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 same period in 2024. Despite this broad contraction, the Eastern Cape and Free State bucked the trend, showing strong growth in tender value and volume respectively….
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 and KwaZulu-Natal. However, tender activity dropped sharply by 42% year-on-year, and project cancellations surged—particularly in the education sector—raising concerns over a shrinking project pipeline and future…
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 and cancellations by province for the building and civil sectors. Click here to download the Q1 2025 Provincial Dashboard (Available to Subscribers)
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 despite a 44% drop in February volumes. Imports from Mozambique and Namibia surged by 152% and 56% respectively, together contributing 10.7% of total imports, up from…
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 market dynamics, shaped by both macroeconomic pressures and critical infrastructure needs across the country. South Africa’s economy is showing mixed signals—retail sales are up, and inflation…
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 by 2026, span key sectors including transport, manufacturing, and agro-processing, and are projected to generate over 114,000 jobs. While the volume of pledges reflects growing private…
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 R1.1 trillion earmarked for infrastructure over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), the budget reflects a shift toward economic infrastructure such as transport, logistics, energy, and water…
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 quarter of 2024, with robust growth within the larger and medium size enterprises, while challenges remain within smaller contracting enterprises. This does not mean that margins…
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 by a big drop in retailers. While PPC Cement saw strong growth and announced the construction of a new plant, companies like Cashbuild and Italtile struggled….
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 Despite major infrastructure investment plans and early signs of recovery in the construction sector, civil tender activity remains sluggish following the May 2024 elections. A 20%…
Civil tender activity took a sharp downturn in early…
In March 2025, South Africa’s construction sector saw a…
