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The recent Bauma 2025 confirms the global shift toward electrification, smarter fleet management and digital integration (Image supplied)

Bauma 2025 shows global shift toward electrification

14 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac sector a driving force in transformation to sustainable spaces

Frigair 2025: Hervac sector a driving force in transformation to sustainable spaces

FRIGAIR EXPO 2025 14 May 2025

Work has been suspended on the 38km tunnel between the Polihali and Katse dams. Photo: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (fair use).

Lesotho Highlands Water Project contractor suspended for polluting rivers

Sechaba Mokhethi 13 May 2025

Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH Expo 2025

Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH Expo 2025

A-OSH EXPO 2025 12 May 2025

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Buffalo City wants to recover R16m in Covid housing funds

Johnnie Isaac and GroundUp staff 9 May 2025

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Five months without water in Komani

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 30 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Gareth Robb, contracts director at GVK-Siya Zama.

Beyond bricks and mortar: How SA’s construction industry can prioritise going green

24 Apr 2025

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

23 Apr 2025

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

K and K Media 22 Apr 2025

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South Africa arrests 240 in construction mafia crackdown

15 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

Source: Wikipedia. Limpopo River.

R21m stadium in Limpopo left incomplete and abandoned

Thembi Siaga 3 Apr 2025

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Still no compensation for victims of George building collapse

Daniel Steyn 2 Apr 2025

Sub-Saharan startups invited to apply for Meta's $20,000 Llama Impact Grant

Sub-Saharan startups invited to apply for Meta's $20,000 Llama Impact Grant

2 Apr 2025

Source: Linkedin

China steps up with $71.6bn bank recapitalisation plan

31 Mar 2025

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2025 Infrastructure Summit to shape the future of construction in South Africa

Katja Hamilton 26 Mar 2025

Source: The Leadership College - Facebook.

Cape Town sets precedent in school support with landmark land transaction

20 Mar 2025

11th Annual Fire Systems Design & Engineering Conference | 24–25 April 2025 | CTICC, Cape Town

11th Annual Fire Systems Design & Engineering Conference | 24–25 April 2025 | CTICC, Cape Town

Milla SA 20 Mar 2025

Source: City of Cape Town.

Sky Circle: Cape Town's bold leap in urban transport innovation

Katja Hamilton 14 Mar 2025

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Public comments sought on draft Construction Regulations

13 Mar 2025

Join the 4th Electricity Wheeling Conference 2025 to explore solutions for Africa’s sustainable energy future

Join the 4th Electricity Wheeling Conference 2025 to explore solutions for Africa’s sustainable energy future

Milla SA 13 Mar 2025

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South Africa's housing crisis: Why 2.2 million homes are needed immediately

12 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Senior Economist: FNB.

Residential struggle continues as non-residential building gains ground

10 Mar 2025

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eThekwini Municipality tackles water challenges; Durban beachfront set for facelift

5 Mar 2025

New MoU between Competition Commission and CIDB is aimed at stamping out anti-competitive behaviour.

CompCom and CIDB join forces to tackle construction corruption

Lindsey Schutters 3 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.

Interest-rate cuts hint at a revival in residential construction for 2025

John Loos 25 Feb 2025

ECSA brings identification of engineering work roadshow to North West

ECSA brings identification of engineering work roadshow to North West

25 Feb 2025

Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Roman Mornau 20 Feb 2025

The Injongo Youth Centre: PG Bison bridging the digital divide for learners in the Mkhondo community

The Injongo Youth Centre: PG Bison bridging the digital divide for learners in the Mkhondo community

PG Bison 17 Feb 2025

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Permanent desalination plant for Cape Town - have your say

4 Feb 2025

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