The size of the construction industry has also waned. In 2016, the industry was valued at R156,0 billion (in constant prices), gradually shrinking to R103,6 billion in 2024 and R99,1 billion in 2025.
South Africa's construction industry continues to face tight margins, increasingly complex projects, rising costs, skills shortages, safety risks and growing administrative demands.
In an environment like this, better information, faster decision-making and improved efficiency can make a real difference, according to H&l Construction.
The construction company says that, applied correctly, AI can create value across the entire construction business-from estimating and procurement to project delivery, quality, safety, finance, payroll, HR and executive decision-making.
“By automating repetitive tasks and improving access to information, AI enables our people to spend more time solving problems, managing projects and delivering value to our clients.”
