a new era of peace between the government and the beleaguered construction industry.
South African govt 25th in global infrastructure owners list
According to Engineering News – Global software developer, Bentley Systems’ 2016 Infrastructure 500 list, which ranks the top owners of infrastructure worldwide from both the public […]
2017 will be a better year for construction
South Africa’s economy is poised to grow by between 2-3% in real terms next year, which will have a knock-on […]
Lafarge South Africa leads by achieving Global GreenTag® certification
Lafarge South Africa recently became the only building materials company in South Africa to provide the construction industry with environmentally-friendly […]
Second phase of GO!Durban construction begins
Construction of GO!Durban, eThekwini’s integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN), is gathering momentum with the second phase of the project under way. GO!Durban head of infrastructure roll-out Carlos Esteves […]
Innovative construction reduces cost and environmental impacts
Selcrete is a reputable global brand offering a quality construction solution that reduces cost and environmental impacts.Offering blocks or modular […]
Tool box of admixtures to produce better, greener concrete
Greater demands are being placed on concrete – a building block of our civilization – to reduce building costs and […]
Moroccan Cimaf to launch new plant in Bouake
Moroccan continental cement giant Ciments de l’Afrique (Cimaf) is about to launch the construction of a new cement plant in […]
Hima Cement provides innovation with compliance
To offer customers the best in innovative materials and reliable products and services, Hima Cement announced the first phase of […]
Aveng Grinaker-LTA to sell 51% of stake to Kutana Construction
According to Engineering News, construction group Aveng announced on Tuesday that it had concluded a binding agreement to sell a 51% […]
MasterRheobuild provide superior water reducing admixtures
MasterRheobuild admixtures provide superior cement dispersion allowing for the production of flowable concrete with a low water/cement ratio.
First electric railway in Africa launched
The First Chinese-built railway line linking the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and the port of Djibouti has been formally inaugurated. Covering a total of 752 km it is the first electric railway in Africa.
Agreement reached for production of construction equipment
Construction equipment manufacturers CNH Industrial and industrial equipment manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed an exclusive ten-year agreement, with the option of renewal, for the production […]
US$300m facility for African power, infrastructure projects announced
Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA), US overseas development financier Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and diversified community-based financial services company Wells Fargo Bank have announced a US$300-million facility to fund power and infrastructure projects in Africa.
New deal to put an end to buildings’ collapse in Kenya
Cement manufacturer Bamburi Cement and National Construction Authority (NCA) have signed a deal to train 1.5 million construction experts in a move aimed at curtailing frequent cases of building’s collapsing.
Lafarge Africa appoints new CFO
Lafarge Africa Plc has announced the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bruno Bayet following the resignation of Anders Kristiansson at its Board of Directors Meeting on September 30th 2016.
Hilton constructs first modular hotel in Africa
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) (www.Hilton.com) has marked this year’s African Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) with the announcement of new properties […]
Enel’s first South African wind farm connected to the grid
Engineering News – The 88-MW Nojoli wind farm in theEastern Cape Province has been connected to the grid. The project, developed by Enel Green […]
Master Matrix:unique viscosity modifying agent
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. They offer our customers intelligent system solutions and sophisticated products.
Improved freight rail logistics performance needed
“Improved port connectivity with rail networks and better logistics performance are strongly associated with trade expansion, export diversification, ability to […]
Crystal Lagoons triggers real estate revolution in Africa
Multinational innovation company Crystal Lagoons has announced in real estate projects worldwide representing $10 billion in investment over the next 10 years. […]
Construction confidence increases above 50 in Q3
According to Engineering News, despite soft growth in the construction industry; the FNB Bureau of Economic Research Civil Confidence Index gained 11 […]
Trade agreements in the spotlight at Export Week
South Africa’s increasing international presence has led to several trade agreements being negotiated with other countries. Facilitating the growth of […]
Embracing and enabling Smart Buildings in Africa
The Africa Smart Buildings Summit 2016 provided key insights into emerging trends as well as the best practice approaches needed […]
Kenya’s Principal Secretary set to open East Africa’s Housing Forum
Arch. Aidah Munano, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Housing and Urban Development at Kenya’s Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure,Housing and […]
Basil Read announces new CFO
Engineering News – JSE-listed Basil Read on Tuesday announced the appointment of Talib Sadik as CFO and FD, effective October 1, following the resignation […]
WorleyParsons RSA forms iX Engineers
Worleyparsons RSA, part of Australia-listed global engineering company WorleyParsons, has formed iX Engineers, a black-owned consulting engineering company focusing on […]
Chinese group to design $2.1bn power plant in Zimbabwe
RIOZIM chose a state-owned Chinese company to design a $2.1bn power plant it plans to build in Zimbabwe, which faces […]
Hima Cement to invest US$40 million in new cement plant
Hima Cement, a subsidiary of the French conglomerate Lafarge, has announced it will invest $40 million in a new plant […]
‘Africa is not risky for infrastructure investment’ – Lopes
Stressing that Africa is not risky for investment in transboundary infrastructure, ECA’s Executive Secretary, Carlos Lopes, said on Monday in […]
PPC Zimbabwe remains optimistic on planned targets
PRETORIA Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe remains optimistic that its performance will be in line with its planned targets, but expects […]
Menlyn Maine Central Square opens
Engineering News – Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Wednesday opened the Menlyn MaineCentral Square, in Pretoria, calling it a “very important development” for Gauteng. Speaking […]
Aveng Grinaker-LTA Civil Engineering wins SANRAL contract
Aveng Grinaker-LTA Civil Engineering has been awarded a R92 million contract for the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to resurface […]
SA’s cost-of-doing-business ranking drops significantly
