The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) has welcomed the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 11 February.

Those in the business community have shown significant interest in the Government's plans to revive the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and its negative impact economically.

Government will in the coming months expedite the implementation of at least 50 infrastructure projects with a total investment value of more than R340 billion.

As South Africans settle into stage four lockdown which came into effect on 1 May, various industries are getting acquainted with what this means for their operations.

Construction of the R12 million Helderfontein Outfall Sewer, situated in Riverside close to Fourways is nearing completion.

Local cement manufacturers are being severely undermined by cheap imports from countries such as China, Vietnam and Pakistan.

The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has appointed professional services company, Turner & Townsend, as partner of choice in leading their UK-China Initiative in Africa.

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is in full support of President of the Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2019 State of the Nation Address focusing on ‘Following up on our commitments: Making Your Future Work Better’.

JSE listed diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Redefine Properties remains firmly focused on delivering customised solutions in the industrial property sector despite constrained economic conditions.

The announcement on the 15 June 2018 that Basil Read Construction is applying for business rescue is a clear indication of the critical state of the construction industry, says Mohau Mphomela, Executive Director, Master Builders Association North.