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Residential property prices have steadily increased reaching an above inflationary increase of 5.2 percent y-y in January 2025, or 2.2 percent adjusted for inflation. In real terms, this is…
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In May 2025, South Africa’s construction sector experienced a mixed performance. While the total number of projects awarded dropped 29.2% year-on-year to just 131—the lowest since August 2022—the total…
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Construction Monitor May 2025: South Africa’s construction sector in May 2025 continued to reflect a dichotomy between renewed investment optimism and deep-rooted structural weaknesses. On one hand, the civil…
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As of March 2025, South Africa’s construction pipeline declined sharply by 17.4% year-on-year, worsening from a 14.6% drop at the end of 2024. The overall pipeline value fell by…
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South Africa’s civil tender market faced ongoing challenges in April 2025, with total tender values showing a steep decline in April to R6.3 billion, following an even sharper decline,…
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As of May 2025, the South African construction sector experienced significant growth in CIDB Grade 9 contractor registrations. Civil engineering contractors (Grade 9CE) increased by 11% since October 2024…
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South Africa’s provinces collectively spent R29 billion on buildings and other fixed structures during the 2024/25 financial year, up 7.9% from the previous year despite a R1.5 billion underspend…
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The April 2025 Construction Monitor provides an in-depth analysis of South Africa’s construction sector, presenting a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. The report highlights a significant shift in…
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The 2024 Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) data from the South African Reserve Bank reveals a marginal increase of 0.4% year-on-year in total construction investment to R387 billion (nominal…
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Civil tender activity took a sharp downturn in early 2025, with the number of tenders falling 29% in Q1 and values plummeting by over R10.5 billion compared to the…
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In March 2025, South Africa’s construction sector saw a 23% rise in project awards and a 16% increase in value, led by major civil projects in the Western Cape…
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Please find the Q1 2025 update of the quarterly Construction Activity Profile (CAP) for the South African construction industry. It includes quarterly updates of construction project awards, tenders, postponements…
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In the first two months of 2025, South Africa imported 254,549 tons of cement, marking a 22% year-on-year increase. Vietnam remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 89% of imports…
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The March 2025 Construction Monitor provides an in-depth analysis of South Africa’s construction sector, presenting a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. The report highlights a significant shift in…
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The April 2025 Gauteng Investment Conference secured R312.5 billion in private sector pledges—surpassing its R300 billion target and signalling strong investor interest. Approximately 60 projects, expected to be operational…
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The 2025 Budget, tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, places a renewed emphasis on infrastructure as a catalyst for economic recovery and private sector participation in South Africa. With…
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Contradicting the 3 percent y-y nominal decline in Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) estimates for the 4th quarter of 2024, construction turnover recorded a stellar performance in the last…
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In March 2025, the CRMS Index, which tracks the market performance of construction-related companies on the JSE, grew slightly by 0.3%. Gains in contractor and supplier companies were weakened…
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Estimated Civil Tender Values: February 2025 Despite major infrastructure investment plans and early signs of recovery in the construction sector, civil tender activity remains sluggish following the May 2…
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The February 2025 report highlights a sharp decline in South Africa’s public sector building tender values, which fell by 68.7% year-on-year in February 2025, after a brief recovery in…
Read More >>Thank you for your contribution to the success of our #CCSA 2023 @ Work convention roadshow and for being prepared to travel around the country with us and for presenting region specific perspectives and content in different venues. February 2023
Hi Kat I just wanted to thank you and Elsie for your time and the great presentation! Kirsten Kelly Communications Manager CHRYSO SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY)LTD March 2014
Dear Elsie, Thank you for taking part in the 2014 African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos, your valuable contribution helped to make the events successful. Your knowledge and expertise of the South African construction industry provided us with much needed valuable insight. Kind Regards, Hypenica, May 2014
Dear Elsie Many thanks indeed for your participation in the UBS Infrastructure Day. We appreciate the time and effort in putting together your presentation material, and joining us on the day. We trust you found the event engaging and worthwhile, and we sincerely hope you will join us at future UBS events. Yours sincerely UBS…
Residential property prices have steadily increased reaching an above…
In May 2025, South Africa’s construction sector experienced a…