Engineering News – South Africa has plummeted to an abysmally low level in the World Bank’s 160-country cost-of-doing-business rankings. On the bank’s Doing Business scale, which measures […]
PPC rights offer of shares ends
According to Engineering News, shareholders of JSE-listed PPC subscribed for 920-million rights offer shares of its R4-billion rights offer. In August, the company […]
CHRYSO® CWA 10 waterproofing admixture supplied for Temba Waterworks Project
CHRYSO Southern Africa supplied its CHRYSO® CWA 10 integral waterproofing admixture to the Temba Waterworks project undertaken by Group Five […]
CMA Authority awards first Mark of Approval
The Concrete Manufacturers Association Certification Services (CMA CS) has undertaken its first complete initial assessments and certified a number of […]
Zimbabwe unveils $100 Million housing project
The government of Zimbabwe is set to partner Chinese investors to construct $100 million worth of houses made from prefabricated […]
Lafarge Africa foundation renovates classrooms in Nigeria
As part of fulfilling its corporate social responsibility to its host community, Lafarge Africa Plc in collaboration with the Care […]
Two more Eastern Cape wind farms installed
According to Engineering News, two Eastern Cape wind farms – the 134-MW Amakhala Emoyeni and the 95-MW Tsitsikamma Community wind facilities – […]
Building sector confidence regains some ground in Q3
After falling to 34 in 2Q2016, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index increased by 4 points to 38 in 3Q2016. This returns the […]
First-ever locally manufactured Solar Kiosk constructed in Ghana
The first-ever locally manufactured Solar Kiosk has been launched in Ghana to boost the socio-economic activities of people who lack access to power in […]
Dr Werner van Antwerpen receives GBCSA Chairman’s Award
According to Engineering News, The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) recently recognised Dr Werner van Antwerpen, Head of Sustainability […]
PPC new plant almost complete
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe MD, Kelibone Masiyane, says its $75-million plant in Harare, expected to produce more than 680 […]
Meet hundreds of contractors and builders in East Africa
Come and join us at East Africa’s only expo showcasing alternative building materials and construction technologies. This is the platform […]
Local construction industry slow to adapt to latest technologies
The local construction industry continues to struggle in gaining the full benefits of technologies, including advanced data and analytics, mobility, automationand […]
Nigeria pays N8 Billion to Indigenous Contractors
Governor Abdullah Umar Ganuje has released the sum of N8billion to 500 indigenous contractors as part of outstanding debt owed […]
Unpacking innovation in project management
Each representing innovative organisations and one an innovator in her own right, Nneile Nkholise, Nicki Koorbanally and Yolande Steyn, will […]
Dangote Cement introduces ‘tarpaulin concept’ in Ghana
To make its products affordable on the Ghanaian market, Dangote Cement, is introducing the ‘tarpaulin concept’ of trading in cement […]
Uniting the concrete industry
Small companies within the concrete industry should be incentivised to join relevant industry bodies in order to ensure that all […]
Barloworld launches rooftop solar solution at Isando premises
In an effort to go green, global logistics solutions provider Barloworld recently launched a high-performance 300 kW photovoltaic solar rooftop solution at its Barloworld Equipment premises in Isando, Gauteng. This is […]
Sokoto Cement declares N1.2 billion profit for 2015
The Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) also called Sokoto Cement, has declared the sum of N1.2 billion profit after […]
Arup holds series of workshops on African Smart Cities
Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Arup held the first in a series of workshops on African cities at their Johannesburg offices last week. The workshop presented recently […]
African nations sign MOU for railway construction
According to Africa Agency Network, the governments of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a regional railway […]
ASAQS president warns of formidable challenges lying ahead
The quantity surveying profession is facing formidable challenges in future, Dr Stephan Ramabodu, the new president of the Association of […]
Murray & Roberts gets grant for cement replacement concrete
Murray & Roberts’ concrete technologist, Cyril Attwell, met with the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor at the Council for […]
Lafarge Africa to list 413.2m acquisition shares
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) granted approval to Lafarge Africa to issue and list 413.18 million ordinary shares to acquire […]
Spice maker to construct mega factory in Kenya
Tropical Heat Limited, a leading manufacturer of spices and snacks in the East African region, is set to construct mega factory […]
Strong push in building market lifts WBHO to R991m in operating profit
According to Engineering News, one of the main drivers behind Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon’s (WBHO’s) healthy jump in profit in the 2016 financial year […]
Seifsa satisfied with manufacturing sector growth
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has welcomed Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA’s) announcement that the economy and manufacturing grew by 3.3% and 8.1%, […]
R186 million road and infrastructure project making progress in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is making progress with a R186-million project to rehabilitate a 7 km portion of […]
Power Construction unsuccessful in having collusive tendering bid withdrawn
According to Engineering News, Power Construction and its subsidiary, Power Construction (Western Cape), were unsuccessful in their bid to have a collusive […]
Ghana’s construction industry eyes stronger growth
Higher levels of infrastructure investment in the coming months should help Ghana’s construction industry rally after a slow start to […]
Cost to build a house increase by 30% despite fall in cement prices
The cost of building a house has increased by ±30% in four years despite a drop in cement prices, a […]
Rwanda signs $818m deal for new international airport
According to Engineering News, Rwanda has signed a deal with the African division of Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil to build an international airport […]
Twiga Cement appoints new MD
Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) has appointed a new managing director after his predecessor took up a new role in […]
Launch of CHRYSO Equalis 250 hailed exciting move for contractors
The introduction of CHRYSO® Equalis 250 will give hard- pushed contractors an enormous competitive edge in the local construction market. Since […]
Murray & Roberts is considered for a Research Grant
Murray & Roberts’ concrete technologist, Cyril Attwell, met with the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, on Monday 15 […]
MBSA calls on construction industry to back new sector code
Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) last month called on its members to get firmly behind the transformation goals of the […]
