Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan
The Cape Town Council has adopted the City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26, including various rates relief measures and a South African-record R40bn...
Exposed aggregates in the spotlight as demand for surface retarders rises – Chryso
AN upward trend in the use of surface retarders in South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector is shining a spotlight on the increasing popularity...
The Construction Mafia Crisis: ISO 37001 may be South Africa’s last line of defence...
CRIMINAL syndicates known as the construction mafia have brought South Africa’s infrastructure sector to its knees, hijacking over 180 projects and causing an estimated...
PRASA property rentals targets R2-billion by 2035
By Larry Claasen
THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is looking to its commercial property operations to be a significant driver for its...
Western Cape Rail Pilot aims to triple exports by 2035
By Larry Claasen
IN a move to shift traffic from road to rail, the Western Cape Mobility Department says it will pilot a 211km rail...
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
GOOD progress is being made on the Maalgate Bridge Project outside George in the Southern Cape. This R57-million project saw the replacement contractor appointed...
Concor builds momentum with strong project pipeline and clear growth path
CONCOR, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction companies, is building positive momentum with renewed strength and a clear trajectory for future growth.
Despite...
GTP Showed Bellville’s Urban Innovation – at 2025 IDA World Towns Leadership Summit
Bellville, Cape Town’s second-largest business node, proudly stepped into the global spotlight as the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) recently co-hosted the 2025 International Downtown...
Opinion Piece: The future of construction – how modular solutions are transforming efficiency, cost,...
By Zharn-Pierre Nel, Branch Manager, Waco Modular
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the demand for faster, smarter, and more sustainable...
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