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04 New showroom opened The CAT showroom is distinctively designed with excellent functionality as its location provides maximum exposure. 06 Building a risk-ready construction industry The construction industry needs to be more risk ready to address increasing uncertainty. 09 Sowing the seeds of inclusivity in our inner cities How to unearth inner city potential: investing for DFFHVVLELOLW\ DQG SURͤWDELOLW\ 12 Putting the smarts into infrastructure delivery The role of smart buildings in accelerating infrastructure delivery. 16 Redeveloped into luxury apartments A building in Cape Town’s Lower Heerengracht is attracting ͤUVW WLPH EX\HUV 18 Local steel construction shows innovation mettle With a record 94 entries, SAISC’s Steel Awards showed innovation, positivity and creativity. 20 Constructing Oxford Phase 1 After the successful completion of the BP Building, Concor Building is constructing Oxford Parks Phase 1. 22 Road engineers demonstrate leadership At the conference for Asphalt Pavements of Southern Africa, JG Afrika showed it leadership. 25 Award-winning bridge The Olifants River Bridge won the award for Technical Excellence at the SAICE Annual Awards. 27 Course to help contractors price for profit 0%$ 1RUWK KDV GHYHORSHG D WZR GD\ FRXUVH WR DVVLVW with quoting. 30 Greater versatility 7KH 3RWDLQ +XS VHOI HUHFWLQJ FUDQH KDV D UDQJH RI innovative design and technology features.

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T KH ͤUVW LV WKH TXDUWHUO\ $IULPDW Construction Index (ACI). This index is a composite of the level of activity in South Africa's building and construction sectors. The ACI saw an increase of 5,1% in the WKLUG TXDUWHU TXDUWHU RQ TXDUWHU 7KH $&, is compiled by Dr Roelof Botha on behalf of construction materials, industrial minerals and bulk commodities provider Afrimat. He maintains that there is still “some life in the construction sector” as the index has UHͥHFWHG LPSURYHG OHYHOV RI DFWLYLW\ VLQFH WKH ͤUVW TXDUWHU RI 7KH LPSURYHPHQWV are in the values of buildings completed, building plans passed and both the value and volume of building materials produced. The improvement has arrested the declining trend that started in the second quarter of 2017. Botha even calls this a ‘new growth phase’ that he says will gain momentum in 2020 as a result of the solid performance of capital formation growth over the last

two quarters. Despite a high interest rate that puts a damper on growth, pledges WR WKH YDOXH RI 5 ELOOLRQ ZHUH PDGH during the second Presidential Investment Summit in November. In addition, the new Infrastructure Fund, which will be managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa, was also good news for the construction sector in 2020 and beyond. 7KH )XQG KDV DQ LGHQWLͤHG SURMHFW SLSHOLQH RI 5 ELOOLRQ Another indicator that the tide may be turning is the fact that the RMB/BER %XVLQHVV &RQͤGHQFH ,QGH[ %&, KDG LWV ͤUVW LPSURYHPHQW LQ WZR \HDUV ,Q WKH IRXUWK quarter of 2019, it rose to 26 after having dropped to 21 in the third quarter. This UHͥHFWV WKH UHVSRQVHV RI EXVLQHVV executives who were surveyed during the ͤUVW WKUHH ZHHNV RI 1RYHPEHU &RQͤGHQFH DPRQJ EXLOGLQJ FRQWUDFWRUV RQH RI WKH ͤYH VHFWRUV WKH %&, PRQLWRUV

LQFUHDVHG WR RXW RI LQ WKH IRXUWK quarter. This is still alarmingly low, but DQ LPSURYHPHQW IURP WKH LQ WKH WKLUG quarter. This improvement is mainly due to the slight residential building recovery (after three extremely weak quarters). 1RQ UHVLGHQWLDO FRQVWUXFWLRQ LV KRZHYHU still subdued. &RQͤGHQFH DOVR UHERXQGHG LQ WKH manufacturing and retail trade sectors, while WKHUH ZDV D GHFOLQH LQ ZKROHVDOH FRQͤGHQFH DQG PRWRU WUDGH FRQͤGHQFH RMB’s Chief Economist says although there was an overall improvement in the index, several quarters of improvement in sentiment “driven by a consistent recovery in underlying activity” is necessary to conclude that the Index has bottomed out.