Cement prices rise by 40% in Nigeria
Prices of various brands of cement skyrocketed overnight across the country putting builders and suppliers under unexpected pressure. Brands of cement […]
Japan finances $270m industrial hub for Kenya
Kenya has secured nearly $270m from Japan to build a new industrial and commercial hub near the port of Mombasa. […]
East African cement makers face a drop in revenue due to cheap imports
East African cement makers face a significant drop in revenues due to cheap imports and rival foreign firms looking to […]
The latest technologies in East Africa for engineers
Cement and concrete technology is transforming the way we build East Africa and Totally Construction East Africa brings you the latest in […]
Final day for nominations to the 2017 Fulton Awards
A friendly reminder that the deadline for nominating entries for the 2017 Fulton Awards is today the 31 August 2016. […]
Sika committed to global sustainable development
Sika’s Sustainability Strategy 2014–2018 is producing a positive outcome. In the first two years of the strategy, Sika has exceeded […]
Construction of BAIC and IDC Coega announce new vehicle plant
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) and the IDC on Tuesdayannounced the establishment of a new vehicle plant, to be located in the […]
Dangote shakes Kenya’s cement market with Ethiopia imports
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement has started its shake-up of the Kenyan market with importation of cement from its plant in Ethiopia […]
Calgro M3 and SA Corporate partner to improve housing industry
Property developer Calgro M3 and real estate investment trust (Reit) SA Corporate Real Estate have partnered to alleviate the shortfall of housing units in […]
New concrete code will soon be launched in SA
A revised concrete code, ‘SANS 51992-1-1 Design of Concrete Structures’ will soon be launched in South Africa, adopted from the […]
Japan commits $30bn for African infrastructure development
Engineering News, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abetold African leaders on Saturday that his country will commit $30-billion in public and private […]
Barloworld launches high-performance energy solution
According to Engineering News, global industrial company Barloworld on Friday launched a high-performance photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutiontargeted at Southern Africa’s commercial and industrial (C&I) […]
R 950 million Springs Mall on schedule to open in March 2017
Construction of the R950-million Springs Mall at the Blue Crane Eco Park development, in Gauteng, is well under way, with the 48 000-m2 regional […]
Bamburi Cement profits decline due to lower cement demand
Bamburi Cement net profit declined by 6% for the six months of 2016 to Sh2.9 billion following lower cement demand from […]
Group Five reports a 1% decline in revenue for 2016 financial year
The momentum of decline in the South African constructionenvironment has finally shown signs of slowing, says construction company Group Five CEO Eric Vemer. Speaking at the […]
PPC joins the Concrete Institute
The Concrete Institute (TCI) is pleased to announce that PPC has joined the founding members, AfriSam, Lafarge and Sephaku, as […]
Murray & Roberts to sell building and manufacturing units
According to Engineering News, construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has announced its intention to sell its infrastructure and building units, as well as manufacturing business Genrec as […]
Ghana set to construct a US$1.2-bn recreation park
A new recreation park in Ghana that will cost US$ 1.2bn is set for construction and a sod-cutting ceremony was […]
Three-storey building collapses at Nigerian University
A three-storey building at the Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano state collapsed yesterday but the Vice Chancellor […]
Sika establishes two African subsidiaries
Sika has established new national subsidiaries in Djibouti and Cameroon, taking its total number of subsidiaries on the African continent […]
Eskom under fire as Ingula costs said to balloon to R36bn
According to Engineering News’, board is facing calls to appear before Parliament with documents relating to the Ingula pumped storage scheme, which […]
Challenging time for Lafarge Africa
The performance of Lafarge Africa Plc (WAPCO) is a typical example of what manufacturing companies face doing business in an environment […]
ArcelorMittal admits to price collusion
In a statement released by the Competition Commission on Monday, the steel group, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (Amsa) admitted to […]
Carbon offset regulations could have key financial implications for businesses
According to Engineering News, draft regulations on carbon offsets, published for comment between June 20 and 29 July, under the […]
Sh10 billion international airport to be built in Kenya
A Sh10 billion international airport is set to be built in Embu, Governor Martin Wambora has announced. He said his administration […]
CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards winners announced
In a celebration of innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the industry, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) supported by […]
Join us in Accra to access West Africa’s port pioneers and maritime industry leaders
The West African Ports Evolution 2016 forum, to be held in September in Accra Ghana, will give coastal and hinterland stakeholders […]
New road construction project plan for Kenyan traffic congestion
The World Bank has agreed to fund a project to build a double-decker toll motorway between the Jomo Kenyatta International […]
Tanzania: local cement producers told to submit complaints to government
The Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Charles Mwijage, has advised local cement producers to present their complaints to the […]
AfriSam sees market potential for slag cement
Mike McDonald, manager of AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence, says that he expects demand for better-performing cement with a low […]
SARMA’s game-changing concrete conference
Whether you are a concrete technologist, a readymix plant owner or high flying construction executive it pays to attend the Readymix Conference
MBSA supports transformation code
Master Builders South Africa (MBSA), has called on its members to get firmly behind the transformation goals of the newly […]
Concessions business boosts Group Five
According to Engineering News, the momentum of decline in the South African constructionenvironment has finally shown signs of slowing, says Group Five CEO Eric […]
Turkish firms target East African construction industry
The Turkish business community led by Turkish Ambassador to Kenya, Deniz Eke, who launched the four-day Turkish fair at KICC in Nairobi on Friday, […]
CHRYSO Southern Africa adopts global standards
CHRYSO Southern Africa has adopted the Global Harmonised System (GHS) making it the first construction chemicals company in South Africa […]
Construction Sector Council introduces revised sector code
