Miners commit to secure supply of building materials
Surface mines and quarries that are members of industry association, ASPASA, have committed to support efforts of the construction sector […]
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Voices of Truth-to-Power Launch Construction Expo 2021
Today’s opening summit of The African Construction and Totally Concrete Digital Expo 2021 was filled with powerful speakers, in the […]
Substantial good news in latest Ctrack Transport & Freight Index
The Ctrack Transport & Freight Index for June shows that South Africa’s transport and freight volumes increased 20.6% compared to […]
Unique duckbill spillway for raising of Garden Route Dam
The next edition of Concrete Trends brings news of an industry that sleeps. New projects, new ideas. New technologies, new polices. Contractors, Construction Giants, SMMEs, Suppliers. This is a world full of action, ideas and ways of managing through one of the toughest environments yet. This is the Resilience Edition
Construction Health & Safety Association guides sector Back to work
The Association of Construction Health and Safety Management (ACHASM) is proud to have been part of the Construction Rapid Response […]
Public Works supports Construction’s safe resumption
Yesterday, many industries including the construction industry, returned to work to commence with operations in a safe manner in line […]
Winter is coming…compliance is not enough
As 1 June 2020 approaches, the Construction Sector can gets back to work under Level 3, and according to the […]
Critical projects back on track
It has been widely reported that South Africa’s construction industry has been eager to return to work after construction across […]
Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge in Africa resumes construction under level 4
Destined to be the longest cable-stayed bridge in Africa according to www.highestbridges.com, the Msikaba Bridge is being constructed by Concor […]
REGISTER NOW – CONSTRUCTION AND COVID-19 Webinar
Join us for a LIVE online discussion, led by an esteemed panel of experts , who will outline where we stand now and consider possible scenarios we might be experiencing soon. They will share their opinions and insights on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the South African built environment, on granular levels.
Getting back before it’s too late
The construction industry needs to get back into action, not just for economic reasons but for the health and well-being of the country.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND CONTRACTOR EMPOWERMENT
For over two decades, South Africa has been repairing the imbalances of its past. The Bantu Education system armed many […]
SME BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE DOLDRUMS – CIDB SURVEY
The 2019 first quarter Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Business Conditions Survey, released on Tuesday, suggests that the […]
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN RAPID DECLINE AS WORK WANES, ‘MAFIA’ TAKES OVER, WARNS SAFCEC
The South African construction industry is in a state of accelerated decline, says South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors […]
SA CONSTRUCTION SENTIMENT CRUMBLES UNDER SOFT ECONOMY
Confidence in South Africa’s civil construction sector is at the lowest in at least 22 years and could stay there for some time. […]
East Africa construction industry outlook promising – report
The total number of projects in East Africa has risen by a substantial 96% between 2017 and 2018 with an equally substantial increase of 167% in the total US dollar value of projects, a new report has shown.
East Africa construction industry outlook promising – report
The total number of projects in East Africa has risen by a substantial 96% between 2017 and 2018 with an equally substantial increase of 167% in the total US dollar value of projects, a new report has shown.
Modular construction to grow dramatically
Modular construction is set to only become increasingly prevalent from 2019 according to Tom Hardiman, Modular Building Institute spokesperson and […]
Industry should use slowdown to train staff
The construction industry should use recessions to train staff to gain a competitive edge when work volumes increase, says cement and concrete technical services provider. The Concrete Institute’s School of ConcreteTechnology senior […]
Struggling construction industry requires intervention, but can recover
The capital construction industry in South Africa is at a crossroads, with declining activity and productivity and a bleak future […]
Struggling construction industry requires intervention, but can recover
The capital construction industry in South Africa is at a crossroads, with declining activity and productivity and a bleak future […]
Ghana Building Code Unveiled
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the Ghana Building Code to, among other things, regulate the country’s building and […]
Mtentu megabridge construction halted due to violent protest
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) was on Thursday forced to stop construction of the R1.63-billion Mtentu megabridge, which forms part of […]
Construction industry must address non-payment of sub-contractors
The Master Builders Association (MBA) North says that the continuing trend of main contractors delaying payment of their sub-contractors – or defaulting altogether – is a symptom of the deteriorating health of the construction industry.
Kenya: construction of Sh63 billion dams in Elgeyo-Marakwet begins
The construction of Sh63 billion multi-purpose dams in Elgeyo-Marakwet County has begun following an agreement between a government agency and […]
Learning and Networking for the Construction Industry
The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre on 16 and 17 May 2018 and will include some exciting features.
Nigeria: Lagos seals off RCCG, hotel, others over illegal construction of building
Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LASBCA), have sealed the zonal headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of […]
WACKER’s very first mobile laboratory in South Africa
WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company launched a mobile laboratory together with their long-term distributor IMCD in South Africa today. The […]
Kenya starts upgrade program to boost the construction industry
The Kenyan government in conjunction with a Chinese firm AVIC International Kenya, has decided to embark on a program that will […]
Things are going south in the private building sector
Building plans passed are a strong indicator of the future health of the construction industry, and statistics for the South Africa private sector point to an economic shift down south.
