ON THE COVER: In construction, downtime is costly. A single machine failure can stall an entire project, leading to delays, penalties, and financial strain. That is why contractors value plant hire partners who keep projects moving, no matter what. For more than 20 years, Eric’s Roller Hire has built its reputation on doing exactly that - providing reliable machines, well-trained operators, and an after-sales service network designed to prevent problems before they escalate. Quick response times are central to the company’s service philosophy. “The reason we respond so fast is simple - we carry most of the spare parts ourselves,” explains Eric Laynes, owner and director of Eric’s Roller Hire. “We import our own engine parts and hydraulic components, and we also manufacture some parts locally. Our stores are always stocked so that most breakdowns can be fixed quickly.”
Customers affirm Chryso Southern Africa’s responsiveness and technical expertise
Customers of Chryso Southern Africa have reaffirmed the company’s reputation for reliable product quality, strong technical expertise and swift responsiveness in a recent Voice of the Customer survey. According to Antoinet Buitendag, Sales Support and Customer Services Manager at Chryso Southern Africa, the debut survey gathered feedback from 50 respondents representing various roles across the cement industry.
Concor’s safety culture delivers top honours across MBA Awards
The safety culture at Concor is paying dividends in the success of its projects and was reflected in a raft of accolades at the Master Builders Association (MBA) North regional safety competition in August 2025. The company took first place in the MBA Safety Awards’ category F - for projects valued at between R100-million and R250-million - for its Fourways Mall New Roof and Solar Project. It also took second place in category G (R250 to R450-million) for the Oxford Parks Block 2A Phase 1 Project and third place in category E (R40 to R100-million) for its Ga-Rankuwa City Centre Project.
Designing for climate resilience and social equity
Observed annually on 31 October, World Cities Day spotlights the transformative potential of people-centred smart cities in shaping equitable, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. This year’s theme underscores the imperative to design cities that enhance the quality of life and foster resilience for all communities.
In Africa, climate change intensifies the urgency of inclusive urban development. Without adequate response measures, an estimated 118 million people living in extreme poverty could face heightened exposure to drought, flooding, and extreme heat by 2030. These climate-driven events threaten to damage infrastructure, disrupt economies, and compromise public health - causing physical harm and mental distress – as well as reduced access to essential commodities through disrupted supply chains and resource production.
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