Construction

By André Lourens, Mining Economist | Econometrics & Analytics at KPMG South Africa South Africa entered the 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) facing a more challenging economic... 

Small and micro enterprises accounted for 55.3% of construction jobs in South Africa in 2024, up from 40.6% a decade earlier (Statistics South Africa). At the same time, the largest 100 firms'... 

Tailoring Contractors All Risks insurance to the risk Virtually no two construction contracts are the same. Each carries its own set of risks that can be transferred to an Insurer by means of a... 

The news that Concor, formerly Murray & Roberts Construction, has entered business rescue should concern every South African who believes infrastructure development is central to our country's... 

Industrial equipment supplier SkyJacks supplied an aerial GEDA working platform to a major platinum mine in South Africa earlier this year while also delivering a similar materials handling... 

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) has confirmed that its fabricating members have experienced supply constraints following the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa's... 

The ability to build a structure and the ability to build a successful construction business are not always the same thing. While technical skills remain essential, contractors increasingly need... 

There are fresh moves under way to persuade government to implement additional duty rebates on long-steel products being imported into South Africa amid reports of supply shortages that have arisen... 

A new range of all-steel radial off-the-road (R-OTR) tyres is now available to the South African market. The range spans sizes from 25” to 49”, designed for applications including construction,... 

Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil and gas, four new portable air compressors models are said to combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers... 

Women are playing an increasingly visible role across the construction industry, with greater representation in project delivery, leadership, technology and engineering helping to broaden the... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe When looking at the statistics around alcohol and drug use in South African workplaces, it is easy to get lost in the percentages. But behind every... 

Security is often discussed once a project is already taking shape, when attention turns to cameras, access control, detection systems, perimeter protection, and the equipment needed to make them... 

Technical field service support aimed at optimising concrete performance, finding solutions to challenges and reducing on-site risks is an essential part of construction and infrastructure... 

As a global leader in the supply of construction, earthmoving and mining equipment, SANY is focused on delivering value to customers, employees, shareholders and the public by offering high-quality... 

As industrial and mining operations increasingly adopt remote-control technologies to improve operator safety, equipment flexibility and productivity, Italian specialist IMET I.R.L. is developing... 

As mining and construction projects across Africa increasingly operate in remote and challenging environments, access to reliable, efficient and flexible equipment is essential. Drilling, Mining &... 

Swagefast has been delivering fastening solutions for over 30 years, helping industries build stronger, safer, and more reliable operations in the world's toughest environments. Established in... 

Barloworld Cat is bringing its "One Partner. Every Solution." campaign to life at Electra Mining Africa 2026, demonstrating how its integrated portfolio of equipment, technology, aftermarket...