The Construction Sector Charter Council (CSCC) launched the revised draft construction sector code last month in Midrand, Gauteng, which aims to align the unique aspects […]
LafargeHolcim’s cement sales volumes fell by 3.7%
LafargeHolcim has blamed lower prices and gas shortages in Nigeria for a drop in its adjusted operating earnings before interest, […]
Ethiopia’s largest industrial park to become Africa’s manufacturing hub
Ethiopia has commissioned the largest industrial park in Africa, signalling its intention to become one of Africa’s manufacturing hubs. Ethiopia, which is among the fastest-growing economies […]
Dangote commence construction of concrete roads
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has commenced the construction of concrete roads in various states across the country. Sources at the […]
Seifsa concerned about persistent lower production levels in metals sector
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) says it is “extremely concerned” about persistently lower confidence and production levels, which could lead to […]
Construction of Nigerian shopping malls increase significantly
Construction of shopping malls in Nigeria has increased substantially while there is a decrease in mall construction in South Africa a report by […]
Sabodo to invest $5 billion in Tanzania developments
Prominent businessman and philanthropist Mustafa Sabodo has pledged to inject a staggering 5 billion US dollars (10.9 trillion/-) in massive […]
Kenya: building collapses shortly after evacuation
Occupants of a five-storey building in Nairobi had the police and a keen tenant to thank after escaping an averted tragedy. Police from […]
Afrisam Centre of Product Excellence is a major driver in SA construction
Not only is Roodepoort in Gauteng home to the AfriSam state-of-the-art clinker grinding plant, it is also a hotspot of construction materials expertise. AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence […]
Group Five’s shares increase on higher FY earnings
The share price of JSE-listed Group Five rose by over 7.46% on Monday morning as the group reported a “pleasing improvement” […]
PPC’s Zimbabwe cement plant on track, says CEO
The construction of PPC’s cement plant in Zimbabwe remains on track for completion in 2016, the company’s CEO says, even […]
PPC shareholders overwhelmingly approve rights issue
According to Engineering News, South Africa‘s PPC shareholders on Monday overwhelmingly approved the company’s proposal to raise up to R4-billion ($289-million) in a […]
Minister Jeff Radebe to address the SA building industry
The 2016 annual Master Builders Congress, being held from 31 August to 2 September at the Durban International Convention Centre, will under […]
Dangote signals slower pace of African cement expansion
According to Bloomberg, Dangote Cement Plc signalled it may ease the pace of adding new capacity amid foreign exchange constraints […]
Decline in construction of new shopping malls in SA
Accelerate Property Fund says the construction of new shopping malls in South Africa has declined substantially. Accelerate COO, Andrew Costa […]
SA will avoid recession this year due to recovery in mining and manufacturing sectors
According to Engineering News, South Africa will avoid a recession this year with a recovery in areas like mining and manufacturing […]
“Green buildings can help combat climate change” – Terri Willis
There is a direct correlation between climate change and non-green buildings, with 98% of the world’s megacities already experiencing climate […]
Avon Peaking Power goes online
Avon Peaking Power has commissioned its gas turbine open cycle power plant near Durban in South Africa. The power plant operation project […]
Mobile ecosystem will now add $150bn to Africa’s economy
According to Engineering News, The mobile ecosystem is now adding in excess of $150-billion – 6.7% of gross domestic product (GDP) – […]
Ethiopia aims to build condominiums to boost housing
Ethiopia now seeks to leverage on condominiums to boost housing programme already up and running in the country. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government […]
Africa’s first green village now eyes 6 Star Green Star rating
Blue Rock Village, Africa’s first green village, has announced that it will be targeting a 6 Star Green Star SA – Communities […]
G20 officials promise to tackle excess steel and industrial capacity
The world’s top economies will work to tackle excess production capacity in steel and some other industries, including government subsidies that […]
Lafarge Africa signs major power plant project in Ashaka
Lafarge Africa Plc has signed an N11 billion contract with Chinese contractor, Rughn Power Corp, to build a captive power plant […]
Lafarge denies claims of ‘union bashing’
According to the Engineering News, Lafarge on Monday refuted claims by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) that the company […]
Construction of new hotels in Africa is on the rise
The number new hotels in Africa is increasing significantly the annual W Hospitality Group Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey has revealed. The […]
Tanzania gets boost for construction of railway line
Plans for the construction of a 2,190-kilometre central railway line to standard gauge form are now up for implementation as […]
Profica expands in Francophone Africa
Leading property and construction solutions company Profica is becoming increasingly well known for its competency in Francophone Africa, countries overseen […]
Lafarge Africa confident despite first-half slowdown
Lafarge Africa Plc management yesterday said the cement group would deliver stronger performance in the second half after gas shortages
$100-million roofing tile factory to be constructed in Tanzania
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa says a US$ 100m roofing tile factory in Tanzania is set to be constructed by Chinese investors. […]
The symbolic African passport ‘launched’ at AU summit
Outgoing African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in her last opening speech at the AU’s heads of state
Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system to reach Sandton central by 2018
rapid transit (BRT) system to Sandton central within the next two years. Rea Vaya started operations in 2009, and already runs between Parktown, Doornfontein and […]
New SAPMA technical committee chairperson elected
Dr Siphilisiwe Nhlovu has been elected as chairperson of the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) Technical Committee. Dr Ndlovu graduated […]
Massive R40bn investment into Limpopo SEZ
A consortium of Chinese investors, led by Hong Kong Mining Exchange (Hoi Mor), will be investing over R40 billion ($2.8 […]
$140bn construction plan to develop Australia with high-speed rail
A visionary international consortium has launched an ambitious plan to urbanise the interior of south-eastern Australia by building a 917-km […]
‘Green buildings can be built for a negligible premium’
A new report published on Friday by industry associations has revealed that the cost premium of building “green” was only an average […]
Will readymix concrete technology transform construction in East Africa?