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T he new development for Barloworld Equipment consists of a KHDG RͦFH DQG D ZRUOG FODVV VKRZURRP KRXVHG LQ D VHULHV RI elegant curved forms. The new campus, developed in conjunction with Eris Property Group, is currently under construction, with the VKRZURRP DOUHDG\ FRPSOHWHG DQG WKH KHDG RͦFH FRPSOHWLRQ GDWH scheduled for end November 2019. The project was conceptualised as a series of iconic buildings nestled in an indigenous landscape, with the showroom facing the KLJKZD\ IRU PD[LPXP H[SRVXUH ̸7KH QHZ KHDG RͦFH EXLOGLQJV WKURXJK LWV IRUZDUG ORRNLQJ GHVLJQ ZLOO GHOLYHU D SURGXFWLYH DJLOH working environment dedicated to employee wellbeing ensuring the Barloworld Equipment staff are able to provide exceptional customer performance,” states Emmy Leeka, CEO of Barloworld Equipment. 7KH KHDG RͦFH FRPSULVLQJ RI WZR HORQJDWHG EXLOGLQJV OLQNHG E\ an enclosed glazed bridge, consolidates all corporate staff into one FRKHVLYH WHDP KHUH ,WV GHVLJQ DOVR HQFRPSDVVHV ͥXVK JOD]HG VWULS ZLQGRZV FUHDWLQJ D WDVWHIXO ͥRRU WR FHLOLQJ FRQWHPSRUDU\ ORRN ZKLOH the prevalence of glass in both buildings also ensures maximum VXQOLJKW EHFDXVH RI WKHLU SXUSRVHIXO 1RUWK IDFLQJ RULHQWDWLRQ This was mindful of green considerations, in minimising the QHHG IRU DUWLͤFLDO KHDWLQJ DQG OLJKWLQJ %RWK WKH KHDG RͦFH and showroom roof structures were designed to cater for photovoltaic panels. In 2002, when speaking at the Barloworld centenary celebrations, the late President Nelson Mandela, described the partnership between the Barloworld Equipment and Caterpillar as “the builders RI RXU HFRQRP\̹ ZKR KHOSHG ̸FUHDWH WKH PDJQLͤFHQW URDG QHWZRUN that connects places and people, to build dams for fresh water and to construct harbours and airports to open up South Africa to the rest of the world.” It is this ethos of making a collaborative contribution to FRQVWUXFWLYH KXPDQ HQGHDYRXU DQG WKH LPSHUDWLYHV RI QDWLRQ EXLOGLQJ ZKLFK WKLV KLJKO\ RULJLQDO KHDG RͦFH FDPSXV YLVXDOO\ UHSUHVHQWV 7KH QHZ FDPSXV LV D IXOO\ IXQFWLRQDO WKUHH GLPHQVLRQDO embodiment of the spirit of Barloworld Equipment at work – reshaping environments and building nations together – across the African continent and around the world. Ultimately, the partnership that has provided the earthmoving machinery without which contemporary infrastructure could not exist since 1927, is now truly celebrated in a symbolic construction of its own. The most immediately noticeable feature of the new Barloworld (TXLSPHQW VKRZURRP VWUXFWXUH LV LWV HORQJDWHG IURQW IDFLQJ EXEEOH SURͤOH LQVSLUHG E\ WKH FXUYHG VKDSH RI WKH &DWHUSLOODU H[FDYDWRU tread. Not only is this an iconic visual tribute to the legendary earthmoving equipment showcased within, but it also allows this

huge machinery to be comfortably exhibited in the voluminous interior space that this design creates. Couple this with a vast glass façade, which makes the interior exhibit perfectly visible from the busy R24 highway outside, DQG WKLV EHFRPHV IDU PRUH WKDQ D FXWWLQJ HGJH FRPELQDWLRQ RI FRUSRUDWH KHDG RͦFH DQG ͥDJVKLS VKRZURRP ,W LV RQH RI WKH PRVW PRQXPHQWDOO\ DWWHQWLRQ JUDEELQJ GLVSOD\ FDELQHWV HYHU EXLOW ̰ exquisitely exhibiting the mammoth machines that practically build nations, through their role in construction, creation of transport routes and other infrastructure. ,QWHUQDWLRQDOO\ %DUORZRUOG (TXLSPHQW LV WKH RͦFLDO GHDOHU IRU Caterpillar Equipment in numerous African countries, as well as operating in Europe and Russia. Here at home in Isando, South Africa, WKHLU KHDG RͦFH EXLOGLQJ ERDVWV D QXPEHU RI ZRUOG EHDWLQJ ͤUVWV 7KH VKRZURRP DORQH LV D ͤUVW RI D NLQG LQ WKH FRXQWU\ GHGLFDWHG WR KHDY\ HDUWKPRYLQJ HTXLSPHQW DQG LV VSOLW LQWR WZR ]RQHV ̰ namely ‘tyre’ and ‘track’ product categories – with both open and HQFORVHG DUHDV +HUH WKH VHDPOHVV ͥRZ RI WKH EXLOGLQJ ZKLFK authentically mimics the characteristic contours of the equipment on display, makes for easy examination of, and direct interaction with, these vast machines. At the same time, the ubiquitous infusion of the brand aesthetic into all the interiors’ design and signage, creates the effect of complete immersion into the giant world of Barloworld Equipment and Caterpillar. Of course, such a global showpiece exhibit of gigantic machinery in a seminal showroom, begs the question of how such huge apparatus can easily enter or be extracted from this space. Which LV ZK\ WKH EXLOGLQJ FDQ FODLP D QHYHU EHHQ GRQH EHIRUH LQWHUQDWLRQDO EUHDNWKURXJK ZLWK D VWDJJHULQJ P [ P SLHFH RI WKH prominent glass frontage being fully retractable, via intricate PRWRU GULYHQ DXWRPDWLRQ ,QGHHG WKH HQWLUH KHDG RͦFH DQG VKRZURRP FRPSOH[ LV GHVLJQHG ZLWK WKLV NLQG RI ͤQHO\ WXQHG IXVLRQ RI IRUP ZLWK IXQFWLRQ LQ PLQG And while not necessarily being created as a green building per se, this too has been taken into account. All the essentials are in place IRU D 6WDU *UHHQ 6WDU UDWLQJ LQFOXGLQJ URRIV WKDW DUH SXUSRVHIXOO\ strengthened to carry a variety of photovoltaic panelling, as well as water consumption and waste management systems. Leeka says ”Ultimately, this beautiful behemoth is living testament to what happens when inspired combinations come WRJHWKHU WR FR FRQVWUXFW WKH PRQXPHQWDO DQG FR FUHDWH WKH LFRQLF ,W VWDQGV DV D GHͤQLWLYH V\PERO QRW RQO\ RI WKH KLVWRULF SDVW WKDW Barloworld Equipment and Caterpillar share, but of their future together as bulwarks of development, who can unleash the power to build nations and tangibly transform lives.” ƒ

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T he new Companies Act (Act 71 of 2008) introduced the provisions for business rescue. When a business enters business rescue, a registered business rescue practitioner assumes responsibility for developing and executing the business rescue plan. A key provision is that once a business enters business rescue proceedings, it is immediately protected from legal action by its creditors. “Business rescue is a highly complex process, but it can work. South African statistics indicate a success rate of around 10%, whereas the global average is half that. However, the decks are stacked against construction companies for several reasons,” he says. “Construction companies contemplating business rescue need to understand the risks.” 7KH ͤUVW FKDOOHQJH LGHQWLͤHG by Boertje relates to performance guarantees. These guarantees are common in the construction industry and, mistakenly, are often seen as insurance products. In fact, though, they are quite different because they require collateral. The extent of the

Brad Boertje, a construction risk management consultant and adjudicator on the Master Builders Association (MBA) North panel.

needs to issue performance guarantees for new contracts, which it generally can no longer obtain. Of course, a 10% retention could be used in lieu of a guarantee EXW JLYHQ WKH SDSHU WKLQ PDUJLQV FRPPRQ LQ WKH LQGXVWU\ DW SUHVHQW it’s doubtful if many construction companies could survive this GHQW WR FDVKͥRZ $ VHFRQG VHW RI FKDOOHQJHV UHODWHV WR WKH VXSSO\ chain of the company going into business rescue – essentially its suppliers and subcontractors. They will typically insist on being paid in advance for any goods or services. No contractor in business UHVFXH KDV WKH FDVKͥRZ WR GR WKLV Their insistence on cash up front will also be motivated by the fact that companies in business rescue cannot obtain the normal credit risk insurance that secures the supply chain. With no ability to procure goods and services from its supply chain, the company in business rescue simply cannot trade. Boertje emphasises the need to manage risk adequately from the JHW JR SUHIHUDEO\ XVLQJ WKH VHUYLFHV RI D SURIHVVLRQDO WR HQVXUH WKDW WKH EXVLQHVV LV IXOͤOOLQJ LWV FRQWUDFWXDO REOLJDWLRQV DQG FUXFLDOO\ WKDW RWKHUV DUH IXOͤOOLQJ WKHLU FRQWUDFWXDO REOLJDWLRQV WR LW For this reason, it is best to avoid 'pay when paid' arrangements, and also not to condone missed payments from the main contractor. Indeed, he advises subcontractors to obtain payment guarantees from the main contractor, or payment in advance. ƒ

security required will depend on a multitude of factors, including the company’s turnover, its order book, its total guarantee exposure, its balance sheet and so on. In most cases, the shareholders (and sometimes the directors) will also be required to sign personal surety for guarantees. If the company enters business rescue, it is protected against legal action by creditors – but individuals associated with it are not. This means that the guarantors can call in any personal sureties provided by shareholders and directors. And it is common for guarantees to be called post business rescue, as contractors ͥRXQGHU WR PDLQWDLQ SURJUDPPH “These sums can be large, and certainly enough to cause an individual’s estate to be sequestrated. If you are asked to sign a personal suretyship, make sure you understand the consequences should guarantees be called in, which they inevitably will be in the case of business rescue,” he advises. “It’s particularly important to JHW DQ\ EHQHͤFLDU\ WR DFFRXQW SURSHUO\ IRU KLV RU KHU ORVVHV ̰ WKH guarantee is not a jackpot, but is intended to return the guaranteed party to the position they would have been in, had a contract been fully executed. This could save a lot of money.” There is a second issue relating to guarantees. Once it is in business rescue, it’s vital that the company continues trading if it is to have any chance of exiting business rescue later on. To do so, it

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unplanned capital expenditure, increase in operational costs, future debt repayments and breach of loan covenants.

Capital Availability/Credit Risk The failure of businesses across the spectrum is bringing the problems organisations face when they run into capital availability problems into sharp focus. Despite the fact that it is ranked as the third most pressing risk facing the construction industry, accounts receivable is often the largest uninsured asset on a company’s EDODQFH VKHHW FRQVWUDLQLQJ FDVK ͥRZV Mitigating the risk Aon’s Global Risk Management survey found that 25% of respondents from the construction industry have developed risk PDQDJHPHQW SODQV WR DGGUHVV DVVHVVHG DQG TXDQWLͤHG ULVNV ZKLOH D IXUWKHU KDYH HYDOXDWHG ULVN ͤQDQFH RU WUDQVIHU VROXWLRQV An additional 14% of the industry put continuity plans in place. “It is very encouraging to see that 87% of respondents say they have adopted either a formal or partially formal approach to risk oversight and management at board level, with all companies ranging from multinationals to SMEs placing more importance on risk management than before,” says Rizzo. “The proof is, however, in the pudding, and the question to ask is whether their efforts have reduced the probability or the resulting impact of risks occurring and also how they performed in FRPSDULVRQ WR SDVW ULVN EDVHG LQFLGHQWV̹ VKH VD\V The Aon Risk Maturity Index Insight Report found that organisations with higher levels of risk maturity generally invest time and effort in reviewing the performance and effectiveness of their risk management programme. Measuring its effectiveness involves the following: • Reducing the total cost of a risk by incorporating a Value at Risk (VaR) metric. • Aligning strategic risk management activities with the risk management plan and overall strategic objectives of the organisation. • Identifying best practices and applying them to the business. • Identifying weak practices and taking correctional steps. • Performance benchmarking against peers. “If we compare this year's survey results with those of 2017, we see an overall increase in the proportion of organisations evaluating their risk management programmes with more companies lowering their Total Cost of Risk (TCOR). North America proved to be the most developed region in this regard, while the Middle East & Africa use the TCOR measurement proportionally less,” says Rizzo. More organisations are embedding risk into the business and looking at ways to turn these challenges into business opportunities. “Larger companies are more likely to implement an effective risk management programme as opposed to their smaller counterparts making it crucial for the industry – as a whole – to get into a space where it is aware of the risks facing it and actively planning to improve preparedness, resilience and sustainability,” Rizzo concludes. ƒ

“A on’s Global Risk Management Survey shows that the construction industry has experienced a massive increase in reported losses from 18% to 24% due to risks facing the industry,” says Clarissa Rizzo, Business Unit Manager for Professional Risks at Aon South Africa. “It is therefore no surprise that the construction industry reported a 5% increase in efforts deployed to increase the industry’s risk readiness, compared to two years,” she adds. Top three risks facing the construction industry Economic Slowdown/Slow Recovery The construction industry considers the risk of an economic slowdown its top concern. Businesses generally tend to reduce or hold back on capital expenditure when experiencing economic strife, causing the growth of the industry to grind to a halt. Cash Flow/Liquidity Risk It refers to the possibility that an organisation could fail to obtain the cash required to meet short or intermediate term obligations. According to CPA Australia, liquidity risk can arise from a number of scenarios within the business. It includes unplanned reduction LQ UHYHQXH EXVLQHVV GLVUXSWLRQ VXVWDLQHG UHGXFWLRQ LQ SURͤWDELOLW\

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All the winners at the World Demolition Awards 2019 in Boston in the US. Jet Demolition won in the Recycling and Environmental category.

T he safe decontamination and demolition of three redundant gold and uranium complexes has resulted in specialist Jet Demolition winning its third consecutive award at the annual World Demolition Awards 2019 at Boston in the US, this year in the Recycling and Environmental category for a mine rehabilitation project. “The vast majority of early metallurgical plants in South Africa had integrated cyanide leaching processes, aiding in optimal SUHFLRXV PHWDO UHFRYHU\ DQG XUDQLXP SURFHVVLQJ 7KLV UHVXOWHG in large complexes producing gold, uranium, and sulphuric acid. Throughout the lifecycle of these plants, unforeseen spillages were QRW XQFRPPRQ UHVXOWLQJ LQ KLJKO\ FRQWDPLQDWHG LQIUDVWUXFWXUH WKDW W\SLFDOO\ GHJUDGHG WRZDUGV WKH HQG RI OLIH RI PLQH̹ -HW 'HPROLWLRQ Director Joe Brinkmann explains. The prestigious awards are hosted by Demolition & Recycling International, published by the KHL Group, in conjunction with the European Demolition Association. The awards were accompanied by WKH LQGXVWU\ OHDGLQJ :RUOG 'HPROLWLRQ 6XPPLW IURP WR 2FWREHU Each project that wins a World Demolition Award is considered to be the best in its class, highlighting the entrants’ capability to carry RXW D ZRUOG FODVV SURMHFW ZLWK GXH FDUH DQG FRQVLGHUDWLRQ ̸:LWK WKLV EHLQJ RXU ͤUVW VXEPLVVLRQ LQ WKLV SDUWLFXODU FDWHJRU\ ZH NQHZ WKDW WKH JOREDO FRPSHWLWLRQ ZRXOG EH ͤHUFH̹ %ULQNPDQQ QRWHV The shortlisted projects all illustrated technical excellence, effective planning, innovation, and determination. Jet Demolition was RQH RI ͤYH VKRUWOLVWHG FRPSDQLHV LQ LWV FDWHJRU\ WKLV \HDU DQG ZDV MXGJHG DJDLQVW ZHOO UHVSHFWHG LQGXVWU\ OHDGHUV ̸,W LV VXFK D ZHOFRPH reminder that there are premier demolition service providers across WKH ZRUOG GHOLYHULQJ KLJK TXDOLW\ ZRUN XQGHU WKH PRVW FKDOOHQJLQJ conditions,” Brinkmann adds.

