Basil Read has built on a heritage spanning back to 1952. It is one of South Africa’s leading construction companies and is part of the very fabric of the country, having laid foundations in every sphere of our lives. Under the guidance of group CEO, Marius Heyns, the company has moved from strength to strength to become a truly blue-chip company with a listing on the JSE. In 2005, it obtained the rare distinction of becoming the first black-empowered construction company in South Africa. In 2009, our turnover will be a guaranteed R4.5 billion rand, with an order book full until 2011.

The five operational divisions, namely: Roads and Civil Engineering Structures; Opencast Mining and Special Projects; Building and; Developments are supported by various departments within the organisation. The company is operational throughout South Africa, and also includes business outside our borders with mining operations in Namibia and Botswana. Currently, Basil Read is exploring new business opportunities in Europe, the Middle East and Australia, with some promising projects in development.

Basil Read’s strength lies in its ability to offer flexibility in design, cost-effective and innovative solutions, uncompromising safety standards and, most importantly, the ability to meet technically challenging, fast track projects on time and within budget. It nurtures its clients’ relationships and goes to great lengths to understand the complexities of each and every project, and then deliver through committed teamwork, integrity and hard work.