Traditional construction methods in East Africa have historically involved masons mixing sand, cement, aggregate and water on site for casting concrete […]
Beneficial batching with load cells
The first task in preparing a concrete mix is batching the raw materials. Batching involves collecting raw materials, by using […]
Bringing the construction industry together
Building professionals from all sectors of the industry are being invited to this year’s Readymix Conference by Sarma where they will […]
Bold leadership is needed on the path to a more equitable and sustainable economy
South Africa is a country that is disproportionally affected by the consequences of global warming. Our coast has been identified […]
New home loan opportunities for SA families
Qualifying government employees and members of the public will now have the opportunity to access affordable housing finance following a […]
WBHO and the Competition Commission reaches agreement
According to Engineering News, The Competition Tribunal on Wednesday confirmed a settlement agreement between Wilson Bayley Homes-Ovcon (WBHO) and the Competition […]
Dangote Cement procures 1,000 brand-new-trucks to facilitate distribution
As part of the initiative to widen access and improve on the availability of cement in all parts of the […]
Increase of cement demand in East Africa leads to rise in equipment supply
Increasing cement demand in East Africa is increasing equipment supply to the region especially from Germany and China. Demand is being fuelled […]
New system for civil construction contracts in Tanzania
The Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Prof Makame Mbarawa has called on contractors and engineers in the country to […]
The South African property sector is worth R5.8tn
The South African property sector is worth an estimated R5.8-trillion, the Property Sector Charter Council has revealed
80-MW Noupoort wind farm expected to produce over 300 000 MWh a year
According to Engineering News, The 80-MW Noupoort wind farm, in the Northern Cape, entered commercial operation on July 11, with […]
Minister Rob Davies set to launch the Trade Africa programme
Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies will on Friday launch Trade Africa, formerly known as the Africa Export Council, a unit established within the […]
National Treasury seeks new ideas for development projects
The level of government subsidies for development programmes was not sustainable and alternative sources of funding needed to be found, Finance Minister Pravin […]
Prices of cement-based products increase rapidly in Nigeria
Dreams of lower construction costs have again become a nightmare, due to increases in the prices of cement-based products affected […]
Material failure contributed to the Grayston bridge collapse – expert
According to Engineering News, for the second day, the head of the University of Pretoria’s Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering Department
Lafarge Africa emphasises safer working conditions
Lafarge Africa Plc has pledged further commitment to ensuring safer environment in its business operations and has inaugurated a logistics […]
Afrimat obtains WG Wearne’s quarry
According to Engineering News, JSE-listed construction company Afrimat has acquired constructionproducts provider WG Wearne’s quarry, Wearne Aggregates, located in Bethlehem, in the Free State, through its […]
Leaders in sustainability make ninth Green Building Convention happen
Collaborating for a better, greener built environment, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) has again joined forces with the Green […]
Pan Africa Solar to develop and deliver 1,000-MW solar projects in Nigeria
Pan Africa Solar to develop and deliver 1,000-MW solar projects in Nigeria. The German based utility scale solar energy company has […]
Business confidence Index increases
According to Sacci, The rebased South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Confidence Index (BCI) measured 95.1 in June, […]
Khobab Wind Farm completes first low-carbon foundation
Khobab Wind Farm in the Hantam Municipality, Northern Cape, completed its first foundation pour on 30 June 2016. The foundations are […]
China to build a US$11bn Lagos coastal railway line
According to Construction Review Online, Nigeria and China have concluded a contract agreement worth US$11.117bn for the construction of the […]
Global infrastructure will grow by 5% over next four years
Analysis released by global consulting firm PwC predicts that global spending on capital projects and infrastructure (CP&I) will grow by 5% a year within four years, doubling the […]
5th International LafargeHolcim Awards seeks leading projects
5th International LafargeHolcim Awards seeks leading projects of professionals as well as bold ideas from the Next Generation that present […]
ECSA reviews regulatory frameworks
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has commenced its nationwide public consultation process around the revision of 3 policy […]
Namibian highways to get major road construction upgrade
Two frequently used roads between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund – the B2 highway and the MR44 behind the dunes – […]
SA Engineering consultancy firm expands into rest of Africa
According to Engineering News, South African multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Gibb, which marked its sixtieth anniversary in late June, is aiming to materially expand […]
Cimerwa cement production benefits Pretoria Portland Cement revenue
Rwandan cement maker Cimerwa Ltd aided in cushioning Pretoria Portland Cement revenue in the six months ending March 31.
Masen will be a key driver in Morocco’s renewable energy sector
The Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) will be a key player in spearheading the country’s quest for renewable power, officials say. […]
Métier reports on increase in revenue for FY
According to Engineering News, JSE-listed Spehaku Holdings’ readymixed concrete subsidiary Métier increased its revenue 13%
New helium reserves discovered in Tanzanian East African Rift Valley
According to Gizmag, for most people helium is party balloons, but the gas has important applications in MRI machines, welding, […]
Lafarge Africa increase in production capacity leads to growth in market share
Lafarge Africa Plc will leverage on the increase in its production capacity, opportunities from the expansionary government budget and large […]
Totally Construction East Africa brochure now available
Are you ready for East Africa’s multi-million dollar construction boom? With support from Kenya government authorities such as Kenya Vision […]
Investment by Chinese companies in Africa on the rise
According to Engineering News, despite talk that the Chinese economy was in trouble and that China’s investment in Africa had […]
Six stars for Solid Green’s own offices
In another ‘first’ for the South African green building sector, Solid Green Consulting has been awarded the first 6-Star Green […]
Effective cost management sees Accelerate deliver 9.1% growth
According to Engineering News, JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Accelerate Property Fund has delivered 9.1% year-on-year distribution growth to […]
SA’s largest cement producer gets financial backing from banks
According to Moneyweb, PPC, South Africa’s largest publicly traded cement maker, said it received R4 billion ($263 million) of bank guarantees
‘Commercial property sector contributes R50bn to Gauteng GDP’
According to News24wire It is important to remember that the commercial property sector contributes about R50bn to the gross domestic […]
Saint-Gobain Gyproc wins 2016 Energy Management Insight Award
Saint-Gobain Gyproc, has once again been recognised for their efforts to advance clean energy with Saint-Gobain’s Construction Products Gyproc Cape […]
China presents free $145m parliament building to Zimbabwe
A special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe last week to present three designs for a new $145m legislature China
‘Government targets to build 6 million houses by 2019’
Government has set itself a target of six million houses and housing opportunities by 2019, said President Jacob Zuma during […]
Meet the entire value chain at the 2016 Cape Construction Expo
With over R 8 billion of construction due to take place in Cape Town over the next 5 years,don’t miss the Western Cape’s […]
Fast-track housing and property development in East Africa
Totally Construction East Africa hosts the 2nd annual Housing for East Africa forum to reduce your construction time and costs in Africa
Building Africa’s biggest data centre
In a build comprising 17,500-m2, Teraco, Africa’s only vendor-neutral data centre, will be adding to its existing colocation facility and […]
