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Product testing facility construction to be completed this year
17th February 2017 By: Kimberley Smuts

The construction of Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa’s (Redisa’s) Product Testing Institute (PTI), which started last year, is expected to be completed in the second... 


SAPREF The 10/20 bitumen is available for direct pick-up at the Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries in Durban
Opportunities for bitumen producers increased in Africa
2nd September 2016

With there being various commitments to improve infrastructure made by African countries, bitumen producers will be assured of significant work in future, says oil industry company Royal Dutch... 


Nenskra hydroelectric project, Georgia
Nenskra hydroelectric project, Georgia
15th July 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Nenskra will have an installed capacity of 280 MW. 


Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment appoints new equipment & aftermarket dealer
Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment appoints new equipment & aftermarket dealer
24th May 2016

Dynapac Road Construction Equipment, a division of Atlas Copco Construction Technique, brings its product and service solutions offering closer to customers around the country through the... 


Atlas Copco Silent Demolition Tools – A cut above
Atlas Copco Silent Demolition Tools – A cut above
7th April 2016

The Atlas Copco heavy-duty high performance Combi Cutter and Multi Grapple are the silent demolition tools of choice for the TW Group in Secunda, Mpumalanga. According to CEO Billy Te Water, the... 


CoCT spending over R55m on major traffic arteries
CoCT spending over R55m on major traffic arteries
4th April 2016 By: African News Agency

Transport for Cape Town, the city’s transport authority, is spending about R55.4-million on resurfacing major traffic arteries in Observatory, Woodstock, Paarden Eiland, Newlands, Claremont, and... 


Much Asphalt completes SprayPave acquisition
19th February 2016 By: Irma Venter

Much Asphalt has completed the acquisition of SprayPave, following Competition Commission approval for the transaction, says Much Asphalt MD Bennie Greyling. Much Asphalt is South Africa’s largest... 


M1 overpass bridges rehabilitation project, South Africa
M1 overpass bridges rehabilitation project, South Africa
19th February 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves repairs to the M1 overpass bridges between Carr and Anderson streets, in the Johannesburg city centre. 


Multinational road infrastructure and transport link improvement project, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire
Multinational road infrastructure and transport link improvement project, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire
19th February 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of multinational road infrastructure and transport links. 


Joburg kicks off painful Phase 2 M1 upgrade
Joburg kicks off painful Phase 2 M1 upgrade
18th February 2016 By: Irma Venter

The Johannesburg Roads Agency’s (JRA’s) multimillion-rand project to rehabilitate three bridges on the M1 freeway has entered its second phase. This new phase is set to cause major traffic... 


FUTURE INNOVATION 
The brake’s patented solution uses a 0.3 m2 vacuum plate below the vehicle, which activates in 0.1 seconds and produces a downforce of 15 000 N
Brake reduces vehicle stopping distance by up to 40%
2nd October 2015

Sweden-based automotive safety systems manufacturer Autoliv is showcasing a new vacuum braking system – the Torricelli brake – developed to significantly reduce the stopping distance for autonomous... 


Chicago Pneumatic launches new Red Hawk range
Chicago Pneumatic launches new Red Hawk range
2nd July 2015

International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its Red Hawk range of motor drills and breakers. With three options available, the new range is suitable for roads,... 


DTP Terrassement welcomes IronPlanet to the jungle
19th May 2015

IronPlanet, the world’s leading online auction platform for buying and selling used construction equipment, has been demonstrating its flexible service approach through a partnership with DTP... 


Camps Bay drive to undergo R20m refurbishment
Camps Bay drive to undergo R20m refurbishment
7th April 2015 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

The City of Cape Town will be undertaking a R20-million roadworks project along Camps Bay drive, for the first time in 30 years, with road closures expected for general traffic from April 20. The... 


Goscor Power Products Augments its Light Construction Equipment Offering with the Introduction of H-Power
Goscor Power Products Augments its Light Construction Equipment Offering with the Introduction of H-Power
23rd February 2015

Goscor Power Products (Pty) Ltd, part of the Goscor Group of Companies and a leading Southern African distributor of a quality range of generators, engines and pumps, was recently appointed as the... 


N3 Toll Concession to invest R1bn on N3 expansion
N3 Toll Concession to invest R1bn on N3 expansion
9th January 2015 By: Natalie Greve

N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the company managing a portion of the N3 toll route between South Africa's inland provinces and the Port of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, plans to invest nearly R1-billion on... 


Burgan takes WC fuel terminal fight to CompComm
2nd December 2014 By: Natasha Odendaal

A week after it concluded public hearings to secure a licence from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to develop a new fuel storage facility in the Western Cape. Burgan Cape... 


Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Awarded 22 Month Contract By Trac
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Awarded 22 Month Contract By Trac
2nd December 2014

Murray & Roberts Infrastructure has been awarded a 22 month contract by Trans African Concessions for upgrade work on the strategically vital N4 toll road connecting South Africa with Mozambique.... 


Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Successfully Completes
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Successfully Completes
24th October 2014

Murray & Roberts Infrastructure has successfully completed a challenging runway rehabilitation project at George Airport in the Western Cape for the Airports Company South Africa that involved... 


DUST BUSTERS
GreenGrip eliminates dust on the mine’s semi-permanent roads, improving mineworkers’ health and reducing maintenance costs
Enviro company limits dust at Zambia copper mine
12th September 2014 By: David Oliveira

Environmental management company I-Cat Environmental Solutions is supplying Zambian copper mine Kansanshi, owned and operated by mining companies First Quantum Minerals and ZCCM-IH, with its... 


CEMCO Inc.’s Turbo™ 80 VSI Crusher Produces Consistent Material Economically and Efficiently
CEMCO Inc.’s Turbo™ 80 VSI Crusher Produces Consistent Material Economically and Efficiently
4th August 2014

Turbo™ 80 VSI Crusher is an efficient, highly productive vertical shaft impact crusher capable of processing a variety of aggregate materials and industrial minerals. Available in two models, the... 


TRAINING FOR GROWTH
The Concrete Institute offers several training courses for the industry
SA concrete industry successful
16th May 2014 By: Donna Slater

The South African concrete industry continues to be successful and is on par with international best practice in terms of large-scale projects, reports nonprofit educational organisation The... 


Much Asphalt Splits From Murray & Roberts Group
1st November 2013

Much Asphalt, South Africa’s leading supplier of hot mix asphalt to the construction industry, became an independent entity on 1 November 2013 following the acquisition of the business from Murray... 


Mine access road on track
1st November 2013 By: Jonathan Rodin

Construction company Basil Read has completed 60% of an access road to the second-largest uranium mine in the world, Husab mine, in Namibia, reports Basil Read MD Dave Bennett. 


Company looks to secure next phase of toll road
1st November 2013 By: Jonathan Rodin

Concor Roads & Earthworks, an operating division of South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts Construction, is hoping to secure the next phase of the Bakwena toll concession, expected... 


M&R disposes of Technicrete, Rocla and Oconbrick
M&R disposes of Technicrete, Rocla and Oconbrick
31st October 2013 By: Leandi Kolver

Construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has successfully sold its former M&R Construction Products Africa businesses – Technicrete, Rocla and Oconbrick – to a consortium... 


Maptek I-Site 3D technology used to model Mount Panorama race circuit
30th October 2013

Late last year Maptek was asked to model Mount Panorama in New South Wales for a video game. It is the first time the game developer has used laser scan data to model a racetrack. The hotly... 


Much Asphalt separates from M&R
Much Asphalt separates from M&R
23rd October 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

Construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts’ (M&R’s) hot mix asphalt supplier unit Much Asphalt will venture out as an independent entity after its acquisition by a Capitalworks Private... 


Murray & Roberts CEO Henry Laas
M&R finalises disposal of construction products businesses
18th October 2013 By: Natalie Greve

Construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has reported that all conditions precedent to the R1.15-billion disposal of its Construction Products Africa manufacturing businesses have... 


New pneumatic and hydraulic machines launched
18th October 2013

The new Caterpillar Cat CW34 pneumatic roller, which performs equally well on granular materials, as well as all types of asphalt mix designs, can be deployed on every compaction phase owing to its... 


Company Annoucements:Protech Khuthele Bags Three Contracts To The Tune Of R350 Million
7th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the past three months, Protech Khuthele, the JSE-listed civil engineering and construction-related services Group, has been awarded three contracts comprising roads, construction and waterworks... 


R350m in contracts awarded to Protech Khuthele
R350m in contracts awarded to Protech Khuthele
7th October 2013 By: Leandi Kolver

JSE-listed civil engineering and construction-related services group Protech Khuthele on Monday announced that it had been awarded three contracts comprising roads, construction and waterworks,... 


Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, South Africa
1st February 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance has welcomed a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria, granting it leave to appeal against a previous judgment made by the court in December 2012. 


New empowered rail group emerges as M&R sells UCW
29th January 2013 By: Terence Creamer

A consortium led by South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and black-economic empowered Commuter Transport Engineering (CTE) has acquired Union Carriage & Wagon (UCW)... 


Company Announcement: New bucket crushers from Atlas Copco
10th January 2013

Atlas Copco launches a range of four rig-mounted bucket crushers for efficient and economic recycling of all types of inert material on site 


Anglo, Lafarge complete UK assets merger
8th January 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

Diversified miner Anglo American and cement producer Lafarge on Tuesday completed the merger of their UK-based assets after receiving the final go-ahead from the UK Competition Commission. The... 


Jomo Kenyatta International Airport expansion, Kenya
15th May 2007 By: Sheila Barradas

An international tender has been put out for the construction of a terminal passenger apron, taxiways, carparks and associated facilities at JKIA. The scope of work will cover an area of about 150... 


Jima-Mizan road upgrade, Ethiopia
24th April 2007 By: Sheila Barradas

The road upgrade project aims to improve transportation services between the towns of Jima and Mizan, facilitating market integration with the rest of the country and abroad. 


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