Compliancecidbcidb-grading-tableCIDB Grading Table 2026: Grade 1-9 Tender LimitsThe CIDB grading table for 2026: the tender value limit for each grade, from Grade 1 (R500,000) to Grade 9 (no limit), plus fees and upgrade steps.Kevin Mainaud16 March 2026
Guidescontractor-guidecidb-registrationHow to Become a Contractor in South AfricaHow to become a contractor in South Africa: CIDB registration, NHBRC, B-BBEE, CIPC and SARS setup, insurance and first projects. Step-by-step guide.Kevin Mainaud10 March 2026
Project Managementsnag-list-templateconstruction-project-managementFree Snag List Template for SA ConstructionA free snag list template for South African construction: log defects, assign fixes and reach practical completion.Kevin Mainaud1 March 2026
Project Managementsite-handovercontractor-checklistSite Handover Checklist | Contractor (South Africa)Site handover to contractor checklist (South Africa): drawings, access, H&S, benchmarks, programme baseline, and responsibilities, so disputes don’t start.Kevin Mainaud17 February 2026
Project Managementsouth-africadevelopersBuild-to-Rent Software (SA): Develop and OperateSoftware that supports a build-to-rent scheme from development to operation in SA, where the developer shifts from sell-and-exit to own-and-operate.Kevin Mainaud8 February 2026
Project Managementsite-diaryconstruction-managementSite Diary Construction South Africa: Digital vs PaperSite diary construction South Africa: why digital site diaries replace paper for delays, payment certs, and evidence. Timestamped, searchable records.Kevin Mainaud5 February 2026
Project Managementfeasibility-studyproperty-developmentFeasibility Study for Property Development in South AfricaHow to run a property development feasibility study in South Africa: site, market, costs, funding and returns.Kevin Mainaud2 February 2026
Software & Reviewsconstruction erp softwareconstruction erp south africaConstruction ERP Software SA: How to ChooseHow to choose construction ERP software in South Africa: ERP vs construction management software, local compliance, and a 30/60/90-day rollout plan.Kevin Mainaud30 January 2026
Compliancebuilding-plan-approvalsouth-africaBuilding Plan Approval Process South Africa GuideUnderstand South Africa's building plan approval process: municipal steps, SANS 10400 checks, timelines, costs, and compliance actions to avoid delays.Kevin Mainaud27 January 2026
Contracts & Paymentsdelayed-paymentslate-payment-constructionDelayed Construction Payments in SA: Your RightsPaid late on a construction project? Your rights under JBCC, NEC and GCC in South Africa: payment periods, interest, suspension and how to escalate.Kevin Mainaud21 January 2026
Compliancebuilding-permit-process-south-africamunicipal-approvalsBuilding Permit Process South Africa: Timeline ControlMaster the building permit process south africa with practical municipal workflow controls, approval timelines, and risk checks to prevent project delays.Kevin Mainaud15 January 2026
Guidesreplace-excel-construction-management-south-africaconstruction-software-migrationReplace Excel Construction Management South AfricaReplace Excel-based construction management in South Africa with a phased rollout for builders to improve compliance, cash flow control, and reporting.Kevin Mainaud12 January 2026
