Press Releases / Company Announcements

“Diversity in demographics also promotes diversity of thought.” For Dr Zoliswa Tshetshe, Executive Chairman of M&D Construction Group, those words capture one of the greatest opportunities facing South African business today. While construction contracting remains a predominantly male industry, she

For many years, the success of mining Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) has been measured through straightforward outputs: the number of people trained, bursaries awarded and jobs created. Those indicators made sense when mining was one of South Africa’s largest

Few infrastructure sectors demand the same level of reliability and long-term performance as water infrastructure. Reservoirs, for example, are expected to operate safely and effectively for decades. Therefore, new construction technologies are subjected to rigorous evaluation before they are widely

By Dr Myles Wakeham Every supply chain success—or failure—ultimately comes down to the quality of the decisions people make. Infrastructure, technology and capital are essential, but they are only enablers. It is knowledgeable professionals who determine whether goods reach markets

Mining’s Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) are increasingly expected to deliver lasting social value that extends beyond infrastructure projects. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities such as skills development, dignity, productive work opportunities and collaboration are recognised as key enablers

M&D Construction Group has marked a significant milestone in its 43-year history with the official opening of its new headquarters at 10 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, Sandton. Designed to embody the company’s core value, Khula Nathi – Grow with us –

Stefanutti Stocks has praised the quality and impact of Tjeka Leadership Academy’s training, highlighting its role in developing the capable, confident leaders needed to manage increasingly complex construction projects. As the industry faces growing demands around safety, quality, productivity and

Corrosion remains one of the most significant threats to oil and gas infrastructure, compromising the integrity of pipelines, storage vessels, processing facilities and other critical assets. Left unchecked, it can lead to costly downtime, safety risks and environmental incidents, making

By Gert Schmidt  Hindle Mason Projects’ (HMP) concrete repair and corrosion protection quality controls are aligned with the requirement of EN 1504 standard series. Refer to EN 1504: Parts 1 to 3 | Concrete Society. EN 1504 is highly relevant

An improved post-initial set applied colloidal silica – a liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – distributed by concrete protection supplier SprayLock Africa is strengthening the floors of numerous mining, industrial and commercial sites. The Spray-Lock Concrete Protection (SCP) Post-Placement Pozzolan (P3) silica “actively interacts with

The education and construction sectors are entering a major regulatory transition as all CETA/unit-standard-based “legacy” qualifications are phased out and replaced under QCTO framework. This strengthens the quality and relevance of construction training by placing greater emphasis on occupational competence,

By Carl White I have spent much of my work focused on one persistent issue in construction: excess moisture movement through concrete slabs and its impact on flooring performance. In practice, it remains one of the biggest risks to flooring

One of South Africa’s leading concrete and structural engineering specialists, Dr. Kim Timm, will headline a Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) national roadshow aimed at unpacking the implementation and industry impact of SANS 51992-1-1. This new concrete code will

By Gert Schmidt Many post-tensioned concrete (Post-tensioned concrete | Concrete Society) repairs leave uncertainty about whether the structure’s integrity has truly been restored. In many instances the issue has merely been concealed. There have even been cases where repairs may

By Carl White Moisture migration through concrete slabs remains one of the biggest risks facing flooring contractors in South Africa. Excess moisture vapour emission is widely recognised as a primary cause of flooring system failures. This leads to adhesive breakdown,

Citi-Con’s current inland workload reflects a healthy pipeline of technically demanding projects, showcasing our expertise in high-quality repair and refurbishment. ·        Reservoir repairs: Internal repairs are progressing well. Following scale removal via pressure blasting and a detailed inspection by the Resident

By Carl White Africa faces unique construction challenges. These include sulphate-rich soils and groundwater in mining areas, coastal chlorides, variable quality aggregates, high cement costs, logistics issues in remote regions, and a strong push for sustainable and affordable durable infrastructure.

By partnering with Tjeka Training Matters, Roadmac Surfacing is already delivering tangible benefits through its Bloemhof road surfacing project – positively impacting a poorer community within its operational footprint. By directly involving local residents in the upgrade of a community

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) national seminar roadshow will equip engineers, consultants, and contractors with the essential knowledge and practical tools to confidently implement the newly adopted SANS 51992-1-1: Design of concrete structures — Part 1-1: General rules

There is very little margin for error when coring concrete samples for laboratory testing. This is why Hindle Mason Projects (HMP) was appointed to extract the required core samples for an engineering firm. Equipped with state-of-the-art drilling machines, we deliver

Spraylock Africa is revolutionising industrial floors with post-initial set applied colloidal silica, an innovative liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – a solution that drew the attention of Talita Thesnaar, a Stellenbosch University award-winning concrete researcher. She has remained

SprayLock Concrete Protection (SCP) technology activates a pozzolanic reaction within both new and existing concrete that produces a permanent change to the microstructure of the concrete. This process penetrates deep into the concrete matrix, filling capillary pores with additional Calcium

Spraylock Africa, a supplier of technology that is facilitating the construction of robust infrastructure and prolonging the lifecycles of existing structures, is immensely proud to have sponsored the third prize at this year’s IP Showdown, hosted by the South African

At Ceenex our BIM-powered methodology goes beyond process improvement. It embodies our dedication to delivering world-class, sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure that addresses today’s needs while safeguarding tomorrow’s water security. We begin with proven 2D layouts and discipline-specific drawings, advancing

South Africa’s public education system continues to grapple with deep-rooted, persistent barriers that demand far greater urgency than the rollout of education technology (EdTech) –which has yet to have a meaningful impact on the country’s foundational skills crisis. Some European

By Gert Schmidt Hindle Mason Projects (HMP) has mastered the shotcrete concrete repair process. Shotcreting is an economical and effective method for repairs that require large areas of vertical and horizontal forming. The process entails placing cementitious materials with aggregates

Spray-Lock Concrete Protection’s innovative SCP technology successfully addresses all of the known limitations of conventional concrete protection treatments. “SCP represents a groundbreaking approach to concrete protection,” says Sheldon White, National Sales Manager of Spraylock Africa. “Unlike conventional treatments such as

In this article, Ben du Preez, HMP’s Contracts Director, discusses how we repair spalling concrete. Spalling concrete appears as patches where the surface has flaked, chipped, or broken away. It often results in delamination and exposure of the underlying aggregate.

Citi-Con has again sealed the deal, successfully completing technically complex silo bin repairs to the most stringent design and performance specifications for a leading steward of raw materials for food production. Based on the project’s successful delivery – completed on

Tjeka Training Matters has already helped the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) equip many unemployed adults from poorer communities with the skills they need to find gainful employment in the building industry. This programme will continue under the DHS’ Youth