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IN an industry where clarity, compliance and continuity are essential, the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has emerged as an indispensable...
Chryso Environmix enables sustainable concrete without construction delays
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Bargaining Councils Can Play a Meaningful role in Combatting Construction Mafia Disruptions
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The Construction Mafia Crisis: ISO 37001 may be South Africa’s last line of defence...
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PRASA property rentals targets R2-billion by 2035
By Larry Claasen
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Western Cape Rail Pilot aims to triple exports by 2035
By Larry Claasen
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BCCEI drives stability and structure in civil engineering sector
AS South Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, the need for a robust and well-regulated civil engineering sector has...
Good progress being made on Maalgate Bridge Project, George
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