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 participation in projects based on their exposure to project values rather than sales volumes. Survey results between January and September 2025 include over 750 projects, valued at R106bn. From 2019 more than 5000 projects have been surveyed.
The September 2025 survey results showed that despite ongoing challenges, South Africa’s construction industry is showing some resilience. Construction activity in August 2025 saw landmark projects move ahead – including WBHO’s R800m Umhlanga residential tower and major road upgrades in Gauteng and Eastern Cape – providing momentum and opportunities for suppliers as tender activity picks up across several provinces. However persistent government payment delays, high cancellation rates, and cost overruns continue to strain contractors, underscoring the fragile state of recovery in the sector.
Download the September 2025 survey results here (available to PSS subscribers)
