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Will there still be a construction sector left when the economy finally turns?
There may be few skilled contractors left when the turnaround comes — but the government must at least ensure existing projects don’t get derailed
01 July 2019 - 17:55
When the SA economy eventually turns, allowing the government to revive its long-stalled infrastructure programme, which contractors and engineers will still be around to do the work?
The industry-wide drought that has persisted since the 2010 Fifa World Cup has wiped out deep pools of institutional knowledge and expertise...
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