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SA Gets Its First Plastic Road

10 Sep 2019
How do you recycle the equivalent of 1,8 million single use plastic bags, and resolve South Africa’s pothole problem? Roll out plastic roads, of course! That’s exactly what the Kouga Municipality in...
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Ways to Save Costs in Your Construction Business in South Africa

08 Aug 2019
A crisis in the South African construction industry is making it necessary for companies to cut costs wherever possible.
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Tough Times Ahead for Construction Companies in SA

08 Jul 2019
SA’s construction industry continues to face tough times.
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How to Build and Maintain a Farm Road

10 May 2019
The South African government is encouraging farmers to build and maintain farm roads. This simple guide helps you get started.
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11 of the World’s Biggest Construction Machines

10 May 2019
For fun, a look at some of the world’s biggest construction machines.
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Grader Safety Tips: Operating and Working Near Motor Graders

17 Apr 2019
Safety guidelines for operating and working near motor graders.
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Automation in SA Mining: Where Are We Now?

17 Apr 2019
An overview of automation in South African mining – how far has the industry come?
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Hope on the Horizon: Construction Industry Outlook for 2019

06 Mar 2019
The construction industry in South Africa looks set to come out of its recession in 2019.
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Biggest African Infrastructure Projects of the Decade

06 Mar 2019
African countries are taking centre stage with massive infrastructure projects across the continent.
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How to Grade a Gravel Road: General Principles

05 Feb 2019
The basic principles of proper gravel road grading for ongoing maintenance.
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