THE RISE AND RISE OF MINI EXCAVATORS
In the construction industry powerful new mini excavators from Kubota are proving that bigger is not always better in the construction industry where [...]
PURSUING A CAREER IN CONCRETE AND CEMENT
The Cement and Concrete School of Technology (CCST) is an important cog in the concrete industry’s development providing specialised courses designed [...]
CHOOSING OFF-ROAD TYRES WHEN WORKING ON REMOTE SITES
Contractors working in remote locations face challenges that extend far beyond the scope of their core tasks. In rugged terrains and isolated areas th [...]
NEW BAKKIES TAKE THE MARKET BY STORM
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA) recently announced the arrival of its Next-Gen Triton, an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy. Build [...]
CONCRETE PUMPS AND LONG-DISTANCE PUMPING
Concrete pumps have transformed construction projects, enabling the efficient transportation of concrete over long distances, through challenging terr [...]
BELT SCALE WINS THE DAY FOR AFRISAM COEDMORE QUARRY
Following worrying discrepancies in the monitoring of production output, sales and inventory, a belt scale from Tru-Trac is winning the day for KwaZul [...]
THE ROLE OF FUELS IN TRUCKS AND EARTHMOVING MACHINES
Maximising the longevity of engines in trucks and earthmoving machines is a critical concern in heavy-duty industries such as construction and logisti [...]
DEEP FAKES HIT THE CONCRETE TRUCK MARKET
A surge in counterfeit rocker, equaliser and radius or torque arm bushes in South Africa is posing a significant threat to construction and heavy-duty [...]
NEW TRUCKS AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINES
Powerstar Jetpark recently hosted the highly anticipated Shantui Welcome Day at their Jetpark branch.
The event brought together industry professio [...]
MERCEDES BENZ RETAINS MARKET LEADERSHIP IN HEAVY COMMERCIAL MARKET
The automotive business council, NAAMSA, recently released the 2023 new vehicle statistics and for the fourth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz Trucks c [...]
THE ROLE OF SMALL CONCRETE MIXERS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
Small concrete mixers are indispensable tools for contractors and DIY builders in South Africa offering the ability to achieve the kind of consistency [...]
BLADES FOR CONCRETE SAWS
Cutting through reinforced concrete requires a powerful concrete saw paired with quality blades that can provide clean cuts and last for extended peri [...]
HOW TO CURE A CONCRETE SLAB
Pouring and curing a concrete slab is an intricate process that ensures the concrete’s strength, durability and most importantly its longevity. Whethe [...]
READYMIX SOLUTION FOR MODERN CONSTRUCTION
AfriSam has introduced a product a premium readymix concrete solution that its says answers the need for high quality, reliable and efficient building [...]
