MMQSMace, a leading South African cost consultancy business, and Stellenbosch University’s Bureau for Economic Research (BER) have forecast a South African construction tender price growth of 7.4 per cent in 2017, including 5.3 per cent inflation, and an 8.8 per cent increase in 2018, including 5.1 per cent inflation
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Asphalt plant reduces production costs
A mobile asphalt plants with more built-in technology provides a balanced asphalt dose and lower fuel consumption. (Image source: Sibusky/Shutterstock)
The use of asphalt is considered a key element for an effective road building process, contributing to economic savings as well as environmental protection for sustainable road construction
World Bank to fund construction of US$30mn complex in Kenya
The World Bank announced a grant of US$30mn fund for the construction of a complex in Nairobi in Kenya, which will consist of four office blocks covering 35,000 sq m area, a 500-seater auditorium and a service building
Dangote Cement records 12.6 per cent sales volume increase across Africa
Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, has announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30th June 2017, posting a 12.6 per cent increase in sales volume across Africa
Rwanda to assemble Volkswagen electric cars to control air pollution
Rwanda has plans to encourage the use of eco-cars by adopting an innovative and green transport technology. (Image source: J. Lekavicius/Shutterstock)
The German car manufacturer Volkswagen has planned to set up an assembly plant to introduce electric cars in Rwanda, aiming to supply environmentally friendly model vehicles after different studies revealed that vehicles emissions are mostly causing air pollution in Rwanda, especially in Kigali