Complex subcontracting arrangements are reshaping accountability, worker protection and fair competition in South Africa’s building industry. Small and micro enterprises accounted for 55.3% of construction
Public procurement accounts for an estimated 12% of South Africa’s GDP (National Research Foundation), highlighting its influence on economic growth, employment and industry standards. With
The recent heavy rains, gale-force winds, and severe storms experienced across Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas have left a trail of destruction in their wake.
South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in May 2026, President Cyril
Dimakatso Reginald Rasese – Senior Business Funding Specialist at Merchant Capital Independent hardware retailers continue to serve the growing construction activity across South Africa, particularly
From Western Cape flooding to Johannesburg’s deepening water shortages, South Africa’s infrastructure breakdown is no longer just environmental; it is a business continuity crisis. Infrastructure
As South Africa marks the second anniversary of the tragic George building collapse today, the nation’s attention is once again drawn to the aftermath of
The construction industry, with the building sector a key player, was among six sectors driving the Western Cape’s economy in Q3 2024 (Wesgro). Yet, in
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, warns the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The UN’s latest Intergovernmental Panel on
Renovating or building a home comes with high stakes – and choosing the right contractor can make or break the project. Drawing on decades of