Revive RDP housing, says ailing construction sector
The industry desperately needs a catalyst to shore up activity, according to an industry survey
12 September 2022 - 09:04
UPDATED 12 September 2022 - 18:56
SA’s construction and infrastructure sector needs a revival of the reconstruction and development programme (RDP) housing project to bolster activity as it shows signs of recovery and pockets of growth driven by the private sector.
This comes as the latest Afrimat construction index (ACI) released on Monday showed the industry had recovered in the second quarter, shored up by the average monthly value of building plans passed and buildings completed by larger municipalities, and an increase in employment in construction during the second quarter...
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