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Project Databases

Project database - User friendly, on-line time series database of national and provincial construction activity by project type.


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Contract Price Escalation

As a contractor you are familiar with the constant challenges of balancing the cost of materials and labour, with current market conditions. A comprehensive understanding of prices is naturally critical in the tendering process, but often overlooked is the ability to understand price movement.


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Company Profile

Industry Insight (Pty) Ltd was established in 2001 in partnership with Databuild, a company with more than 30 years experience in providing project lead information to the construction industry. In April 2004, E C Snyman (founder of Industry Insight in 2001) purchased 100% of the shareholding. In March 2006 the company was converted to a closed corporation. Industry Insight is one of only a few companies in the country that provides primary management information services to stakeholders in the South African construction industry. Apart from utilizing official key indicators, Industry Insight has developed a unique time-series database of projects, in association with Databuild, used in conjunction with other official building statistics, to monitor construction activity in the country. Through the development of this "Project Database", Industry Insight is the only company in the country that can provide spatial analysis of new building stock in the country. Our key function is to provide clients with the necessary marketing and strategic tools to operate effectively, efficiently and proactively in the construction industry.

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  • Provincial / Sectoral Focus Report
    From time to time we focus on a different province or a different sector, of past, current and expected developments over the near to medium term. Customised reports are available to subscribing clients only, subject to a quotation.
  • Building / Civil Tender indices
    The tender indices are updated monthly indicating activity within the building and civil sectors. Indices are available for each province.
  • Investment Map
    The Investment Map on-line mapping tool was launched in October 2007. This tool enables users to monitor construction activity on a spatial platform and are able to draw maps based on their own unique geographical requirements. The mapping tool allows a drill down to town level and is updated on a monthly basis.
  • Telephone Support
    Need anything else? As a subscribing client, additional reports are provided at a 30% discount. However, additional costs will only apply if clients request further analysis, calculated on the basis of a cost per hour for man hours used. Statistics and news briefings are provided free of charge.
  • Construction in Business Seminaar
    Twice a year, Industry Insight is host to a "Construction in Business Seminaar" in Sandton, primarily to provide an information and networking platform for our clients. Topics vary pending issues in the construction industry. Subscribing clients are welcome to request special topics they feel need more attention.
  • Directors: Elsie Snyman
    CEO Elsie Snyman, with close to 15 years experience in the construction industry. Mrs Snyman was also the Manager of the Economics Department for the Master Builders South Africa (formerly known as BIFSA) and the South African Federation for Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC).


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