Communication and leadership are key to the success of the construction of projects. The study’s main goal was to evaluate the impact of communication and leadership in the construction sector and its influence on the successful implementation of projects. The researchers adopted a quantitative research approach, and data was collected using a standardised questionnaire. A total of 53 survey questionnaires were distributed to professionals employed in the construction sector in North-West Province, and 40 were returned. The respondents comprised Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and Contractors. It has been discovered that communication and leadership are associated, since communication is a fundamental component of leadership. The paper recommends that the transactional leadership approach be employed in construction projects.