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Construction Materials

Saisc promotes R&D, skills development

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) is investing time and money into finding new engineering techniques for the industry, based on the conviction that part of the success of an industry association is its ability to...

Construction Materials

Steel fabrication industry bleeds as major clients procure abroad

The large quantities of fabricated structural steel coming into South Africa from China, Saudi Arabia, India, Turkey and Thailand, besides other countries, continue to significantly impact on the local economy, says Southern African Institute of...

Construction Materials

SteelFuture conference promotes ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) will, in March next year, host the SteelFuture Conference in Johannesburg – a gathering that will focus on the future of the global steel construction industry.

CEMENT

Sephaku projects on track, keen on another ‘Métier-like’ acquisition

JSE-listed Sephaku Holdings’ associate company Sephaku Cement is on track to start production by the end of 2013 at its 1.2-million-ton-a-year cement production facility, near Lichtenburg, and a 1.4-million-ton-a-year grinding facility in...

By: Megan Wait

20 Nov 12

CEMENT

PPC complies with Zimbabwe indigenisation laws after selling further stake

Cement producer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) has been awarded an indigenisation certificate in Zimbabwe after complying with that country’s 51% indigenous ownership requirement. The South Africa-headquartered company said on Monday that its...

By: Idéle Esterhuizen

19 Nov 12

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Amid the risks, Afrimat sees some fresh opportunities

While the downgrading of South Africa’s credit rating is a “big threat” to the country, there also lurk some opportunities in the move, says Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden.

By: Irma Venter

16 Nov 12

CEMENT

PPC sees good cement growth in Africa as SA projects lag

Outgoing CEO Paul Stuiver. Ketso Gordhan is taking over as PPC CEO on January 1.

As South Africa entered a potentially slow growth year, rising cement demand in the rest of Africa presented strong growth opportunities for JSE-listed PPC, said outgoing CEO Paul Stuiver on Tuesday. The cement producer, which sees a number of...

By: Natasha Odendaal

13 Nov 12

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Sephaku to buy ready-mix concrete group for R365m

JSE-listed industrial minerals exploration and development company Sephaku Holdings has agreed to buy ready-mix concrete company Métier Mixed Concrete for R365-million. CEO Lelau Mohuba said that adding Métier Mixed Concrete to Sephaku’s...

By: Natasha Odendaal

12 Nov 12

CONSTRUCTION

Delayed tenders, mine strikes to take toll on Aveng

Adverse market conditions, notably in the construction and steel environment, were still impacting on the Aveng Group, said chairperson Angus Band in a statement at the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday. He noted that the construction...

By: Irma Venter

08 Nov 12

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

WG Wearne cuts half-year loss by 85%

Construction materials supplier WG Wearne reduced its comprehensive loss by 85.34% or R21.1-million, to R3.6-million during the six months ending August, driven by increased revenues and margins, as well as reduced operating expenses. The...

By: Idéle Esterhuizen

06 Nov 12

CONSTRUCTION

Protech manages turnaround as it employs new plant strategy

Civil engineering group Protech Khuthele managed a financial recovery in the six months ended August 31, with CEO Anthony Page on Monday positive the company could “keep on showing this trend going forward”. Protech posted a 7% increase in...

By: Irma Venter

05 Nov 12

Trade Facilitation

Building hard and soft trade facilitating infrastructure key to tackle crippling African trade costs

South Africa is championing an ambitious integration and development agenda in Southern Africa in an attempt to advance what Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies describes as trade and customs cooperation between customs alliance the Southern...

By: Natalie Greve

02 Nov 12

Construction Materials

Concrete an alternative to bitumen in road construction

As bitumen shortages continue to impact on the road construction industry, construction company Basil Read believes the use of concrete is a viable alternative construction material that offers long-term benefits.

By: Zandile Mavuso

02 Nov 12

Construction Materials

Rockfall barriers to promote road safety

As climate change continues to affect the environment, there is a constant need to mitigate the impact of unexpected natural disasters such as rockfalls that damage infrastructure.

By: Zandile Mavuso

02 Nov 12

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

Afrimat posts R76m profit, looks to SADC, renewable energy for growth

While the downgrading of South Africa’s credit rating was a “big threat” to the country, there also lurked some opportunities in the move, said Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden on Thursday. The more international sentiment and the global...

By: Irma Venter

01 Nov 12

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