Construction

Taking advantage of infrastructure developments

Capitalising on upcoming ventures in regional infrastructure means watching the trends

The United States Interstate Highway System was described by transportation policy expert Wendell Cox as “an engine that has driven 40 years of unprecedented prosperity, and positioned the United States to remain the world’s preeminent power into the 21st century.” It seems such a sentiment is shared by international agencies and companies keen to see progress on a continent where 90% of transportation rests on the management of the construction of roads.

   

A slow recovery

918644_37673654_optStrikes and rotten roads fingered as prime suspects

While Statistics South Africa has consistently reported solid increases since December last year in income from freight transportation, volumes of freight transported and payloads transported, road freight companies are loath to confirm a corresponding hike in their practical experience on the ground.
   

A sick industry?

Shocking stats spotlight driver health

The need to check professional drivers not only for their skills but also for driver fitness has become even stronger following revelations that 35.25% of 295 drivers tested recently on one day on the N3 at Bergville were found to be chronically hyper-sensitive with highly elevated blood pressures.
   
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