The mining division specialises in surface contract mining.
Our approach is to ensure lasting benefits while minimising our impact on the natural environment.
Our primary focus is ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. Training is an integral part of this focus.
Basil Read is actively involved with South African transformation and broad-based black economic empowerment.
Our expanding footprint has presented challenges in managing our human resources
We strive to protect and sustain the environment, and to manage our impacts effectively, when these are unavoidable.
Basil Read strives to engage with meaningful initiatives that contribute to the transformation of people and communities.
Our reports scope, assurance process and standards used
Major works for private and public sector clients cover a broad spectrum of civil engineering and building projects, including earthworks, bridges, infrastructure, retail and office complexes, residential housing, apartment blocks, harbor and marine works, industrial plants, educational facilities, hospitals, sports facilities, correctional facilities, roads, highways, airports, plant acquisition, disposal and maintenance, specialised associated services and related industrial activities.
This division also adds value through innovative packaging: build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts, design and construct and alternative solutions tailored to meet client requirements
The development and implementation of specialised technical and engineering expertise has once again reinforced Basil Read’s reputation as a front-runner in civil contracts in Southern Africa.
The pipelines, pump stations and fibre-optics lines we are installing as part of the massive Olifants River water resources development project will meet the needs of new mining developments and enhance the quality of life for local communities in Limpopo.
Basil Read Civils operates on a project basis, mainly in South Africa and neighbouring countries. Projects further afield are pursued for selected clients and where we have the required capacity and expertise.
Today the division is able to offer clients expertise across an almost unlimited scope of construction projects. With a selection of prestigious contracts within its growing portfolio, and underscored by a solid performance record, it has cemented its stature within the building sector.
With five basements and seven floors, this state-of-the-art building incorporates the latest green technology and will accommodate around 1 200 staff members