What's Happening in Centurion, Gauteng…

The construction sector contracted significantly in 2020 as a result of the logistical challenges, labour shortages, and many other difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It wasn’t the only sector to suffer, but because it feeds many other sectors of the economy its struggles have a far-reaching effect.

With the government on course to start Covid vaccinations soon, and that happening soon after the recent relaxation of the latest lockdown, the sector must be carefully optimistic that 2021 will be a year of recovery and growth. Then again it all hinges on whether we are able to keep new infections low.

Construction sector recovery important for the growth of the whole economy

The construction sector is one of South Africa’s major economic contributors, and it will be a sector that government prioritises due to the potential for creating jobs. The existing health safety guidelines the ASAQS introduced last year in response to the Covid pandemic must continue to guide the Covid response in the construction sector and help minimise the risks of virus transmission and illness for people working on construction sites.

The government wants to ramp up job opportunities to soften the blow of the fiscal crisis that COVID-19 has brought about. With the expected infrastructure rollout, Quantity Surveyors and other professionals in the built environment must comply with the existing Covid safety guidelines so that construction activities can move ahead swiftly. Everyone will need to play their part in protecting the sector from the pandemic to avoid a repeat of the struggles of last year.

Printing services can help the construction sector manage the Covid-19 risk

Printing is an essential business that has served critical industries throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As the construction industry returns to work in 2021, it will need printing services more than it has before for things like construction site signage, public safety Posters and Signs, special notices and letters to residents, and worker safety Posters, Signs, and guidelines. There will be an even bigger need for construction site signage that remind workers to wear masks, sanitize their hands regularly, and to seek medical attention the moment they experience Covid-like symptoms.

Being so labour intensive, the construction sector has a greater responsibility than many to protect workers against Covid-19. One infection can cause a cluster infection that will force the closure of an entire site. Vigilance in enforcing social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand hygiene is therefore key if the industry is going to successfully manage the Covid-19 risk.
For your construction business in the Centurion CBD, consider the Minuteman Press printing shop for all the signage you need to display health and Covid safety messages at your work sites. Contact us here to discuss your Stationery and signage needs.