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 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:33 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshabalala-endorses-dangote-vision-for-continental-expansion-734572a Standard Bank group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of Dangote Industries, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and future expansion projects across Africa. 1-268912 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-rigging-trade-testing-centre-in-khayelitsha-only-rigging-centre-of-specialisation-in-the-western-cape-623011a False Bay TVET College proudly announces a historic achievement at its Rigging Centre of Specialisation, based at the Khayelitsha Campus. Today marks a significant milestone as 13 rigger apprentices completed their trade test under the Centre of Specialisation programme. 1-268681 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-explores-r5bn-floating-solar-project-on-its-highland-reservoirs-178596a Lesotho is considering an ambitious plan to develop floating solar electricity generation on the Katse and Mohale reservoirs. The R5bn project could reshape the country’s renewable energy future while easing pressure on scarce land resources. 1-268648 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-builders-get-a-resilience-wake-up-51-see-higher-value-now-401979a French multinational company, Saint-Gobain has launched the fourth edition of its global Sustainable Construction Barometer, revealing a growing shift in how sustainable building is understood and prioritised across markets. 1-268595 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/architects-and-contractors-get-ready-to-unlock-2026-project-wins-390868a The 14th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa returns to Johannesburg from Tuesday, 9 June 2026 to Thursday, 11 June 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and built-environment professionals for three days of discussion, insight and collaboration. 1-268593 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/construction-of-solar-facility-set-to-power-60000-households-289737a Eskom has begun construction of a new R1.2bn, 75MW solar power plant at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a significant step in integrating renewable energy into its coal-dominated generation fleet. 1-268520 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/high-court-backs-municipalitys-right-to-reject-bidders-over-reputational-harm-734692a In a significant judgment delivered by the Western Cape Division of the High Court on 26 November 2025, the court in Construction Company (Pty) Ltd v City of Cape Town and Others [2025], confirmed that an organ of state may decline to award a tender, where contracting with the bidder would expose the institution to reputational risk. 1-268432 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa