4 February 2025: As South Africa approaches the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond promises to concrete action on critical infrastructure projects....
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....
[Johannesburg, January 27, 2025] – The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andile Nikani as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025....
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....
10 December 2024: The first Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer rebar and mesh has come off the production line at GFRP’s new manufacturing facility in Linbro Park, Gauteng, heralding a new environmentally friendly era for the local construction industry....
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....
November 25, 2024 – In response to the alarming increase in criminal activities at construction sites, GFRP Tech is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking products, EnviraBar and EnviraMesh, designed to enhance security and efficiency within the construction sector....
18 November 2024 , Johannesburg – GFRP Tech, a manufacturer and supplier of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) products, has launched the first manufacturing facility of its kind in South Africa. The new facility situated in Linbro Park, Gauteng, will manufacture GFRP Rebar, GFRP Mesh and GFRP Bends, a first on the African continent....
14 November 2024 – Peikko Group, in its journey to continuously make significant advancements with column connection solutions, has launched its latest innovation, the HELKA® column shoes, designed to replace the HPKM column shoes, which has been a staple in Peikko’s lineup for many years. ...