The State of the Construction Industry high on the agenda at Master Builders Congress 2017 Economic transformation in the South African construction sector and the impact of ratings downgrades on the development and future of the industry, are topics that will be discussed at the annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Congress, taking place […]
The Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA) will be presenting its 6-day training course for building contractors from 18 to 23 September 2017 in Cape Town. Click here for more detail, and the registration form. There is limited space available on the course (we can only accept 20 registrations) – book now to ensure your […]
MBA Free State celebrates 65 years By Nico de Bruyn, Construction Health and Safety Manager, Master Builders Association – Free State The Master Builders and Allied Trades Association – Free State (MBA FS) celebrates its 65th anniversary year. The MBA FS was founded in 1952 and is an Employers’ Organization in terms of the Labour […]
Is business really booming in the construction industry? After last month’s flurry of distressing news, analysis, decreases in the business confidence index, unemployment statistics and macro-economic data on the country’s recession, GDP contraction, sovereign credit ratings, currency volatility and mounting job losses; it was somewhat heartening to read a Moneyweb article entitled “Business is booming […]
Emerging Contractors Networking Conference and Exhibition – 2017 The partnership between PPC and Black Suppliers brought to the heart of Soweto the Emerging Contractors Networking Conference and Exhibition, which took place in July at Soweto Theatre in Jabulani. The conference hosted business owners, community members and corporate sponsors. The keynote address was delivered by Executive […]
Official Opening of 1967 Congress DELEGATES AND GUESTS WELCOMED The 62nd Congress of the National Federation of Building Trade Employers in South Africa was officially opened in East London by Mr. I. F. McLean, the Rhodesian Minister of Labour ans Social Welfare, and of Health, during the last week of October. In welcoming the Minister […]
CIDB survey reflects improved sentiment for Grades 3 & 4 civil contractors After a largely flat 2016 and a disappointing start to 2017, civil engineering confidence, as measured in the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) SME business conditions survey, picked up by six index points to 43 during the second quarter of 2017 (2017Q2). Overall, […]
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Debunking the rate per square metre cost myth A “cost per square metre rate” is a method of expressing building cost that should be used with extreme caution by both clients and contractors involved in the cost comparison and cost planning process. So says former Association of South African Quantity Surveyor (ASAQS) President, Bert van […]
Students: start preparing now for Advanced Concrete Technology training Potential candidates for The Concrete Institute’s next Advanced Concrete Technology (ACT) diploma course at the beginning of 2018 or even the following one in 2020 should immediately start their preparations for this formidable but highly respected concrete training. That is the advice of John Roxburgh, lecturer […]