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The construction sector finds itself at a critical inflection point: Infrastructure investment is accelerating, but the skilled professionals needed to...
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Construction costs across the Western Cape are becoming increasingly unpredictable. Currency volatility, global supply chain disruptions, rising fuel prices and...
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Trident Engineering Institute (TEI) and the Association of Construction Project Managers (ACPM) were named joint winners of the Capacity Development...
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Designing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for healthcare in Africa is not just about meeting international standards but about...
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The 14th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa will take place across three days at Gallagher Convention Centre in...
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People often think LiDAR (light detection and ranging) scanning is simply a more advanced way to measure a building. According...
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South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit...
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According to Malcolm Curror, CEO of United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK), the South African resources sector is anticipated to experience...
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Africa is entering one of the largest infrastructure expansion cycles in modern history. Yet, across the continent, too many billion-dollar...
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Independent hardware retailers continue to serve the growing construction activity across South Africa, particularly in residential and informal sector development....
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Big 5 Construct South Africa returns for its 14th edition from 9 to 11 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre,...
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Africa Construction Law (ACL) held its 6th Annual ACL Conference 2026 at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg this week. The...
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Cape Town is famous for its scenic bay, vibrant weather and the towering presence of Table Mountain. It's also infamous...
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As Ethiopia’s construction market accelerates investment across transport, power and ICT infrastructure, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia returns for its 2026...
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There are leaders who wait for the right conditions, and those who build them. In her first year as managing...
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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...
