Access to reliable roads remains a critical challenge for many rural communities in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Addressing this need, multidisciplinary consultancy, AVX Engineers, has completed a detailed geotechnical investigation and road design study to support the upgrade of gravel access routes into safer, more durable surfaced roads linking communities to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and agricultural centres.

Construction equipment dealers and capital equipment suppliers have not suddenly become targets for money laundering in South Africa. According to Hawken McEwan, Director of Risk & Compliance at nCino KYC, they have always been in criminals’ sights - the difference now is that the spotlight is firmly on them. Wilhelm du Plessis reports.

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) national seminar roadshow will equip engineers, consultants, and contractors with the essential knowledge and practical tools to confidently implement the newly adopted SANS 51992-1-1: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings during the critical transition period.

While there are green shoots for South Africa’s construction materials sector, the landscape remains complex and uneven - leading AfriSam to focus on resilience, agility, long-term investment and strong customer partnerships.

Following at least four fatal construction site accidents in 20 months, the Master Builders Association (MBA) North has called for urgent measures to improve oversight and accountability in the construction sector.