Backed by over six decades of construction expertise, Basil Read has become synonymous with excellence in the spheres of construction, mining and property development. The company is active in civil engineering projects, road construction, building, mixed integrated housing developments, property development, opencast mining, and related services. Basil Read takes great pride in its ability to offer enhanced design alternatives, cost-effective and innovative construction techniques, and the ability to address technically challenging, fast-tracked projects, all the while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality and environmental best practices. Basil Read understands the value of cultivating strong relationships with each and every client in order to achieve a clear and favourable outcome. With a highly adaptable team that understand the importance of integrating and balancing client requirements to achieve complimentary results, Basil Read has become a formidable player in the highly competitive South African construction sector. In 2005, Basil Read proudly became the first truly black empowerment construction company, and continues to be the leading empowerment company in its sector today. As a level (2) 125% BBBEE Contributor, Basil Read has always held the importance of transformation and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment in high regard, implementing these values in all of its operations.