Coca-Cola to open the largest green-field facility bottling plant in Mozambique
According to the African News Agency, Coca-Cola announced the official opening of its world-class bottling facility in Matola Gare, near Maputo, […]
New airport terminal in Nigeria will boost service delivery
Construction of a new airport terminal at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja in Lagos is nearing completion and is […]
Cimerwa Cement: “local dealers are exporting its cement illegally”
The government and the private sector have over the past year intensified campaigns aimed at encouraging Rwandans to consume locally-made […]
Major housing construction project in Ghana well underway
Construction of a major housing project in Ghana being undertaken by Construtora OAS Ghana Ltd is progressing well. The Saglemi Housing Project involves construction […]
Eskom’s synchronised last unit at Ingula power station
Eskom has synchronised the last unit at Ingula power station in KwaZulu-Natal on 16 June ahead of the scheduled deadline […]
“The time is ripe to invest in Africa”
The time is ripe to invest in Africa and Canadian investors should look for long-term opportunities on the continent
East African Portland Company seeks new CEO
According to Standard Media, East African Portland Company (EAPCC) is seeking a new CEO to steer it from its current […]
Low production of cement led to a decline in Ugandan construction market
The construction sector, usually seen as the pulse of economic activity, slowed down recently as cement prices shot up amid […]
Nigerian construction sector to expand radically by 2020
A recent Trimetricreport has indicated that the construction industry in Nigeria is expected to expand from 2016 to 2020 with its output […]
R70-million upgrade of PPC’s Dwaalboom kiln line to improve production
According to Engineering News, Cement manufacturer PPC is attaining the benefits of an upgrade to the cooler on one of the kiln lines
AfriSam-Saia Awards announces shortlist
According to Engineering News, The shortlisted contenders in this year’s AfriSam–South African Institute of Architects (Saia) Awards for Sustainable Architecture […]
China “must spend $1 trillion” on infrastructure over next five years
China will have to spend $1 trillion over the next five years to alleviate the environmental stress brought by the […]
Chryso Group acquires 20th subsidiary as SA operations celebrate 20th anniversary
The Chryso Group has acquired its 20th subsidiary with the take-over of Philprime Global Corporation, a major player in the […]
Unit 4 of Ingula power station has begun operation
Unit 4 – of the Ingula pumped-storage power station on the escarpment of the Little Drakensberg mountain range straddling the […]
Labour Groups to finalise national minimum wage
According to Fin24 After months of wrangling, the combined trade unions represented at the National Economic Development and Labour Council […]
Geothermal accounts for large amount of power capacity in Kenya
Geothermal capacity in Kenya is among the largest in the world according to Renewable Global Status report. The report stated that Geothermal currently […]
Tanzania to build Africa’s largest university library
The Chinese government is wholly funding the construction of what will be, upon completion, Africa’s largest university library, at the University […]
$70 billion to be invested in African infrastructure development
Some $70-billion would head to African shores over the next seven years for infrastructure development as a Chinese development fund […]
Lafarge opens SA’s first all-in-one service centre in Soweto
Lafarge South Africa has officially opened a Service Centre that will offer a full range of building solutions in a […]
Building confidence lower despite rebound in residential activity in Q2
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2016, by 5 points to 34. The current level […]
Better collaboration needed for African countries on infrastructure opportunities
Infrastructure sharing can greatly assist in developing African countries and can also save billions of dollars in costs, African Union […]
Multi million-rand expansion project at Coega IDZ
According to Engineering News, Coega Development Corporation (CDC), the state-owned company for the development of 11 500 ha of industrial […]
Youth unemployment major concern – Makhura
Unemployment among the youth is a ticking time bomb, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Gauteng […]
Nigerian cement manufacturers seek policy framework on concrete pavements
To attract investments in the construction sector, aid local content and improve capacity utilisation in the cement-manufacturing sector, major cement […]
AfriSam partners with Royal Bafokeng group to create enterprise development opportunities
At a ceremony held at Phokeng, North West Province, AfriSam and New Business Consulting, a 100% Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment […]
Alternative construction technologies now in high demand for East African projects
Totally Construction East Africa provides you with a dedicated reach to East Africa’s most distinguished cross section of construction industry […]
AfriSam takes Gold at Africa’s largest cement and concrete expo
AfriSam was a gold sponsor to Africa’s largest cement, concrete and construction showcase that took place on the 9 – […]
JHI wins appointment to manage Old Mutual properties
JHI, part of the Excellerate Property Services Group, has been appointed to manage Old Mutual Life Assurance Company SA’s entire […]
Kenyan government to train local contractors on project handling
Local contractors will be trained on financial management and professionalism in handling projects in a move meant to ensure that […]
The PPC Imaginarium is once again calling for entries!
Enter the PPC Imaginarium Awards and stand a chance to win up to R150 000, receive hands-on mentorship from industry […]
Enel starts production at new solar plant in South Africa
Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA (“EGP RSA”) has completed and connected to the grid the Tom Burke photovoltaic […]
New SA green star rated shared services centre opens
The newly constructed Khayelitsha Shared Services Centre and commissioned by the Department of Transport and Public Works for the provincial departments of […]
Housing mega projects a bonanza for concrete products sector
The government’s launch of 101 ‘catalytic projects’ in terms of its Breaking New Ground housing policy is good news for […]
GBCSA: CEO announces retirement
The search for the next leader of the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is on after CEO Brian Wilkinson […]
One million housing units needed to reduce deficit
During the Shelter Afrique 35th AGM and Symposium in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that Nigeria required one million housing […]
Sephaku expects higher financial year earnings
According to Engineering News, JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings on Monday said it expected a 20% to […]
Over R14bn spent on EC housing delivery
Eastern Cape Human Settlements MEC Helen Sauls-August says the department has made remarkable strides in building houses for poor people. The […]
SA construction sector to get new payment regulations
The Construction Industry Development Board Prompt Payment Regulations are expected to change the way the South African construction sector carries out its business […]
SA harbour innovation showcased in new collectable coins
According Engineering News the South African Mint on Friday launched a sterling-silver R2 Crown and 2½c Tickey as part of […]
Dangote begins construction of first concrete road
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has began the construction of concrete roads in Lagos, Bauchi, Kogi and Kaduna States, beginning with […]
Shortage of skills hurts South African construction industry
A skills shortage continues to hurt the South African construction industry, a new survey has revealed. The Construction Industry Development […]
COMPLIANCE SIMPLE WITH GREENMINED
There is a considerable move away from the continued use of in-house people to do applications for authorisation and other […]
Ethiopia to become Africa’s industrial hub by 2025
Ethiopia is envisioned to be Africa’s industrial hub by 2025. A number of industrial parks have already been built in […]
DRC’s Lukala Cement to close down due to ‘unfair competition’
Lukala Cement, located in the southwest of DR Congo, will be closing down due to “the unfair competition it has […]
PPC: ‘Infrastructure is crucial to Africa’s growth’
Concrete.TV interviewed one of the African Construction and Totally Concrete Gold Sponsors, PPC Cement at Africa’s largest Infrastructure showcase.
