Building & Construction News

Developing the leaders who keep our economy moving

• 20-07-2026
• The Content Engine

By Dr Myles Wakeham

Every supply chain success—or failure—ultimately comes down to the quality of the decisions people make. Infrastructure, technology and capital are essential, but they are only enablers. I...

Celebrating projects that redefine what is possible with concrete

• 20-07-2026
• The Content Engine

Every generation of engineers, contractors and designers leaves behind projects that redefine what is possible with concrete – the world's most widely used construction material and the foundation of modern infrastructure. Through innova...

Adult literacy – the foundation of integrated skills development in mining communities

• 20-07-2026
• The Content Engine

Mining companies have long recognised that skills development is essential to creating opportunities for host communities. Yet too often, community training programmes begin at the wrong point.

“The focus is frequently placed on vo...

NW Department of Public Works and Roads and Valterra Platinum Mines Join Forces to Upgrade Ramokokastad-Brits Road

• 20-07-2026
• Newsnote

The North West Department of Public Works and Roads has partnered with Valterra Platinum Mines in a landmark R100 million road upgrade project aimed at improving the 12km stretch between Ramokokastad and Brits.

The public-private partner...

Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

• 17-07-2026
• Bizcommunity.com

South Africa's housing shortage is often measured by the number of homes delivered, but affordability extends far beyond construction costs. The true cost of housing includes transport, infrastructure, utilities, maintenance and access to empl...

Meadowdale roads set for repairs as Ekurhuleni addresses safety concerns

• 17-07-2026
• Germiston City News

City plans Meadowdale road safety upgrades and pothole repairs in new financial year.

The City of Ekurhuleni says it is aware of longstanding road safety concerns and potholes in Meadowdale, with upgrades and repairs scheduled as part of...

Old Johannesburg Road upgrades completed

• 17-07-2026
• Pretoria Rekord

The completed upgrade includes dual carriageways, pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes and new traffic signals designed to improve safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor.

The upgraded section of the K101, also known as the Old Joh...

State of road excavations in Glenhazel disappoints Ward 72 councillor

• 17-07-2026
• Rosebank Killarney Gazette

Ward 72 councillor Daniel Schay is showing his disappointment in the state of his ward, especially the incomplete excavations that plague the roads, while JRA has reiterated that the wards outstanding reinstatements will soon be attended to.

Contractors get pathway to bigger projects with new CIDB course

• 16-07-2026
• NovaNews

BLOEMFONTEIN – The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is rolling out a flagship Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) course, developed in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, designed to equip emerging contrac...

Dock Road upgrade works move closer to Ebenezer Circle at the V&A Waterfront

• 16-07-2026
• The Cape Towner

The V&A Waterfront has begun the next phase of its infrastructure programme to replace ageing water and sewer pipelines, with construction moving along Dock Road from the One&Only Cape Town towards Ebenezer Circle from Monday, July 13.