a.b.e.® has introduced a policy of ‘best practice’ to maintain its leading position in the market The first stage of the modernisation of production started in 2019, called for an investment of about R3 million.  After more than eight decades of traditional production methods – needed an injection of best practice: “In our case that meant workflow maximisation, increased automation, and slashing of production costs. ‘Best practice’ is a technique generally accepted as preferable to alternatives because it produces results superior to other means – and this is precisely what we have implemented for the restructuring and streamlining of the a.b.e.® production processes

The main brands in the sector all set to attend the International Construction Equipment Trade Show in Verona (6-9 May 2026): CGT and Komatsu, Hyundai and Kobelco, as well as the return by Volvo CE. SaMoTer 2026 welcomes top names in the construction machinery industry to Verona: leading international brands have all confirmed attendance, alongside a high-profile return. With 6 show halls and 3 outdoor areas, the Exhibition organised by Veronafiere in collaboration with UNACEA and CECE confirms its status as a strategic hub where the entire construction world can come together, discuss issues and plan for the future. The event brings together technologies,

DICA is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of its own product line of ground protection and site access mats. The new Ranger HD, Defender, and Titan mats provide contractors with high-performance and cost-effective access options for a variety of jobsites. DICA’s light, medium, and heavy-duty mats will make their debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas. “Our expansion into ground protection and site access solutions builds on our brand strength: engineered performance that protects people, equipment and worksites,” said Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA. “Whether you work in crane operations, utility, construction, tree care, vegetation management, or concrete pumping,

The Competition Commission has launched raids on four steel production companies in South Africa, conducting search-and-seizure operations on suspicion of price fixing. The commission raided the premises of the four scrap metal purchasing companies operating in Germiston, Nigel, Vanderbijlpark, and Hammanskraal. The companies under investigation operate as buyers of shredded or processed scrap metals, which they use to produce long steel products. “The commission has reasonable grounds to suspect that the companies have engaged in fixing the purchase price of shredded or processed scrap metal,” it said. “It is alleged that these firms have made price adjustment announcements of the

The main brands in the sector all set to attend the International Construction Equipment Trade Show in Verona (6-9 May 2026): CGT and Komatsu, Hyundai and Kobelco, as well as the return by Volvo CE. SaMoTer 2026 (May 6-9 www.samoter.it) welcomes top names in the construction machinery industry to Verona: leading international brands have all confirmed attendance, alongside a high-profile return. With 6 show halls and 3 outdoor areas, the Exhibition organised by Veronafiere in collaboration with UNACEA and CECE confirms its status as a strategic hub where the entire construction world can come together, discuss issues and plan for the future.

South Africa’s first fully operational intermodal freight village in the KwaZulu-Natal town of Estcourt is actively addressing inefficiencies and congestion along the road freight corridor between Durban and Gauteng. It is now set for a multi-billion-rand expansion that will help contain logistics costs and improve competitiveness for local manufacturers, says EIT Group CEO Wessel Jacobs. A model inspired by European freight villages The freight village is modelled on facilities in Eastern Europe. It functions as a multi-mode logistics centre offering transport solutions and value-added supply chain services for national and international cargo. It currently caters for containerised goods, with scope

Regulatory frameworks are expected to play an even stronger role in shaping the construction sector in 2026s the construction sector advances through 2025, it is setting the foundation for a pivotal transformation in 2026. Across the GCC, sustainability, climate-resilient design, and advanced technology are evolving from emerging priorities into industry standards. The choices made today will determine how effectively the region’s built environment can respond to climate challenges, meet decarbonisation targets, and support long-term economic growth. Key trends and predictions for the construction industry in 2026 point to a sector increasingly shaped by sustainability, climate-resilient design, and advanced technology. Widespread