The Construction Industry in South Africa 

• The construction sector contributed R141bn in gross value added, or 2.7% of GDP, in 2021, 
• The largest contributor to gross fixed capital formation was construction works/civil engineering, followed by residential buildings and non-residential buildings. 
• Although there are still headwinds, role players say there are “green shoots in the form of shovel-ready projects”. 
• Industry players welcomed government’s February 2022 announcement of infrastructure investment of more than R810bn over the next three years, but said rapid implementation is critical as the industry cannot afford further delays.

The Construction industry in South Africa