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Afrimat declares formal dispute over unmet Gravenhage sales conditions, pays Glenover R250m
22nd August 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed building materials, industrial minerals and bulk commodities company Afrimat has declared a formal dispute as a result of conditions precedent not being met in its acquisition of the... 


Graph of buildings completed in first five months of 2022 in South Africa
Building activity boosted by office conversions – economist
19th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first five months of the year have seen a “remarkable improvement” in the value of buildings completed in the metros and larger municipalities, with the category for additions and alterations... 


A large shipping vessel with gantry cranes and materials handling equipment is the first vessel to dock at the new Lekki port in Nigeria
Major milestone achieved
19th August 2022

In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship... 


The shape of a forklift made out of various parts and spares
Original parts a must – supplier
19th August 2022

Heavy lifting solutions provider Criterion Equipment, which specialises in the supply and support of TCM forklift trucks, stresses that the local market must invest in quality branded replacement... 


Wheel loaders and excavators lined up after being assembled by Lovemore Bros at its Boksburg facility
Assembly project finalised without a hitch
19th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros Mechanical Projects division has reached the tail end of a substantial assembly project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions South Africa (WW... 


A row of Donati hoists at a manufacturing plant
Crane supplier announces new distributorship
19th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Materials handling equipment distributor and service provider Charco Cranes used the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, held in February, as well as smaller industry-related events, as... 


Image of Tower 1 in the Harbour Arch development
R16bn Harbour Arch development sees Tower 1 reach highest point
18th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Tower 1 at Cape Town’s new Harbour Arch mixed-use precinct has topped out on the twenty-third floor, 95 m above ground – 30 months after breaking ground in January, 2020. “Reaching the highest... 


Reclamation Group says scrap metal prices to stabilise over 18 months even with an export ban
16th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Recycling company The Reclamation Group says that, on account of the already installed increased consumer capacity and the advent of new melting facilities already in the pipeline, over the next 12... 


A photo of some of the rental units provided to EPCM by Kwikspace
Kwikspace delivers temporary offices within a week of order being placed
12th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Prefabricated, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has met a tight project deadline by delivering ten rental units to engineering project and product development firm EPCM Holdings within a... 


OpenSpace launches ‘Google Street View’ for construction projects
12th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Stellenbosch-based Agile Business Technology (ABT) has partnered with US group OpenSpace to launch its 360° capture and artificial intelligence (AI) platform for construction projects in South... 


Specialists complete inspection project
12th August 2022

The benefit of rope access for routine industrial inspection work was again demonstrated when leading rope access specialist Skyriders Access Specialists successfully completed a project for... 


Italtile to post higher earnings despite tough market conditions
11th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed ceramic tile and bathroom accessories retailer Italtile expects to report a marginal decline in turnover for the financial year ended June 30. In a trading update to shareholders on... 


Material ideal for sustainable, DIY construction
5th August 2022

Locally manufactured Fibertex Universal do-it-yourself (DIY) materials – from construction materials supplier Fibertex South Africa - provide sustainable solutions to multiple drainage, filtration,... 


Soil compactor offers high value with efficiency
5th August 2022

One of South Africa’s largest compaction machine suppliers ELB Equipment offers clients the Ammann ARS 122 soil compactor, which is an industry leader in compaction efficiency. “The Ammann ARS 122... 


Strategy outlines constructive value of wood
5th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The University of Pretoria (UP) has played a significant part in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (DTIC’s) Promotion of Timber Construction Steering Committee, which aims to... 


Construction SME confidence index sees uptick, reaches highest in five years
2nd August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Business Conditions Survey showed that, during the second quarter, confidence in the future of the construction sector reached its highest levels in five... 


Afrimat raises R680m in accelerated bookbuild
29th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed building materials, industrial minerals and bulk commodities company Afrimat has successfully closed an equity raise of R680-million – about 8.5% of its current market capitalisation.... 


Afrimat, Hemporium building world’s tallest hemp-product building 
29th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

In a global first, 84 Harrington Street is the world’s tallest building being constructed using hempcrete blocks and hemp building materials, says the partnership between two Cape Town-based... 


