https://www.bizcommunity.com/Construction South Africa Construction & Engineering news 15 Construction & Engineering news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Construction en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:12:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-rail-system-moves-toward-open-access-model-170016a South Africa’s freight logistics landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as Transnet moves to open its rail network to private operators for the first time in decades. The reform introduces an “open access” model that separates infrastructure from operations. 1-267418 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vaal-sez-smart-city-positions-construction-sector-for-major-growth-392088a South Africa’s construction sector could see a significant boost from plans to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at revitalising Gauteng’s southern corridor. 1-267383 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smarter-buildings-in-south-africa-need-connection-not-complexity-403159a Smart buildings in South Africa are not failing because of a lack of technology. They are failing because too many systems still operate in isolation. 1-267325 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thyspunt-recommended-for-eskoms-new-nuclear-power-station-958694a A draft environmental scoping report has recommended Thyspunt, between Oyster Bay and Cape St Francis, as the preferred site for Eskom’s proposed 5,200MW nuclear plant. Thyspunt is already owned by Eskom and has better access to the power grid than rival site Bantamsklip, partly because wind farms have already brought new powerlines to the area. However, in January 2025 the SA Heritage Resources Agency provisionally declared Thyspunt a Grade I Cultural Landscape – a protection that may stay in place until at least February 2027. 1-267314 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-anthem-drive-south-africas-largest-solar-pv-infrastructure-project-403029a South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector has reached a new milestone with the financial close and rollout of the Notsi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, the largest single-phase solar development in the country to date. 1-267245 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rental-increases-above-4-no-longer-sustainable-for-most-tenants-report-finds-847483a South Africa’s commercial-property sector is facing mounting pressure as tenants push back against unsustainable rental increases and rising operating costs. 1-267219 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pay-first-arbitrate-later-the-reality-of-adjudication-in-sa-construction-conflicts-403069a South African courts enforce adjudicator decisions immediately, even where a party intends to challenge the outcome through arbitration. If your construction contract designates adjudication as binding, compliance is not optional. Disputes about the merits come later — payment and performance come first. 1-267235 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/collaborative-engineering-powers-iconic-senqu-bridge-across-lesothos-highlands-170716a Multinational engineering consultancy Zutari has played a leading role in the design and construction supervision of the Senqu River Bridge, a flagship project within Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). 1-267218 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-title-deeds-to-hijackings-the-growing-threat-of-property-fraud-in-south-africa-625261a Property is one of the most significant financial investments most South Africans will ever make, yet it is increasingly becoming a target for criminal activity. 1-267211 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-backs-r800m-beachwood-coastal-estate-deal-in-durban-north-736702a FNB and Beachwood Investments have concluded an R800m funding deal to support the development of the Beachwood Coastal Estate in Durban North. 1-267192 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa