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Jan 15, 2025 | 
bizcommunity.com | Lindsey Schutters |Gillian Rightford |César Vacchiano |Nosiyabonga Mongane
In a comment shared with Bizcommunity, Ivo Ivanov, CEO of global internet exchange operator DE-CIX, highlighted the critical importance of robust infrastructure for AI innovation. "While AI technologies continue to evolve rapidly, concerns over whether we have the network infrastructure in place to support and sustain them have gotten louder.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
bizcommunity.com | Nosiyabonga Mongane
As interest rates begin to decrease, economists are hopeful about the performance of the construction market in 2025. Reduced interest rates generally lower borrowing costs for both consumers and businesses, which is expected to boost spending and investment, promoting economic growth. However, challenges like high unemployment and fiscal limitations may still impede the full benefits of these rate cuts.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
crown.co.za | Nosiyabonga Mongane
By Nosiyabonga Mongane, Chief Quantity Surveyor
The construction industry as a whole can benefit from the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in quantity surveying in a number of ways.
To remain relevant in the ever-evolving world, the quantity surveying profession cannot afford to overlook the technological advancements brought about by the adoption of AI. In this article, we will examine a few areas where AI is having an effect on the industry.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
crown.co.za | Nosiyabonga Mongane
By Nosiyabonga Mongane, President, South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession
In the South African context, transformation refers to the comprehensive and ongoing efforts to address and redress the inequalities from the past, including their impacts on various sectors and the economy.
For South Africa, true transformation involves fostering inclusivity, economic growth, and development.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
africamininginsight.co.za | Nosiyabonga Mongane
AdvertisementBy Nosiyabonga Mongane, President, South African Council for The Quantity Surveying ProfessionA structured mentorship program is an intentional approach for developing mentees systematically, employing workshops, lesson plans, and other interactive learning programs. The intentional mentorship program in the South African construction industry is crucial to improving some of the challenges the sector or country is currently facing.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
crown.co.za | Nosiyabonga Mongane
By Nosiyabonga Mongane, President, South African Council for The Quantity Surveying Profession
A structured mentorship program is an intentional approach for developing mentees systematically, employing workshops, lesson plans, and other interactive learning programs. The intentional mentorship program in the South African construction industry is crucial to improving some of the challenges the sector or country is currently facing.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
crown.co.za | Nosiyabonga Mongane
Details 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...
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
southafricatoday.net | Nosiyabonga Mongane
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.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Lindsey Schutters |Nosiyabonga Mongane
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The notion of ‘decent work’ is advocated by government bodies, labor unions, employers, and market experts as a crucial factor in advancing South Africa's growth objectives. It puts forth the concept that work should be regarded not just as a means to earn money, but also as an instrument for fostering individual self-respect, social stability, and employment opportunities.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Nosiyabonga Mongane
It is important to note that quantity surveying has played a critical role in the construction sector for centuries. However, the increasing use of digital tools and technologies will probably shape the future of quantity surveying. This will bring about new opportunities and altered role requirements from the clients.
