Precast Magazine

14/04/2025

📣We proud to announce that we are media partners with Manufacturing Indaba 2025 once again😀.
Manufacturing Indaba underscores the importance of harnessing cutting-edge technologies, developing resilient value chains, and fostering collaboration across the continent to position African manufacturers as global competitors.
The focus is on creating sustainable industrial ecosystems that empower local businesses, support job creation, and drive socio-economic development.
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05/04/2025

"📖 Explore our first quarter issue of Precast Magazine 2025

Your Gateway to Innovation! Discover cutting-edge insights, inspiring stories, and the future of precast construction. Join us in shaping tomorrow's built world.

Please see:https://precastmag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Precast_Issue1_2025-Web.pdf

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25/03/2025

13/03/2025

MBSA 2025 Congress – The Countdown Begins!

On 5 September 2025, MBSA will be hosting the 2025 Congress at Sun City Resort!

This year, we focus on "Turning South Africa into a Construction Site: Collaborative Commitment to Accelerate Infrastructure Development and Investment." It’s time to drive meaningful action to fast-track infrastructure projects, attract investment, and strengthen collaboration across sectors.

Save the date and be part of the conversation shaping the future of South Africa’s construction industry! More details coming soon.

10/03/2025

🌱 Sustainable Building Practices Workshop 🌱

Join Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association for an inspiring workshop on innovative, disaster-resilient, and eco-friendly building practices!

📅 27 March 2025 | 📍 Sterling Hotel, Eastlea | 💰 $100

🔹 Sustainable Urban Landscapes
🔹 Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
🔹 Waste Reduction & Management
🔹 Wellbeing & Sustainability in Design

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Register today and shape the future of sustainable construction!

03/03/2025

🚨 Industry News:

Increased competition, challenges facing S African cement sector

Cement producer Sephaku Cement notes that, over the last 20 years the cement industry has evolved and fragmented, which has, in part, resulted in challenges related to ineffective enforcement of regulation and excess capacity.

The company explains that the cement industry has evolved from four integrated producers to six integrated producers, 11 cement blenders and five or six importers.

For a full article, please see link below:

https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/increased-competition-challenges-facing-s-african-cement-sector-2024-06-07

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Cement producer Sephaku Cement notes that, over the last 20 years the cement industry has evolved and fragmented, which has, in part, resulted in challenges related to ineffective enforcement of regulation and quality standards, and excess capacity, in addition to the relatively new challenges of th...

13/02/2025

PPC was proud to be part of the annual BUCO & Timbercity Expo! Connecting, collaborating, and building stronger relationships in the world of construction and innovation.

11/02/2025

Stay Ahead of Employment Equity Act Changes!

Have you registered for our upcoming FREE webinar yet?
The Employment Equity Act Amendments bring significant changes, and it's crucial for construction industry leaders to stay informed. Join Master Builders South Africa as experts unpack the latest updates and their impact on your business.

Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Time: 09:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams

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Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!

10/02/2025

Chinese giant teams up with PPC for new R3 billion plant in South Africa

PPC has entered into a memorandum of agreement for the construction of a new R3 billion state-of-the-art integrated cement plant in the Western Cape with the Chinese-based Sinoma Overseas Development Company.

PPC said that in July 2024 it had entered with Sinoma Overseas Development Company, in terms of which the parties agreed to partner with each other to identify new projects and opportunities to improve efficiencies of PPC’s operations.

Click here to read more:https://www.ppc.africa/media-center/ppc-news/

In case you missed our latest edition of Precast Magazine:
https://issuu.com/isikhovapublishing/docs/precast_issue4_2024_lowres

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10/02/2025

Entries Now Open for the MBAWC Regional Health & Safety Competition!
The Regional Health & Safety Competition recognizes excellence in construction health & safety! 🚧 Our goal is to identify, reward, and promote best practices across construction sites—both regionally and nationally. Entries close on 28 February 2025!
How It Works:
We use a specialized audit system to assess compliance with legislation and determine the top-performing sites in 12 categories based on contract value:
📌 Competition Categories:
✅ A – Plant & Storage Yard
✅ B1 – Allied Trades
✅ B2 – Manufacturers
✅ C – Less than R15 million
✅ D – R15 million to R40 million
✅ E – R40 million to R100 million
✅ F – R100 million to R250 million
✅ G – R250 million to R450 million
✅ H – R450 million to R750 million
✅ I – R750 million and over
✅ S – Subcontractor
✅ Scaffolding
Who Can Enter?
The competition is open to MBAWC members and contractors registered with The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM).
Why Enter?
✔️ Benchmark your health & safety performance against industry peers
✔️ Gain expert audit feedback & guidance to improve site safety
✔️ Stand a chance to compete nationally and be recognized across South Africa!
Contact our Health & Safety Department for entry forms - [email protected] or [email protected]
Good luck!

04/02/2025

📢 Join Our Exclusive Webinar on the Employment Equity Act Amendments! 📢

The Employment Equity Act: Proclamation Notice 231 of 2024 has introduced significant changes that will impact businesses across all sectors, including construction. Employers need to stay informed, ensure compliance, and mitigate potential risks.

Master Builders South Africa (MBSA)** invites you to a free webinar on Friday, 28 February 2025, where leading experts will unpack the latest amendments and their implications for the construction industry.

Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Time: 09:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of regulatory changes!

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28/01/2025

📣In case you missed out a good read on our Precast Magazine Issue 4 2024, please see link below:
https://precastmag.co.za/
Stay tuned for our upcoming Issue 1 Autumn edition 2025😉

28/01/2025

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28/01/2025

HAPPENING TODAY

We’re happy to share that our President, Mr Sam Ngcongo, is representing Master Builders South Africa at the Build KZN Better 2025 Conference on Property Management at the Durban ICC! 🏗️

He’s part of an exciting panel discussion on "Transforming Underutilized Spaces: Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Redevelopment in KZN." Mr Ngcongo will share insights on the challenges and opportunities in redeveloping abandoned buildings and the role of construction in creating a more sustainable future.

Let’s work together to reimagine and rebuild! 🌍✨

27/01/2025

MONDAY MOTIVATION

The construction industry builds not only infrastructure but also the future. Let's lay the foundation for a strong week ahead!

27/01/2025

An important post-holiday checklist!

21/01/2025

Big things are on the horizon!

The 2025 Master Builders South Africa Congress is set for 5th September at the stunning Sun City Resort. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of construction in South Africa. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the event. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and transformation!

Don't forget to mark your calendar!!!