At the beginning of the year, there was cautious optimism that the construction environment, while still constrained, might at least become more predictable. That feeling did not last. Within weeks, the Iran conflict and disruption to global energy...
The recent announcement by Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, about blacklisting 52 construction companies for poor performance and corruption marks a turning point for how South Africa handles public infrastructure...
The Western Cape’s construction sector continues to expand. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the province added 42,000 construction jobs, reflecting significant growth in sector capacity and delivery momentum (Western Cape Government). More...
Encouragingly, collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders in South Africa’s civil engineering industry is strengthening – underpinned by a firmer stance on accountability across the construction value chain. According to...
