Totally Concrete prepares construction professionals for industry boom

Last Updated 13 years ago by Kenya Engineer

Not only does 2014 mark a time of growth for Africa, but also a time of distinct development for the cement, concrete and construction industries.   This year Totally Concrete, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26 to 28 May 2014,  offers unprecedented access to growth markets across sub-Saharan Africa where rapid infrastructure development and construction business opportunities promise high return on projects of all sizes.

 It is estimated that US $940 million will be invested into the cement industries of South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe alone by 2018 with new cement plants also being built in a number of other African countries.  The promise of better access to quality cement even in remote areas is laying the foundation for the development of myriad projects to build Africa to the apex of its economic potential. 

Totally Concrete welcomes participation from 25 African countries and over 40 countries overall with expanded content focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Totally Concrete provides the African construction industry with a crystal clear picture of what lies ahead, recognising that next generation tools and technology are required to enhance the local and regional built environment.  Clem Sunter, Chair of the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund and renowned conversational model strategist, will deliver the keynote address and Daniel Silke, leading political analyst and futurist, will give a presentation that sets the stage for shaping the future of Africa and defining the role that the construction industry will play therein.

Incorporating both strategic and technical elements, Totally Concrete has practical tools and techniques for all professionals active in the construction sector.  Stakeholders from over 40 countries worldwide will have an opportunity to access cutting edge technology as it arrives for the first time on African soil.  Totally Concrete is endorsed by over 60 industry associations and sponsored by PPC, Lafarge, AfriSam, CCS, PMSA and Nyeleti Consulting.   Martin S. Owuor, First Secretary of the High Commission of Kenya, says of the event, “Totally Concrete is very informative and very important at this critical time when Africa is trying to improve infrastructure necessary for development.”