https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/494.html South Africa Construction news 15 Construction & Engineering news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/494.html en-us Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:33:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/this-zinc-coating-could-extend-africas-mining-and-marine-steel-assets-for-decades-842993a Across Africa, steel infrastructure faces constant exposure to challenging environments that can accelerate corrosion and increase lifecycle costs. 1-269729 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-data-centre-surge-sparks-fear-of-africa-construction-labour-shortfall-953324a Africa’s construction sector is facing mounting pressure as rapid urbanisation, housing demand and the rise of AI infrastructure reshape the market. 1-269694 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/soew-huge-blow-to-local-industry-as-cable-import-controls-are-suspended-175616a South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has called for urgent intervention after the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) halted its programme to curb substandard low-voltage cable imports, warning the move could jeopardise public safety, local jobs and the competitiveness of South Africa's cable-manufacturing sector. 1-269518 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-safety-plan-targets-construction-collapses-in-south-africa-064525a Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will launch the National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework at the second Public Works and Infrastructure Summit, taking place in Sandton, Gauteng on Friday, 3 July 2026. 1-269537 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/good-news-for-2600-jobs-as-murray-roberts-mining-unit-sold-for-r127bn-519450a Engineering group, Murray & Roberts Limited has reached a major milestone in its business rescue process with the successful completion of a R1.27bn transaction that secures the future of its global mining services businesses. 1-269416 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/30-june-shutdown-construction-sites-must-act-now-397068a Construction companies are being urged to prepare for possible disruptions ahead of planned demonstrations on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, with MDA Attorneys warning that unrest linked to the employment of foreign nationals could threaten project delivery. 1-269393 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digital-twins-the-key-to-faster-smarter-infrastructure-projects-064335a Large infrastructure projects have long been associated with cost overruns and delays. Across the globe, major developments such as transport corridors, water-treatment facilities and smart-city infrastructure frequently exceed budgets and miss delivery deadlines. 1-269097 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigeria-niger-and-algeria-push-ahead-with-4128km-gas-export-corridor-to-europe-064355a The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a 4,128km project linking Nigeria, Niger and Algeria, is moving ahead with construction now underway on Algeria’s section and Niger expected to begin work in 2027. 1-269087 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/building-with-confidence-how-lidar-reduces-risk-across-a-projects-lifecycle-731082a LiDAR scanning is often viewed as a sophisticated measurement tool, but its true value lies in the certainty and insight it provides throughout a building’s lifecycle. 1-269022 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-advice-gap-why-young-south-africans-stopped-asking-professionals-what-to-do-175456a Two-thirds of Gen Z now turn to social media to make financial decisions. Roughly one in seven rely on AI to answer their money questions. For Pedri Reyneke, chief executive officer of Multilink Financial Services, that is not the story of a reckless generation, but rather one of a generation that has been underserved. 1-269008 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa