Quality Concrete For Housing
Control the mix and site practice to produce quality concrete for housing, CCSA advises
contractors and construction
Agility and skills-base leveraged to meet fast-track construction trend
Concor is again leveraging its depth of skills successfully – this time with Anglo American Global Shared Services’ (GSS) Ikusasa building in the Oxford Parks precinct in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The company has a solid track record in the built environment for completing fast track projects on time without sacrificing on quality workmanship.
Building better: investing in people
GVK-Siya Zama enhances its Civils’ portfolio by investing in human capital
BOON FOR CITY DWELLERS AS RAUBEX NEARING COMPLETION OF UNION SQUARE
The renewal of Johannesburg’s city centre is getting a further boost with the expertise of Raubex Building, part of the Raubex Group’s infrastructure division. Work is well underway with the company scheduled to complete the refurbishment of Union Square, a 19-storey block at 80 Plein Street in the heart of Johannesburg’s original central business district, in the last quarter of 2020.
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
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 […]
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.
Contractors in Uganda call for piece of the infrastructure pie
With foreign firms dominating big building projects in Uganda, domestic contractors have urged the government to reserve road and bridge […]
Group Five announces R1.43bn loss
Group Five will focus on its Developments & Investments (D&I) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) businesses going forward, with a “de-emphasis” on […]
Pemba Airport to undergo major upgrade
The Pemba Airport will undergo a major upgrade in order to accommodate bigger planes. This is according to the government […]
Current public construction project tendering unsustainable – Sabtaco
The manner in which engineering companies tender for public constructionprojects
Lafarge Africa to sell SA unit?
Lafarge Africa could put up its South African unit for sale, according to analysts at Exotix Capital.
Chryso Enviromix gives contractors the green edge
Billed as a very innovative technology by CHRYSO, EnviroMix® is engineered to boost the performance of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM).
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
ECSA reviews regulatory frameworks
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has commenced its nationwide public consultation process around the revision of 3 policy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Criminalisation of cartel conduct comes into effect
With effect from May 1, 2016, price fixing, market allocation and collusive tendering between actual and potential competitors could result […]
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 […]
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 […]
New regulations to legislate prompt payments are a game changer for the construction industry
Monday, 25 April 2016: The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Prompt Payment Regulations are expected to profoundly change the way […]
Human Settlements selects 101 PPP projects
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) has approved 101 “catalytic” public–private partnership (PPP) projects, valued at around R340-billion – more […]
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 […]
Hypenica has moved!
In line with our vision to produce world class events and publications, Hypenica has relocated to a bigger and better […]
SNC-Lavalin clinches four Sasol contracts
Engineering and construction group SNC-Lavalin has been awarded four projects by Sasol. The first three contracts will be carried out […]
Japan to finance construction of solar power plant in Egypt
The Egyptian government is now set to construct one of the largest solar power plants in Africa after receiving $89m […]
Alco-Safe ensuring safer working environments
With 43 years of industry experience, ALCO-Safe (Pty) Ltd is the leading supplier of quality electronic Breath Alcohol Detectors and […]
Sisulu orders contractors to be paid within 7 days
Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu has ordered provinces and municipalities to settle the undisputed invoices for work done by contractors within seven days.
Africa’s cement, concrete and construction industries are open for business
The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo provides a unique gateway into doing construction business across the continent’s high growth […]
Filtration technology for a dust-free working environment
Cement production is a complex processes with challenges related to dust collection. Many steps of the process require dust control, […]
V & A Waterfront brings you the exclusive Silo Hotel
In 2013, the V&A Waterfront announced its R 500m philanthropic undertaking in the conversion of the historic Grain Silo complex into […]
Billions lost to poor performing contractors
Lack of consequences for poor performance and transgressions on the part of contractors remains a significant hurdle to tackling South […]
Nairobi hosts a successful 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa
The 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa attracted over 400 participants this year and was rated as an excellent networking […]
Construction a new wax plant in South Africa begins
Construction work on the second phase of a new wax plant in Sasolburg, Mpumalanga, has begun. President and CEO of […]
Dangote commissions three million tonne Tanzania cement plant
The Dangote Cement Plc commissioned its new three million metric tonnes per annum cement plant located in the Mtwara District […]
Tough action against housing contractors
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Jacob Mamabolo, has warned that action will be taken against contractors who fail on their […]
The Tongaat shopping mall is set to be rebuilt
The Tongaat shopping mall, which partially collapsed, killing two people two years ago, is to be rebuilt. Developers who have […]
Global EPC Company establishes South African operation
Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) leader providing energy, water, and telecommunications solutions,
Immense increase of engineering jobs in South Africa
The number of engineering jobs advertised year-on-year in South Africa has increased by 36%, research from specialist recruitment consultancy Robert […]
PPC takes information sharing and concrete innovation to next level
A year since its launch in 2014, PPC’s Cement and Concrete Cube (C3) remains a true triumph for the industry. […]
Chinese construction group to build Zimbabwe coal power plant
Zimbabwe’s PER Lusulu Power has signed an agreement with China State Construction Engineering Corp to build a coal power station […]
Setting up batching plants in remote areas
Concrete.TV recently interviewed Victor Carr, an expert on batching plants, who shares his views on how to effectively set up […]
Join construction experts in August at the Cape Construction Expo
The Cape Construction Conference and Trade Expo is the only event that deals specifically with the opportunities and challenges of […]
Western Cape construction industry to grow by 4.1%
The third annual Cape Construction Conference will be hosting a high level Breakfast Forum focusing on: The realities of doing […]
Call for Papers – shape the West African construction sectors!
The African Construction and Totally Concrete West Africa Conference and Expos taking place on 1 – 3 September 2015 are designed […]
Consultants lay foundation for knowledge across Africa
International consultancy and construction company Mace has formed a training partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Africa,a first […]
Prompt payment regulations a relief for the construction industry
New proposed regulations governing payments and dispute management under construction works contracts are expected to profoundly change the way the […]
Are we aware of compliance legislation in the construction industry?
Wesley Soutter, Commerical and Legal Director at Master Builders Association, spoke to Concrete.TV on the importance of compliance and ethic rules […]
Construction group Stefanutti earnings rise on recovery plan
Construction group Stefanutti Stocks has posted a rise in earnings as its recovery plan kicked in during the year ended […]
Japan to fund construction of ICSM health institute
Japan is set to fund construction of a multimillion health institute in Zimpeto, in the neighborhood of Maputo. This follows […]
Insuring against faulty concrete
In a progressive move to protect both the customer and readymix supplier, the Southern Africa Readymix Association (SARMA), has recently […]
Wacker Neuson specialists to share concrete solutions at Totally Concrete Expo
Wacker Neuson South Africa, a leading supplier of construction, industrial and agricultural equipment and allied services, is participating at African […]
Lafarge and Solidia commercialise a solution for the construction sector
Lafarge has reached a new milestone in its partnership with US start-up Solidia Technologies® with the signing of an agreement […]
Construction Group Liviero secures R280m in civils contracts
Multidisciplinary construction group Liviero Civils on Tuesday announced that it had secured two new civil engineering contracts valued at over […]
10 finalists announced for Innovation Prize for Africa Awards
What do an environmentally-friendly minicab, a water distillation system and a fire alert detector have in common? They represent outstanding innovation […]
Tongaat Mall collapse: commission hears final arguments
The Department of Labour’s commission of enquiry into the cause of the partial collapse of the Tongaat Mall has ended […]
Greenovate Awards: a first for South Africa
The Greenovate Awards – an exciting initiative launched by Growthpoint Properties and the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) […]
Group Five positive about opposing collusion charges
Group Five says its lawyers have advised it that there are “evidentiary hurdles” in two cases of alleged collusion referred […]
US Construction Industry Institute coming to SA
A wide range of construction-related sectors will soon be able to leverage the knowledge database and processes of the US-based […]
Compliance issues for foreign contractors in Tanzania
The construction industry is growing in Tanzania, with both local and foreign contractors involved in new construction projects across the […]
Stefanutti expects earnings climb
Stefanutti Stocks expects its earnings a share for continuing and discontinued operations to be between 105.1c and 118.7c for the […]
WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff announce Africa MD
Following WSP’s acquisition of Parsons Brinckerhoff last year, the newly formed WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff, Africa has announced Mathieu du […]
Do construction company mergers increase their competitiveness?
Why do construction companies consider mergers? We interviewed Margot Kuhn, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan on why construction […]
Royal HaskoningDHV appoints MD for South Africa
International Consulting Engineering Company Royal HaskoningDHV has appointed Salani Sithole as MD for its South African operations from 1 March […]
M&R expects higher H1 earnings
South African construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) will publish its interim financial results on February 25. The company expects […]
WBHO reports 11% increase in H2 revenue
Moderate growth across all Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) business segments has resulted in an 11%, or R14.7-billion, increase in revenue from […]
WBHO continues to defend itself against collusion allegations
JSE-listed construction company Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) on Monday reiterated the non-referral of two of the five cases in which […]
Jeffares & Green elects new MD
Paul Olivier has been elected to take over as MD of Jeffares & Green Engineering & Environmental Consulting, from 1 […]
Aveng hit by weak markets
Construction and engineering group Aveng CEO Kobus Verster has said that continued softness in the local construction sector made it […]
AfriCoast passes halfway mark on Opera House project
Civil and structural engineering consultancy firm AfriCoast Consulting Engineers has announced it has passed the halfway mark with the R28-million […]
Bukham to undertake a US$ 493.71m construction project in Nigeria
An MOU has been signed between the Anambra State Government in Nigeria and the Nigerian Bukham Group to construct 20,000 […]
Delayed payments challenge contracting sector: CIDB report
The 2014 CIDB report on Construction Industry Indicators (CIIs), found that infrastructure clients were dissatisfied with ±16% of the work […]
Group Five to shed jobs on ‘disappointing results’
Construction and engineering company Group Five planned to shed 250 jobs in its civil engineering division this financial year, said […]
Zimbabwe: Jesuit Province to undertake U.S$96m housing project
Jesuit Province of Zimbabwe has set aside US $96 million for one of the largest housing projects in the country. […]
Zimbabwe: Jesuit Province to undertake U.S$96m housing project
Jesuit Province of Zimbabwe has set aside US $96 million for one of the largest housing projects in the country. […]
N2 roadworks to be completed by November
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure expects two roadworks rehabilitation contracts on the N2 in Kwazulu-Natal awarded to it by Sanral, to […]
UK’s RICS summit to focus on Africa’s future success
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) summit, which will be held in South Africa for the first time, will […]
South Africa calls for bidders for solar plant projects at upcoming airports
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has opened bids to interested parties, for construction of two 500-KWp photovoltaic (PV) solar plants at the upcoming Upington and Kimberley airports.
Bidders sought for Phase 2 Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has issued three tenders for construction upgrading, geotechnical investigation works and resettlement planning services […]
Zambia to start construction of 3,000 housing units
Before June 2015, Zambia will start construction of 3,000 housing units for all security personnel, to curb the current housing […]
Aurecon earns ‘Top Green Service Provider’ award
Aurecon was recently honoured as ‘Top Green Service Provider’ by Growthpoint Properties. “Our work with Growthpoint has included partnerships on […]
Group Five expects drop in headline earnings per share
Construction company Group Five expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended December 31 to be […]
Gauteng seeks private partners for infrastructure projects
The Gauteng provincial government has outlined seven key areas where it intends pursuing infrastructural developments in partnership with the private […]
Chinese cement deal in limbo
Plans to set up a cement-making factory in Zvishavane in Zimbabwe by the Chinese have hit a snag after it […]
Zero cement structural concrete: opportunity not threat
The global construction market is expected to grow by over 70% by 2025 and so it is unlikely that demand for concrete, the most used construction material on the planet, is likely to decrease.
UK’s Pepsi eyes Joburg as headquarter base
UK-based beverage producer Pepsi will build a new office headquarters near OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Construction work began […]
R94bn for Gauteng infrastructure projects
Gauteng will spend over R94 billion on social and economic infrastructure projects over the next three years, Finance MEC Barbara […]
PPC Africa expansion on schedule
PPC reported positive cement sales in the first quarter and said construction is underway in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the […]
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir gets Chinese-built presidential palace
It is exactly 130 years since Gen Charles Gordon was hacked to death on the steps of the governor-general’s palace […]
PwC reports growth in construction industry in South Africa
PwC has released a report indicating good growth in South Africa’s construction industry, making it even more balanced to support infrastructure development in the country.
PPC shares drop on lower HEPS forecast
PPC’s share price fell by 8.6% on Monday on reports that it expects headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the […]
Madagascar must reform to achieve 5% growth
Madagascar will not achieve the 5% growth projected by the IMF this year unless it introduces reforms to boost tax […]
Five key retail property trends for 2015
Retail property has made a strong positive contribution to South Africa’s growth in recent years, with numerous new shopping malls […]
Five key retail property trends for 2015
Retail property has made a strong positive contribution to South Africa’s growth in recent years, with numerous new shopping malls […]
Tshwane allocates $0.78bn for housing project
The city of Tshwane is working towards construction of new houses and raising its power generation capacity to meet increasing […]
Engineers develop world’s longest ‘flat pack’ arch bridge
Civil Engineers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed the world’s longest ‘flat pack’ arch bridge. Based on the ‘FlexiArch’ system, […]
Japanese funding for bridges in Liberia
Three major bridges funded by government of Japan are under construction in the Grand Cape county of in Liberia. The […]
Denver Intl Airport Project wins 2015 Triad Award
Hanley Wood has announced that the Peña Boulevard Paving Project at the Denver International Airport has won the 2015 Triad […]
Chinese-funded airport to be constructed in Djibouti
Pesident, Ismail Omar Guelleh last week laid the first stone of the US$ 599m Chinese-funded international airport being constructed in […]
Chinese-funded airport to be constructed in Djibouti
Pesident, Ismail Omar Guelleh last week laid the first stone of the US$ 599m Chinese-funded international airport being constructed in […]
New GBCSA chairman appointed
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has appointed Seana Nkhahle from the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) […]
Nelson Mandela Square undergoing major revamp
Nelson Mandela Square is currently undergoing a major refurbishment to restore the precinct as one of Gauteng’s premier lifestyle and […]
New report forecasts 6.4% annual rise in demand for precast concrete products
According to a new report from the Freedonia Group, demand for precast concrete products in the US is forecast to […]
Gulf Energy and Centum to construct the US$ 2bn coal power plant in Lamu
Gulf Energy Limited and Centum Investment have been given the go ahead to construct a US$ 2bn coal power plant […]
Djibouti begins construction of two Chinese-funded airports
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh laid the first stone of a new Chinese-funded airport, part of an effort to turn […]
US$743m collector tunnel for water supply to Nairobi
A US$ 743m water collector tunnel will be constructed in Murang’a County, Kenya so the county can supply 140 million […]
‘DysCrete’ to deliver solar energy
A University of Kassel research team recently developed a building material that simultaneously functions as a photovoltaic cell. Important components […]
Gradual lifting in building activity expected
Real building trade indicators give only a limited indication of lifting activity levels, yet other circumstantial evidence and opinion surveys […]
Aurecon aims for another Green Star
Aurecon is aiming for a Green Star South Africa (SA) rating for a new R88-million green office building that will […]
Namibia: Salini demands extra N$600 million from govt
Salini-Impregilo, the Italian company constructing the N$2.9-billion Neckartal Dam in the Fish River Canyon, is demanding an extra N$600 million […]
Dubai firm to start work on Africa’s tallest tower
Dubai construction company Middle East Development will begin work on what will be Africa’s tallest tower in June.
