Construction09 Aug 2026· 4 min read
Load Shedding and Site Productivity: Planning Around Stage 4
Rotational power cuts reshape the working day. Sequencing and battery tool fleets keep crews moving.
Build the schedule around the schedule
Eskom stage changes are published in advance, so treat them as a fixed constraint rather than a surprise.
Tactics that work
- Front-load power-hungry trades into guaranteed on-grid windows
- Standardise on one battery platform so packs are interchangeable
- Track charger and battery custody like any other asset
Measure it
Record downtime hours per outage. Once the number is visible, generator hire or a larger battery fleet becomes an easy business case.
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