Another construction icon topples The firm’s construction division has for some time been experiencing difficulties. The iconic South African construction firm Basil Read Holdings announced in June that it had applied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange for the voluntary suspension of the listing of its shares after a key unit started business rescue proceedings. This […]
Heartening rise in non-residential activity in 2Q2018 But Building Confidence drops to below 30 The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index lost 14 points to register a level of 29 in 2Q2018 – the lowest since 2Q2012. The Index indicates that the majority – more than 70 per cent – of respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business […]
MBSA bids final farewell to Past President Bennie Botha It is with deep regret that Master Builders South Africa bids farewell to Past President of the (then) Building Industries Federation of South Africa (BIFSA), Bennie Botha, who passed away last month. Bennie served as President of BIFSA during 2003/2004 and will be well remembered for […]
Govt. non-payment is key to Liviero going into Business Rescue The days of an honest day’s work are long gone, along with the dream of building our country together. The ongoing crime and unwanted protests, and wanton destruction of property – will be the undoing of this beautiful country of ours with all its potential… […]
Renico Construction – the epitome of a Master Builder In Bergbron, to the west of Johannesburg and just off Gordon Road, Renico Construction currently has a number of upmarket residential developments in progress, along with a commercial project in Randpark Ridge. Driven by Nico Louw’s enthusiasm, these projects are moving swiftly and efficiently. Coupled to […]
Master Builders South Africa – Congress 2018 – PE 9-11 September The Master Builders Annual Congress is a major highlight on the construction industry calendar that is aimed at addressing immediate issues and opportunities within the South African building and construction industry. It is an inclusive event, covering contributions from government, building industry leaders and […]
Sink or swim – it’s your call Well, the headlines haven’t really changed – not enough to make us feel that the economic tide has actually turned. Donald Trump sent a ripple through global markets with a hell-bent withdrawal of his country from the multilateral nuclear non-proliferation accord with Iran, sending the rand, for one, […]
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 […]
Seminar seeks to slash the number of accidents on Western Cape building sites Only a quarter of the way through 2018 and already there have been 412 accidents on Western Cape construction sites, with six fatalities and 58 people left permanently disabled. This is according to figures from the Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company (FEM), […]
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 […]