DIGITAL delivery remains a relatively new but growing capability in South Africa. As the construction and infrastructure sector evolves, information is becoming a highly valuable asset. Technologies such as digital twins, AI-assisted design and lifecycle data integration can help investors and developers maximise that value. For built environment practitioners, theContinue Reading
Executive understanding of sustainability, and its related risks and opportunities, is on the rise — in large part due to increasing regulation and mandatory reporting requirements. While some sectors have made more progress than others, sustainability risks and opportunities are not yet factored consistently into financial models and decision makingContinue Reading
As more than one-third of US original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) pursue reshoring strategies, a critical question emerges: Should companies simply relocate existing production, or should they reimagine their materials and processes for a new era of domestic manufacturing? The answer could determine whether reshoring delivers mere supply-chain security or createsContinue Reading
According to the newly released Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026 Report, launched at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp where climate resilience and input cost pressures formed the centrepiece of industry discussions, while warnings of returning El Niño conditions typically spark widespread drought fears across South African farming communities, the 2026/27 summer production seasonContinue Reading
CASE Construction is built on a clear operational philosophy: “We are not just selling equipment. As a team, we drive to deliver the ultimate ownership experience.” Speaking at a recent Customer Demo Day, Johan Joubert, General Manager of Construction Equipment South Africa at CNH, anchored the brand’s strategy around this coreContinue Reading
About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom. These power stations produce greenhouse gas and air pollution and can also pollute nearby streams and rivers. South African environmental law says that all power stations must have environmental authorisations and often water-use and atmosphericContinue Reading
Fendt has announced three new additions to its equipment lineup, strengthening its full-line portfolio with new solutions for high-horsepower fieldwork, large-scale planting and the compact tractor market. The new products include the Fendt 1100 Vario MT Gen2 track tractor, the Fendt Momentum 80-foot planter, and the Fendt 300 Vario Gen5, which is makingContinue Reading
Greg Carter, partner at Winckworth Sherwood’s construction team, discusses the importance of building warranty and how to navigate a difficult path For many building owners, registered providers and developers, the discovery of serious defects triggers a familiar response: investigate the problem, identify the responsible contractor or consultant and consider legalContinue Reading
Drilon Baca, economist at Glenigan, discusses the results of the Glenigan Construction Index and how construction is looking after a disappointing Summer Summer 2026 was supposed to lift construction’s mood, it failed to do so. The bounce many hoped for did not arrive, and the sector has spent another threeContinue Reading
Eskom recently hosted the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) facility in Johannesburg. During the visit Eskom shared progress in clean coal, green hydrogen and other technologies with which it intends to strengthen its operational performance, national energy security and aContinue Reading
