Construction materials group, AfriSam, recently unveiled a Vertical Rolled Cement Mill which is the first of its kind in Southern Africa.

In her regular column, Elsie Snyman ascertains exactly what the recent construction workers strike cost.

The development of the Gautrain is good for the industry: areas located directly around future Gautrain stations are attracting great interest with regard to property development.

Dulux Trade was one of the main sponsors of the Green Building Conference and they have developed a product that improves usage of day light reflection.

High Power Equipment Africa's (HPE Africa) Astra articulated and rigid dump trucks meet the demands of our uniquely tough environment and have proven that they are a sought after addition to mining, construction and development projects.

The most significant aspect of the rehabilitation project of the N1 between Koelenhof and the Huguenot toll plaza is the fact that 25% Recovered Asphalt Product is being used for the aslphalt base layer.

As the groundwater of a historical industrial site was polluted by arsenic, specialist environmental rehabilitation was necessary.

A section of 43,6 km of the N12 is being rehabilitated. The last construction on the route took place 30 years ago. The biggest challenge has been to vertically align the section to be rehabilitated.

Eastgate Shopping centre is being revitalised to enable it to become a destination. This is being done by adding an outdoor component and allowing the outside into the centre.

When it was built in the 70s, Sandton City changed the Sandton skyline. Now earthworks have commenced in the repositioning of the icon.

As health and safety becomes more entrenched, Cosira is one of the companies that makes a positive shift towards achieving zero harm in the workplace.

Paarl's current wastewater works system is being upgraded with pipes that Rocla is supplying.