Construction World SA

“Well-located housing in urban areas stimulates local economic growth, resulting in opportunities for businesses and ultimately creating jobs. Housing, as part of the real economy, is crucial to transforming our cities and stimulating the growth President Ramaphosa wants to achieve,” says Paul Jackson, CEO of TUHF https://lnkd.in/d-f5CDtp

As a global leader in renewable energy technology, Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. At the recent Africa Energy Indaba 2025, held from 4-6 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, SUNGROW showcased its advanced energy solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of the African continent. https://lnkd.in/d_PFCaaG

Master Builders' Association Western Cape MBAWC Executive Director Petra Devereux says the Western Cape's construction industry is well-positioned to help address the education crisis through innovative techniques such as modular construction and sustainable building practices, which align with the RSB's goals. https://lnkd.in/dAtRfKvq

Identifying, assessing, and managing risks in some of Africa’s most challenging environments remains critical for the success of any mining project. Ensuring the safety of staff while delivering high-quality work in remote and often unstable locations is vital. By Elias "ELI" Msimanga, Regional Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Lead, WSP in Africa. https://lnkd.in/duQeadwK

Poor quoting practices and guesswork are eating into construction contractor profits and potentially leading to inferior construction and negative customer experience.  This is according to Graham Alexander, Founder and Director at Buildaid.co.za, who recently presented a workshop on How to Quote for members of the Master Builders’ Association (MBA) North. https://lnkd.in/d-ayvBYm

The South African government's commitment to infrastructure development - with an estimated R1,3-trillion earmarked for public infrastructure projects over the next three years - was the central focus of a panel discussion where visible green shoots were acknowledged and significant structural issues impeding progress highlighted. Leading figures in South Africa's construction industry are cautiously optimistic about the sector's future, a recent panel discussion revealed at Collective Wisdom 2025, which was hosted by construction law specialist MDA Attorneys - Construction & Technology Law Specialists. https://lnkd.in/dnKBzDki

Vishaal Lutchman has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIBB Engineering and Architecture Holdings (GIBB), commencing 1 February 2025. His appointment is a key component of GIBB’s strategy, developed in 2022, to position the business for sustainable growth in new and traditional markets while building a portfolio of strategic infrastructure investments in the coming years. https://lnkd.in/dpRuAdZR

Since loadshedding was halted from Q2 2024, South Africans have enjoyed an uninterrupted power supply for more than 10 months. Apart from a brief resumption of electricity cuts late January and February 2025, this has been a welcome respite for South African businesses. By Kyle Durham, Head of Sustainability at FNB South Africa https://lnkd.in/dpeqvZz7

Construction World SA's editor Wilhelm du Plessis interviewed Sibusiso Hlatshwayo, Managing Director at CHRYSO Southern Africa. He shared how the demand for admixtures has evolved in the construction, civil engineering and built environment sectors and explained how the quest for a sustainable world underlies everything they do.

JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd, a proudly South African multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental sciences consultancy with over a century of excellence, has appointed Phakamile Ngqumshe as its new Managing Director (MD). Ngqumshe succeeds Paul Olivier, who dedicated 40 years of loyal service to the firm. Having joined JG Afrika as a bursary student in the early 90s, Ngqumshe has also been with the company for over 30 years. https://lnkd.in/drn4zy-S