AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoSustainable Construction: Stellenbosch University researchers say industrial by-products and agricultural waste can replace some cement, cutting emissions and potentially lowering building costs. Project Delivery: South African contractors are struggling to mobilise despite a major infrastructure pipeline, as delayed payments leave firms funding labour and materials upfront. Industrial Property: Highveld Industrial Park near eMalahleni has grown from three tenants in 2016 to about 101 businesses, showing how dormant industrial sites can be revived. Housing Finance: Shelter Afrique closed a Sh13.3 billion green bond to fund housing, while a separate West African FCFA60 billion bond aims to channel local capital into affordable homes. Nigeria’s Market: Tinubu announced plans for a housing regulator, and property professionals say national property data is needed to attract investment. Edo State has also launched a digital platform to track building projects.
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