Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild The increasing connectedness of the world means cyber threats have become a daily occurrence. No sector is safe as cybercriminals look to exploit any weakness to compromise infrastructure and systems, Read More
By Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild In South Africa, more than 5,900 accidents in the construction industry were reported for 2023. Of these, 32.3% were ‘struck by’ accidents (produced by forcible contact or impact between Read More
This year marks a significant milestone for Databuild as the company celebrates 50 years of continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and service in the construction industry. Founded in June 1974 by Peter and Matilda Burger Read More
By Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, Read More
Sectors that are heavily dependent on precise project management, robust working conditions, and synchronised interaction between front- and back-end systems are progressing because these functions fall within the scope of construction management software (CMS). Morag Read More
The global offsite construction market is projected to top $235 billion by 2030, signifying a compound annual growth rate of almost 6% in the period from 2021 to 2030. This should hardly come as a surprise as Read More
The South African construction industry is increasingly finding itself under siege. Armed gangs, known as construction mafias, are routinely invading construction sites across the country, intimidating workers, and demanding employment or a share in project Read More
By early July, South Africans had already experienced the equivalent of 170 days of rolling blackouts. For construction companies, the subsequent investments in alternative energy sources and rising costs for electricity and fuel have influenced Read More
Building information modelling (BIM) is one of those advanced technologies that can play a vital role in helping transform the construction sector in South Africa. More than just a three-dimensional depiction of a building, BIM Read More
Loadshedding remains a thorn in the side of all South Africans and the country’s government, and it’s no surprise that more people are considering the move to solar as a renewable alternative energy source. However, Read More