The project entered by Jet Demolition involved reducing the contaminant levels to within public release limits. Essentially, it was appointed to remove all contamination, as well as redundant infrastructure, so as to render a contaminated site usable by the general public. The extensive contamination over all areas of the three FRPSOH[HV DV ZHOO DV WKH SURGXFW EXLOG XS ZLWKLQ WKH LQIUDVWUXFWXUH posed the greatest challenge. Considering the infrastructure was at HQG RI OLIH WKH VWUXFWXUDO VWDELOLW\ KDG GHWHULRUDWHG DQG KDG WR EH demolished sensitively and safely. The fact that the vast majority of steel was contaminated also meant that extensive radiological decontamination had to be undertaken. Working with both corroded and contaminated structures posed a major challenge. The site work was managed by Olaf Barnard and Leonard Zeelie, with the actual project management undertaken by Brinkmann and Kate Bester (NDip Civil Engineering). This year Brinkmann was invited to deliver a presentation at the World Demolition Summit itself. Presenting a snapshot of Africa, he spoke about the challenges facing the demolition and construction industries, but also pointed out the sheer satisfaction gained from a job well done. “Africa is faced with many challenges, but Africans are tough and resilient. Nothing of value comes easily.” In 2018, Jet Demolition won in the Industrial Demolition &DWHJRU\ IRU WKH GHPROLWLRQ RI D FRDO ͤUHG ERLOHU DQG DQFLOODU\ equipment at Duvha Power Station in Mpumalanga, following an RYHU SUHVVXULVDWLRQ HYHQW WKDW UHVXOWHG LQ LUUHSDUDEOH GDPDJH WR the structure. In 2017, it was declared the winner for its innovative LPSORVLRQ RI WKH VWRUH\ +* GH :LWW %XLOGLQJ LQ WKH EXVWOLQJ 3UHWRULD Central Business District. ƒ

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D igital adoption in construction has been low, with the industry spending, on average, between 1 and 1,5% of turnover on information technology ,7 FRPSDUHG WR DERXW DFURVV DOO industries, and between 5 and 10% for more sophisticated industries, such as banking. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, construction is a highly complex industry with several stakeholders involved in the various projects. Collaboration amongst the stakeholders, from the client and main contractor, to all the subcontractors, can EH FRPSOLFDWHG 6HFRQGO\ LW̵V D SURMHFW E\ SURMHFW EXVLQHVV DQG VWDNHKROGHUV and business processes differ from one project to the next. The digital status quo of the industry does, however, need to adapt or it will be OHIW EHKLQG LQ D IDVW HYROYLQJ ZRUOG ZKHUH collaboration, transparency and digital innovation are driving change. $V D ͤUVW VWHS FRQVWUXFWLRQ companies need to digitise their core business processes. Investing in the right software will help them run their businesses more effectively. The solutions they choose need to SURYLGH UHDO WLPH LQIRUPDWLRQ WR KHOS them make informed decisions in areas such as estimating, project control, cost and enterprise management. This will help them improve controls, compliance, HͦFLHQFLHV DQG FRQWULEXWH SRVLWLYHO\ WR the bottom line for each project. Research by the McKinsey Global Institute research shows that digitisation of the Engineering and Construction industry can lead to productivity gains of as much as 14 to 15% and cost reductions of between 4 and 6% The adoption of digital advances such as wearables and various Internet of Things (IoT) enhancements can also PDNH D VLJQLͤFDQW GLIIHUHQFH IRU construction companies. Drones can be XVHG IRU SUH FRQVWUXFWLRQ VLWH VXUYH\V as well as during construction to check progress during the build. Wearables such as virtual reality (VR) glasses can be used to visualise the designs of the structure while under construction. In addition, computer vision technology (CVT) can be used to

as it helps generate data that can be used to identify trends, inform decisions and enhance productivity on existing and future projects. Often, companies don’t rebase their projects in terms of the resources they allocate to projects or the time it is going to take. For example, if trucks are standing still for much longer than they should be, a decision can be made to use fewer trucks or to schedule trucks to be on site at the right time. Access to this type of information helps construction companies not only to make decisions about what resources to place on projects in future, but also in UHDO WLPH ,I GDWD VXJJHVWV D SURMHFW LV RQ time and under budget, then resources can be shifted elsewhere. More often than not, projects are over budget and over time. With access to the right data, construction companies can determine when they are over budget and devise strategies to amend the situation or prevent further slippage and cost overruns. Ultimately, all construction technologies need to be integrated via a vertical cloud platform. This will see all data being fed into one place, whether through traditional (53 W\SH VROXWLRQV SURMHFW FRQWURO VROXWLRQV DUWLͤFLDO LQWHOOLJHQFH RU WKH ,R7 In South Africa, where unemployment is high, digitisation and AI are often regarded with suspicion. Rather than resulting in job losses, these technologies have the potential to enhance productivity and cut out mundane tasks for key roles in the construction industry. It’s about modifying work rather than displacing jobs. Instead of chasing down quotes from three different suppliers and conducting a manual comparison of costs and quality, estimators can use software to do the job IDVWHU DQG PRUH HͦFLHQWO\ %\ UHPRYLQJ WKH JUXQW ZRUN IURP HVWLPDWRUV WKH\ DUH DEOH WR VSHQG PRUH WLPH ͤQGLQJ VROXWLRQV WR strategic issues relating to a project. Ultimately, the ability to take data from conception through to operation really is where a fundamental change needs to occur in the construction industry. This will enhance productivity at every stage of the construction process. ƒ

