Are your workers trained to work safely at height?

Are your workers trained to work safely at height? MBA North calls for greater awareness of risks posed by working at height Accidents involving falling account for over 15% of all incidents recorded by members of the Federated Employers’ Mutual Assurance Company – the second-largest category. “This statistic shows that the construction industry has some […]

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Construction Industry Under Siege

Construction Industry Under Siege Our construction industry remains in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. This is not only due to the disastrous legacy of the Zuma era and government’s ongoing indecisiveness in creating economic confidence, but also to the steady expansion of “the construction mafia” – which has now infiltrated Gauteng and other […]

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Construction expo a resounding success

Construction expo a resounding success The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2018 staged at Gallagher Estate in Midrand in May was a resounding success. The quality of exhibits and level of expertise on each was of the highest standard, as was the calibre of visitor attending the expo and its many workshops and panel […]

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Construction Regulations: Driven Machinery and Pressure Equipment

Construction Regulations: Driven Machinery and Pressure Equipment Master Builders Association North recently hosted a seminar on the Guidance Notes to the Construction Regulations, Driven Machinery Regulations and Pressure Equipment Regulations at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand. The workshop was well attended by over 100 delegates. The keynote speaker was Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director […]

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Wilmot elected President of MBA North

Wilmot elected President of MBA North Master Builders Association North elected Jason Wilmot, director of Sir John Hire, as President at its 113th Annual General Meeting held in Midrand on 2 February 2017. Musa Shangase, Commercial Director of Corobrik was elected Vice President and Wayne Albertyn of Gothic Construction as Junior Vice President. Bongani Malazi […]

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