Join leading construction experts at the Cape Construction Trade Expo
The Cape Construction Trade Expo is the only event that deals specifically with the opportunities and challenges of the Western Cape […]
Marley Building Systems impresses at African Construction Expo
Marley Building Systems showcased a compendium of local and international brand names at this year’s African Construction and Totally Concrete […]
Creating green concrete using recycled plastic
Finding substitutes for Portland cement is one of the most widely investigated means for raising the sustainability and efficiency of […]
Nigeria begins production of cement to road construction
Nigeria’s minister for Minister of Science and Technology Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has said research is ongoing to explore possibilities of producing cement […]
Drought in Namibia may cost 40 000 jobs in construction and infrastructure sectors
Up to 400 000 dependants may be affected in the event that major construction projects around Windhoek are halted as a […]
PPC shares falls after S&P cuts credit rating
PPC Ltd. shares dropped to an all-time 13-year low after the South African cement maker said it would accelerate a plan […]
New construction technique allows concrete domes to be build
There probably aren’t many domed concrete structures where you live and there’s a reason for that – they’re difficult to […]
KCB Foundation partners with the East African Portland Cement Company
KCB Foundation on 27 May signed a strategic partnership agreement with East African Portland Cement Company Ltd (EAPCC), that will […]
Lafarge Africa’s low-cost housing scheme expands
In 2001, Lafarge set itself a target of reducing its CO2 emission per tonne of cement by 20% by 2010, […]
Cementing change to the infrastructure industry
As CIO of cement company PPC, Kgomotso Molefe is bringing fresh technologies to this seemingly low-tech product.
Italian construction firm to build major hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia
Italian construction firm, Salini Impregilo said it has signed an agreement to construct a new hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia worth […]
Vukile Property Fund produces 7% growth in FY distributions
JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund grew its distributions for the year ended March 31 by 7% […]
Gauteng government commits to construct 50 000 houses
The Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements, Paul Mashatile, has committed to building 50 000 […]
Half a million construction workers could be at risk – Labour Minister
About 500 000 workers are risking their lives on construction sites that do not comply with health and safety laws, […]
New SA construction guidelines launched
The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) recently launched a series of building guidelines that are set to make a […]
Don’t take a break when you’re curing concrete
Interrupted curing of concrete will inevitably have a negative effect on the final quality of the concrete, cautions Bryan Perrie, […]
Spotlight on Africa’s largest 2016 infrastructure expo
With six thousand net square meters allocated to over 180 exhibitors, the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, provided attendees […]
Do we really have a shortage of engineers in South Africa?
The Civilution Congress 2016 event held recently at Gallagher raised a number of key issues facing engineers of all disciplines, […]
Recognising women’s excellence in the construction sector
The winners of the Women in Construction Awards, recognising excellence in Africa were announced Tuesday night, 10 May 2016. The […]
Kenyan Geothermal power plant project reaches completion
The Menengai Geothermal Power plant in Kenya, a US$500m project currently under construction, is anticipated to be completed by July this year […]
Murray & Roberts Buildings gives popular shopping centre make over
According to AfriSam News, A project of the magnitude and complexity of the Menlyn Park Reconfiguration Phase 2 comes once […]
PPC shares falls as cement maker warns of credit-rating downgrade
According to John Bowker, PPC Ltd. shares dropped after South Africa’s biggest cement maker said talks with a credit-ratings agency will […]
Kenya: New building regulations to be implemented
Construction industry professionals in Kenya will undergo retraining after the government approved new building regulations for Kenya in which British […]
Lafarge Tanzania launches new brand of cement
Lafarge Tanzania on Wednesday launched a masonry cement called Tembo Fundi, giving builders a better choice for wall plastering, floor […]
China Sees Mozambique as a ‘rough diamond’ amidst debt crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec. 3, 2015. (Xinhua/Li Tao) […]
Dangote Group subsidiary gets greenlight to construct Road in Nigeria
The Executive Council (FEC) has approved Dangote Group subsidiary to construct the Obajana-Kabba Road in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe cement industry demands imposing of import tariffs from international manufacturers
Zimbabwe’s cement industry has called on the government to impose tariffs on imports from international manufacturers including Dangote Cement Plc […]
Lack of coarse ash will change cement brick industry
According to Engineering News – Cement stock brick manufacturer Brick-It director, Sean Cameron predicts that the upcoming shortage of coarse […]
Top industry experts put the spotlight on Africa’s Infrastructural awakening
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2016 hosted more than 6000 participants from 25 African countries! This included Director Generals,Ministers, Cabinet […]
GladAfrica: Public and Private sectors need to work together
Watch our exclusive interview with Kulani Curtis Lebese, Group Chief Executive Officer, GladAfrica Group (Pty) Ltd who was attending the […]
Recognising women’s excellence at the 2016 Women in Construction Awards
On Tuesday night, 10 May, the winners of the 2016 Women in Construction Awards were announced. The event took place at the Gallagher Convention Centre
JG Afrika provides you with the highest quality engineering services
JG Afrika is a South African consulting engineering and environmental consulting firm with a complement of some 300 staff comprising […]
Construction is everyone’s world – Thobile Bhembe
Thobile Bhembe is the first and currently the only female site agent at Inyatsi Construction Group’s subsidiaries across the sub-Saharan […]
Ramaphosa – “Infrastructure remains key economic driver to SA”
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has presented investments in the infrastructure and ICT sectors in South Africa and Africa
Lafarge Africa Plc to gain additional equity in Unicem
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on Thursday 12th May, 2016 and in line with shareholders’ resolution at […]
Kenyan government on set to construct 10,000 km of road
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia says the government is on course to construct 10,000 kilometres of road as it seeks […]
