Cement sector welcomes presidential support.

July 7, 2020    11    11   

Wednesday 01 July 2020; The South African cement industry, represented by The Concrete Institute (TCI), welcomes the outcomes of the much-anticipated Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDS) that took place last week.  The symposium was convened by Dr Ramokgopa Kgosientso, Head of the Investment and Infrastructure Office in the Presidency. TCI welcomes the support of President Ramaphosa and the recognition that infrastructure build is of critical importance to South Africa’s economic recovery. Of importance, SIDS has prioritised cement-intensive network industries such as energy, water and transport, particularly given their multiplier and job-generative effects. In addition, TCI is encouraged by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia De Lille’s comments that, “infrastructure is key to growing and building our country in every sense.” 

CMA concerned over firing of SABS board

July 5, 2018    2979    2979   

The Concrete Manufacturers Association stands ready to assist the precast concrete industry with required certification of products in the event that the SABS will not be able to do so.

Davies dissolves SABS board after ‘unpersuasive’ representations

July 5, 2018    1645    1645   

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies announced on Thursday that he had dissolved the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) board with immediate effect, owing to its failure to exercise its fiduciary duties in terms of the Standards Act and the Public Finance Management Act.

Construction industry in a state of emergency – MBA North

June 28, 2018    1837    1837   

Master Builders Association North is calling for urgent action to save the construction industry.

This follows the recent announcement that Basil Read Construction is applying for business rescue. According to Mohau Mphomela, Executive Director, Master Builders Association North (MBA) this is a clear indication of the critical state of the construction industry.

Rocla excels at PMR.africa awards

June 26, 2018    791    791   

Rocla is well known in Southern Africa for the design, manufacture and supply of precast concrete products.  The awards, which are hosted by PMR.africa, who are industry research specialists, aim to recognise excellence while setting bench marks in the different industries. Research is undertaken via a sample of industry retailers and construction company representatives focusing on the manufacturers of concrete products and the performance of brick manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding.

The Concrete Conference 2018 - Even bigger and better

May 8, 2018    845    845   

2017 saw the introduction of The Concrete Conference and the event was hosted and completed with great success.

CMA Regional Meetings 2018

May 8, 2018    905    905   

The 2018 CMA Regional Meetings kicks off during May with the first to be hosted on the 9th May 2018.

CMA Awards for Excellence 2018 - SUCCESS!

May 8, 2018    892    892   

The 2018 CMA Awards for Excellence proved to be an evening of glamour and stature.  The event took place on the 24th of March 2018 and was a huge success!

CMA NPC Annual General Meeting 2017

August 15, 2017    1997    1997   

The CMA NPC Annual General Meeting will take place on the 18^th August 2017 at 14:00. The AGM will take place at Misty Hills Conference Venue directly after the Concrete Conference in the main conference hall.

Concrete in the spotlight

July 13, 2017    5602    5602   

It’s all systems go for the first ever Concrete Conference, a joint initiative of South Africa’s concrete industry associations to bring concrete professionals together in the interest of developing the industry.