The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation says the construction machinery segment is one that has experienced positive year-over-year growth. The Washington-based Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is forecasting solid but moderating economic performance through the end of this year. That outlook is primarily fueled by strong equipment and software investment and better-than-expected consumer spending, according to the foundation. As a counterpoint, it warns that a weakening labor market and rising inflation could dampen some of those growth prospects in the coming months. “Equipment and software investment surged during the first half of 2025,” the group says, adding 6 of 7

The construction of schools, clinics and libraries will be monitored using a drone, thanks to a new initiative launched by the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID). Chief director of the Infrastructure Research and Planning Division Amanda Moletsane is the woman leading the pack in the implementation of the project. She said adding cutting edge technology to service delivery adds a new dimension to the monitoring capability of the DID. “When we came up with this project we were looking at how we could deliver in a timeous, cost-effective and more efficient manner when monitoring our projects around the province.”

How to select the right pumping solution for efficiency, reliability and lower lifecycle costs By Darryl Macdougall, Managing Director, Verder Pumps South Africa FROM purification of cobalt, transferring of slurry and lime dosing, to pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications – and what keeps the material (or product) flowing throughout the entire processing operation. Achieving perfect results every time requires a well-engineered pumping system that is designed to deliver a smooth, reliable flow for all circumstances. A poorly designed pumping system can, for

VEGABAR pressure transmitters ensure reliable measurement IN the petrochemical and speciality chemical sectors, reliable pressure measurement is essential for maintaining process efficiency and product quality. This becomes even more critical in remote African processing plants, where equipment must withstand dramatic swings between hot days and cold nights. One petrochemical plant faced this challenge at a critical pressure measuring point located in a hazardous area. Temperatures varied from +20°C to +200°C, and pressures fluctuated between 1.5 and 200 kPa absolute. The measurement was vital to an automated process, where even minor inaccuracies affected both energy use and product quality. Why traditional

In the harshest terrain and most demanding conditions, one machine keeps going where others fail: the Tonly dump truck. Designed to handle the relentless demands of large-scale mining and construction projects, Tonly’s wide body rigid dump trucks are gaining serious traction in South Africa. Known for their payload power, structural integrity, and remarkable cost-efficiency, Tonly trucks are engineered to move material where it matters most.  Whether you’re operating in the dusty open-cast mines of the Northern Cape or hauling aggregate on remote roads, Tonly offers a robust alternative to traditional articulated dump trucks. For those in search of next-generation earthmoving machines, this

onstruction workers remain vulnerable to injury and death as health and safety regulations are not being properly enforced on sites, experts said this week. In 2024, 6 223 incidents were reported on construction sites in South Africa, including 60 fatal ones, according to the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM). This marked an increase from 5 986 incidents and 48 fatalities the previous year. In 2014, there were 589 incidents reported on construction sites, including 68 fatal accidents.  Accident frequency on sites has stagnated at around 2% in recent years. Over the 20-year period from 2004 to 2024, the leading cause

South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, is once again highlighting its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) programme, asserting that its implementation could address the country’s ongoing electricity crisis. But what exactly is this programme, how does it function, and what implications does it have for South Africans?What are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?  Imagine a giant, super-smart rechargeable battery that can store electricity and release it exactly when you need it. That, in simpler terms, is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). It’s not just an extra gadget; it’s a key part of how we manage energy today, especially with renewable

South Africa has an urgent problem hiding in plain sight. Our economy requires around 30,000 newly qualified artisans each year to keep infrastructure, construction and industry running, yet the country consistently produces far fewer than that. Image source: DC Studio from Freepik Employment and skills challenges The Department of Higher Education and Training has acknowledged that this shortfall is one of the biggest barriers to delivering on the goals of the National Development Plan. Employers across mining, energy, construction and manufacturing regularly highlight the lack of skilled artisans as one of their greatest constraints. Without enough artisans, projects stall, infrastructure weakens

Kwikspace modular solutions for South Africa FOR almost 50 years, Kwikspace has been the industry leader in providing ‘Kwik’, high-quality accommodation and infrastructure solutions for South Africa’s building and construction sector and beyond. The prefabricated units are manufactured for use as offices, mobile homes, dormitories, classrooms, clinics, kitchens, storage, change houses, ablution facilities, or temporary structures for shows and events, making them ideal for the fast-paced requirements of construction sites, rural agricultural operations, and project-based operations. Kwikspace buildings use a thicker steel grade than the industry norm, and units are insulated with polyurethane foam instead of standard expanded polystyrene (EPS),