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The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction says fabricators have lost thousands of tonnes of potential work after ArcelorMittal South Africa's Newcastle long-steel closure coincided with new tariffs, including antidumping duties of 74.98% on Chinese and 20.32% on Thai structural steel. The International Trade Administration Commission published preliminary determinations on September 18, 2026, opening four weeks for comment, while industry groups urge expedited rebates to avert supply disruption in construction, mining and manufacturing.
New equipment and legal guidance target site productivity and riskAtlas Copco has launched four DrillAir portable air compressors for construction, mining and oil and gas drilling, offering adjustable pressure and fuel-saving technology to cut transport and operating costs, while Ascenso Tyres and Royal Tyres unveiled a radial off-the-road tyre range up to 49 inches for construction and openpit mining at Electra Mining Africa 2026. Separately, legal commentary highlights the caveat subscriptor principle, warning contractors that signed performance guarantees and indemnities can create reimbursement obligations to guarantors independent of underlying construction disputes.
Safety culture and workforce diversity gain attentionALCO-Safe's Rhys Evans warns that substance-related safety risks are unevenly managed across construction and transport, with smaller sub-contracting sites often lacking testing protocols, and calls for tailored equipment paired with policy and education. RIB Software's Kim Immelman says women are gaining greater visibility in project delivery, leadership and technology roles, with digitalisation opening new career pathways and helping the sector address skills shortages.

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By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe When looking at the statistics around alcohol and drug use in South African workplaces, it is easy to get lost in the percentages. But behind every...
A new range of all-steel radial off-the-road (R-OTR) tyres is now available to the South African market. The range spans sizes from 25” to 49”, designed for applications including construction,...
Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil and gas, four new portable air compressors models are said to combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers...
Women are playing an increasingly visible role across the construction industry, with greater representation in project delivery, leadership, technology and engineering helping to broaden the...
By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe When looking at the statistics around alcohol and drug use in South African workplaces, it is easy to get lost in the percentages. But behind every...
The second-quarter Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase, outperforming the country’s GDP by a considerable margin. Economist Dr Roelof Botha, who compiles...
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has released preliminary determinations arising from the second phase of its wide-ranging steel tariff review, which has so...
There are fresh moves under way to persuade government to implement additional duty rebates on long-steel products being imported into South Africa amid reports of supply shortages that have arisen...
Women are playing an increasingly visible role across the construction industry, with greater representation in project delivery, leadership, technology and engineering broadening the sector’s...
Security is often discussed once a project is already taking shape, when attention turns to cameras, access control, detection systems, perimeter protection, and the equipment needed to make them...
Technical field service support aimed at optimising concrete performance, finding solutions to challenges and reducing on-site risks is an essential part of construction and infrastructure...
As a global leader in the supply of construction, earthmoving and mining equipment, SANY is focused on delivering value to customers, employees, shareholders and the public by offering high-quality...
As industrial and mining operations increasingly adopt remote-control technologies to improve operator safety, equipment flexibility and productivity, Italian specialist IMET I.R.L. is developing...
The FNB/Bureau for Economic Research Building Confidence Index gained two points to 40 in the third quarter – indicating that 60% of respondents across the building sector value chain are...
Trade credit-risk management in South Africa needs to move beyond static, backward-looking assessments, business intelligence company Trade Shield asserted as it unveiled its new industry index, in...
As mining and construction projects across Africa increasingly operate in remote and challenging environments, access to reliable, efficient and flexible equipment is essential. Drilling, Mining &...
Swagefast has been delivering fastening solutions for over 30 years, helping industries build stronger, safer, and more reliable operations in the world's toughest environments. Established in...
Barloworld Cat is bringing its "One Partner. Every Solution." campaign to life at Electra Mining Africa 2026, demonstrating how its integrated portfolio of equipment, technology, aftermarket...
BBF Safety Group is a leading African manufacturer and supplier of safety footwear and personal protective equipment, providing fit-for-purpose safety solutions to industries across South Africa...
Spanish professional football club Real Betis Balompié is building a modern, higher-capacity football stadium for Seville.
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