Building & Construction News

V&A Waterfront begins construction of R230m superyacht marina

• 21-07-2026
• Moneyweb

Project remains on track for completion later this year as fabrication begins at Damen Shipyards.

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have officially transitioned the R230 million Quay 7 Superyacht Marina development fro...

How KZN's R13.94 billion budget aims to transform the province's road network

• 21-07-2026
• Independent on Saturday

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (DoT) highlighted its plans for an infrastructure revolution when the 2026/2027 financial year budget was presented at the KZN Legislature on Thursday.

Siboniso Duma, the MEC for Transport and Hu...

Work resumes on Cornelia water reservoir project

• 21-07-2026
• NovaNews

CORNELIA – Residents of Cornelia and the neighbouring community of Ntswanatsatsi could soon benefit from a more reliable water supply following the resumption of construction on the long-delayed Cornelia Water Reservoir project.

Th...

Noordwes Substation refurbishment project gathers pace after long wait

• 21-07-2026
• Pretoria Rekord

Construction is underway on the delayed project, with the metro outlining the latest milestones and expected benefits for surrounding communities.

The Tshwane Metro has provided an update on the long-awaited refurbishment of the Noordwes...

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...