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 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:44:09 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nicole-malan-appointed-head-africa-power-systems-schneider-electric-412659a Schneider Electric has appointed Nicole Malan as its new Vice President: Power Systems and Infrastructure for sub-Saharan Africa, strengthening its leadership as the region navigates the energy transition. 1-270825 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-happens-when-safer-spaces-become-a-businesss-most-powerful-legacy-jennifer-erasmus-explains-078435a For Jennifer Erasmus, creating safer communities extends far beyond the physical security of a building. After moving from her role as an audit partner at Mazars into executive leadership at Trellidor, where she was appointed CFO and executive director effective 1 July 2026, she brings a financial and leadership perspective to the company’s 50 Safe Spaces initiative. 1-270697 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/safety-cannot-be-driven-by-paperwork-alone-634751a Ultimately, I look forward to the day when a woman leading a high-risk construction site is no longer a headline-worthy novelty, but a standard, respected reality across South Africa, says Chadé Bowles, regional SHEQ manager at GVK-Siya Zama. For Bowles, reaching that reality starts with the culture built on site every day. 1-270771 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/building-sas-future-engineers-graduates-need-more-than-technical-knowledge-to-succeed-523970a AECOM South Africa’s newly launched Graduate Development Programme is helping bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice by equipping graduates with the skills, confidence and experience needed to build successful engineering careers. 1-270636 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-insurance-is-becoming-constructions-strongest-foundation-in-kzn-412909a KwaZulu-Natal’s construction sector has endured years of social unrest, devastating floods and persistent economic pressures, testing the resilience of contractors, developers and the wider built environment. 1-270565 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa