Kemach has launched their new range of Kemach Forklifts for the South African and sub-Saharan African markets, which will be promoted under their newly formed Kemach Forklifts division. Speaking at their March 2020 presentation, held at their offices in Boksburg, Gauteng, Frans van den Heever, General Manager for Kemach Forklifts, said: “We at Kemach are […]
While plumbers are responsible for the installation, repair and maintaining of pipes, fixtures and other plumbing works for water distribution and wastewater disposal in various buildings, their role in the construction sector is ultimately very important “because plumbing protects the safety of people.” Plumbing done right According to Herman Strauss from the Plumbing Industry Registration […]
The devastating drought in many parts of South Africa has increased awareness about the need for effective water storage, particularly in rural areas. “It is therefore important that more rural local authorities realise that even relatively small concrete water reservoirs, strategically placed, can play a vital role in sustaining struggling rural communities,” says Bryan Perrie, […]
Motheo Construction Group, a leading predominantly black-owned Level 1 B-BBEE construction company, announced its new shareholding structure on 14 April 2020. Post the tragic passing of Dr Thandi Ndlovu, an icon in South Africa’s struggle movement and construction industry, and in line with her vision and heart for Motheo Construction Group, the Motheo family announces […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government are to be commended for their balanced response to the COVID-19 global crisis – a challenge some world leaders have inadequately handled. The social relief and economic support package announced by the President last night are signs of responsible and good leadership in the new world order […]
What impact is the crisis having on the cement industry as a whole? Our focus has continued to demonstrate sustainable value for all out stakeholders. For this reason, we are not able to provide a detailed review of the impact of Covid-19 on the business. This is because the business and all our employees across […]
The Covid-19 virus has a fragile outer membrane: it is less stable in the environment and can be killed by simple disinfectants. Survival time in the environment depends on pH Inoculum size (required concentration of expected microorganism for a standard test) Dryness Temperature Exposure to disinfectants (common disinfectants such as 70% ethanol and bleach can […]
The Master Builders Association (MBA) North is calling on government to assist the industry by proactively engaging with the industry to firm up the lockdown regulations as they pertain to the construction industry as timeously as possible. Mohau Mphomela, Executive Director of the MBA North, says that certainty will help the industry plan more effectively, […]
As the construction industry prepares to get back to work, the Association is preparing our members to comply to the Department of Employment & Labour standards as far as Occupational Health & Safety for Covid-19. Inspector Siphokazi Kope from went through the minimum requirements for the Covid-19 compliant risk assessment, PPE (masks, gloves etc) and […]
Some initial research from Arndt et al 2020 shows construction as one of the worst affected industries in SA regarding the impact of Covid-19 (GDP at factor cost). At the time of this presentation (19 May 2020 – Level 4) there is inhibitory red tape around going back to work for contractors. There is no […]