Around the world, several projects have proved that it’s possible to generate electricity from traffic – including moving vehicles, cyclists and even pedestrians. These projects involve the use of...
If asked about the impacts of new construction projects, it’s not uncommon for people to express concern about additional pressure on the local water supply. Construction isn’t necessarily water...
South Africa’s construction industry is in a perilous state. A soft economy, rampant collusion and the flight of specialised skills have all negatively impacted an industry that was once a major...
In the Australian mining industry, driverless trucks and haulage rigs have been fully operational for quite some time. Here at home, major players in the copper, coal, diamond and platinum extraction...
The outlook for the South African construction industry has been undeniably grim in recent years. Although it remains a significant contributor to employment and economic growth, the industry has...
After centuries of neglect, Africa is on the cusp of a bright new future. A young, fast growing population, along with a seemingly endless supply of Chinese Renminbi, is driving the development of an...
As drones are becoming more prevalent and affordable, new applications for their use are being discovered all the time. It’s even becoming more common to see drones being used on construction sites...
Confidence in South Africa’s construction industry plummeted to 17-year lows in 2017. Policy uncertainty, slow economic growth and an underperforming rand were red flags to investors. Are there...
The age of fully automated mining is already here. Remote-controlled trucks, locomotives and loading systems are in operation in open-cast mines in Australia, and robotic rock drilling rigs are in...
No matter where you are in the world, construction sites are dangerous. Worldwide, one construction site worker is killed every 10 minutes. In industrialised nations, up to 40% of work-related deaths...
