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Deputy Minister Zikalala advocates for AI and BIM in South African construction.

The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, emphasized the need for AI to boost productivity in construction.

4 Sept 20261 verified claims1 sources1 observations
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The official source reports this update: Call for built environment industry to embrace technology. Call for built environment industry to embrace technology Thursday, September 3, 2026 Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has urged the built environment industry to embrace technological innovation to improve safety and performance at construction sites. Speaking at the Built Environment Summit currently underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Zikalala said modern project management must increasingly rely on technological tools to strengthen inspection, oversight, and delivery outcomes.

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