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REVIEW : Digital transformation is key to greening infrastructure in Africa

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Rather than emulating the Global North's approach, Africa can forge its own path in green construction by incorporating cutting-edge green techniques into its construction industry from the outset. Africa can leverage its abundant natural resources and large youth population to employ cutting-edge technologies to green the building sector. For instance, 3D printing has been shown to reduce the carbon footprint of constructing a house in Africa by 48% and cut construction time by 70%. African nations can bridge crucial infrastructure gaps with a strategic, long-term vision for a green, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)-driven construction sector. Africa can become a global leader in deploying high-impact construction technologies, from homes and schools to roads and bridges, propelling the continent toward becoming a global leader in implementing high-impact construction technologies. STRATEGIES FOR RAPID ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AFRICA'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY The fu
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REVIEW : SA’s construction project delays and cancellations on the rise

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Despite the interest rate cut in September 2024, and anticipated further decreases, the South African construction sector faces a challenging landscape characterized by slowed private sector activity, delayed public projects, and escalating input costs.


Public sector activity, however, offers a critical counterbalance to the decline in private sector approvals. Building contract awards increased by 57% in 2024, driven by key public sector projects such as road maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. These projects are expected to support sustained construction activity in specific regions, despite the overall cautious outlook.

CRITICAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACTIVITY TO COUNTERBALANCE THE DECLINE IN PRIVATE SECTOR


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