Infrastructure South Africa Releases New Project Book
The third edition of the Construction Book highlights 110 infrastructure projects valued at R395 billion.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Construction
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Infrastructure South Africa has published the third edition of its Construction Book, detailing an inventory of 110 major infrastructure projects across the country. These projects represent a combined investment value of R395 billion.
Why it matters
The publication aims to improve market visibility for the construction and engineering sectors by providing clear details on upcoming work. It serves to inform stakeholders about projects that have already secured budgets for procurement and construction.
The inventory covers six infrastructure sectors, including 41 transport projects worth R81 billion and 29 energy projects totalling R86 billion. Municipal initiatives account for 10 projects valued at R112 billion.
The players
Infrastructure South Africa
This is a government initiative tasked with improving the planning, management, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects across the nation.
The details
Infrastructure South Africa compiled this edition to streamline access to information regarding state-backed developments. The document lists initiatives across six key sectors, including digital, water, and social infrastructure, which are expected to reach the procurement phase within 18 months.
Timeline
Listed projects are expected to enter procurement and construction within the next 12 to 18 months.
Market Landscape
This publication signals a shift toward greater transparency in the state construction pipeline to encourage private sector participation. It aligns with long-term national development goals to standardise procurement visibility across all infrastructure sectors.
The increased visibility of these R395 billion in projects could stabilise supply chains for local firms and contractors seeking long-term employment. By outlining upcoming municipal and energy work, the book helps local businesses prepare bids for upcoming procurement cycles.
The takeaway
This publication provides a roadmap for companies to align their resources with national development priorities. Stakeholders should review the project lists to identify specific sectors where procurement opportunities are scheduled to arise.
Further reading
For more information on current developments, visit the South Africa Construction section.
More information
To review the full list of planned developments, visit the access construction book inventory.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crown.
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