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Construction

Construction is a major economic sector encompassing the planning, design, building and maintenance of physical infrastructure and structures. The industry includes residential, commercial, industrial and civil engineering projects such as housing developments, office buildings, factories, roads, bridges, dams, power stations and water treatment facilities. In Africa, construction plays a vital role in economic development, providing employment and supporting urbanisation, industrialisation and the expansion of essential services. The sector is typically labour-intensive and employs workers across a wide range of skill levels, from semiskilled labourers to engineers and project managers. Construction activity is closely linked to government infrastructure spending, private-sector investment and commodity cycles, particularly mining. In South Africa, the industry has faced challenges including fluctuating demand, skills shortages, safety concerns and the impact of economic cycles on public and private capital expenditure. The sector is also significant in public health contexts, as construction workers often face occupational health risks and may be vulnerable to communicable diseases due to migratory labour patterns and on-site living conditions. Construction remains a key indicator of economic confidence and a driver of job creation across sub-Saharan Africa.

Construction News


A bolt from Swagefast
Swagefast to ‘engineer connections’ at Electra Mining Africa 2026
28th August 2026

For more than three decades, fastening systems supplier Swagefast has been helping industries build stronger, safer and more reliable operations through engineered fastening solutions that perform... 


A The Tamtro Excavator Scale on the dash of an excavator with the bucket in the background
Excavator scale highlighted at Electra Mining Africa 2026
28th August 2026

As an exhibitor at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition, being held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, from September 7 to September 11, weighing equipment solutions supplier Autotech... 


SOLUTIONS ON SHOW
Engineered for challenging underground environments, the FUDU CMR4 face drill and ConX-D200 Barbet robot demolition rig deliver enhanced safety, precision, manoeuvrability and productivity where performance matters most
Innovative equipment highlights safety, productivity
28th August 2026

Conax Machine Solutions will participate in this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, showcasing its latest equipment, engineering capabilities and innovative solutions such as a low-profile... 


Steel wire rope slings deliver in demanding environments
Steel wire rope slings deliver in demanding environments
28th August 2026

Lifting machinery entity TOCO Lifting is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an approved Lifting Machinery Entity under LME 008, supplying certified lifting and rigging... 


Booyco Engineering puts proven  HVAC performance in the spotlight
Booyco Engineering puts proven HVAC performance in the spotlight
27th August 2026

Speciality heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems producer Booyco Engineering will place its specialised HVAC systems centre stage at Electra Mining Africa 2026, inviting visitors... 


Databuild and GIfA Connect Architectural Practice with Construction Intelligence
Databuild and GIfA Connect Architectural Practice with Construction Intelligence
26th August 2026

The strategic collaboration will support stronger information exchange, professional development, and closer relationships across South Africa’s built environment. Across South Africa’s... 


Chryso Field Service Support Helps Projects Achieve Consistent Concrete Performance
Chryso Field Service Support Helps Projects Achieve Consistent Concrete Performance
25th August 2026

As construction and infrastructure projects become larger, more technically demanding and increasingly focused on quality, the role of field service support has evolved far beyond product delivery.... 


CONSISTENCY
Putzmeister underground concrete mixers designed to deliver efficient, reliable and consistent concrete transport and placement in underground mining operations.
DMC to showcase Blend mobile mixing plant technology
25th August 2026

Underground mining machines and equipment provider Drilling Mining & Construction (DMC) will showcase its innovative blend mobile mixing plant technology at Electra Mining Africa 2026,... 


VERSATILE Customers are increasingly looking to perform multiple tasks with a single machine while improving productivity, reducing labour requirements and lowering overall fleet costs and telehandlers fit the bill
Telehandler on display at Electra 2026
25th August 2026

While telehandlers were initially regarded as niche machines for agriculture, particularly by the South African market, they have evolved over the past decade into essential units for the... 


HARSH CONDITIONS
Booyco Engineering’s heavy-duty heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are engineered to deliver reliable climate control in the harshest mining and construction environments.
Booyco Engineering to showcase proven HVAC solutions at Electra Mining Africa
24th August 2026

Specialty heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems producer Booyco Engineering will place its specialised HVAC systems firmly in the spotlight at Electra Mining Africa 2026,... 


MOVING MOUNTAINS Visitors to Electra Mining Africa 2026 can view DISA Equipment’s earthmoving equipment and attachments offerings
Reliability, support highlighted at earthmoving equipment stand
24th August 2026

Earthmoving equipment distributor DISA Equipment will exhibit its range of Develon earthmoving equipment and attachments at Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026, where visitors will have the... 


 Women are helping to shape the construction industry
Women are helping to shape the construction industry
21st August 2026

“Construction is no longer an industry where women have to wait for a place to be made for them. It is an industry where they can shape decisions, influence outcomes and help define the future of... 


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Wire industry flags circumvention of import rules as main cause of distress
21st August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa’s wire industry is struggling to sustain itself amid the circumvention of import duties, including through the misdeclaration of imported products – often at values below the cost of... 


Leading with purpose at MDA Attorneys
Leading with purpose at MDA Attorneys
21st August 2026

MDA Attorneys is a specialist construction and technology law firm advising clients across the construction, engineering, infrastructure and mining sectors. Four women from the firm share the... 


Designing for women means designing better places for everyone
Designing for women means designing better places for everyone
18th August 2026

We tend to judge a development by what happens within its boundaries. But that is not necessarily how the people using it experience it. A route that feels perfectly ordinary at lunchtime can feel... 


Image of Wacker Neuson excavators
Compact excavators offer multitool versatility for African industry
15th August 2026

A range of excavators from Wacker Neuson feature future‑ready innovations such as energy efficiency, hydraulic systems, zero‑emission technology, intelligent integration and a variety of... 


 A career built on ambition, expertise and infrastructure
A career built on ambition, expertise and infrastructure
14th August 2026

“Don’t let perceptions of the industry define your ambitions. Construction offers opportunities to make a real difference by delivering infrastructure that improves lives and supports economic... 


a group of young technicians at the Cat Technicians for the World event, held last month
Manufacturer helps tackle youth unemployment
14th August 2026

In the wake of South Africa’s Youth Month, celebrated in June, original equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment reinforced its commitment to developing the country’s next generation of... 


 The workforce challenge no industry can afford to ignore
The workforce challenge no industry can afford to ignore
12th August 2026

By: Kereshma Naidoo - Chief of Staff and HR Director: Africa, Babcock Across industry, conversations about competitiveness often focus on technology, infrastructure, investment and innovation. 


 Preparing women to lead, building businesses to last
Preparing women to lead, building businesses to last
11th August 2026

“Diversity in demographics also promotes diversity of thought.” For Dr Zoliswa Tshetshe, Executive Chairman of M&D Construction Group, those words capture one of the greatest opportunities facing... 


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