Construction World February 2026

Construction FEBRUARY 2026 COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION

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Leadership: HOW EXCELLENCE IS BUILT

Building South Africa’s next chapter THROUGH SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

Tackling mental health IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Shaping Botswana’s energy future: INSIDE TROTECH’S STRATEGIC BUILD

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04 Aurex Constructors looks ahead with confidence An overview of this contractors’ successes in 2025 and what is to come. 08 What will actually move the needle in construction What should be prioritised to ensure success – not just survival. 10 How excellence is built The difference between short-term and long-term entrepreneurship. 18 Strength in steel, security in supply Structa Technology has a strong reputation for custom-built steel manufacturing. 22 AfriSam concrete supports complex water tower in Johannesburg This concrete producer’s pivotal role in one of Gauteng’s largest water towers. 24 Mixed success for mixed-use developments? Success is not guaranteed when it comes to mixed-use developments. 26 Prioritising environmental stewardship Concor’s environmental role in De Aar wind facility. 32 Tackling mental health in the construction industry Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise.

REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 18 DAMS & RESERVOIRS 24 PROPERTY 26 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 30 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 36 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

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Energy security continues to shape infrastructure investment across Southern Africa. In Botswana, this imperative has taken shape through a landmark project delivered by Trotech in partnership with Botswana Oil Limited (BOL). The initiative, based in Francistown, demonstrates how disciplined construction management and collaborative execution can deliver infrastructure that meets national objectives while setting new benchmarks for safety and quality. Botswana Oil’s mandate is clear: secure, manage and distribute petroleum products in a way that supports operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. The Francistown project was designed to strengthen national fuel storage capacity and ensure reliability across the supply chain. Turn to page 14

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