Following on South Africa’s Youth Month in July, original-equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment has reinforced its commitment to developing the country’s next generation of technical talent... 

In construction, the most expensive projects may be the ones a firm never even knew about. Somewhere a bond has been filed, a site has changed hands and the winner of a nine-figure project is... 

The hot commissioning of the third of eight planned kilns at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia is under way, states Africa-focused quicklime producer and critical minerals explorer Firering... 

Bale-out furnaces are essential in foundries and metalworking industries, such as automotive, electronics and jewellery, owing to their high efficiency, precise temperature control and robust... 

Infrastructure development and construction materials company Raubex has appointed Jaco van der Bijl COO and executive director, with effect from September 1, to succeed Dirk Lourens, who is taking... 

Crushing, screening and material handling solutions provider Pilot Crushtec International has expanded its locally developed crushing and screening range with the launch of the DynamiTrac XS200... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain rock drilling equipment parts, from free of duty... 

There is an ongoing shift from traditional technologies to embracing smart technologies for dust collection, whereby the latter are adopted to enhance dust control solutions to improve plant... 

Cement maker PPC has appointed Nick Pagden as a nonexecutive director and a member of its investment committee, with effect from October 1. Pagden has over 40 years of investment banking... 

Customers across sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from improved access to world-class welding technology, technical expertise, training and after-sales support following engineering solutions... 

Last month marked the tenth anniversary of the acquisition of bolting solutions manufacturer Steadfast Scotland by pipes and fittings supplier The Marla Group – a milestone capping a decade of... 

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has decided to recommend to the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau that the existing anti-dumping duties of... 

Concrete product manufacturers (CPMs) in South Africa are facing a tightening margin squeeze, with rising input and transport costs set to place further pressure on already constrained operations.... 

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 

Steel wire ropes are mission-critical assets in mining hoists, ship repair, draglines and bulk materials handling. They run under constant tension, bending fatigue and abrasion and are often in... 

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) reported that group consolidated revenue for the financial year ended March 31 increased to R1.29-billion, up from... 

To strengthen its integrated hose solutions for industrial applications, industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its hose and fittings portfolio, introducing the Boston industrial hose range... 

The durability and reliability of piping systems is important in the realm of industrial infrastructure, says steel pipe solutions company Euro Steel Pipe, adding that it is “at the forefront of... 

The EU Drinking Water Directive introduces harmonised rules for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water, and is set to come into effect on December 31, 2026, plastic pipe... 

As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says... 

Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 

The gap in local supply of lighter long steel products, following the closure of steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle Works in November last year, compounded by tariffs, has... 

Following its appointment in May 2025 to assist in restoring and rehabilitating Parliament’s Old Assembly Building, in Cape Town, demolition contractor Draco Group completed its full scope of work... 

Effective insulation helps to stabilise indoor temperatures, ensuring comfortable temperatures while minimising the need for mechanical heating and cooling, says sustainability-focused sector body... 

While South Africa has appropriate insulation regulatory frameworks in place across thermal performance, fire safety and consumer protection, inadequate enforcement "creates gaps" in their... 

The global exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate  of 10.30% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a valuation of about $240.3-billion by... 

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) – a product of recycled old asphalt roads – is moving from a supplementary option to a core component of modern road construction, as sustainability,... 

Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of... 

JSE-listed mining and construction materials company Afrimat has disposed of certain general aggregates quarries and readymix concrete plants across South Africa to investment vehicle Saturc. The... 

Converting hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels has enabled cement manufacturing facilities to partially or fully replace the coal used to fire cement kilns.... 

An improved post-initial set applied colloidal silica – a liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – distributed by concrete protection supplier SprayLock Africa is strengthening the... 

The successful installation of industrial machine manufacturer OST-Africa’s Visam vibrating equipment a year ago has “greatly improved” output for precast manufacturer Vula Concrete, leading to the...