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Construction’s language disconnect creates safety risk
A lack of resources for a large Spanish-speaking workforce raises safety concerns and holds back talented workers. Contractors are beginning to make a change. When Jaime Garcia was working on construction jobsites, he saw multiple Spanish speaking tradesworkers on the jobsite who did not receive the proper safety training in their native language. “The amount of people that took the training but did not understand the training was massive. It was a huge gap,” said Garcia, who worked as an electrician and safety manager. When he urged leaders and subcontractors to conduct classes in Spanish, he was told there was
Iconic Cape Town landmark worth R780 million being redeveloped
Plans are now officially underway to redevelop Cape Town’s historic Golden Acre complex, transforming its office tower into affordable rental units. In February 2025, the Competition Commission confirmed that, following a complex negotiation process that took more than three years to complete, the sale of Golden Acre was approved for R781.5 million. The sale, which included the 11 Adderley Street building, is one of the largest property transactions of its kind in the City of Cape Town in recent years. Following the historic acquisition, Putirex, a joint venture between Cape Town-based property developers, led by Gary Moore and Roelof Delport,
South African companies in serious trouble
South African producers are under considerable pressure, as both local and global factors are weighing on local companies. In particular, United States tariffs on South African imports present a significant threat to local companies, but this impact is heightened by domestic pressures that make local goods less competitive. This is feedback from Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar, who recently spoke at the 2025 Nedgroup Investments Treasurers’ Conference. Weimar explained that local producers face an uphill battle, especially in light of the United States’ new tariff policy. In August 2025, the United States implemented a 30% tariff on South African goods,
Redefining heavy-duty operations with high performance battery solutions
In the competitive world of logistics, manufacturing and material handling, equipment downtime is not just an inconvenience, it is a major threat to productivity and profitability.Industrial Power, a division of CFAO Equipment, is meeting this challenge head-on with advanced high-output lithium-ion battery solutions that are transforming how businesses operate. Boosting output with smarter energy Industrial Power’s high-performance lithium-ion batteries are engineered for fast charging and extended run times, reducing the need for frequent recharges and minimising equipment downtime. The result is higher throughput and operational efficiency across the board. Industrial Power National General Manager, Imtiaz Mahomed Ally, says with intelligent
Advanced Concrete Reinforcement Technology
Product Overview GRO540 fibres are high-performance macro-synthetic fibres designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern concrete reinforcement technology. Engineered for strength, durability, and versatility, these fibres significantly enhance concrete performance by increasing resistance to cracking, improving load distribution, and boosting overall toughness. Unlike traditional steel fibres and wire mesh, GRO540 synthetic fibres are lightweight, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant, offering long-lasting reinforcement solutions even in aggressive environments. Manufactured from a natural polypropylene homopolymer in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, GRO540 fibres are the only fibres produced in Africa that conform to EN 14889-2:2006 standards, carrying the CE mark for distribution across
FIBSOL: High-Performance Wire Fibres for Concrete Reinforcement
At FIBSOL, we specialize in providing innovative fibre reinforcement solutions designed to enhance the strength, durability, and performance of concrete, mortars, and other cementitious mixes. Our HE Fibres are engineered to deliver superior results in demanding construction environments, ensuring reliability and long-term structural integrity. Engineered for Strength and Performance FIBSOL HE Fibres are cold-drawn wire fibres manufactured with hooked ends to maximize bonding within the concrete mix. This unique hooking mechanism ensures optimum anchorage, significantly improving crack resistance, load-bearing capacity, and overall toughness of the concrete. Technical Specifications Applications FIBSOL HE Fibres are designed to replace or complement traditional reinforcement
Four global and South African companies getting ready to compete with Eskom
Several independent power producers (IPPs) are already supplying significant power to South Africa’s grid and plan to deploy multiple gigawatts more capacity before the end of the decade. As South Africa transitions its energy mix to more renewable power, a large part of new electricity generation is expected to be supplied through private power purchase agreements. A report from Green Cape has estimated that the private sector will add a further 6,000MW of solar power and 3,500MW of wind power in the country by 2030. IPPs are already contributing significant amounts of electricity to the grid. Apart from Eskom’s Sere
AQS Liquid Transfer
AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa. For the past 20 years, we have served in the pump industry with a vast product variety that caters for the Mining, Industrial, Agricultural and Utility markets. At AxFlow/AQS we value the strong partnerships we have with our suppliers and clients alike and strive to consistently unlock value for every customer, every time, by providing trusted pumping solutions within a culture of adaptability and passion.
Procurement proficiency and project execution key to reigniting construction
The continued progress of structural reforms in South Africa – including at State-owned enterprises (SOEs) such as Transnet – is contributing to improved investor sentiment and growth in the construction sector. But for all the progress, the sector continues to be constrained by a litany of entrenched problems, chief among them overstretched government finances, late payment of contractors, project cancellations and underspending of budget allocations. Experts in the built environment also cite the operational effects of lacking infrastructure and service delivery capacity at local government level and extreme weather as factors weighing down performance, while cost volatility – despite easing inflation this year – remains concerning. The foremost factor inhibiting increased construction activity though is sluggish
X1 Kit can automate controls on existing construction equipment
Construction automation solution provider Xpanner has officially unveiled its flagship X1 Kit, a retrofit option to automate existing construction site equipment.Founded in South Korea in 2020, Xpanner expanded to the United States in 2023 with the goal to transform cutting-edge technology into something tangible for operators on the ground. The company first offered its automation-ready package, which provides construction equipment like pile drivers and excavators with pre-configured and automated features, such as remote control, smart attachments and precision guidance systems. X1 continues this vision, integrating physical AI capabilities to transform existing construction machines across all brands and models into intelligent software-defined machinery (SDM).