Zimbabwe: construction firms want new regulatory act
Stakeholders in the construction industry have called on Government to expedite the passing of Contractors Bill that will help regulate […]
Cidb concerned over 140 000 construction job losses
Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) monitoring and evaluation project manager Ntando Skosanaon Tuesday described the loss of 140 000 jobs in the local construction industry between the first and third quarters of this year as “disheartening”.
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 […]
Cement and concrete affected by faltering construction industry
The construction industry in South Africa – which is tied directly to the state of cement and concrete – is stuttering, but there is scope to improve, […]
Junk status to increase nonpayment in construction industry
The already high risk of non-payment in the local construction industry is set to escalate further, owing to South Africa’s recent downgrades by […]
East Africa: call for regional cooperation to transform construction industry
Resulting from the rapid and sustainable economic growth as well as the ongoing fast urbanisation in Ethiopia, there is high […]
How Elon Musk and other pioneers are shaking up the construction industry
“Traffic is driving me nuts. Am going to build a tunnel boring machine and just start digging …” Elon Musk’s […]
MASTER BUILDERS CONGRESS 2017: CALL FOR PAPERS BUILDING SOUTH AFRICA TOGETHER
This is a call for submission of topic and/or speaker suggestions to be considered for inclusion in the 2017 Master […]
Trends to look out for in Southern Africa’s construction industry in 2017
With 2016 bringing a year of unexpected developments across the globe, from Brexit to the election of the 45th president […]
Access the entire built environment at Africa’s MEGA infrastructure show
Africa’s MEGA infrastructure show – the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo – returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre
Kenya launches construction of US$1.5bn railway line
Kenya on Wednesday launched construction of a US$1.5bn-railway project that will connect the capital to the Rift Valley town of Naivasha, the country’s presidency said.
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 […]
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 […]
Mobile App a boost for local DIY industry
Honestabe.mobi is the brainchild of Derick Bolton and James Mittan, both of whom have extensive experience in the trade services industry.
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 […]
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 […]
Saint-Gobain one of eight companies worldwide named Top Employer Global 2016
Saint-Gobain was recently awarded “Top Employer Global 2016” certification by the Top Employers Institute, an independent body that studies corporate […]
Chemplus provides superior chemical products tailored to your needs
Gauteng-based Chemplus, established in 1989, continues to drive the concept of environment-friendly products, including that of its mould release agents, […]
ELKON to supply one more concrete batching plant to the giant construction company
The leading Korean construction company, DAEWOO ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION has five main fields of construction and takes part in major […]
What are the benefits of e-learning in construction?
With the global e-learning industry market set to top the $100 billion mark in 2015, the power of e-learning is […]
Multione provides 170 solutions to the construction industry
Multione is an Italian manufacturer of mini-loaders situated in Italy, the South African Multione showroom opened in February 2015, importing […]
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo brochure now available
Access more construction business opportunities this year when you allocate the budget and diarise 9 – 11 May 2016 to attend the […]
Africa’s transport sector a major focus in mega-project spending in 2015
Investment and construction in Africa’s transport sector continues to grow apace as the continent looks to the importance of ports, […]
Revelstone launches new innovative website
Cape Town, South Africa -30 November 2015 – Revelstone is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new website. […]
Bell Equipment caters for the needs of the construction industry
South Africa’s premium home grown manufacturer, Bell Equipment showcases its extensive product offering available on the continent and reaffirm its commitment […]
BIM enhances the construction industry in Africa
The CAD Corporation recently held an Autodesk User Conference in Cape Town. The CAD Corporation Cape Town invited both current […]
Concrete industry gets tough
Tightening specifications for readymix concrete has led to a substantial growth in the membership of the Southern Africa Readymix Association […]
Devland community shuns the ‘hand-out’ and welcomes a ‘hand-up ’
On 24 September 2013, Deborah Terhune founder of NGO Growing Up Africa, construction industry teams and the community began clearing […]
WG Wearne anticipates higher H1 EPS, increased headline loss per share
WG Wearne on Monday said it expected its basic earnings a share for the six months ended August 30 to […]
Sierra Leone cement manufacturer warns of serious shortage
A leading cement manufacturer in Sierra Leone has warned of the danger of a cement shortage in the country which it blamed on the Ebola epidemic.
Sierra Leone cement manufacturer warns of serious shortage
A leading cement manufacturer in Sierra Leone has warned of the danger of a cement shortage in the country which it blamed on the Ebola epidemic.
Slow rollout of infrastructure spend due to ‘mistrust of construction industry’
The slow roll-out of government’s infrastructure spend is partly due to mistrust of the construction industry, Murray& Roberts (M&R) CEO […]
