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Azmet Reactor project: a precise and praiseworthy victory for South Africa’s steel sector
Azmet Reactor project: a precise and praiseworthy victory for South Africa’s steel sector
16th January 2024

Fabricating six massive reactors that are over three storeys high in Gauteng and then transporting these more than 2 500 kilometres to a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - where all... 


Pierre van Vuuren, Concor Project Manager
Kendal Ash Disposal Facility nears completion
16th January 2024

The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility expansion project, responsible for the storage of ash produced by Kendal Power Station until 2023, has successfully reached over 80% completion. With a projected... 


Image of Solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of Eastgate Shopping Centre
More solar power for shopping centre
7th December 2023

An additional 5.74 MW of solar power has been added to the fast-track project being undertaken at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gauteng, while trading continues. As part of the ongoing work... 


The above image depicts the concrete columns that secure the steelwork have to be drilled and dowelled onto the existing columns supporting the rooftop slabs, transferring the weight to the centre’s foundations
Unique panel installation at centre
24th November 2023

The addition of another 5.74 MW of solar power at Eastgate Shopping Centre, east of Johannesburg, is being undertaken by diversified infrastructure and construction company Concor, while keeping... 


The addition of 30 000 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of Eastgate Shopping Centre has not slowed trading in the shops
Shopping goes on at Eastgate while Concor adds more solar power
3rd November 2023

The addition of another 5,74 MW of solar power at Eastgate Shopping Centre, east of Johannesburg, is being undertaken by leading black-owned contractor Concor, while keeping the movement of tenants... 


Final cleaning underway on a foundation
Concor conquers rocky terrain forging access for Phezukomoya Wind Energy Facility
28th August 2023

Constructing wind energy facilities on mountains presents unique challenges, particularly in terms of accessing the construction sites. The Phezukomoya Wind Energy Facility, situated near Noupoort... 


An image of the BioKnit prototype structure developed by the Living Textiles Research Group
Scientists develop sustainable alternative to traditional building materials
4th August 2023

Scientists have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted moulds and the root network of fungi as a potential alternative to traditional building material. The composite, called... 


Image of mounds of rare earth oxides
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
4th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has started on a demonstration plant at the project.  


IonicRE advances work on Makuutu demonstration plant
28th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Construction has started on a demonstration plant at rare earth minerals developer Ionic Rare Earths’ (IonicRE’s) 60%-owned Makuutu heavy rare earths project, in Uganda. The installation contract... 


UK researchers develop a construction material using fungi and knitted wool
14th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

British scientists have developed a new building material which uses a paste derived from the root network of the mycelium fungus in combination with a knitted textile framework (more pedantically,... 


Pylon-spire construction advancing steadily at Msikaba bridge project
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge megaproject are soon to tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  The bridge forms part of the South African... 


Image of the Msikaba bride pylon spire
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The pylon spires of the Msikaba bridge megaproject will soon tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  


Image of construction of the pylon spires for the 580-m-wide Msikaba Bridge
Pylon-spire construction advancing steadily at the Msikaba bridge project
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge megaproject are soon to tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  The bridge forms part of the South African... 


Spires shoot skyward as Msikaba Bridge advances
9th June 2023

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge mega project are on their way up, soon to tower almost 130 metres high at each side of the near 200m deep river gorge. For Laurence Savage,... 


Image of Olifants river
Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F and 2G are in the feasibility study stage. 


An image of Moladi's formwork for the TotalEnergies Project
Local company secures follow-up work, pipeline project
21st April 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

As it recently completed a project for diversified miner Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa copper mine, in Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South African construction company Moladi has... 


Msikaba bridge construction slated for completion by end of 2024 
3rd March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year.  Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild... 


Image of Msikaba bridge construction
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge should be complete in the last quarter of 2023.  


Image of the Msikaba bridge
Msikaba bridge heads for completion by end-2024 
13th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year.  Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild... 


Superior building delivers quality houses quickly and cost-effectively
8th February 2023

The multi-award winning Moladi Building System is enabling houses and other structures of a superior quality to be built in record time and at a fraction of the cost of conventional building... 


Geosynthetics offer durability for concrete structures
3rd February 2023

Geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier Fibertex South Africa’s geosynthetic solutions encompass controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners, which are designed for concrete surface... 


Image of accommodation on mine
Construction company contributes to DRC mine accommodation
2nd December 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

South African construction company Moladi has supplied its removable, reusable, recyclable and lightweight plastic formwork mould construction system for miner Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa copper mine, in... 