An image of John Deere's 460E-II series articulated dump truck
John Deere brings redesigned ADT to South African shores
28th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Heavy equipment manufacturer John Deere’s South African branch, having been in the country for 140 years, launched its redesigned 41.8 t, 460 series articulated dump truck (ADT) to the domestic... 


Lafarge ECOPact cement trucks
Lafarge launches ECOPact cement with as much as 100% less embodied carbon emissions
19th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Following the successful take-up in markets where building materials company Holcim is present, local subsidiary Lafarge South Africa (SA) on July 18 launched its lower-carbon cement ECOPact to the... 


An image of a completed crane leaving crane manufacturer Condra’s Germiston factory
Condra highlights industry-exceeding environmental efforts
18th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Johannesburg-headquartered cranes and hoists manufacturer Condra says its efforts to protect the environment exceed industry norms by a “considerable margin”. This, it outlines, is in contrast to... 


Afrimat Construction Index shows consolidation of recovery trend in first quarter
15th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed industrial minerals, commodities and construction material openpit mining company Afrimat has released the findings of the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of the... 


An image of somebody drilling a fastener into concrete using a Hilti power tool
Company guides application of design code
15th July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The implementation of SANS 51992-4 code, taking effect March 2021, ensures the safe design of fastenings for use in concrete. The adoption of this code is necessary to ensure safety and... 


A group of compressors from the ELGi AB oil free range all stood together on display
Compressors delivered to cement factory
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) has successfully delivered and commissioned two compressors, from air-compressor manufacturer ELGi, to one of South Africa’s largest... 


Two large  air dryers from the Sahara range of compressed stood along side one another air dryers is being used for clean instrument air at a cement plant
Compressor range well received by market
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers’ newly released Sahara range, comprising low dewpoint compressed-air dryers, has been well received by clients in various sectors, Artic Driers... 


Image of a construction worker's hand
Renewable energy may boost Africa’s construction sector in tough 2022 – report
12th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Turner & Townsend has released its International Construction Market Survey (ICMS) for 2022. The company is an independent professional services entity operating in the global real estate,... 


800 students enter water tech challenge
8th July 2022

Last month more than 800 high school and university students from around the globe accepted the challenge from water technology leader Xylem to take on water and climate issues through the second... 


A large mobile valve testing instrument owned by Brimis Engineering on display at a launch event
Pumps project under way
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial valves and pumps specialists Brimis Engineering has been subcontracted by customised water treatment solutions provider Aqua Pro Solutions to size, recommend and supply new pumps for the... 


DWS fast-tracks E Cape repair and upgrades
8th July 2022

In continuous efforts to ramp up interventions to affected communities faced with severe water shortages in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, the Department of Water and... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu
Progress in pipeline project witnessed
8th July 2022

In May, Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, and Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Dikeledi Magadzi were on hand to witness the progress of the construction of the raw water bulk water... 


Meters supplied for water project
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Pipes & Fittings is supplying water meters, manufactured by international manufacturing group Honeywell Kent, to a residential area in Vryburg, in the... 


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Pilot Crushtec introduces new versatile scalping screen to Southern Africa
6th July 2022

With a growing requirement to do more with less, contractors can now take advantage of industrial machinery company Metso Outotec’s Lokotrack ST2.3 scalping screen, the versatility of which enables... 


Image of 84 Harrison street building in Cape Town
Afrimat, Hemporium build world’s tallest hemp-product building 
4th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

In a global first, 84 Harrington Street is the world’s tallest building being constructed using hempcrete blocks and hemp building materials, says the partnership between two Cape Town-based... 


PPC reports no changes to full-year results
4th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed PPC’s audited consolidated financial statements and its own financial statements for the year ended March 31, together with the unmodified audit report of the independent auditor,... 


A large round drum used as a peptic tank made of Weholite ready for delivery to Kenya's new school projects
More schools means more infrastructure needed
1st July 2022

The Kenyan government’s plan to construct an additional 10 000 classrooms to accommodate an expected surge in student numbers once learners’ transition from primary to junior secondary schools... 


HFDs are used to suspend hoses during pumping applications where either pontoons or barges are used
Pump and hose flotation devices on offer
1st July 2022

Specialist pumps supplier Integrated Pump Rentals (IPR) says it carries a comprehensive range of pump flotation devices (PFD) and hose flotation devices (HFD) which are available for either... 


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