Uniquely South African Challenges For Construction Engineering

The challenges facing the construction engineering industry in South Africa are sometimes unique. In a country that boasts an extremely diverse geographical landscape, different climatic zones and a rapidly changing demographic makeup, construction engineering is extremely challenging. Any construction engineering project, whether taking place under the control of public enterprises or under the auspices of private business concerns needs to find the fine balance between the greater good of South African society, environmental concerns and the pressures of an increasing competitive global economy.

As South Africa becomes an ever more important business hub for those companies wishing to do business on the African continent the communication, transport and financial infrastructure must be continually upgraded in order to maintain the country’s competitive edge. Construction engineering companies have been at the forefront of the efforts to ensure that South Africa is an investment destination of choice for international concerns, as well as those domestic businesses that are under significant pressure to increase the efficiency their infrastructure. The South African government has also placed increasing pressure on construction engineering companies in order to ensure that the infrastructure of the country as a whole can cope with the opportunities presented by a globalised economy.

This pressure has seen an increase in projects designed to offer basic services to a rapidly growing urban workforce, such as the provision of potable water and electricity, as well as other projects such as upgrades to the transport network, including the highway system of the country. New developments such as automated tolling systems and harbour infrastructure are also testing the capabilities of the domestic construction engineering industry.

The construction engineering industry in South Africa must also make allowances for the aspirations of a workforce that demands more work opportunities combined with greater opportunities for skills development and need to take into account the welfare of those who have traditionally been marginalised during periods of intensive growth.

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Careful And Considered Construction Project Management

Any construction project that is today undertaken in South Africa must be the result of the carefully considered construction project management planning process. Construction project management is a multi faceted task that must take into account the resources available in the country, as well as the current and future needs of the society that is undergoing rapid change from one characterised by a large proportion of rural residents to one that is falling prey to the pressures of increasingly rapid urbanisation, such as overcrowding and the lack of basic services.

Construction project management in South Africa may involve hands on planning and control of the various service and product suppliers that are involved in projects that range from the construction of deep water ports, export facilities, urban and peri-urban housing, water transport projects or the construction of high rise office blocks that house the headquarters in international conglomerates that are using South Africa as a base for operations further into the African continent. Each of these projects has specific pressures and requirements that test the skills of even the most experienced construction project management professionals.

One of the most challenging areas that construction project management companies face is the use of energy efficient materials in environmentally sensitive areas in South Africa. As a country with an extremely diverse biodiversity footprint South African flora and fauna is especially sensitive to any disturbance that can be the result of a construction project.

Management of the concerns of environmentalists and residents in sensitive areas, as well as providing for the needs of the inhabitants of new neighbourhoods is a balancing act that any South Africa construction project management team has to be willing to both tolerate and excel at. As the requirements of South Africa’s rapidly urbanising workforce and larger society become more urgent this balancing act will become even more challenging. The necessity for extra care by construction project management companies is one of the key factors that will differentiate those that will flourish in the unique business and social environment of South Africa and those that will fall by the wayside.

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The demographic trends in South Africa have been changing for the last decade with increasing amounts of people now moving into the built up urban areas of the country in order to take advantage of the increased opportunities for work and also to take advantage of the infrastructure and services such as the availability of education and quality housing. This urban migration has led to increased amounts of residential construction in the areas surrounding South Africa’s cities.

The residential construction that is today taking place is both more organised and more carefully considered than sprawling townships and informal settlements that were the result of this migration in past years. Today each project involving residential construction is carefully considered and takes into account the aspirations of those who will be taking up residence in the homes constructed, as well as the impact of the construction on the society as a whole.

The newer urban construction projects incorporate many of the international trends that are aimed at improving the quality of life of the residents. Firstly the homes themselves are constructed of quality material and both potable water and electricity are available to residents. Each of the suburbs that are springing up is the result of a carefully considered plan that is set in place prior to any residential construction taking place. These suburbs are designed to offer a mixed use solution to the requirements of the residents. Schools, commercial and industrial businesses, as well as transportation solutions are all incorporated into the design process.

There are several reasons that this planning process must be as carefully considered as possible prior to the process of residential construction being undertaken. Amongst these reasons is the impact of the wider urban infrastructure. By making allowances for the residents to work, as well as raise families in a safe and secure environment as well as have easy access to the services they require the city planners avoid further negative impact on stretched transportation networks and the damage that can be caused by further crowding of already overcrowded business hubs.

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053 861 15 14 or 082 871 3798

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053 861 1516

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http://www.afridevo.co.za

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A Construction Company In The Northern Cape That Has Africa In Its Sights

In terms of construction in the Northern Cape, our business is unique in its approach and philosophy and the way we enhance Africa’s development is by focusing on people.  In fact, our idealistic approach endeavours to improve communities and people and we support and develop people with the same discipline and tenacity.  We believe that in this way, we can emancipate our people and rid Africa of its burden of underdevelopment.

