You don't necessarily need to own bricks and mortar to take part in the property boom.

Government considers massive bale-out to end blackouts in SA's industrial hub

Stellenbosch Bureau for Economic Research (BER) says building industry confidence is at levels last seen in the economic upswing of 1978 to 1981

PUBLIC Works Minister Stella Sigcau said yesterday that 30% of the construction industry should be required to be in black hands by 2008, and the figure should be increased to more than 45% from 2009 onwards.

The North West government has announced an initial investment of R200m into the Mafikeng industrial development zone aimed at boosting the province's economic growth.

The strong property market boosted construction and engineering company Group Five's building and manufacturing activities

Adequate infrastructure or the lack of it  is shaping up as a critical factor in the future of the property market.

Developers get edgy over competition from the public sector.

Public Works Minister Stella Sigcau says South Africa's construction and property industries are to receive massive boosts following the announcement that the country would be hosting the continents first Pan African Parliament (PAP).

In its latest management information survey, the South African Association of Consulting Engineers (SAACE) highlighted that a large amount of the firms belonging to the association reported that they are struggling to obtain good-quality engineering staff.