African Infrastructure Leaders Discuss Innovation in Gauteng
Johannesburg, 10 May. Top-level executives and heads from Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction companies and institutions met to discuss strategies to […]
New approach needed to address African infrastructure gap
An alternative approach to infrastructure project development in Africa would be needed to address the significant infrastructure gap on the […]
Delegates call for end to cost overruns at the African Construction conference
Cost escalations and overruns on construction projects had become a national sport in South Africa and there was need to end […]
Handful of highly sought-after skills that attract engineering firms
According to Engineering News, while there is a strong demand for engineering candidates generally, there are a handful of highly sought-after […]
HYPENICA ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF FOURTH ANNUAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS, RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN AFRICA
The winners of the Women in Construction Awards, recognising excellence in Africa were announced Tuesday night, 10 May 2016. The […]
SECOND DAY OF AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION AND TOTALLY CONCRETE EXPO SEES SECURITY OF RAND WATER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The second day of the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, has seen industry experts, leaders, students – and those with a […]
AFRICA’S FIRST DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION EVENT TO TAKE PLACE ON JOBURG SOIL
The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo sees the launch of the Construction IT Summit and Expo which will take […]
Revelstone raises R16 000 for DARG with 320 art concrete bunnies sold
Revelstone raises R16 000 for DARG with 320 art concrete bunnies sold. Cape Town, 19 April 2016 – Revelstone, manufactures of […]
Arrive early at African Construction and Totally Concrete expo’s – registration opens 7AM!
Doors open at 7:00 on Monday, 9 May for Housing for Africa, Civilution, African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo and the Construction IT Summit and Expo.
The evolution of cement plants to the most elaborate concrete architecture
Concrete.TV recently did a Skype Interview with Thierry Bogaert, CEO of Bogaert Architecture in France and pioneer of industrial architecture. […]
Concrete.TV brings you top leaders in Africa’s Infrastructure and construction market
Concrete.TV, the official media partner to the Captains of Construction Forum will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre on […]
Women in Construction conference
The Amabhubesi Conference and Training’s Women in Construction conference returns after a 2 year hiatus to Johannesburg on Tuesday and […]
Hilti META enhances online Live Chat function
Hilti META enhances online Live Chat function Updates to Live Chat on Hilti META websites provide another avenue for customers […]
Record entries received for the 2016 AfriSam SAIA awards
Entries of the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation are now closed. This year saw a record 47 entries […]
Malawian government introduces crucial cement import licences
The government of Malawi has defended its decision to introduce licences for cement importers saying there is no ban on […]
Mugabe announces big construction plans for roads in Zimbabwe
During Zimbabwe’s 36th Independence celebrations on Monday, President Robert Mugabe announced a $2-billion construction plan for road in Zimbabwe. He […]
Best practices for assessing the performance of construction and concrete products
Concrete.TV recently did a skype interview with Dr. Gerhard Breitschaft, President, DIBt – Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik, Germany. He […]
Carmix South Africa Demonstration Day
The new agents for Carmix South Africa recently hosted a demonstration day to exhibit the functionality of the Carmix 3.5TT […]
Recruitlink partners with Africa’s largest Infrastructure showcase
In line with its vision of building Africa, African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo has partnered with Recruitlink to ensure that in building Africa together
CETA welcomed as Bronze sponsor for Women in Construction Awards
The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) was established in April 2000 after the promulgation of the Skills Development Act, […]
Nazir Alli from Sanral and Kenneth Brown from National Treasury to speak at Civilution Congress 2016
The second Civilution Congress will be taking place from 9-10 May 2016 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, giving […]
Revelstone’s innovative products are your alternative to Real Stone
Revelstone was founded in August 1993 by Andrew Cyprianos. He identified a niche in both the domestic and commercial markets for customised cast stone products
Lafarge Africa: swimming through harsh operating environment, competition
Lafarge Africa, a blue chip in the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a major brand in the Nigerian cement market, recently […]
Africa’s major expanse of wind turbines en route to Loeriesfontein
The first of 1 098 wind turbine components are en route from the Port of Ngqura, 20 km north-east of […]
Eni to invest €20bn euros in Africa in next four years
Italy’s Eni plans to invest about €20-billion ($22.5-billion) in Africa over the next four years, mostly in oil and gas, […]
New Development Bank approves first loans
The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved its first set of loans worth US $811 million, which will go towards […]
Not just China: Japan, South Korea push cheap steel as world reels
As the world reels from a flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan and South Korea are selling […]
Hotel building to soar 40% in Sub-Saharan Africa
About 64,000 hotel rooms are to be built in Africa in 2016, an increase of almost 30% on the previous […]
Elkem’s Microsilica Concrete: Optimising Durability
Concrete.TV recently did a skype interview with Robert Lewis, Technical Marketing Manager at Elkem Silicon Materials about his key involvement with the upcoming African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo which will bring together world class expertise in the concrete, cement and construction industries.
Reducing low cost housing repair bills
The use of quality approved readymix concrete in the development of Government housing projects will result in superior quality houses […]
FREE TECHNICAL TRAINING for contractors,builders and engineers
Africa’s only comprehensive concrete, cement and construction expo for the construction industry opens at 11:00 on Tuesday 10 May 2016
African countries splashing $30 billion on 11,000kms of railway
The rail projects planned or under way in Africa are enough to connect Cape Town to Copenhagen. On the outskirts of a national wildlife park in Kenya,
Commodity shock knocks Africa’s growth prospects – World Bank
The World Bank has lowered its 2016 growth forecast for Africa to 3.3%, from 4.2%, after the continent expanded by […]