Grindrod boosts Zambia rail project
Zambia has been awarded US $500m by Grindrod Limited Group of South Africa to enable it undertake the first phase […]
Aveng-Grinaker-LTA starts on N$239m road project
Multidisciplinary construction and engineering group Aveng Grinaker-LTA has started upgrading a 10-km stretch of the B1 national road between Windhoek […]
Aveng-Grinaker-LTA starts on N$239m road project
Multidisciplinary construction and engineering group Aveng Grinaker-LTA has started upgrading a 10-km stretch of the B1 national road between Windhoek […]
African cement demand ‘to remain robust’
The high growth, but low levels of infrastructure, means African cement demand will be high until 2050
Architects say new Sasol building will embody logo
Paragon Architects say South African multinational chemicals group Sasol’s new corporate office at 2 Katherine Street, Sandton, has been designed […]
Storms River suspension bridge to be renovated
Maintenance of the Storms River suspension bridge, which started January 12, is expected to last for six weeks. The Park […]
Rwanda govt announces road rehab plans
The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Infrastructure has announced plans to rehabilitate and pave more roads across the […]
Tanzania: Mtwara cement plant to offer 10,000 jobs
Over 10,000 people are expected to be employed directly and indirectly at the Dangote Mtwara cement factory, slated to commence production in August.
Driving innovation, education in the paint and coatings industry
In line with the changing face of Africa’s growing paint and coatings industries, Coatings for Africa 2015 symposium and expo, […]
R5m bursary boost for matric students
The Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with the Construction Education and Training Authority (Ceta), have awarded forty matriculants […]
Two new solar power plants for South Africa
The Department of Energy (DoE) in South Africa has named two additional solar power projects to help improve on the […]
UAE concrete nuclear reactor dome complete
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced the completion of the construction of the concrete dome for the Unit […]
Nigeria to invest in ship building and dockyard facility
Nairda Limited has been awarded a US$219.85m contract to construct ship building and dockyard facilities in Nigeria.The company will be […]
US$ 64.5m 5-star hotel for Nairobi Golf Club
Muthaiga Golf Club has invited international hotel chains to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for construction and management of a […]
Growth for South Africa, Kenya
Cement sales in South Africa reportedly grew 4.6% in 3Q14, having contracted through the first half of the year. Cement […]
Modderfontein City project in South Africa kicks off
The first phase of the $7.25bn Modderfontein City construction project located in North-Eastern Johannesburg has finally begun. According to the […]
Modderfontein City project in South Africa kicks off
The first phase of the $7.25bn Modderfontein City construction project located in North-Eastern Johannesburg has finally begun. According to the […]
Kenya’s ambitious road construction project starts
The ambitious 10,000-km roads construction project embarked upon by the government of Kenya has started. The roads will be constructed […]
Savannah Cement confirms second milling plant
Kenyan cement manufacturer Savannah Cement has confirmed plans to invest over US$198.3mn on its second milling plant near Kitengela, in […]
Guinea-Bissau: new cement grinding plant proposed
The IFC is considering a proposal from Scancem, a subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, and Maxime Cardoz, a private individual, regarding the […]
Kenya govt plans 300,000 houses
The government of Kenya through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is planning to put up 300,000 houses […]
Zimbabwe: PPC Zimbabwe optimistic
Cement manufacturer PPC Zimbabwe is positive its acquisition of an indigenisation certificate in 2012 will enable it to forge ahead of competition as the building industry improves.
PPC sponsors houses in support of 16 Days of Activism campaign
PPC handed over three houses to community members in Nellmapius, Tshwane this week in support of the ‘16 Days of […]
Sheikh Mohammed launches new strategy, Dubai Plan 2021
UAE VP and PM and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched Dubai Plan 2021, a new […]
Ancient Romans provide lesson in making low-carbon concrete
No visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Pantheon, Trajan’s Markets, the Colosseum, or the other spectacular […]
Ancient Romans provide lesson in making low-carbon concrete
No visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Pantheon, Trajan’s Markets, the Colosseum, or the other spectacular […]
GCC Trade with Africa on the rise – report
Investors are seeking opportunities in new sectors and geographic locations with Dubai and the UAE a well-placed hub to drive […]
South Sudan moves ahead with $700m highway plans
Construction of a US$700m, 400-km-long highway from Juba to Rumbek, is set to proceed following the ground breaking of the […]
Kenya’s Konza City on the way
The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto on Monday commissioned the first phase of the construction of the multi-billion dollar […]
N3 highway stretch in South Africa to be renovated
Part of the N3 highway between Johannesburg and Durban will be reconstructed by the South African Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) […]
Ethiopia to build three new airports costing US$ 64.5m
The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is planning to construct three new airports expected to cost US$ 64.5m in Ethiopia. A […]
Ethiopia to build three new airports costing US$ 64.5m
The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is planning to construct three new airports expected to cost US$ 64.5m in Ethiopia. A […]
COBE’s ‘concrete finned’ scheme wins competition for Adidas’ flagship building in Germany
The roof of COBE’s diamond-shaped building will be made up of vertical concrete fins enclosed in glass. Danish firm COBE […]
Mozambique, SA gas pipeline ‘may cost US6bn’
The SACOIL Holdings group will conduct a technical and commercial feasibility study alongside the Mozambican and South African authorities for […]
Partnership signed to develop 3D concrete printing
Builders Skanska and Loughborough University in the UK have signed a collaboration agreement to develop the use of 3D concrete […]
PPC Unlocking Stronger Stokvel Homes
The bulk buying frenzy is back again. The festive season is upon us and Stokvels across the country will be […]
KenGen seeks design, construction bids for power projects
Kenya Electricity Generating (KenGen) is seeking bids for the design and construction of two geothermal power plants with capacity totalling […]
Foreign firms partner to build Abuja Centenary City
As an emerging city, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, continues to be a massive construction site that parades […]
Mota-Engil talks on their African ambitions
In this interview by David Rogers – he speaks with Gilberto Rodrigues, Mota-Engil Africa’s chief executive, on the company’s African […]
R60 million Rooi Els beach house becomes a reality
Along the coastal route from Gordon’s Bay in the Western Cape is the beautiful and peaceful Rooi Els, and amidst […]
New power plant on the cards for Ghana
Ghana is planning to set up a new 360-megawatt combined-cycle thermal power plant at the Inchaban in the Shama District […]
New cement formulation could dramatically cut carbon emissions
As one of our most relied upon construction materials, concrete makes a significant contribution to our overall carbon emissions. By […]
Murray & Roberts awarded SA, Mozambique road project
South African construction company Murray & Roberts has been awarded a 22-month contract by Trans African Concessions (TRAC) to upgrade […]
Construction of Vic Falls entertainment park begins
Tourism company Africa Albida Tourism has started the construction of a US$18 million education and entertainment Park in Victoria Falls […]
Thermax wins contract for captive power plant in Africa
This is the second order received by Thermax from the same African company. In October this year, Thermax was awarded […]
Scale and partnership at heart of 1.5-million housing push
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announced that government is planning to build 1.5-million houses in the next five years and has put new initiatives in place to improve the relationship between government and the private sector,
Cape Town cruise terminal tender to be re-issued
A new tender for the construction of a dedicated cruise terminal at Cape Town harbour will be issued before the […]
Doors open for youth in construction
For years Tumelo Alton thought construction was only about pushing bricks in wheelbarrows but the National Human Settlements Youth Brigade […]
Nigeria approves $5.7bn construction spend
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over $5.7 billion (N430.5 billion) for the construction of 17 roads and bridges […]
Bell Equipment to restructure, improve efficiency
The share price of JSE-listed Bell Equipment fell by 5.65% on Wednesday morning after the heavy equipment manufacturer announced that […]
Transforming the steel industry
Dhuva Liswa is a steel and chemical company that supplies carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium to the chemical, construction, […]
Atlas Copco South Africa hosts Dealer Driver’s License Training
Global Engineering Group, Atlas Copco, believes that excellent after-sales service support from a team of experts is essential to ensuring […]
Researchers explore the potential for using fly ash in concrete
The UK Quality Ash Association is sponsoring research into the recovery and use of stockpile fly ash for construction materials. […]
Optimism & opportunity abounds but a bumpy and slow journey ahead for some
The African continent continues to attract the interest of global investors, developers and operators searching for growth.
