By Neil Coetzer and Rod Harper (Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys) The latest draft of the Employment Equity Amendment Bill was published on 20 July 2020, several years after the initial draft appeared for comment. The latest version, which will be heading to Parliament, includes controversial amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (“the EEA”) which […]
By Simon Norton – International Zinc Association, Africa Desk If South Africa is to have any hope of economic recovery, no sector of the economy can afford to do things the way it did before 2020 or as was done in the past. That’s as true for the civil engineering and construction industry as it […]
This year, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) (Pty) Ltd (FEM) 2020 Health and Safety awards were held digitally for the first time in the award’s history, in line with Covid-19 precautions. The awards enable FEM to recognise member companies in the construction industry which have maintained high standards of health and safety (H&S) […]
By Neil Enslin, Occupational Health and Safety Manager Those writing fall protection plans must understand the hazards of harness hang syndrome in fall protection. Working at height forms an integral part of the construction industry, and proper fall protection equipment is imperative when it comes to getting the job done efficiently and safely. The dangers […]
Income inequality South Africa is becoming increasingly unequal. Income inequality is on an upward trajectory and has decoupled from the average for emerging markets. Unemployment SA’s overall and youth unemployment is significantly higher than the average for emerging markets. Challenges These comprise growing an inclusive economy, eliminating poverty, inclusive growth, qualitative transformation through a change […]
By utilising 98% waste material, Harvey EcoTile® is a 100% recyclable roof tile that provides superior functional benefits to concrete or clay roof tiles. Roof tile design has seen minimal innovation in centuries. Thick, heavy concrete or clay tiles are simply stacked upon one another and held down by their considerable weight. This in turn […]
The Concrete Institute’s School of Concrete Technology (SCT) has finalised its programme of online training courses for 2021. Fourteen courses are planned, including the start of the pinnacle of concrete diploma courses: Advanced Concrete Technology. John Roxburgh, Senior Lecturer at the SCT, says the SCT ran its last lecture-driven course at the end of March […]
Major construction and refurbishment projects conducted on fully operational hospital sites lead to a host of challenges given the nature and sensitivity of the location, the complexities and intricacies of which become magnified when it involves a heritage building next to a busy maternity block and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) building. Global professional services company, […]
By Cyril Vuyani Gamede It is widely accepted that, the best way for the government to stimulate the economy, thus ensuring its quick recovery, is by developing and executing an infrastructure-led economic recovery plan. Job creation in the construction sector will be a vital indicator to measure the success of South Africa’s economic recovery plan. […]
It is time the construction industry realised that proper marketing holds the key to growth and survival – particularly in the current economic climate, says Jan de Beer, professional writer and publicity consultant. De Beer has extensive experience in journalism and has consulted on media matters to dozens of construction and engineering companies and associations […]