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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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As cities around the world grapple with urbanisation, climate change and shifting societal needs, a new model for urban living...
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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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Across mining, construction, energy, utilities, insurance and heavy industry, frontline teams face growing pressure to keep assets running safely while...
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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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· 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’s construction industry stands at a crossroads. With mounting environmental concerns and stricter regulations, sustainability is no longer an...
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The Soshanguve Mall, an impactful development of more than 60 000 square metres of retail space, is set to become a...
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Schooling in the Western Cape is facing significant challenges in the form of crippling budget cuts and a lack of...
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As President Cyril Ramaphosa doubles down on the promise to turn South Africa into a ‘construction site’, one factor in...
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In the construction industry, where high-pressure environments are the norm, mental health often takes a backseat to safety and productivity....
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Wacker Neuson’s compact excavators have firmly established themselves as indispensable multitool carriers in South and sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction...
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PlasterKey has been a staple of A.Shak's lineup for decades and has come to be known for its quality and...
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In the ever-evolving world of workplace design and construction, the partnership between Profica and the global CBRE Design Collective has...
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Once considered an unconventional and niche alternative to traditional housing, modular homes have come a long way in recent years...
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The government’s commitment to re-energising infrastructure development and attracting vast amounts of new investments into the industry in 2025 has...
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Long burdened by economic uncertainties, rising costs and regulatory constrictions, the Middle Eastern and African construction industries have faced their...
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Architecture is a dynamic field, continually evolving to meet the changing needs, values and technologies of society – and the...
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600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, has secured the sole distributorship of the PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes in...
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GVK-Siya Zama accomplished several significant milestones in 2024 which strengthened its position in the construction industry. One of its primary...
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Major earthmoving, mining and construction equipment supplier ELB Equipment has signed an exclusive agreement with LiuGong to act as its...
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Delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is becoming imperative for both the South African and global building...
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Gareth Robb, contracts director at GVK-Siya Zama Building Contractors in the Western Cape, has been described by his colleagues as...
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, announced three winners of its Women...
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The challenge of ethical project delivery within the civil engineering community is significantly complicated in the wake of rising issues...
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According to the World Bank, Kenya's economy experienced a robust recovery in 2023, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching...
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A.Shak has been a part of the South African building industry for 66 years. Over that time, we have built...
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Recycled PVC products stole the spotlight at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards. The event, organised...
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A multi-sensory office design approach is based around the concept that our perceptions are built on multiple senses, as well...
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The reality for many schools in South Africa is bleak and often dire. Many students are forced to learn in...