Angola to replace defaulting contractors
Angola is set to replace all contractors who have failed to meet the deadline over various projects in the Country. […]
Record Enrolment for 2014 MBA North Small Builders’ Course
A record total of 31 students enrolled for the Master Builders Association (MBA) North’s popular Small Builders Development course which […]
Tongaat mall inquiry to resume this week
The inquiry into the Tongaat mall collapse, in which two people died and 29 were injured, will continue this week, […]
Lafarge Africa CEO talks about Nigeria commitments
Guillaume Roux, Group Managing Director/CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, in this interview with some journalists in France, speaks on the […]
Lesotho: Crisis Slows Lesotho’s Growth
Lesotho’s political and security crisis this year has contributed to slowing economic growth substantially, according to an International Monetary Fund […]
Four precast concrete standards under review
The CMA’s technical committee under the chairmanship of Taco Voogt has formed a working group to revise four precast concrete […]
Elegant living in Sandton CBD project to be done by May 2016
Construction of the Metropolis on Park is well under way and occupation is set from May 2016 according to Kent […]
Angola to strengthen railway network
Angola is set to construct an additional 10600 km railway network at a cost of 50 billion US dollars on […]
Kenyan bank boosts local contractors
In a move that help local contractors compete better with foreign contractors, Kenya Commercial Bank has offered to finance local contractors who are willing to build roads government’s US$444.4m annuity scheme.
Skanska to print 3D concrete products
Skanska and Loughborough University have signed a deal to develop the world’s first commercial concrete printing robot.The contractor hopes to […]
Fulton Awards 2015 set for record entries
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa reports that 36 nominations have been made for the 2015 Fulton Awards, which, if […]
2014 a ‘tough year’ for construction companies
Although the year had started off with a lot of promise, the 2014 financial year had proved to be a […]
Tanzania to ‘double cement output’
Tanzania expects to double its cement production in the next few years as new factories come on-stream to satisfy growing […]
Concrete industry gets tough
Tightening specifications for readymix concrete has led to a substantial growth in the membership of the Southern Africa Readymix Association […]
North East Waste Water Treatment Works
The existing Bloemspruit Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) currently services the greater Bloemfontein area and is hydraulically overloaded. A new project […]
Kenya takes 40% of SGR fund
NAIROBI, Kenya – Local firms are angling for opportunities set aside for Kenyan companies as Chinese contractor China Road and […]
Putting a stop to corruption
The aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) has called on its members to help eradicate the scourge […]
Nigeria set to have international cement research centre
Nigeria is set to become one of the six countries to have international cement research centres from Lafarge, a global leader in cement, aggregates and concrete making.
Netcare to spend R2bn on expansion
Healthcare group Netcare will spend R2bn to expand facilities during its 2015 financial year in expectation of strong demand for […]
Decking system speedsup construction of major malls
“Contractors working on modern construction projects strive to achieve the fastest possible pour cycles and, in doing so, still have […]
Group Five eyes Russia, North America projects
Group Five says its strategy is strongly focused on expansion in Africa, with selected projects in Russia and Northern America also possibly on the horizon, Engineering News reports.
Premiere in the Baltics: Tartu Bridge, Estonia
The bypass round the city of Tartu is a large-scale infrastructure project now under construction. In terms of formwork engineering, […]
World Bank economist calls for more affordable housing near CBDs
South African housing policy makers should consider buying land and building affordable houses closer to central business districts (CBDs), where […]
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia to construct new dam
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to construct a new dam on River Dawa in Mandera County, Kenya. As part […]
PPC African expansion strategy has ‘gained solid momentum’
JSE-listed cement producer PPC have reported headline earnings a share (Heps) of 179c for the financial year ended September 30, […]
Mandela’s dream hospital to be ready in 2016
Construction of Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, a non-profit hospital located in Parktown, Johannesburg is currently underway starting June this year. […]
Arab Contractors to double businesses in Nigeria by end 2016
Arab Contractors (AC), Egypt’s leading construction firm is planning to double its business ventures in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria to […]
Aurecon wins hydropower plant EPC project
Aurecon has been appointed to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for the 4.5MW Stortemelk hydropower plant near […]
GCC construction deals seen at $195.7 this year
The total value of construction contracts awarded this year will soar to $195.7 billion, up from $159.87 billion in 2013, […]
R4bn waterfront plan for Port Elizabeth on cards
A major Chinese engineering firm is interested in investing about R4bn in a waterfront-type development in Port Elizabeth. A delegation […]
Group Five hopes collusion referral will end uncertainty
Group Five has welcomed the Competition Commission’s referral of a collusive tendering case regarding the construction of 2010 FIFA World […]
Consultant for USD 4-bn East Africa oil pipeline named
Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have named the consultant for the regional oil pipeline. Kenya Energy’s Joseph Njoroge says the project […]
Angola to undertake 652 construction projects by 2017
The governor of Luanda, Angola, Ernesto Muangala has last week said that his region will undertake 652 construction projects until 2017as part of the Lunda Norte Provincial Development Plan.
