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Building for Tomorrow: How Collective Bargaining can strengthen climate resilience in South Africa’s building industry
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, warns the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The UN’s latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report predicts more frequent extreme weather with rising financial costs, posing a serious threat for South Africa’s already climate-vulnerable, semi-arid regions.In construction alone, adverse weather delays 45%



Biggest-ever analytica Lab Africa draws record crowds, new exhibitors
Thousands of thought leaders and industry stakeholders congregated at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 8 – 10 July 2025, for the most successful edition of analytica Lab Africa yet. Organised by Messe Muenchen India and Messe München GmbH, analytica Lab Africa is South Africa’s only trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking, CPD learning and industry collaboration. The events brought together 8,858 construction and infrastructure professionals, placing industry excellence and innovation at the centre of discussions and solutions. The