Not quite the “Glorious Summer” yet April 2018 The building and construction Industry in South Africa has entered a phase of cautious optimism. Things are looking up and projects are coming out of the ground. We have moved on from our desperate discontent to a season of hope, at least. And it’s clear, amid some […]
Cornubia Bridge – KwaZulu-Natal Contractor: CMC di Ravenna – South African Branch Duration of Project: 18 months Equipment Used: RMD Megatruss Traffic Portal supported by Megashor Towers Benefits of Solution Provided: To fast track the construction of the Cornubia bridge deck between two freeway lanes (N2 NBC/SBC) with limited space in between (median). Background: The […]
SA’s first precast concrete parkade wins CMA Engineering Excellence award Echo Prestress has won the prestigious Concrete Manufacturers Association’s (CMA) NPC Building Elements Award for Engineering Excellence, for its pivotal role in the construction of South Africa’s first precast concrete parkade. Comprising seven storeys and a total floor area of 65 000 m², North East Parkade […]
Beware the impact of insurance risk during water restrictions Master Builders Association Western Cape advises its members of the following important information relative to insurance risk whilst water restrictions are in place: As you are aware, the City of Cape Town declared water restrictions in January 2016 which have led to institutions, residents, farmers and […]
Sumitomo excavators ready to boost economy ELB Equipment is aggressively gearing up its excavator offering to meet anticipated demand as the South African economy is poised for growth. “Excavators are at the heart of any construction or mining operation and their availability is pivotal to getting projects off the ground,” says local distributor ELB Equipment’s […]
Meet the team of the renowned Hard Hat Equipment Hire Since its establishment in 2008, Hard Hat Equipment Hire has grown from strength to strength and is now recognised as a respected leader in the provision of plant and equipment to the construction and related industries. SA Builder introduces you to this company’s dynamic and […]
A commitment cast in concrete In April 2018, at its Peninsula Quarry operations near Cape Town, AfriSam’s top management team re-affirmed it’s long term commitment, further entrenchment and investment of assets and resources in the Western Cape. AfriSam is renowned for its presence and dedication over decades of construction in the Western Cape, including the […]
Renée Minnaar from the University of Pretoria wins the 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards Johannesburg, 18 April, 2018. Millennials are not only the most tech savvy generation but have new perspectives on complex issues, new approaches to solving age old dilemmas and innovative solutions to problems that have stymied previous generations. This year’s winner of the […]
Transformation initiatives revitalize South Africa’s construction industry What are acceptable tools of measurement and how do you analyze transformation in South Africa’s construction industry? With transformation now at the helm of many development partnerships, South Africa’s construction industry calls for expanded governance in the sector to promote an enabling environment for the empowerment of historically […]