Concrete culvert resort rooms an instant hit
What started as a weird idea from Kevin Young, 26, to improve his father’s resort in Sungai Lembing has gone […]
Coega IDZ secures R1.84bn investment in 2014
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) secured R1.84-billion in ten new investments in the 2013/14 financial year, becoming the first industrial […]
SERAs 2014: Lafarge Africa emerges first runner-up
Lafarge Africa Plc, emerged the overall first runner-up with six nominations at the 8th Nigeria Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (SERAs) […]
WBHO refutes Competition Commission’s findings
Construction major Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) continues to deny that it was involved in collusive tendering regarding the construction of […]
Stefanutti has settled all collusion cases
Stefanutti Stocks was confident that it would suffer no further financial exposure from the Competition Commission’s case of collusive tendering […]
Nigeria boosts water supply with more dam construction projects
The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekp has said that the Federal government is undertaking 149 dam projects and […]
£2bn New Covent Garden Market redevelopment gets planning permission
The London Borough of Wandsworth has approved plans put forward by the Vinci St Modwen (VSM) JV and its partner, […]
Tanzania to invest US$300m in geothermal power
Tanzania is planning to invest in geothermal power at Lake Ngozi in Mbeya, in a bid to shift focus from […]
Construction starts on 4.5-MW FS hydropower plant
Construction has started on the 4.5 MW Stortemelk hydropower plant, in the Free State, with Aurecon appointed as the engineering, […]
Senegal targets 70% power capacity increase in 3 years
Senegal aims to increase its power generation capacity by over 70% in three years as it brings more sources of […]
Collusion by construction majors confirmed
The Competition Commission has referred a case of collusive tendering to the Competition Tribunal regarding the construction of the 2010 FIFA Football World Cup stadia
Harare to invest in roads and water infrastructure
The City Council of Harare unveiled an annual budget worth US$$272.7m, much going towards roads and water infrastructure development. Infrastructure […]
FQM to spend US$500 million on the Kipemba project in Zambia
First Quantum Minerals (FQM), a mining company based in Zambia, is planning to spend US$500m on constructing facilities on 1,000-hecatres […]
African economies urged to industrialise
A central theme of the inaugural African Economic Expansion Summit, in Durban, on Tuesday was that economic consolidation is essential […]
AFDB to fund JKIA’s new US$ 612-m terminal
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will be the lead financier of the US$612-million new airport terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International […]
Mtwara cement plant set to fuel Tanzania’s growing economy
Tanzania’s economy is booming, with the construction industry and demand for cement said to be one of the key drivers […]
MBA Training Portal for CPD points
Master Builders Association (MBA) North is in the final stages of launching a Training Portal for professionals to acquire essential […]
KEPCO to build a nuclear power plant in Egypt
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has announced that South Korea has signed an MOU with Arab Contractors, a leader in […]
Kenya’s US$ 14.48-m Gura Hydro Power project complete by June 2015
In an initiative that will help four tea factories in Nyeri County reduce power costs, the Gura Hydro Power project […]
US$268.2-m water supply system for Angola
A contract for construction of a new water supply system said to be worth US$268.2m in Benguela Province has been […]
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 […]
Increased demand creates need for smarter concrete production
With infrastructure project awards across the Gulf region forecast to exceed $86 billion in 2014, according to Ventures Onsite, demand […]
Uganda: Shelter Afrique to implement US$200-m housing project
20,000 Uganda citizens will benefit from the new housing project to be implemented by Shelter Afrique (SAf) in collaboration with […]
French agency to fund Mombasa airport upgrade
Kenya signed a $66-million financing agreement with the French Agency for Development (AFD) on Wednesday, to upgrade Moi International Airport […]
George and Mossel Bay receive Govan Mbeki Awards
‘Twenty Years of Freedom’ was the theme of the recent Western Cape Government’s Govan Mbeki Awards in May this year. […]
PPC’s stake in Habesha increased to 51%
PPC says it has bought the Industrial Development Corporation’s 20% stake in Ethiopia-based Habesha Cement Share Company for $13m, raising its share from 27% to 51%.
SINOHYDRO to construct US$85-m road in Ethiopia
SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited has been awarded a US$85-m contract for construction of a 79.1-km road in the Southern Region of […]
SINOHYDRO to construct US$85-m road in Ethiopia
SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited has been awarded a US$85-m contract for construction of a 79.1-km road in the Southern Region of […]
Incomati River in Mozambique to get new dam
President Armando Guebuza laid the first stone for construction of a major new dam on the Incomati River in Maputo […]
Malawi: new bridge to be built along Kamuzu Barrage
A new bridge is set to be constructed alongside the current Kamuzu Barrage in Liwonde. Malawi Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation […]
Dangote Cement eyes new plant in Tanzania
Dangote Cement has applied for a licence to build a 75 MW coal-fired plant in Tanzania that would power a […]
Aveng experiencing difficult trading conditions
Construction and engineering group Aveng continues to experience difficult trading conditions in line with general economic conditions of the group’s […]
Aveng experiencing difficult trading conditions
Construction and engineering group Aveng continues to experience difficult trading conditions in line with general economic conditions of the group’s […]
Kenya’s Housing Finance to invest US$ 11.2m in projects
Housing Finance has disclosed plans to construct 115 four-bedroom mansionettes in Komarock Estate, Nairobi. The mortgage financier will construct the […]
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 […]
Kenya’s National Cement to construct a US$19.0m coal-fired power plant
Kenya’s National Cement is planning to construct a new coal-fired power plant in Kajiado in a bid to source power […]
Ghana starts construction of 5000 housing units
The final phase of construction work on 5,000 affordable housing units in Kpong, Ghana has begun. The affordable housing programme […]
Affordability, cooperation critical for housing development
Affordability was the key issue facing South Africa in terms of human settlements and housing development, South African Affordable Residential […]
Tanzania to construct a new soda ash extraction plant at US$ 4bn
A new soda ash extraction plant will be constructed at Engaruka basin in the North of Tanzania, starting at the […]
NYDA welcomes housing restriction
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for […]
Jaguar Overseas limited to rehabilitate Harare thermal power station
Indian industrial engineering firm Jaguar Overseas Limited has been awarded a tender to rehabilitate Harare Thermal Power station. Rehabilitation will […]
New projects worth Dhs4.5bn in Dubai’s Internet City and Media City announced
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched new projects worth Dhs4.5 billion in Dubai’s technology and media […]
Aerotropolis to be constructed at OR Tambo International Airport
OR Tambo International Airport where the new aerotropolis will be constructed Plans are under way for the construction of an […]
PPC conducts brick making workshops for customers nationwide
PPC, a household name in the construction industry for over 120 years, has played an integral part in developing South […]
Mali eyes $9.5bn rail projects to unlock iron ore, bauxite deposits
Landlocked Mali aims to diversify its mining sector away from gold with Chinese-built rail projects worth $9.5-billion that would link […]
Egypt’s $40 billion housing construction project to launch by year-end
The planning and design stage of the Egypt’s US$ 40 billion housing project for one million homes was being finalised. […]
Dangote launches cement grade sensitisation campaign
Dangote Cement has described its current campaign on how to guard against building collapse across the country as part of its corporate social reasonability project.
Historic piling method to preserve C.B.D. heritage
Leading piling contractor, Gauteng Piling, resorted to an age-old piling technique to cope with space restrictions and heritage preservation when […]
Tanzania signs investment deals with China worth over $1.7bn
Tanzania and China have signed investment deals to build a $1-billion satellite city and $500-million financial centre in Dar es […]
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.
