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 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:43:26 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-unpaid-billions-threatening-sas-construction-ambitions-186526a There is a growing contradiction between South Africa's infrastructure ambitions and the way the construction industry is financed, according to construction law specialist MDA Attorneys. 1-271628 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mass-timber-and-timber-frame-training-heads-to-pretoria-308838a Is timber about to transform South Africa’s construction industry? Once regarded as a traditional building material, timber is increasingly emerging as a modern construction solution, from timber-frame structures to innovative mass-timber systems. 1-271513 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-khayelitshas-new-r87m-psychiatric-care-facility-964854a Khayelitsha District Hospital has taken a step towards transforming acute mental healthcare with the opening of a 30-bed acute psychiatric unit (APU) this month. 1-271464 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-a-geotechnical-report-can-reveal-about-the-ground-beneath-a-property-308228a Most people focus on what they can see when assessing a property, the walls, floors, roof and visible foundations. The long-term performance of a building also depends on the ground that supports it, which is one thing you cannot see. 1-271473 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-and-industry-to-tackle-infrastructure-delivery-challenges-at-cox-yeats-forum-186166a What needs to change to accelerate infrastructure delivery in South Africa? 1-271188 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/quenera-lagoon-road-upgrade-nears-completion-in-buffalo-city-964204a Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) Mayor Princess Faku recently visited the construction site of the long-awaited upgrade of the Quenera Lagoon Access Road, which will transform the existing gravel road into a modern, asphalt-surfaced route, improving mobility for motorists and pedestrians of Mzamomhle and Quenera Lagoon in the Eastern Cape. 1-271024 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-best-builders-cidb-honours-top-women-in-construction-290057a The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has recognised the women driving transformation, innovation and excellence across South Africa’s construction sector at its annual Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (Erwic) Awards. 1-270990 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-showcases-the-technologies-shaping-tomorrows-industry-290007a As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. 1-270940 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ceta-south-africas-infrastructure-boom-must-become-an-engine-for-skills-and-jobs-290487a R24bn V&A Waterfront development provides an opportunity to link major infrastructure investment directly to skills development, workplace experience and sustainable employment 1-270860 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/funding-alone-wont-solve-60000-engineer-shortfall-isfap-warns-290407a South Africa’s growing shortage of engineering and information technology skills is putting pressure on the country’s infrastructure, digital economy and innovation ambitions. The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is calling for stronger collaboration between government, schools, universities, industry and funders to help address the gap. 1-270840 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa