Resilient infrastructure solutions for the future of climate change
Recent extreme weather events have devastated thousands of homes and businesses across South Africa, leaving communities in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal reeling. Against this backdrop, it’s vital for infrastructure developers to play a proactive role in addressing the realities of climate change by rethinking and redesigning infrastructure for the future. The costs associated with the aftermath…
Crumbling construction sector in need of urgent reform
The construction landscape in South Africa has changed dramatically over the past few years. What was once a robust pillar of the economy is now a sector in distress, with prominent, large-scale construction companies either shutting down or teetering on the brink of collapse. Amidst this turmoil, Roelof van den Berg, CEO of the Gap…
Infrastructure policy reforms and logistics plans could reshape SA’s economy
There is a considerable mountain for South Africa to climb if we are to reach the country’s infrastructure goals by 2030. As was recently acknowledged at the 2024 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium, the public sector will need to invest some R1.6t and the private sector some R3.2t to achieve these goals. The good news is…
Health, safety, and profits in construction go hand in hand
By Roelof van den Berg, CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation Workplace health and safety should never be a tick-box exercise in construction. When given the proper care and attention, health and safety practices keep workers safe, help projects stay within budget and timelines, and can have a substantial impact on companies’ bottom-lines. World Day for…
The health and safety misconceptions impeding construction growth
The entire construction industry benefits when its participants, whether big or small, improve their operations and particularly their focus on safety.
Unlocking the potential of South Africa’s infrastructure development
South Africa’s core infrastructure is in a period of substantial growth. Driven by government’s increased focus on public-project spend with a particular focus on public housing and economic infrastructure, the medium-term expenditure framework in 2023 is an estimated R903 billion. But, as noted by President Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address earlier this year,…
Reason for optimism as SA infrastructure lays the foundation for future growth
Much like building a skyscraper requires a sturdy foundation, infrastructure is often described as the backbone needed to build prosperous economies.
Building SA’s future with these 2024 trends in infrastructure
South Africa’s construction industry ranks among the top GDP and employment contributors in the country, making it as crucial to the economy as it is to the country’s physical expansion and advancement. As such, it’s important for sector participants to have an idea of what to expect from the industry throughout the next year. The…
The role and responsibilities of leaders in SA’s construction industry
The construction and infrastructure development sector is a key driver of economic reform and growth in South Africa. As such, those in positions of leadership in construction are not only influential within the sector, but are key voices for change in the country as a whole. According to Statistics South Africa, South Africa’s construction sector…
ROELOF van den Berg | The road to tackling South Africa’s high fatality rates
The festive season has arrived, yet one pressing issue continues to dampen our holiday cheer: the country ’s infamously high road fatality rate.