Blackstone, Dangote announce US$5bn JV
Black Rhino, a company backed by Blackstone, recently announced a JV with Dangote that will see the two entities invest […]
US$1bn for road construction project in South Sudan
South Sudanese Government has embarked on a road construction project that will see the road networks linking Juba to Bor […]
Ceremony in Beirut celebrates winners of the Africa and Middle East edition of the Holcim Awards 2014
Twelve sustainable construction projects were recognised at the Holcim Awards 2014 for Africa and the Middle East at a ceremony […]
Experts consider the foundations for a sustainable South Africa
The 109th annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Conference got underway in September 2014, at the Boardwalk Hotel and Convention […]
Uganda: oil revenue possible alternative to Chinese cash for railway
Uganda could rely on income from future oil exports to finance an $8-billion railway if funding talks with China fail […]
Infrastructure development for Nigeria’s greater Port Harcourt takes shape
Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest economy has underlined the need to expedite infrastructure development in the country to meet the needs […]
Heavy construction equipment performs well on St Helena
Babcock’s supply of heavy construction equipment for construction of an airport on the remote island of St Helena will also […]
Nigeria to reconstruct and expand Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Lagos-Badagry Road will involve expanding it from four to 10 lanes. The Federal Government will […]
Design of US$100m stadium in Ethiopia awarded to MH
An initial design for the stadium from the Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) MH Engineering Plc has been awarded a […]
Road construction projects in Ethiopia will cost US$ 1.5bn
The Ababa-Adama Expressway: government has set aside US$1.5bn for road construction projects in this year’s budget Ethiopia Roads Authority (ERA) […]
Government builds partnerships to deliver housing
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says her department will work even harder to maintain solid relationships with the building industry […]
South Africa govt to build 1.5m houses in 5 years
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has committed government to building 1.5-million low-cost houses over the next five years,
Work on US$ 57m Uganda Isimba Hydropower Dam commences
A hydropower dam Preliminary works on Isimba Hydropower Dam that will add 183MW of power into Uganda’s national grid commenced […]
Japanese govt to fund Kenya mega dam project
Twin water gates at one of the water canals serving Mwea Irrigation Scheme used to regulate water. This will soon […]
Stefanutti expects increased half-year earnings
Construction group Stefanutti Stocks expects earnings a share for the six months ended August 31 to increase by between 20% and 40%,
US $50 bn new Tunisia Economic City in the pipeline
The planned Tunisia Economic City will include academic, research, medical, commercial centres and residential facilities. A mega-project, Tunisia Economic City, […]
SA govt considers bank to support small businesses
The Gauteng government is considering launching a bank that will assist township entrepreneurs get access to funding to help grow […]
Tshedimosetso: first green building in Africa with solar facades
The new Tshedimosetso Green Building in South Africa to Boast Energy Conservation Tshedimosetso, the new South African Government Communications and […]
Tshedimosetso: first green building in Africa with solar facades
The new Tshedimosetso Green Building in South Africa to Boast Energy Conservation Tshedimosetso, the new South African Government Communications and […]
R1bn to build, improve township economies
The Gauteng government will invest more than R1 billion to build and improve infrastructure for township economies in the next […]
Rotterdam’s new market housed under huge residential arch
Dutch law now dictates that meat and fish markets must be covered for hygiene purposes. Rotterdam’s Markthal (Market Hall) has […]
Tanzania’s power link to Kenya, Zambia complete in 2015
Tanzania will complete a $455-million power transmission line next year linking its power grid to Kenya and Zambia, part of […]
European Union bank to invest in SA universities, SMEs
The European Investment Bank says it is planning to avail funding to several small and medium enterprises and universities in […]
EU to fund a regional security and health centre in Kenya at US$65m
EU will fund a security and health centre in Kenya to help manage security issues in the region EU Ambassador […]
African countries urged to consider innovative infrastructure finance solutions
African countries should consider innovative solutions to finance infrastructure development that would enable the continent to unlock quality growth, the […]
Five-star Protea hotel for Rwanda to cost US$ 22m
The Protea Hotel Chain has signed a deal worth US$ 22m to expand its presence in Africa by constructing a […]
Nedbank, unveils its 4th green building
Largest occupier of green buildings in SA, Nedbank has opened another Nedbank 4 star green star rated building, this time […]
Award for Gladesville Bridge – once the World’s longest concrete bridge
The Gladesville Bridge, once the world’s longest concrete arch span bridge and the first large bridge designed with the aid […]
Angola’s Huila Province to construct three hydraulic dams
Huila Province in Angola is set to construct three hydraulic dams at a cost of US$ 25m in the municipalities […]
5 000 houses for Military Veterans by 2017
The Department of Human Settlements says it will built over 5 000 houses for military veterans in less than three […]
US$ 100m for Beitbridge border post rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the post will include upgrading of the road network to and from the post Zimbabwe has announced it […]
Zambia initiates a number of road construction projects to open up economy
Chembe bridge in Zambia: construction of the Lubembe River bridge is also part of the planned roads construction projects Luapula […]
Secure your next multi-million dollar infrastructure development contract in East Africa
Due to an unexceptionally high interest in the Totally Concrete East Africa technology display showcase, only a very limited number […]
2013 productivity stats released
South Africa’s Productivity Statistics for the year 2013 have been released, and they show a mixed bag of performances in […]
Waterfall City will become Gauteng’s CBD
The sweeping R4.5-billion Waterfall City development has the potential to become Gauteng’s new central business district (CBD), enabling large corporates […]
Housing units worth US$ 550m for Tanzania’s defense forces
Housing units: Tanzania government is planning to construct 12,000 new housing units for the country’s military, in two phases Tanzania […]
Work for 20,000 from construction of Gibela’s train manufacturing facility
Construction of 600 000-m2 Alstom-led Gibela train manufacturing facility in Ekurhuleni IN Gauteng is set to begin mid 2015, with […]
Angola’s liquefied natural gas plant to be reconstructed
Angola’s liquefied natural gas plant faces a long closure for reconstruction to fix design flaws and corrosion in the new […]
Two new hospitals to be built in Mozambique
Two new hospitals are set to be constructed in Sofala Province, Mozambique at a cost of US$ 30m. This follows […]
Test bed opens for construction materials
Low-carbon construction materials and systems can now be tested in realistic open-air conditions at a new test facility called The […]
Dubai’s Arabtec Says Plan For $40bn Egypt Housing Scheme Nearly Completed
The project would not only mark a huge expansion of Arabtec’s business but also boost Egypt’s struggling economy and help […]
Arabtec says plan for $40bn Egypt housing scheme well advanced
Dubai construction company Arabtec is close to completing the planning and design stage of its $40-billion deal to build one […]
NFPDCL to help build 50,000 new housing units in Nigeria
Nigeria: construction housing units will go hand-in-hand with related infrastructure and land reclamation Nigeria federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and […]
SA mining firm to invest $250m in employee housing project
Housing units built in Phase I: Royal Bafokeng Platinum will build 3100 more housing units for workers in partnership and […]
Kenya to construct the largest convention centre in Africa at US$ 561m
The Bomas of Kenya: Kenya is set to construct the largest convention centre in Africa at the site, beginning next […]
SA’S energy efficient buildings yield better financial benefits
A new study conducted by Investment Property Databank (IPD) and the Green Building Council of SA (GBCSA) has found that […]
R1.5bn Johannesburg inner-city development to open next week
Property groups Attacq and Atterbury Property Holdings will soft launch the R1.3-billion Newtown Junction mixed-use development, in the central business […]
Municipalities urged to involve people in housing delivery
Human Settlements Deputy Minister Zou Kota-Fredericks says local government needs to include the participation of the people in housing delivery. […]
Foster’s new Mexico City airport to be “one of the biggest and most sustainable” in the world
Foster + Partners has designed a number of airports, including Kuwait International, Jordan’s Alia International and the proposed London Britannia. […]
Foster’s new Mexico City airport to be “one of the biggest and most sustainable” in the world
Foster + Partners has designed a number of airports, including Kuwait International, Jordan’s Alia International and the proposed London Britannia. […]
Cape Town’s Range Industrial Park under way
Range Industrial Park is a modern and unique development making it a prime location in Blackheath at a very affordable […]
Cape Town’s Range Industrial Park under way
Range Industrial Park is a modern and unique development making it a prime location in Blackheath at a very affordable […]
Uganda seeking $8bn China loan for railway construction
Uganda is hoping to secure an $8-billion loan from China to build a railway network to revamp the country’s transport […]
Uganda seeking $8bn China loan for railway construction
Uganda is hoping to secure an $8-billion loan from China to build a railway network to revamp the country’s transport […]
US$ 2.6bn thermal power plant to be built in Morocco
All is set for construction of the largest-ever thermal power in Morocco, Safi thermal power plant, after the investment contract […]
US$ 2.6bn thermal power plant to be built in Morocco
All is set for construction of the largest-ever thermal power in Morocco, Safi thermal power plant, after the investment contract […]
Energy constraints deepen construction sector woes
Eskom’s recent announcement of project delays in the completion and critical maintenance of many power plants will make load shedding a reality for the next few years.
