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Construction Monitor August 2025

South Africa’s Construction Pipeline Falters: Civil awards lifted by a few big wins, but tender volumes slump

South Africa’s construction industry entered August 2025 with a mixed performance: civil awards surged on the back of a few mega-projects, yet overall tender activity and building approvals slumped, pointing to a weakening pipeline. While provinces like Gauteng and Mpumalanga showcased investment in rail, energy and housing, the Eastern Cape and Free State continued to grapple with stalled water schemes and collapsing municipal finances. Rising cement prices, increasing compulsory liquidations, and governance bottlenecks highlight the fragility of the sector, even as renewable energy and mining projects inject some momentum.. ..read the full August 2025 review here (available to subscribers)

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