Comprehensive Services
With over 45 years of experience, PICM offers a fully integrated suite of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and platework (SMPP) services, delivering turnkey solutions across mining, industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our in-house capabilities ensure quality, control, and efficiency at every stage of the project lifecycle—from design to fabrication to on-site execution.
Civil & SMPP Construction
Concrete Works & Structural Installations
We specialize in high-performance concrete works, delivering foundations, plinths, slabs, and reinforced structures built to last. Our expertise supports everything from industrial infrastructure to complex plant installations.
Underground Construction
PICM provides reliable underground solutions including dams, pipelines, conveyor systems, tips, and bunkers. Safety, efficiency, and engineering precision are at the core of our underground operations.
Mining Infrastructure
Our team is experienced in constructing critical mining infrastructure such as fan foundations, winder foundations, and headgear bases. We understand the rigorous standards of the mining industry and deliver accordingly.
Industrial Plant Construction
We execute complex plant builds with a strong focus on quality, timelines, and operational requirements. From equipment bases to full-scale process plants, we ensure reliable performance and lifecycle integrity.
Water Infrastructure
PICM designs and constructs water treatment plants, pipelines, and distribution systems, supporting sustainable water management for communities and industries alike.
Energy Infrastructure
Our civil and mechanical teams support the energy sector with turnkey construction services for power stations, substations, and high-voltage transmission lines.
Bulk Earthworks, Water & Sanitation Facilities
We deliver large-scale earthworks, stormwater systems, and sanitation infrastructure tailored to each project’s terrain and capacity requirements.
Dam Building & Retaining Structures
Our expertise includes the construction of earth dams, concrete retaining walls, sewage systems, gabions, and water-retaining structures—designed for functionality, safety, and environmental compliance.
Erection & Site Construction
PICM manages full-site construction and structural erection, ensuring seamless coordination across disciplines. From initial setup to final installation, we deliver on time and to specification.
Structural Steelwork Installation
We install all forms of structural steel frameworks, including industrial platforms, pipe racks, bridges, and support structures—ensuring alignment, strength, and long-term durability.
Mechanical Equipment Installation
Our mechanical installation teams are trained to assemble and install a wide variety of plant equipment, ensuring optimal integration with structural and piping systems.
Piping Installation
We offer complete piping services, including carbon steel, stainless steel, HDPE, and other materials—covering design, layout, welding, pressure testing, and commissioning.
Platework Services
From tanks and silos to hoppers and launders, our platework division delivers precision-fabricated and expertly installed components tailored to operational and site-specific demands.
Design & Construct Solutions
Our turnkey design-and-construct service allows clients to engage PICM from concept through to commissioning, with innovative, cost-effective, and tailored project delivery.
Structural Steel & Workshop Fabrication
All structural steel fabrication is handled in-house at our fully equipped workshops, giving PICM full control over timelines, quality, and customization.
In-House Capabilities Include:
Draughting & Detailed Drawing (CAD, Tekla, AutoCAD)
Material Preparation & Cutting
Welding (Manual, MIG, TIG, SAW)
Cleaning & Surface Preparation
Blasting & Painting
Rubber Lining (in-house & outsourced)
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT – in-house & outsourced)
Heat Treatment (outsourced, performed on PICM site)
Machining & Drilling (in-house & outsourced)
Specialized Equipment Fabrication
We manufacture custom-engineered mechanical and structural components to exact specifications:
Vibrating screens and screen support structures
Pan feeders and transfer chutes
Platework: tanks, hoppers, chutes, launders, head chutes
Piping systems, conveyor structures, walkways, platforms, and motor bases
Industry-Leading Equipment
PICM’s advanced workshop and fabrication tools allow for high-volume, precision work on short lead times:
Plasma Cutting – up to 70 mm
Laser Cutting – up to 20 mm
CNC Drilling
CNC Angle Cropping
Plate Bending & Rolling
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Why Choose PICM?
End-to-End Solutions:
From bulk earthworks to mechanical installation, we manage every phase of construction.
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In-House Expertise:
Integrated teams for civil, structural, and mechanical works ensure seamless project execution.
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Proven Experience:
Over 800 projects completed in five years across South Africa and the continent.
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Unmatched Quality Control:
ISO-compliant systems, rigorous QA/QC procedures, and industry-best practices.
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Safety First:
Committed to zero-harm environments and full regulatory compliance.
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