PERI
112 construction value chain and Brits feels that the relationships that PERI forms and fosters with these suppliers is crucial . “ In all the areas – design , construction , technology and engineering – it ’ s paramount that you are close to the suppliers ,” he says .
“ If you ’ re close to the suppliers , they understand better where you want to go and what we want to achieve – they help us make the first move . They are entrenched in the industry and see how best to navigate the obstacles along the way .”
The construction industry in South Africa is changing , for better and for worse . Brits
AUGUST 2018