Embracing the Future

Although our construction business is based in the Northern Cape, we are a truly national company with ambitious goals and we embrace the future with a 3-phased 5-year plan that aims to grow our footprint in Africa:

• Phase 1 is already over and ran from 2009 to 2010, entailing a wholesale re-invention of our company and brand and getting our house in order to position us as a clearly-defined brand with sound governing policies and operational systems.
• Phase 2 runs from 2010 to 2013 and entails building a sustainable and profitable platform, which will form the base from which we will grow.  During this time, our priorities are to expand our stakeholder relationships; grow our company equity through strategic investments and partnerships and a strengthened asset base and prepare for continental growth.
• Phase 3 is the final phase that will commence in 2013 and should run until 2015, by which time we should have established our pathways into Africa and capture key continental markets.  This should mark a new growth cycle.

Going the Extra Mile

We realise that we would be little different to other construction companies if we did not do something to differentiate ourselves and our people-based philosophy is already testament to that.  We also strive to achieve the highest standards in the market in terms of business ethics, social investment programmes, corporate governance standards, cost management, quality management and delivery time management.

We already have a winning reputation for construction in the Northern Cape; Africa is next.

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We Run A Leading Property Development Company From Our Northern Cape Base In Kimberley

We had started out with property development in the Northern Cape – and we are still based in Kimberley – but we have grown to a large property development company.  We believe that property development is about far more than just bulk services, profit and building materials; it is about creating habitats and environments that enhance people’s lives.

Enhancing Africa’s Development

We trade in construction and property development in the Northern Cape and elsewhere and central to all we do is our inborn passion for the work we do.  We seek to emancipate our country, our people and Africa from their shackles of underdevelopment and in order to enhance Africa’s development, we are ready to support and develop those with the requisite discipline and tenacity.  In tune with our desire to make society better, we believe everything starts with a dream and we inspire and encourage dreams.

Driven to Excellence

Along with this ethos of property development, and despite humble beginnings in the Northern Cape, we are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards in:

• quality management
• delivery time management
• cost management
• corporate governance standards
• sound business ethics
• productive social investment programmes

By maintaining these standards and striving towards these goals, we insist on being counted among the very best companies in the country, with an emphasis on corporate social responsibility.

Property Development Market Focus and Services

Our work focus is substantially determined by ongoing emerging local and global trends and market analysis and although much of our services are currently in development and construction, we have a view to branch out into electrical and civil engineering too, as well as manufacturing.  We contest for work in these areas:

• Private sector and government construction tenders
• Residential property developments
• Retail, commercial, industrial and office developments
• Township development with a commercial pedigree
• Land acquisition for any of the above

We will continue to grow our projects in property development from our Northern Cape base.

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The Challenges Of Residential Construction In South Africa

Rapid urbanisation is changing the face of South Africa and the increasing number of people in the country that are leaving rural areas in search of work and other opportunities in cities and towns has meant that residential construction has boomed in the country. It is not only this rapid urbanisation that is changing the face of South African cities but also the increasing pace of demographic change that is affecting South African society allowing a larger portion of the population to seek more formal housing than has traditionally been the case.

Residential construction in South Africa today has to provide solutions to so-called mixed use suburbs. No longer are rows of low cost housing seen as the solution to South Africa’s housing and living requirements. New suburbs are being developed that feature total solutions to the requirements of residents. This means that residential construction must be accompanied by the construction of useable road network, office buildings and manufacturing facilities that are with reach of potential employees in these communities.

Often these suburbs feature residential construction that is situated within easy reach of transportation services such as rail, bus and commuter taxi ranks. In addition, these suburbs must also feature retail shopping opportunities for the residents, as well as educational opportunities that are within easy reach of schoolchildren Construction companies now need to take these requirements into consideration when engaging with urban planners.

Companies that are engaged in residential construction in areas like the Northern Cape are increasingly being called upon to offer solutions to uniquely South African housing requirements. This has meant that companies that can offer more than limited building services are increasingly vital parts of the South African construction landscape. Afri-Devo, which is involved in a number of different construction projects in the Northern cape and other areas is one of the companies offering a basket of services that take into account both the planning and execution of construction projects and it is these companies that are changing the social landscape of South Africa.

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High Quality Property Construction In South Africa

The South African environment can provide challenges to any company engaged in property construction in the country. Climatic conditions which can range from dry and hot to extremely wet during the summer rainfall season make property construction and the delivery of high quality homes and industrial property the province of only the most committed of organisations. These conditions also make adherence to the highest construction standards extremely important. Professional construction companies have built a reputation for the provision of quality construction project management that has allowed for the rapid urbanisation that has characterised South Africa in recent decades.

Those engaged in property construction are today focussed on providing more than just the services related to the bricks and mortar that are involved in the construction process. Many construction companies today offer ancillary services such as quantity surveying, environmental impact analysis and architectural services to ensure that clients have access to a turnkey service that guarantees that the end result of the construction process are buildings that conform to the highest industry standards.

