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OPINION: Built Environment Professionals' participation in upcoming national elections is vital

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Mlondi Cele, a Built Environment Professional, emphasizes the significance of the upcoming national elections for the construction and built sectors. He encourages stakeholders to actively participate and articulate their expectations to influence economic policies and attract investments. Cele believes that the involvement of industry professionals and stakeholders in the elections can positively impact the industry's future and create favorable outcomes for all. The South African elections are of paramount importance to the construction and built sectors, as they have the potential to significantly influence their future trajectories. Economic, policy, and regulatory changes stemming from the elections can either catalyze growth or present novel challenges. Consequently, it is a pivotal juncture for stakeholders in these industries to actively participate in the electoral process and advocate for their interests. The construction and built environment industry plays a central rol
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NEWS: South Africa set for construction sector revival

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South Africa’s construction industry is set to rise after years of decline including an approximate 20% fall last year during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, Construction in South Africa - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025 (Q2 2021).


The anticipated growth is partially due to such a steep drop in the sector’s performance last year, after South Africa imposed an initial six-week lockdown following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the first quarter of 2021, the sector’s value add was down 17.5% on a year-on-year basis, following a fall of 19.8% in the final quarter of 2020, according to Statistics South Africa.

Construction was also one of the country’s most impacted sectors in terms of employment, with over 7.2 million individuals classed as unemployed, bringing the unemployment rate in the first quarter of this year to 32.6%.

In its 2021 budget, the government announced plans to plug the economy with approximately USD 45.3 billion for infrastructure development, including the advancement of energy, agriculture, transport, housing, water and sanitation and digital infrastructure.


The infrastructure investment initiative attracted support from the World Bank, African Development Bank and Development Bank of South Africa. The investment programme is expected to create more than 1.8 million employment opportunities over the next decade.

Between 2022 and 2025, South Africa’s construction industry is expected to experience an average yearly growth of 3.4%, as the government increases its focus on infrastructure and energy sector investment initiatives.

The government anticipates South Africa’s public debt to increase from 63.3% GDP in 2020, to 81.8% by the end of this year, and 93.5% by 2026.

Source: iclg.com

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