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Construction has formally commenced on the retail component of the landmark Golden Acre Precinct redevelopment. Following the successful start of...
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering one of its most consequential periods. At the centre of this transformation is the...
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Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards, organised by dmg events, returns for its 4th edition on 10 June 2026 in...
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One of the biggest takeaways from this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the National Budget Speech was...
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KSB Pumps and Valves has shown its commitment to sustainable development with the official opening of its newly renovated Green...
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South Africa’s updated corrosion map is not only useful, it is essential in reshaping infrastructure strategy, and will impact on...
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Work is underway by GVK-Siya Zama to restore and structurally reinforce critical sections of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, one...
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When preparing a wall for plaster, it is important to provide the plaster with a way of adhering to the...
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Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise. For those working in construction, this is exacerbated by long hours,...
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The publication of South Africa's Draft Construction Regulations 2025 represents more than a routine regulatory update; it signals a fundamental...
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South Africa’s built environment sector is facing significant challenges including an ageing workforce, a growing skills gap and the need...
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· The event features more than 150 exhibitors from over 20 countries welcoming more than 9,000 industry professionals · Visitors...
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· The event will return to the Landmark Centre in Lagos from 22-24 September 2026 for its 6th edition · Discussions...
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Floods in the Eastern Cape, tornado-like storms in KwaZulu-Natal, repeated heavy rains in the Western Cape, and drought and water...
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Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers and...
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South Africa’s infrastructure is faced with a dual challenge: physical networks that need to be upgraded and expanded, and institutions...
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Africa’s greatest obstacle is not a shortage of capital but a shortage of bankable projects. That was the central message...
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· More than 145 exhibitors from over 20 countries will showcase solutions spanning building materials, digital construction, solar, Windows, Doors...
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· The two events will address the parallel priorities of large-scale infrastructure development and sustainable, energy-efficient technologies Lagos, Nigeria: dmg...
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South Africa’s technical industries, from construction and engineering to logistics, energy, and manufacturing, are the backbone of South Africa’s infrastructure...
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Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, opened the 2025 ERWIC Awards by celebrating the resilience of women who...
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SMARTBUILD delivers award-winning stands, including Botswana Tourism’s “Best for Business” showcase at WTM Africa 2024. Each build is tailored to...
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31 JULY 2025: Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering...
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When it comes to property investment, one of the key decisions buyers face is whether to purchase vacant land or...
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· The events welcomed over 8,858 industry professionals and government stakeholders over three high-impact days · Top speakers from Dreyer...
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South Africa’s construction sector is being systematically undermined by criminal syndicates. Commonly referred to as the “construction mafia,” these groups...
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PlasterKey has been a staple of our lineup for decades and has come to be known for its quality and...
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Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, organised by dmg events and endorsed by the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, is set to...
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Rustenburg, June 2025: Impala Rustenburg, the subsidiary of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), was honoured to officially hand over a suite of...
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· The 12th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa and the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo officially opened...
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Against the backdrop of World Environment Day 2025 and Africa’s fast-approaching construction boom, Saint-Gobain Africa hosted its first Sustainable Construction...
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Ethiopia’s construction market is valued at $67 billion, driven by the country’s economic growth priorities under its Ten-Year Development Plan...
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· South Africa’s construction industry is expected to record an average annual growth of 3.5% from 2026 to 2028, supported by public...
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The massive infrastructure upgrades underway in South Africa – amounting to some R445 billion in 2024, according to Nedbank, with...
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In 2025, South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its pursuit of gender equality. Recent amendments to the Employment...
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· Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards celebrates impact in construction by recognising project excellence, businesses, teams and individuals across...
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South Africa remains one of the most affordable countries in the world to build a home, offering exceptional value compared...
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The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) has reaffirmed its support for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and its goal...
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A contractor’s capabilities, ethics, and experience can make or break a project – particularly when it comes to large-scale, regionally...
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Saint-Gobain Africa is proud to announce its renewed commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it...
