SECTOR EXPERTISE Construction Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Sector Expertise > Construction Balancing risk with reward for construction enterprises across the continent Our deep-sector expertise has been built through decades of supporting leading construction organisations as they navigate highly competitive markets and sub-sectors. DEALS DONE 15+ TOTAL CLIENTS 30 THOUGHTS FROM OUR LEADERS Finding key opportunities in construction and infrastructure today Over the past decade, competition in the construction sector has intensified. Tier-one construction companies bidding for projects have come under increasing pressure as budgets are cut, margins have narrowed and some of the established and listed entities have gone into business rescue. Locally, South African infrastructure projects had propped up tier-one construction enterprises, however with government expenditure curbed since 2010 – and even larger restrictions expected as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic – opportunities are now being sought across the continent. Water, energy and transportation projects remain critical to the development and growth of African economies, and because these initiatives are underpinned by infrastructure, they represent an opportunity for the Construction sector. These deals however, herald both reward and peril, it is therefore essential to understand the local markets including legal and regulatory factors in the relevant jurisdiction. This requires working with a knowledgeable partner with on-the-ground expertise to ensure that all risks are understood and accounted for. The Mozambican Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project, for instance, presents significant opportunities for firms in terms of contributing to infrastructure in Mozambique, participating in the project itself and developing the value chain for LNG in South Africa, however it is critical to understand the intricacies of these projects to unlock their value. Because Absa CIB supports large civil and infrastructure projects with guarantees, it is incumbent on us to understand the opportunities, risks and nuances associated with a project in the context of the broader market. Our risk assessments provide value in detecting issues that may compromise a project, affording our clients an opportunity to re-evaluate and either mitigate the risks or seek more attractive projects in other markets. Liza Eustace Head: Healthcare, Construction and Hospitality https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Latest insights Unique perspectives on the factors impacting business today. INSIGHTS SERIES Hospitality Insights We have created a platform for our sector experts to provide data-driven insights that will help your business adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. Read more INSIGHTS SERIES Black Friday Insights To know the consumer, you must understand their behaviour. We do. Read more INSIGHTS SERIES ESD Insights Our vast array of knowledge in Enterprise and Supplier Development enables us to unlocking access for Africa’s small businesses. Read more INSIGHTS SERIES NBFI Insights As one of the largest funders of agricultural projects in sub-Saharan Africa, we are fortunate enough to have access to some of the most sophisticated farmers and agri-processing professionals on the continent. 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Listen to the Hospitality discussion between Liza Eustace, Head: Healthcare, Construction and Hospitality at Absa CIB, Marcel Van Aulock, CEO of Tsogo Sun Hotels and Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing officer of FlySafair, as they unpack some of the challenges, implications and possibilities that face the sector. Read more Subscribe to newsletter Please enter your contact information to receive news and updates. Full Name Company email address I would like to receive marketing communications from Absa CIB Subscribe By clicking Subscribe, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. OUR TRACK RECORD Feedback from our clients “Absa provided us with advice on matters related to project finance and maximising interest income on excess cash. The service received has been outstanding and we have had better-than forecasted interest earnings as a result of the guidance and restructuring provided by Absa CIB. 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