Tag: construction industry
Is the construction industry ready for 3D printing?
WITH around 20 per cent of South Africa’s urban households living in informal settlements, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement that government is to pilot 3D printed homes certainly sounds like good...
Is there a need for TES in SA’s construction industry?
IT is without a doubt that many industries have taken a serious knock during the pandemic. Those involved in South Africa’s construction industry had their hands tied, especially at the onset...
Brickmaking plant boosted by SEW-EURODRIVE upgrade
A local clay brick manufacturer has upgraded its brickmaking plant with the assistance of drive and control technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE. Using advanced digital solutions based on Maxolution for factory automation, a...
Opening the construction industry is key to rebuilding lives and the economy
It is vital that the entire construction industry be allowed to return to work as soon as possible. If this does not happen, the Western Cape stands to lose over 110...
Ramaphosa slams ‘construction mafia’
The president calls for consequences to ‘radical economic robbery’.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed the conduct of the so-called construction mafia and called for consequences in situations where individuals “disrupt...