BLACK BUSINESS COUNCIL IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT INVESTMENT HOLDING - BIH (Pty) Ltd.

The Philosophy

Alignment with BIH is Synchrony. Support of BIH is Identity. Furtherance of BIH is Visionary. Implementation of BIH projects is Validity.

“The positive momentum of BIH, its forward thinking and intended robust growth is 1attributed largely to the close partnership between governments, public, communities and the private sector.

Team BIH combines its collective energies to deliver real value added services to our partners and clients.

We create sustainable working structures for all partners and subsidiaries, with our ethos being:     “YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.”

SA Governments Development Priorities  – A contract with society: “Its time for Implementation”

  • Protecting and strengthening the achievements of the last 29 years.
  • Acceleration of programmes for education, health, housing, social security, sport, capacity building and recreation.
  • Building partnerships for cohesive, sustainable and caring communities.
  • Promoting cohesive, caring and sustainable communities.
  • Creation of decent work and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Rural development, food security and land reform.
  • Enhanced Education, Health, Environment, etc.
  • Transforming our cities and towns, villages and farms.

BIH – Reimagined, Reinvigorated and Repositioned.

VISION

An established, entrepreneurial and profitable investment arm of BBCBE with credible partners.

MISSION

To create a transformed, empowered, inclusive and responsible built environment with an evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.

To actively contribute to the sustainable development of South Africa’s social and economic infrastructure in support of national development objectives.

OUR BRAND AWARENESS

VALUES

BIH’s source of guidance and what it stands for. These are timeless, influencing the organisational culture and driving how and why you do things. 

These are the core standards that guide the way BIH does business. They sum up what BIH stands for, influence the organisational culture and drive how and why you do things.

VALUE PROPOSITION

A concise list of the benefits and impact that BIH is delivering to the members of BBCBE, investors, customers, and partners – a declaration of intent, both inside the company and in the marketplace.

BIH is a one-stop shop with a broad value chain that enables the company to:

1

Provide financial and socio-economic returns for investors, thus making a meaningful difference in their business and societies they exist in.

2

Offer value-added services to the stakeholders.

3

Deliver on declared dividends to shareholders.

Our Competitive Strategy

A key component of BIH competitive strategy is a clearly defined value proposition, which is a declaration of our intent inside BBCBE (members of BBCBE) and in the marketplace (investors, customers and partners).

BIH is a one-stop shop with a broad value chain that enables the company to:

  • Provide financial and socio-economic returns for investors, thus making a meaningful difference in their businesses and societies they exist in.
  • Offer value-added services to the stakeholders
  • Deliver on declared dividends to shareholders

Who are we?

An investment arm of the Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE).

Defining BIH begins by defining the BBCBE.

Why does BIH (Pty) Ltd exist?

Established in 2018, BIH generates and provide a revenue stream to sustain the Non-Profit Company (BBCBE).

Purpose statement: BIH is the transformational income generating vehicle of BBCBE to create generational wealth and a legacy by partnering with institutions and mobilising capital investments.

An investment arm of the Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE).


Defining BIH begins by defining the BBCBE.

The apex organization of black construction and professional organizations in South Africa. It was established in 2007.

It’s main objective its advocacy – engaging government and other statutory bodies to influence the drafting and implementation of appropriate legislation to create an enabling environment for the black constituency in the building and construction industry.

Value Chain

Professional services

Construction

Material Supplies

Training Academy

Investments

Professional services

Construction

Material Supplies

Training Academy

Investments

Products and Services

1.Infrastructural Development (Student Accommodation, Townships, Urban & Rural Hotels)

2.Construction and Roads

3.Consulting (Engineering, Facilities Management, Fire management, etc.)

4.Agricultural & Rural Development

5.Industrial Development Zones (IDZ)

6.Electrification of Townships and Rural Villages

7.Green Energy Projects

8.Training and Development Campaigns

BIH Strategy

Strategic objectives to create value for shareholders

  • Diversification of country and industry risk
  • Focus on industrial sectors that will drive economic growth
  • Maintain equity, board and financial control of each subsidiary company within BBCBE
  • High quality, well motivated, industry specific subsidiary management
  • Ownership structured by the built environment industry sectors to provide with the aim to establish a significant presence in the whole of the African continent
  • To create value for shareholders

Key strengths and skill sets for successful delivery

  • Entrepreneurial management teams with local & international expertise
  • Backed by central resources in South Africa (and later will tap into Regional African offices)
  • Commercial and political benefits of BIH’s strong BBCBE6 brand
  • Reputation as a “can do” company
  • Solid base established in key industries; major projects roll-out and development programmes

Who do we serve

Internal Stakeholders

External Stakeholders