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Association claims ‘something is rotten’ in construction sector as five of its long-standing members fold
26th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Master Builders Association (MBA) North reports that five of its long-standing members went out of business during the course of last year.  The association’s executive director, Mohau... 


Raubex sees 17% uptick in order book, 35% jump in profit
26th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction group Raubex says it has seen a “pleasing” 17% increase in its order book for the financial year ended February 28, to R20-billion, up from R17.1-billion in the previous year. About... 


Firm selected as supplier of choice
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

A prominent South African property development firm has opted to use technology and connectivity provider Lighter Than Air Network’s (LTA’s) devices to monitor and capture critical environment... 


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Risk solutions provider growing African footprint
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its... 


PPC's Hercules cement plant
PPC's shares to be available for trade on A2X from May 30
24th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cement, aggregates, readymix and fly ash producer PPC has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets, with its shares to be available for trade on the exchange from May 30. PPC will... 


Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela
Barloworld expects construction sector to rebound in coming months
22nd May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Industrial processing, distribution and services company Barloworld expects the construction industry in Southern Africa will recover in the coming months as infrastructure and energy projects gain... 


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Automated cranes gain traction despite concerns
19th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid increasing automation in Africa’s overhead crane industry, local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has noted a significant increase in the number of tender documents specifying provision for... 


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Danone NutriDay crowns winner of Tubs2Classrooms competition
17th May 2023

Food company Danone NutriDay announced in April Nageng Primary School in Gauteng as the beneficiary of its NutriDay Tubs2Classrooms learning centre. The company will build a library for the school,... 


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Raubex sees 17% uptick in order book, 35% jump in profit
15th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction group Raubex says it has seen a “pleasing” 17% increase in its order book for the financial year ended February 28, to R20-billion, up from R17.1-billion in the previous year. Around... 


SADPO vice chairperson Lyndon de Meillon
Lack of energy, logistics challenges eroding emerging miners' profitability, viability
5th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The significant electricity shortages in South Africa and the significant logistics constraints, especially for bulk commodities, are eroding junior and emerging miners' profitability, with some... 


An emerald and metallic green electric truck manufactured by Volvo has been delivered to Morocco as a continent first
New electric trucks destined for S Africa
5th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

On the back of delivering the first ever heavy electric truck to the African continent last month, global manufacturer Volvo says it will deliver its first FM electric truck tractor to a client in... 


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Spate of bankruptcies points to rise of unscrupulous practices – MBA
4th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Master Builders Association (MBA) North reports that five of its long-standing members went out of business during the course of last year.  The association’s executive director, Mohau... 


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Aveng disposes of Trident Steel for R1.2bn, eliminates South African debt
3rd May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure and resources company Aveng has completed the disposal of steel solutions company Trident Steel for R1.22-billion. "Post the closing of the sale of Trident, Aveng’s South African... 


Tata Chemicals fails to have 40% antidumping duty on US soda ash axed
3rd May 2023 By: Darren Parker

The High Court has upheld the decision by the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) to increase the imposition of antidumping duties from 8% to 40% on Indian chemical company Tata... 


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Producer’s branch targets safety critical applications
28th April 2023

According to steel fabricator Macsteel Special Steels Bright Bar in Meyerton, Gauteng, a division of Macsteel South Africa, its Bright Bar range has been created for safety critical applications.... 


Three gentlemen stood in frony of a yellow cutting machine from First Cut and Special Steels from left to right Harry Botha, Reggie Chiliza Eben van Eeden
Partnership shows success
28th April 2023

According to specialised steel engineer and manufacturer Special Steels sales manager Eben van Eeden the relationship between itself and South African cutting, welding and grinding consumables... 


Construction resumes on KZN barrier wall to combat cross-border crime
24th April 2023 By: Yvonne Silaule

As part of efforts to fight against cross-border crimes, the KwaZulu-Natal government, working with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DWPI), is fast-tracking the construction of a... 


Firming commodities demand, post-Covid stimulus packages and greater infrastructure spend drive up demand for Bell dump trucks
21st April 2023 By: Irma Venter

Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages and expanded infrastructure spending in several markets have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs),... 


