Construction Week 2026 will be a four-day, multi-track event hosted in South Africa and positioned as the continent’s flagship platform for advancing innovation, integration and investment across the construction and infrastructure value chain. The conference will convene public- and private-sector leaders, international experts, contractors, developers, architects, financiers and technology providers to share insights and accelerate transformation in the built environment.
Drawing from the Construction Planning, Digital Construction, and Change Management submissions, the event will feature plenary sessions, masterclasses, and track-based technical discussions across five “rooms”: Money, Land & Infrastructure, Materials & Suppliers, Labour, and Equipment & Plant. Each room will host practitioner case studies, academic contributions, and specialised workshops.
Within the context of South Africa’s Infrastructure Fund and Infrastructure South Africa pipeline initiatives, the conference will focus on practical strategies to modernise planning, enhance delivery capacity, and utilise digital tools to make Africa’s construction sector more competitive and sustainable.
Participants will gain first-hand exposure to new technologies, case studies and partnerships reshaping Africa’s construction industry. They will learn how to apply digital tools and data analytics for predictive project management, explore cost-efficient planning models and procurement reforms, and engage directly with government decision-makers and investors. The event will also provide valuable networking opportunities through B2B sessions, exhibitions and the Innovation Expo.
We promote and create opportunities for professionalism in the
development and management of sustainable energy. We create a total
continuous learning experience for delegates. We serve!
Each track runs across four days, aligned to the event’s overarching themes. Every day features four 45- minute sessions, allowing delegates to follow a single track or mix sessions across disciplines.
Track 1 – Construction Planning and Project Delivery
Focus: Policy, procurement, project management and risk planning.
Day 1 – The Engine of Execution
Day 2 – From Plans to Projects
Day 3 – Construction Evolution
Day 4 – Build With, Not Just For
Track 2 – Digital Construction and Technology Integration
Focus: BIM, IoT, AI and data-driven project delivery.
Day 1 – The Engine of Execution
Day 2 – From Plans to Projects
Day 3 – Construction Evolution
Day 4 – Build With, Not Just For
Track 3 – Construction Management Software and Data Systems
Focus: Tools, integration, and analytics for project control.
Day 1 – The Engine of Execution
Day 2 – From Plans to Projects
Day 3 – Construction Evolution
Day 4 – Build With, Not Just For
Track 4 – Leadership, Change and Resilience
Focus: Leadership culture, governance and adaptive organisations.
Day 1 – The Engine of Execution
Day 2 – From Plans to Projects
Day 3 – Construction Evolution
Day 4 – Build With, Not Just For
Jocelyn Evans
Managing Director |
Hofman & Evans (Pty) Ltd
Chief Executive Officer | Construction Industry Development Board (cidb)
Chief Executive Officer | Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association
Legal Counsel | Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development
Deputy Director | University of Johannesburg, Sustainable Human Settlement Construction Research Centre
Infrastructure Specialist | Gentec Consulting
Professor | University of Cape Town
Author
Partner: Construction & Litigation | Bowmans Law, Johannesburg
Senior Account Executive | Autodesk
Customer Success Ops Lead | RIB
Director | Akweni
RIB SSA Systems Implementation Lead | RIB
Council Member | SAAMA (Southern African Asset Management Association)
Group Digital Delivery Manager | Stefanutti Stocks
Digital Lead |Zutari
Business Development Manager | Cairnmead Health & Safety Consultants
Day 1 – The Engine of Execution: Powering a Capable State, Reclaiming Delivery
Opening Plenary with senior representatives from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (invited). The plenary will examine policy alignment, delivery frameworks, and the role of public institutions in speeding up infrastructure deployment. Five Rooms: Money (finance & funding), Land & Infrastructure (urban systems), Materials (supply chain resilience), Labour (workforce development), Equipment & Plant (productivity tools).
Day 2 – From Plans to Projects: Mobilising Investment and Land from Groundwork to Growth
Presentations on procurement reform, PPP implementation and cost planning. Each room will feature a practitioner case study, a scholar session (Masters/PhD research), and a masterclass on contracting and risk management.
Day 3 – Construction Evolution: Building Smarter, Greener and Faster
Focus on digitalisation, green building materials and technology integration. Demonstrations of AI, IoT and digital twin platforms led by software vendors and start-ups. Panel on ESG standards and climate finance for infrastructure.
Day 4 – Build With, Not Just For: Empowering People and Places
Sessions on leadership and change management, social value creation and inclusive growth. Roundtable on skills development and community engagement in construction. Final plenary and declaration of the Building Africa Vision 2030.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
