Kemach launches new JCB tracked excavator JCB Construction Equipment, solely represented in South Africa by Kemach Equipment (Pty) Ltd (Kemach JCB) launched the JS305 LC tracked excavator in the beginning of the year. Meeting unique needs Established in 2003, Kemach JCB is a joint venture between the shareholders of Botswana and Oman’s sole JCB dealers, […]
Zeitz MOCAA Museum – a work of architectural and engineering beauty By Gareth Griffiths The historic grain silo situated in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront dates back many years to a time when most of the country’s trade was conveyed on the high seas or via steam train. Completed in 1924, the Silo dominated the […]
NMC appoints Jordan as Executive Chairman Underpinning a proud 34-year heritage the NMC Construction Group has established an exceptional reputation as a designer and builder of industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects. “In line with the groups commitment to continued transformation we are pleased to announce Mr Phila Jordan as the new Executive Chairman of the […]
Group 5 deploys spider cranes on fast track mall project Table Bay Mall opened on schedule in September thanks to the efficient and demanding fast-track construction programme followed by Group Five Coastal (Pty) Ltd. – a long-standing member of Master Builders Association Western Cape. This new regional shopping centre, located in the west coast suburb […]
10 October 2017 TimesLive: Storm collapses section of Cradlestone Mall roof Two people were injured when a severe hailstorm caused part of the roof of the Cradlestone Mall near Krugersdorp on the West Rand to collapse on Monday afternoon‚ paramedics said. “ER24 paramedics‚ along with Life Healthcare and other services‚ arrived on the scene where […]
Clear and robust downward trend in construction GDP The South African economy exited the technical recession, growing by 2.5 percent in the second quarter of 2017, which was much better for all sectors of the economy, except the construction sector, which was the only sector to exhibit negative GDP growth in the second quarter. This […]
Strong and visionary leadership a tonic for industry doldrums Last month we held our 112th Master Builders Congress in Cape Town under the theme of “Building South Africa”. Congress was well attended and received much media coverage largely due to the strong line-up of speakers, subjects and topics that were robustly debated and discussed in […]
Dangote walks away from PPC deal – causing PPC shares to plunge 7 OCTOBER 2017, 5:30PM / This IoL report by JOHN BOWKER PPC shares plunged the most in more than two months after Dangote Cement walked away from a potential takeover of South Africa’s largest cement maker, leaving Canada’s Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. as the […]
Further delay in Grayston bridge collapse inquiry Johannesburg 01 October 2017 – The Star reports: Following yet another postponement on Wednesday, the commission investigating the collapse of the Grayston/M1 pedestrian bridge confirmed that 21 witnesses would testify when it resumes next year. Following a two-day sitting at the Department of Labour’s offices in Pretoria, its […]