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Self-bunded tanks are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed for installation in the pumping compartment to ensure high quality fuel
Supplier provides fuel bunded tanks for efficient filtration
21st April 2023

A growing area of industrial equipment supplier BMG’s filtration services is in bulk fuel filtration. Self-bunded tanks, which are used on fuel farms, are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters... 


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Procurement to become key as construction companies decarbonise – McKinsey
20th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The latest research from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company emphasises that procurement in construction companies will play a pivotal role as they navigate uncertainty and try to... 


Global steel demand to rebound by 2.3% this year
Global steel demand to rebound by 2.3% this year
19th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) expects steel demand to rebound by 2.3% this year to reach more than 1.82-billion tonnes.  In its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for steel demand for 2023 and... 


Large rolls of flat rolled steel, set for distribution to manufactures according to the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association
Sector stays sturdy despite challenges
7th April 2023 By: Halima Frost

The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless... 


An aerial view of the sizable manufacturing facility at Columbus stainless in Middleburg South Africa, with buildings, storage facilities and waste water facility as well
Steel producer continues to grow manufacturing capacity
7th April 2023

Spain-based global stainless-steel producer Acerinox says its global footprint has transformed it into one of the most competitive producers of stainless steels and nickel alloys. The company... 


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Bell boosted by strong demand, autonomous trucks ready to roll 
3rd April 2023 By: Irma Venter

Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages, as well as expanded infrastructure spending in several markets, have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks... 


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Civil Confidence Index boosted by improved activity
29th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index has increased to a more than six-year high of 42 in the first quarter of the year, up from 31 in the fourth... 


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Engineered wood a carbon-efficient material
24th March 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The international construction industry is moving away from carbon-producing materials, such as steel and concrete, in favour of more sustainable materials. Engineered wood offers a multitude of... 


Construction cranes
Poor economic performance evident in construction sector
23rd March 2023 By: Darren Parker

The poor performance of the economy during the last quarter of 2022 was evident in construction sector activity, with the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) having fared marginally worse than the... 


WBHO reveals record order book, finally closes door on Australia chapter
17th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) revealed a record order book as the company earlier this month reported its financial results for the six months ended December 31. At about R26.5-billion, the... 


A red carpet leading up to a newly revamped Tavern, The Spot 1818, in Soweto, as part of Heineken South Africa's Taverns of the Future initiative
Initiative sets out to improve tavern experience
17th March 2023 By: Halima Frost

Earlier this month, multinational brewing company Heineken South Africa spearheaded the launch of an initiative, Taverns of the Future, at The Spot 1818 in Phiri, Soweto.  The Spot 1818 is one of... 


PPC reports tough conditions for full year
16th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed PPC says the 12 months ending March 31 have been characterised by different market conditions in each of the markets in which PPC operates, being South Africa and Botswana, Zimbabwe and... 


An ABP Induction services furnace in operation with man in PE near molten metal
Two furnace tech providers join forces
10th March 2023

Parts formation provider Norican’s Monitizer platform and furnace equipment supplier ABP’s Digital Services announced an agreement had been made in February to interface their products in an effort... 


Concrete being recycled
Circular use of cement and concrete can provide €110bn in value
9th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

A circular economy in the concrete and cement industry could produce €110-billion in net value and avoid or mitigate two-billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by 2050, driven by the... 


Msikaba bridge construction slated for completion by end of 2024 
3rd March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year.  Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild... 


A construction hoist on a working construction site.
German construction hoist installed in Secunda
3rd March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng industrial equipment supplier SkyJacks has installed a GEDA construction hoist on a 100-m-high vessel at chemicals and energy company Sasol’s monomers plant in Secunda, Mpumalanga. “The... 


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New crawler excavators maintain high quality
3rd March 2023

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa’s line-up of earthmoving equipment now includes automotive manufacturer Hyundai’s HX220HD crawler excavators. These machines, which are manufactured in... 


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Skills study, awards show need for industry funding, support
3rd March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) conducted and completed a survey and case study last year on Fourth Industrial Revolution- (4IR-) related skills needed in the... 


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