INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Industry insights, operational perspectives and industry commentary from the SPM team on infrastructure, maintenance, logistics, project execution and the realities shaping industrial environments.

The Cost of Late Operational Involvement

The Cost of Late Operational Involvement

By Maria Mothibeli, Head of Operations at SPM   Some project costs are visible from the start. They appear in the quotation, the project schedule, the procurement plan, the labour allocation and the client agreement. Other costs only become clear once the work...

8 Reasons the Right Vehicle Matters in Technical Projects

8 Reasons the Right Vehicle Matters in Technical Projects

By Hosia Makgakga, Logistics Manager at SPM In technical projects, the wrong vehicle can create problems before the team reaches site. It can affect safety, delay the start of work, damage equipment, increase costs and place unnecessary pressure on the people...

When Legacy Becomes a Comfort Zone

When Legacy Becomes a Comfort Zone

By Nhlanhla Nkomo, Head of Sales: SPM   Legacy gives a business something money cannot buy: proof. It tells the market that the company has survived pressure, served demanding clients, made difficult decisions and earned trust over time. In sectors where...