Listed contractors feeling the pinch as construction sector dynamics change

A change in dynamics within the construction industry over the past few years is leading to the demise of the “big contractor” in South Africa. With the first potential “casualty” possibly being... 

Rocla Shines at 2018 CMA Awards

Rocla was recognised at the recent 2018 Concrete Manufacturer’s Association (CMA) Awards for their innovative Thuthukisa sanitation units installed at the Amatole Municipality Sanitation Project... 

AfriSam bolsters Western Cape prominence with technical Zeitz Museum concrete work

Building materials company AfriSam designed and supplied specialist concrete for the construction of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which involved the cutting away of the inside of... 

Green shoots seen in construction industry, despite tight conditions

The South African construction sector is still facing "very tough and difficult" conditions, with the 2.5% inflation rate creating an even tighter environment, Econometrix chief economist Dr Azar... 

Afrisam Readymix For Unique Dynamic’s Droogheuwel Reservoir Project

Gauteng continues to be an urban magnet drawing job seekers from far and wide, making the Droogheuwel municipal bulk water reservoir in Randfontein a vital piece of infrastructure to keep... 

Widening Of Bridges At Hopetown

Upington-based contractors Botes & Kennedy Manyano are progressing well with the widening of the 312 metre bridge on the N12 carriageway over the Orange River at Hopetown in the Northern Cape. The... 

Concrete Industry Honours Afrisam With Two Top Awards

Construction materials leader AfriSam dominated at the recent Southern African ReadyMix Association (SARMA) awards by winning two of the four accolades bestowed on the industry’s top performers for... 

Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn

Seeing through the challenging economic times requires an even more intense focus on quality, as this is what drives efficiency and cost effectiveness, according to Afrisam general manager readymix...