On-site training to offset building industry accidents The Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company (FEM), which provides cover to employers in the construction industry, has revealed that during 2016 there were 889 accidents on construction sites in the Western Cape. Eight of these were fatal and 79 resulted in permanent disabilities. “28 April is World Day […]
Engineers speak out on recent cabinet reshuffle Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) – the industry association for consulting engineers, representing a member base of over 500 companies which employ over 23000 people in various capacities – delivered the following statement in April: “CESA is dismayed by the current cabinet reshuffle. As an industry […]
Master Builders South Africa Congress – Exhibition 10 – 12 September 2017, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town “Building South Africa Together”. Master Builders South Africa invites you to participate in its upcoming Annual Congress in Cape Town, Western Cape by exhibiting and promoting your organisation and the services it provides to a unique group […]
Building entrepreneurs through the Construction Input Incubation Programme Nunnovation Africa Foundation (NAF) has established a unique programme to develop and support entrepreneurs in the construction input manufacturing sector. The ‘Construction Input Incubation Programme’ is targeted at the Merafong and Rand West communities in Gauteng’s West Rand. Now in the final stages of the recruitment process, […]
Architectural cement features prominently on Thokoza’s new fire station A new fire station is being built in the heart of Thokoza on Khumalo Street. The building and civil work contractor, Buildagain Projects 203, is on schedule to complete the project on time for the Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS). When completed, […]
An array of new elements to greet attendees to the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2017 On 23 and 24 May 2017, an anticipated 9 000 members of the construction, cement and concrete industries are expected to attend the fifth annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. […]
Participate in driving the NDP at the Vision 2030 Summit The 3rd annual Vision 2030 Summit will be held from 21-22 June 2017 at the Birchwood Hotel, Gauteng. This will be an opportunity to join South Africa’s leaders in both government and the private sector to take action and drive economic acceleration and transformation to […]
A sealant for every application The world renowned Den Braven product range offers contractors sealant solutions for use across the building and construction industry. Each of these products is specifically designed and formulated to fulfil the exact needs for applications such as glazing, plumbing, fenestration, flooring, fire protection, DIY and hardware fields. In addition these […]
Our construction industry is healthier than many people believe It is therefore unfortunate and not unexpected that our attendance as well as media coverage of the Construction Summit held last week in Midrand has been drowned out and overtaken by other bigger national events beyond our control as alluded to above. Our previous […]
4 April 2017 Are you actively reducing your carbon footprint? Navigating the new Carbon Tax Law and the call for reduced CO2 emissions The South African construction industry is well placed to play a key role in the reduction of CO2 emissions, in particular cement manufacturers and clay brick production plants – many of which […]