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construction industry

10 May 2023

Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Driving economic growth, recovery and transformation

By Staff Writer

The construction industry has faced challenges, but is in recovery. There are many opportunities and many professionals in the industry with exciting ideas and fresh perspectives to share. These events will provide the chance to explore opportunities to collectively ensure industry resilience and growth.
08 May 2023

Construction key to unlocking SA’s next employment boom

By Staff Writer

The construction industry has the ability and a responsibility to create jobs and develop people as much as it does the country’s buildings and infrastructure.
06 Mar 2023

Five challenges every young construction business must overcome

By Staff Writer

More than 90% of new construction companies in South Africa fail within the first 24 months. Most of these have the relevant skills and resources to make it work, but lack resilience and a ‘don’t quit’ attitude.
20 Feb 2023

SONA promises need to translate into action for construction industry

By Staff Writer

The private sector must lead the charge for change. That means all of us, the independently owned, the self-funded and the entrepreneurial organisations that are led by men and women who believe in this country
10 Nov 2022

Signs of new life in the local construction sector

By Staff Writer

Several recently published reports conclude that there is an upward movement in construction activity which may have a ripple effect on the broader sector, including emerging contractors, black-owned and women-owned enterprises.
10 Nov 2022

SA needs a sustainable construction industry

By Staff Writer

According to surface mining industry association ASPASA, if South Africa is to meet its full potential, we will need to develop human settlements which are socially acceptable and capable of economic development and growth.

29 Aug 2022

Women in the construction industry are breaking the mould

By Staff Writer

Traditionally, gender parity within the construction industry has been heavily skewed towards males.
09 Mar 2022

Surface miners ready to supply material for infrastructure boost

By Staff Writer

Quarrying and mining operations supplying construction materials for infrastructure are ready to meet the supply demands of the industry should Government release funds for largescale infrastructure projects.
01 Dec 2021

Construction industry role in creating jobs and boosting the SA economy

By Staff Writer

Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA) and a headline sponsored by RIB CCS, FNB-Bureau for Economic Research discusses the possible solutions in the construction industry.
06 Oct 2021

Safety remains a concern for the construction industry as statistics rise

By Staff Writer

There can be no doubt that the construction industry remains an extremely dangerous industry for workers, based purely on the unacceptably high number of accidents that occur resulting in injuries to employees every year. Statistics released by the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) states that there were 47 844 injuries requiring medical attention in...
09 Jul 2021

The construction industry embraces POPI Act

By Staff Writer

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 4 of 2013 came into effect on 1 July 2021. The Act has been promulgated to protect individuals and businesses from the misuse and abuse of personal information, for example, in financial fraud and identity theft. Companies are now legally obliged to protect the privacy of the information...
30 Apr 2021

New training facility aims to bolster skills development in the Western Cape

By Staff Writer

The construction industry is expected to grow by 5.2% this year according to GlobalData. This is reflected in South Africa with various experts predicting that the construction industry will bounce back this year. As such, the promising future of the industry requires expertise and skills to carry the workload and to keep the sector at...