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Supplier aids tunnel construction
2nd December 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Construction materials supplier Peikko South Africa has partnered with a local construction company to develop an innovative ventilation tunnel design for a headgear structure in a mine located in... 


Image of Phase I LHWP
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The three-year construction of the Senqu bridge is set to start soon. 


LHDA awards Senqu bridge construction tender
8th August 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The three-year construction of the 825-m-long, 90-m-high Senqu bridge is set to start soon following the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) awarding of the M2-billion construction... 


An image of Otto Botha
Consulting engineering sector faces skills depletion
1st July 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased retrenchments and job losses in the consulting engineering industry, which, in turn, has led to a skills drain in the sector, temporary works consultant... 


AMANUEL GEBREMESKEL Many studies also show that steel structures are the most cost-effective bridges to construct, even when the price of steel fluctuates
Local bridge construction of concern
24th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The quality of new bridges being built generally complies with South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) standards, which are aligned with international best practice, but the quality of... 


DANIEL PETROV
Everyone is looking to optimise their designs and find new methods that can reduce costs and add value, considering the globally depressed construction market
Versatile bolted column connections in demand
27th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Construction products and solutions specialist Peikko South Africa’s bolted column connections are helping to fast-track the development of a large residential project in Ferndale, Gauteng. The... 


HED: Recent R2bn project wins position GVK-Siya Zama as top tier contractor
13th April 2022

GVK-Siya Zama, a leading specialist contractor in the field of building, renovation, restoration and recycling of buildings, has been awarded two notable projects in recent months. Amounting to... 


The new 500-bed residence built for NMU students
NMU adding 1 800 beds at three student residences
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in February opened a new 500-bed residence for students, which will be followed by the launch of 300-bed and 1 000-bed residences later this year on the... 


Image of CHRYSO’s Maturix software solution that enables the maturity of concrete to be measured on site
Software monitors concrete strength
3rd September 2021

Concrete strength can be difficult to estimate, as it does not always develop at the same speed – with temperature and weather conditions affecting how fast or slow the strength of a structure... 


Smart monitoring of concrete with Maturix
12th August 2021

Contractors need to know when their concrete has reached a certain strength, to move ahead with the next stage of construction, but this has never been very easy to find out – until now. Having... 


An image showing an artist's impression of the block that anchors the Conradie Park development
Construction under way at Concor’s Paarl Rock
20th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Construction is under way at Paarl Rock, the fifth building in diversified infrastructure and services construction company Concor’s 22 ha Conradie Park development, in Cape Town. Piling for the... 


Kühtai storage power plant project, Austria
Kühtai storage power plant project, Austria
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Austrian power utility Tiwag is building the Kühtai storage power plant project as an expansion to the Sellrain-Silz series of power plants. 


AfriSam works with SanteQ to bring Thembisa solid homes
2nd June 2021

In a housing market that is desperate for quality, robust and affordable homes, advanced building technology frontrunner, Sanjo Fabtech Sterling has been collaborating with construction materials... 


M&D Construction Group nurtures a spirit of Khula Nathi in Duduza
20th May 2021

M&D Construction Group, a leading multi-disciplinary contractor, is again demonstrating its leadership in service delivery infrastructure projects that are also intended to uplift communities... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the biggest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the LHWP Phase II has been released. 


South Africa refines construction of precast-concrete reservoirs
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precast concrete has helped to accelerate and mitigate risks on complex civil-engineering construction projects the world over. This includes on demanding reservoir projects that are traditionally... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the biggest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the LHWP Phase 2 – the Senqu River bridge – has been released. 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
2nd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the biggest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the Phase II has been released. 


Senqu river bridge construction tender launched in early March
23rd March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The tender for the construction of the largest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase 2 – the... 


Construction chemicals supplier provides release agents for the concrete industry
Construction chemicals supplier provides release agents for the concrete industry
19th February 2021

Germiston-based building industry chemicals supplier A.SHAK was established in 1958 to supply the concrete industry with specialised quality release agents designed specifically for the different... 


DANIEL PETROV
Installations on site are expected to start this month
Food warehouse expansion under way
12th February 2021 By: Darren Parker

Construction connection technology supplier Peikko South Africa has embarked on the second phase expansion of a production and warehousing facility for a food manufacturer in Johannesburg. The... 


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