Author: SWM Communications

06 February 2025: As part of its strategy to continue expanding its footprint across Africa, Peikko South Africa, a local supplier of slim floor structures and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ construction, has successfully completed a number of projects in Mauritius in collaboration with General Construction Company (GCC)....

27 January 2025: South Africa’s economy has faced many challenges over the years, particularly when it comes to the impact of steel imports and the over-reliance on finite natural resources. ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) announcing a significant strategic decision to shut down its long steel products division, marks a pivotal moment for our country’s manufacturing sector – but, it also presents an opportunity for innovation and sustainability in our construction industry....

15 January 2025: Unscheduled downtime and maintenance on machines is often a source of frustration for many companies active in industrial manufacturing, as it results in loss of process and productivity, which in turn equates to loss of revenue....

3 December 2024: Maintaining and growing the South African manufacturing sector involves navigating significant risks. Digital transformation is reshaping the sector, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and improving product quality, but what are the consequences of not keeping up with digitalisation and digital integration in your manufacturing operation?...

26 November 2024 – The National Construction Summit on Crime-Free Construction Sites, held last week in Durban, has marked the urgent need for reform in the South Africa construction sector, including the enhancement of our regulatory frameworks, improved compliance and ensuring that construction projects are executed transparently....