Africa’s ambitious development goals require the construction of infrastructure and related mega-projects as a priority. With the IMF forecasting that 11 of the world’s 20 fastest growing economies will be in Africa by 2017. Cities across the...
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is suing construction firms found guilty of collusion where the agency was affected. The roads agency has confirmed that it has lodged civil damages claims with the Gauteng Local Division High Court...
Shares in South Africa’s biggest cement maker – PPC – sunk to their lowest level in 12 years in early deals on Tuesday after the firm said its chairman, Bheki Sibiya, had stepped down after more than six years at the helm. PPC...
There is too much transformation window dressing in the construction sector and too many entities come up with solutions that satisfy scrutiny, but do not offer real change, according to Frans Pienaar, chair of Inyatsi Construction. “Very few...
A European multinational energy supply corporation has begun construction of a new head office in Waterfall City, Midrand. According to a press release submitted by Schneider Electric, this construction follows the opening of a 12 000 square meter...
A readily available joint bandage system offers the solution to waterproofing expansion and construction joints, including critical joint areas with high or frequent movement. Ivor Boddington, a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ concrete repair and...
Construction projects at operational airports are never easy. More often than not crews work through the night, when air traffic is at a minimum, and ensure that the site is cleaned and ready for a full day’s traffic the next day. With this in mind...
Wacker Neuson Light Compaction Equipment – low input and high output sorted Wacker Neuson’s range of compaction rammers, rollers and vibratory plates combine powerful performance with reliable and efficient operation for low operational costs and...
South Africa’s first wind tower manufacturing facility was recently handed over to its joint developers, the DCD Group, the Industrial Development Corporation and the Coega Development Corporation. The factory is located in the Coega Industrial...
