Plant Theft on South African Construction Sites: How to Protect Your Equipment and Avoid Gaps in Cover
TL;DR (Too long, didn’t read) Plant and equipment theft remains a serious risk on South African construction sites. In June 2026, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport reported that 43 heavy construction machines and transport vehicles worth more than R250...
Sasria Construction Cover: What You Actually Need to Know
TL;DR: (Too long, didn’t read) A standard Contractors All Risk (CAR) policy does not cover riots, strikes, or political violence. Sasria covers that gap, but only if it has been set up properly and the full project value declared. Some add-ons (debris...
Uncovering the devils in the detail, Spot the risks
Helping contractors avoid the costly consequences of overlooked project risks In the construction sector, many smaller and mid-sized contractors are so focused on securing the next contract that they overlook crucial details in their contracts and construction...
The Hidden Dangers Of Plant Hire in South Africa
Hiring plant and equipment is a normal part of construction, civil works, and ready-mix operations. But in the rush of site work, contracts and documentation are often overlooked — and that can lead to serious problems if something goes wrong....
Are you ready for the summer shut down?
As a responsible construction company owner, you know the importance of insuring your plant and making sure that your other necessary policies are in place with CivilSure. But did you know that the number of instances of – and the size of – liability claims litigation is higher than ever, and climbing?
Scam Alert for Plant Hire Businesses
April 2022 We have recently been made aware of a criminal syndicate preying on construction plant hire companies. They have successfully generated both fraudulent Identity Documents (as per example below) and Company Registration documents. These criminals have...
Three ways to insure your plant
Civilsure understands the importance and necessity of comprehensive plant insurance at a reasonable rate. We also know that you expect impeccable service and attention to detail at claims stage. That is why we are committed to helping you choose the correct plant all risk (PAR) for your business needs.