Energy constraints deepen construction sector woes
Eskom’s recent announcement of project delays in the completion and critical maintenance of many power plants will make load shedding a reality for the next few years.
African infrastructure development gains momentum
Infrastructure development on the continent has gained momentum, with a special office to be set up soon to champion this […]
African infrastructure development gains momentum
Infrastructure development on the continent has gained momentum, with a special office to be set up soon to champion this […]
Summit tackles housing problems
Because Ekurhuleni’s population currently grows between 3 and 4%/annum, the area has become one of the largest informal settlements in […]
Summit tackles housing problems
Because Ekurhuleni’s population currently grows between 3 and 4%/annum, the area has become one of the largest informal settlements in […]
Ethiopia road expansion project to cost US$331m
Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) has set aside US$331m for roads in the city which presently has a […]
Rise in building confidence welcomed by Master Builders South Africa
Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) has welcomed the slightly more positive outlook reflected in the latest FNB/Bureau for Economic Research […]
Public Works on the road to recovery
The Department of Public Works says it has reached important milestones in its annual performance targets in the first quarter […]
Make an impact on the future of Africa’s cement, concrete and construction industries
As the industry continues to evolve, so do the opportunities at Africa’s leading construction and concrete events: African Construction and […]
Next generation engineers
Concrete.TV spoke to Keamogetswe Mmekwa, Structural Design Engineer for PH Bagale and South Gauteng Branch Chairperson of CESA Young Professionals […]
‘Bringing business home’
The Green Building Council South Africa recently hosted their 7th Annual Green Building Convention in Cape Town. The theme for the year was “It’s time for Africa”
Mali signs $11bn China deal
Mali has signed agreements with China totalling $11-billion, most intended to finance two major railway projects linking the land-locked country […]
AfDB funds Ethiopian water sanitation project
The One Water, Sanitation and Hygiene National Program (OWNP) in Ethiopia have received US$91.10m funding from the African Development Bank […]
Royal resort planned for Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah island
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the construction of a new resort on the Palm Jumeirah […]
Church building collapses in Nigeria
Officials from the South African Mission in Lagos, in Nigeria, are still liaising with rescue workers and government authorities to […]
PPC says South Africa’s trading environment is ‘tough’
Slow economic growth and a lack of infrastructural investment, coupled with increased competitor activity and rising imports, have made the […]
Murray & Roberts Group looks to its long term strategy
Murray & Roberts Group reported revenue of US$3.2bn (June 2013: us$3.09bn) and attributable earnings of US$117.6m (June 2013: US$ 90.5m). […]
Chinese firms to construct Gebba River Dam, Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Government has awarded a US$700-m contract for the construction of a new Gebba River Dam along Gebba River […]
Grand Inga much more than seven dams
The signing of an electricity supply treaty between the governments of South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
Windhoek mass housing project to be completed in 2016
The Windhoek mass housing project in Namibia, launched by President Hifikepunye Pohamba at Otjomuise in November 2013 has not yet […]
Plans for Chinese steel project in Limpopo
Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies confirmed on Friday that China’s Hebei Iron and Steel Group would partner with […]
Lafarge sells AshakaCem stake for $252m
French cement giant Lafarge Group has sold 58.61% of its stake in Ashaka Cement Plc to Lafarge Africa Plc in […]
Modderfontein New City ‘the South African city of the future’
The development of the R84-billion Modderfontein New City by Hong Kong-listed property development group Shanghai Zendai will be driven by […]
West African heads meet with Dubai reps for investment
Eight heads of states from the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and the head of West African Development […]
East Africa the ‘darling’ of Africa for investment – report
Rand Merchant Bank’s (RMB) latest ‘Where to Invest in Africa 2014/15 – A Guide to Corporate Investment’ report revealed a […]
Group Five wins Ghana Power project contract
South African firm Group Five has won a contract to design and construct a 350-Mw gas and oil-fired power plant […]
Africa’s leading maritime thinkers gather under one roof
Over 250 delegates attended the recent African Ports Evolution event held in Durban. 32 speakers took part in the event […]
Tender announced for US$465m Tanzania maritime project
Tanzania Ports Authority has called on bidders to tender for the Dar es Salaam maritime gateway improvement project, which will […]
Tanzania receives US$185m funding boost
The private sector in Tanzania has a received a US$185m grant from the World Bank. The funds were released by […]
Special offer for the East African cement, concrete and construction industries
Concrete Trends and www.Concrete.TV are major sponsors of the upcoming Totally Concrete East Africa forum taking place 28 – 30 […]
Speakers set to share on ‘Building a Sustainable South Africa’
The 2014 annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress will be taking place from the 21st to the 23rd of […]
Cement exporters unlikely to concede South African markets
Pakistan cement makers, facing anti-dumping probes, are unlikely to lose South African market as their offered prices are still attractive for […]
Tunisia seeks foreign investors
Tunisia is seeking foreign investors for $6.82-billion worth of infrastructure and development projects, as the government tries to prop up […]
Court throws out US$56m Nairobi road project suit
Upgrading of Tassia Estate a housing development scheme in Nairobi, including construction of a 90.4-km tarmac road with culverts, a […]
Mixed housing plan for dolomite areas
The impact of dolomite on housing developments in Gauteng continues to create tensions between local government and communities, especially in […]
Empowerment in the construction sector must be measured against its sustainability
Despite the ‘Construction Sector Charter Council – State of Empowerment 2009-2013’ offering an optimistic view of growth within the construction […]
Boost for Kenya hotel industry
The hotel industry in Kenya will receive a boost after construction of five new medium-sized hotels. The hotels will be constructed […]
43 state-of-the-art hospitals in 5 years for South Africa
South Africa’s Department of Health will build 43 state-of-the-art hospitals across the country in the next five years. In addition, […]
Engineer testifies on Tongaat mall
An engineer from PCP Engineering Consultants, Pieter Pretorius, has testified before the Tongaat Mall Commission that although he was not […]
Risky Business: Is China wavering in Africa?
Chinese companies and banks were once seen as bold and fearless as they invested in countries Western investors deemed too […]
Construction sector ‘must throw its weight behind South Africa’
The IFP in KwaZulu-Natal Legislature called on the construction sector to throw its weight behind government developmental programmes that will […]
Call for public servants to roll up sleeves, serve
South Africa’s public servants have been urged to roll up their sleeves and ensure that delivery systems and infrastructure is […]
South Africa needs sustainable construction industry
If South Africa is to prosper and meet its full potential then we must have sustainable human settlements that are […]
Congress to set forth solutions for building a sustainable South Africa
‘Building a Sustainable South Africa’ is the theme of the 109th annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress, taking place […]
‘More women engineers needed in South Africa’
The Deputy Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga wants to see women occupying 50% of managerial positions and more women engineers working with Sanral.
