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WATCH: How the construction sector may enjoy a turnaround

Raubex CEO Rudolf Fourie talks to Business Day TV about the state’s recent investment in the sector

16 March 2020 - 09:17 Business Day TV
Picture: 123RF STOCK PHOTO
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SA’s construction sector has been under pressure, due to tight budgets, difficult trading conditions and adversarial contracts. But a turnaround may be on the cards, due to the state’s recent investments in the industry.

Business Day TV spoke to Raubex CEO Rudolf Fourie about the outlook for the sector.

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