The present challenges affecting the growth of the construction industry
By Nosiyabonga Mongane, Quantity Surveyor The construction industry has contributed 2.7% to this country’s overall gross domestic product (GDP) despite its challenges. However, the industry continues to grapple with the following challenges: shortage of skilled labour, public sector capacity to deliver infrastructure projects, loadshedding, slow adoption of technology, business confidence in South Africa, and construction mafias. Shortage of skilled labour In recent years, the construction industry has experienced a shortage of skilled workers. The shortage of skilled workers is one of the factors affecting the success and growth…
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