Investigation into cement dumping from Pakistan to go ahead
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa would investigate a claim that Portland cement from Pakistan was being dumped […]
$46m Mozambique road construction project completed
Construction of Namialo-Rio Lurio road in Mozambique has been completed. This involved construction of lots 1 and 2 of the […]
Aveng profits erode on Australian project woes, Grinaker-LTA
Grinaker-LTA’s poor performance and projects in Australia in the past financial year continued to negatively affect construction and engineering group […]
SA – the world’s fastest growing green building market
Nearly eight years ago green building in South Africa was considered a “right thing to do” for the environment. But […]
To succeed in Africa, a business must succeed in Nigeria
In 2001 MTN paid $285m for one of four mobile licences sold at auction by the government of Nigeria. Observers […]
Elephant grass & other organic materials for low-cost housing
Africapaciti Investment Group, EnviroBoard Zambia and EnviroBoard Corporation USA have agreed to help reduce housing deficit of 1.5 million units […]
R4bn EPC contract in Ghana for Group Five
Group Five on Thursday said it had secured a three-year R4-billion engineering, procurement and construction contract for the design and […]
Builders urged to comply with safety regulations
President Zuma has appealed to builders and project managers to apply the necessary protection measures as well as comply with […]
Wall at Baywest Mall collapses
A section of wall of the Baywest Mall, still under construction, collapsed under strong wind. Strong winds in Port Elizabeth […]
Cape Construction Expo celebrates great success
The 2nd annual Cape Construction Expo, which took place 13 – 14 August 2014 at the CTICC in Cape Town, […]
South Africa housing budget gets a boost
The Department of Human Settlement has released its budget and the MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, said US $0.42bn will be used […]
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 […]
US firm signs $25m contract for Kenya’s smart city project
Tetra Tech Inc will oversee development of phase 1 of Konza city following the signing of a contract between them […]
Arab Contractors sign US$80m contract for 3 Algerian industrial zones
The Arab Contractors (AC), one of the leading construction companies in the Middle East and Africa, has been approved by […]
Human Settlements won’t repair shoddy housing
The Department of Human Settlements plans to abandon the rectification programme to fix poorly built houses and make contractors responsible […]
Murray & Roberts renames operating platforms to fit target market sectors
Murray & Roberts has renamed four operating platforms to better describe the target market sectors in which the group operated, […]
Cesa announces Aon engineering stars
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the winners of the 2014 Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, which saw Aurecon, Aecom […]
US$1bn for Rwanda infrastructure projects
The Government of Rwanda is planning to borrow US$1bn to fund various infrastructure projects in the country next year. The […]
Labour probes building sector
The Department of Labour is to investigate the building sector in a bid to establish a Sectoral Determination (SD) in […]
Boosting women-owned businesses
SAWIC, an association that advocates women in the construction industry, is about to sign a MoU with the national Department […]
Restoring a former Crown Prince palace
Concrete.TV had an exclusive interview with Ethiopian architect, Fasil Gioroghis on how he in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut restored the […]
Murray & Roberts to shed Tolcon
JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) Holdings on Thursday announced that it had entered into an agreement to dispose of its […]
Concrete socks for ready-mix lorries?
A simple cover over the end of ready-mix lorry chutes is saving the construction industry millions.The ConcreteSock is now being […]
Tanzania: $48m released for housing project
Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) is going to construct 50,000 housing units that government workers will be able to buy through […]
BEE failures ‘will cost’ construction
South Africa’s construction and engineering industry has been told failure to comply with amended black economic empowerment codes by April […]
Architects called on to aid in infrastructure development plans
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called on architects and stakeholders in the architectural fraternity to work with the provincial government […]
Nigerian building collapses continue
Buildings collapsing in Nigeria continue, with another in Benin City, Urora community in the Edo State capital, where three children […]
South Africa: Building industry trending upwards
Even despite elections, crippling strikes and uneasy foreign exchange rates the building industry in South Africa is on the mend […]
Cennergi’s 138-MW Bedford wind project takes off
Work has officially started at Cennergi’s R3.5-billion Amakhala Emoyeni wind farm, located near Bedford, in the Eastern Cape. The 138 […]
Africa, Middle East sales boost Holcim figures
Holcim has released its key financial data for the first half of 2014 (ended 30 June). Consolidated cement sales rose by […]
Billions earmarked for Gauteng infrastructure development
R4.9-billion has been allocated to the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) for capital and maintenance projects, mainly in health […]
Booming Century City’s new conference centre
The conference centre, which is being built to meet burgeoning demand for conferencing in the Century City precinct and to […]
Kenya makes major steps towards its 2050 vision
The Government of Tanzania has signed two loan agreements. One is a US$100m deal from the Republican Government of Korea […]
Samsung Electronics to construct $50m plant in Durban
Samsung Electronics recently announced that it will construct its African manufacturing firm worth US $20m in Dube Tradeport, South Africa. […]
Australia approves $16.5bn mine and rail scheme
Australia’s federal environment minister has approved a major coal mine development in Queensland that has the potential to create up […]
AFDB pledges support for bridge construction
The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to work closely with the governments of Botswana and Zambia to accelerate the […]
R9.7bn Moloto Corridor project nearer to implementation
The long-awaited Moloto Corridor Project, between Gauteng and Mpumalanga, has reached the full value assessment and economic evaluation phase of […]
Ethiopia to build US$51m hospital in Amhara
The Amhara Regional State in Ethiopia has embarked on an array of activities to raise funds for the construction of […]
Big plans for the Cape
Alan Winde, MEC for Economic Opportunity, Western Cape Government and Solly Fourie, Head of Department for Economic Development & Tourism, […]
CPD accreditation for Architects and Quantity Surveyors
Given the recent and still pending regulatory changes and an evolution towards sustainable design, it is crucial for architects to […]
Successful Totally Concrete franchise launching in East Africa
Opportunities abound in East Africa’s cement, concrete and construction industries! East Africa has in recent years seen exceptional growth in […]
The beamless handset system for speed on site
Dokadek 30 is a beamless, hand-set formwork system designed as a lightweight steel construction with powder-coated frames faced with a […]
Nigeria: $250m infrastructure fund set to invest in transport, energy & utility
Nigerian financial services firm the ARM Infrastructure Fund is close to raising $250-million, much of it coming from pension funds,
Wacker Neuson take local conditions in their stride
Wacker Neuson South Africa, local subsidiary of the Wacker Neuson Group is a leading supplier of light and compact machines, […]
MBSA survey shows danger of poor supervision on building sites
“South Africa should not be surprised if more structures collapse, and more people are killed or injured in the process,” MBSA warns.
Anglo American announces plans to sell Lafarge Tarmac JV
Diversified mining major Anglo American on Monday said it planned to sell its 50% interest in the Lafarge Tarmac joint […]
Mall of Egypt on track to open in Jan 2016
Mall of Egypt, the 160,000-m2 mega-mall being developed by Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Properties in Cairo, is proceeding on track […]
South Africa: Collective bargaining in construction sector to be established
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on Thursday said he would initiate a forum through which organised labour could meet with […]
Mombasa – Kigali superhighway being planned
Plans are being made by the East African states for construction of a 1,600-km six-lane superhighway that will connect Mombasa […]
North West allocates US $43.45m for housing project
US $43.45m has been set aside by the North West Provincial Government to cater for construction of houses in the […]