A construction company that operates with more than profit in mind will be able to provide domestic housing solutions that are people centred rather than strictly utilitarian. Given that the focus in South African seems to be on providing community solutions that consist of a mixture of different buildings, including homes and business premises this approach is far more in keeping with the demands of the country is it copes with the rapid influx of people from rural to urban areas.

Property construction in South Africa is a rapidly changing environment, governed by both legislative constraints and guidelines as well as guided by the needs of an increasingly educated mass of citizens. Only those construction companies such as Afri-Devo that are committed to providing construction solutions that can service the rapidly changing needs of the country will continue to flourish.

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A Construction Company Filled With African Pride

The changing South African political and social landscape has meant that more and more South African citizens are being offered the opportunity to work in urban environments or are travelling to cities in search of work. This migration to build up areas has meant that a construction company with the right mindset and a commitment to providing quality housing, commercial and industrial building and architectural services will be bale to thrive in an environment characterised by rapid urban and peri-urban expansion.

A well rounded construction company should be able to provide a turn key service to its clients; this includes aspects of development such as environmental impact surveys, architectural services and quantity surveying. In some instances construction companies even offer interior decorating solutions which supply interiors that are in tune with the clients’ requirements and the office pace itself in order to ensure productivity and satisfied employees.

The modern construction company will also form a strong partnership with its clients to ensure that the construction project is able to deliver an attractive and structurally sound building within the time and budgetary limits that are set at the inception of the project. The control of the construction project will be in the hands of experienced professionals with the appropriate qualifications to ensure that both domestic and industrial building conforms with all relevant legislation and industry standards applicable to construction within the South African regulatory environment. These standards ensure that the construction projects deliver solutions that are uniquely suited to the requirements of both businesses and private homeowners in South Africa.

Companies such as Afri-Devo are supplying expertise that is changing the landscape of areas such as the Northern Cape and ensuring that the productivity of the region can provide employment opportunities for the homeowners that are resident in the area. By adhering to the best industry standards a construction company like Afri-Devo can make a real difference to the lives of people in South Africa.

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Opportunities For A Professional Industrial Construction Company

The development of industrial property in South Africa is a specialised field which requires a multi disciplinary approach to the property development process. An industrial construction company must firstly ensure that the building process has a minimal environmental impact. The necessity for an independent environmental assessment is thus extremely important. Once the professional industrial development company has received the go ahead and certification that allows them to begin the development process then the multi disciplinary approach begins to make enormous sense, both from the viewpoint of the industrial construction company and from the viewpoint of their clients.

A multi disciplinary approach means that the industrial construction company will have professionals skilled in a number of areas in the employ of the parent company. These professionals include those skilled in architectural work, quantity surveying, the building process itself and even interior design. This ability to supply a turnkey service is tremendously attractive to property developers and those supplying the finance for the industrial development project, as it ensures that quality control and project timeline issues can be dealt with at source quickly and efficiently. By using this model costs can also be strictly controlled which is becoming increasingly important as the costs of raw materials and labour are in constant flux.

An industrial development company also has to consult to the client on matters relating to the proposed outputs of the industrial development as this directly influences factors such as architectural design and building materials. Even factors such as waste management need to be taken into account when the industrial construction company is at the planning stage of the project. Once again the multidisciplinary approach where the company has a variety of professionals under one roof can pay dividends during planning.

If you would like to deal with an industrial construction company that is changing the face of South African business then contact us.

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Opportunities For A Commercial Construction Company In South Africa

As the excitement around the Soccer World Cup which was held in South Africa in 2010 fades away the knock on effects for business are also fading. For a while large infrastructure projects kept the pipeline of civil engineering projects healthy, but is the situation today as rosy as it was a year ago? One construction sector that seems to be going from strength to strength is the commercial construction industry. Increasing numbers of domestic and international companies are viewing South Africa as the jumping off point for doing business on the African continent, while the South African economy seems to have escaped to worse of the contagion brought about by the global recession. A commercial construction company in South Africa is today faced with opportunities in almost every province of the country.

Commercial construction encompasses a variety of different construction disciplines, from the building of retail centres to hotels and office blocks and housing. If current trends continue many urban centres are going to require more of all of these as urbanisation continues and more low cost housing estates are developed. One of the models for these low cost housing estates calls for homes to be close to business centres and other amenities, all of which might be developed by a commercial construction company. This model has found favour elsewhere in the world and in South Africa would serve to reduce pressure on a strained transportation network as people are offered the opportunity to work and shop close to where they live, removing the burden of the cost and time spent commuting to more established business centres.

In addition to these commercial developments a construction company is South Africa can be involved in projects such as the development of housing estates which are becoming increasingly popular with many homeowners due to security issue and the ability to enjoy a ‘lock up and go’ lifestyle. A South African commercial construction company may be involved in many aspects of the development of both residential and commercial properties, from architectural work, to quantity surveying and interior design.

For further information from a commercial construction company with intimate knowledge of the South African landscape contact us.

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