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Summary: South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector saw another eventful week, characterised by renewed investment activity in energy, logistics and mixed-use developments, alongside growing concerns around municipal instability, procurement…
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South Africa’s mining and construction materials sectors showed further signs of stabilisation during the first quarter of 2026, with building materials production recording its third consecutive quarter of year-on-year…
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South Africa’s construction labour force remained above long-term averages in Q1 2026 despite a weaker start to the year, highlighting the increasingly uneven nature of the sector’s recovery. While…
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The March 2026 construction materials data highlights a divergence between building and civil-related cost trends, although the underlying drivers appear more cost-led than demand-driven. Building materials recorded relatively stronger…
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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has outlined a set of risk scenarios highlighting how escalating geopolitical tensions—particularly in the Middle East—could materially worsen South Africa’s inflation and interest…
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The 2025 Q4 construction pipeline confirms that the sector remains in a transitional and uneven recovery phase, with activity increasingly shaped by a structural shift toward infrastructure-led growth. While…
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IMF downgraded South Africa’s GDP growth outlook to 1.0% for 2026 in the April 2026 World Economic Outlook Update. Treasury’s projected 1.6% growth estimate announced in February 2026, is…
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The February/March 2026 Construction Monitor highlights a South African construction sector that remains under pressure despite a relatively supportive macroeconomic backdrop. Inflation has eased to around 3%, supporting consumer…
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South Africa’s 2026 Investment Conference, led by Cyril Ramaphosa in March 2026, secured investment pledges totalling close to R890 billion, signalling improved investor confidence and renewed momentum around economic…
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The Preferred Supplier Survey, pioneered by Industry Insight, evaluates the Market Exposure Rate (MER) of key construction material suppliers within the construction industry. MER is used to measure supplier…
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The February/March 2026 Construction Monitor highlights a South African construction sector that remains under pressure despite a relatively supportive macroeconomic backdrop. Inflation has eased to around 3%, supporting consumer…
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Early 2026 data reveals a fragile recovery in civil tender activity, with February rebounding above R6bn on the back of water-sector projects. However, a deep and persistent contraction in…
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South Africa’s building pipeline entered 2026 on a weak footing, with January approvals declining and signalling continued strain in both residential and non-residential markets. While there are early signs…
Read More >>The Eastern Cape construction market is stabilising — but the recovery is uneven. Civil works are driving momentum, private industrial demand is accelerating, and the provincial pipeline has returned…
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South Africa’s construction outlook for 2026 is improving at the margins, but the gap between plans and execution remains wide. While inflation and interest rates are easing and investor…
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Early signs of stabilisation are emerging in South Africa’s private construction market, with multi-unit housing approvals up 23% y/y and total residential space increasing by 9% in November 2025….
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Government-controlled prices — including water, electricity, and property rates — accelerated to 6 percent y-y in October, nudging headline inflation up from 3.4 to 3.6 percent. Water tariffs and…
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Civil tender activity slows in October, as award values surge on major road and power projects South Africa’s civil construction sector softened in October 2025, with tender values down…
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Stabilising Economy and Major Infrastructure Commitments Set South Africa on a Cautious Path to Recovery South Africa’s construction industry entered the final quarter of 2025 amid a cautiously improving…
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The number of construction companies liquidated rose 175 percent y-y in September 2025 to 11 companies, increasing the total number of companies in construction liquidated during the first nine…
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…
Summary: South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector saw another…
South Africa’s mining and construction materials sectors showed further…