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track external progress on construction sites, as well as to alert foremen or site agents to unsafe work behaviour or safety hazards on site. One of greatest issues in the construction industry is the commencement RI FRQVWUXFWLRQ EHIRUH WKH GHVLJQ LV ͤQDOLVHG and the true construction programme has been determined to the nth degree. This often has time and cost implications when changes in design or the construction programme lead to escalation. Here, the harnessing of 5D building information modelling (BIM) is critical. It helps establish how long a project will take and how much it will cost at each phase, depending on different designs, methods, EXLOGLQJ PDWHULDOV DQG ͤWWLQJV 7KH PRUH work that is concluded up front to simulate the construction and iron out all the issues, the smoother the real construction will be. And then there is equipment management – the ability to track where equipment is on site – using RFID tags and other IoT sensors. With the large number of tools and scaffolding commonly found on building sites, it is easy to lose track of equipment. The importance of using technology to track resources, labour, equipment and material utilisation on site cannot be underestimated

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T he Inner City Property Conference, hosted annually by TUHF Limited, took place at the Sunnyside Hotel in Parktown, MXVW QRUWK RI WKH LQQHU FLW\ RQ 2FWREHU 7KH HYHQW ZHOFRPHG D OLQH XS RI KLJKO\ DQWLFLSDWHG VSHDNHUV ZKLFK LQFOXGHG LQGXVWU\ leaders, business and investor stakeholders as well as and government representatives. The rebirth is underway, but challenges remain Across South Africa, our inner cities are experiencing a rebirth that is challenging old preconceptions and turning these once dilapidated spaces into some of the most vibrant, desirable and affordable places to live and work. With a global trend toward urban living and the appeal of accessibility to property investors and residents alike, disused spaces are being transformed into thriving communities. 7KLV LV DͦUPHG E\ WKH WUHQG ZKHUHE\ SHRSOH DUH UHSODFLQJ ODUJH outlying properties locked away behind suburban walls and conveniently creating entire neighbourhoods inside their very own ‘living rooms’ – within walking distance to work, shopping, transport DQG GLQLQJ RSSRUWXQLWLHV DQG UHWXUQLQJ WR FRPSDFW ORFN XS DQG JR apartments that better suits today’s busy lifestyles and affordability. ̸78+) /LPLWHG KDV ͤQDQFHG RYHU XQLWV LQ DOO HLJKW PHWURV of the inner cities of South Africa, over the last 17 years with a loan ERRN RI RYHU 5 ELOOLRQ :H VHH PXOWLSOH DQG GLYHUVH HFRQRPLF opportunities downtown coupled with easy access to transport and other opportunities in our country’s inner cities,” said CEO and &R IRXQGHU RI 78+) /LPLWHG 3DXO -DFNVRQ But as conference attendees learned, there are complex obstacles that need to be resolved such as security and social inclusivity. “Urban management and criminal elements remain a challenge that we strive to overcome,” added Mayor Herman Mashaba. Prof. Francois Viruly, Property Economist and Associate Professor at UCT, kicked off his talk with a presentation of global inner city and national property trends stating that in South Africa over the last 6 years, the top growth sectors in property have all been residential. Applying this to the inner city context Viruly argues, smaller living spaces become practically viable, affordably drawing in more residents and stimulating local economies from the ground up. He cites Amsterdam as an example where a thriving inner city KDV EHHQ DEOH WR UHYLYH D YLEUDQW QLJKW WLPH HFRQRP\ WR FUHDWH business and employment opportunities, presenting us with the tempting possibility that the same might happen in South Africa’s biggest metropoles, where unemployment and crime continue to hamper the unmet potential of our cities.

A stellar cast of speakers Mayor Herman Mashaba spoke broadly on political drivers for property growth and the accomplishments of the Johannesburg municipality when it comes to making affordable housing and student accommodation more widely available. “We see immense potential in Johannesburg’s inner city. We are working towards expropriating unused dilapidated factories and releasing them in a fair way to property investors to convert to safe and affordable accommodation units in the inner city, so addressing the dire GHPDQG IRU KRXVLQJ DQG UHJHQHUDWLQJ WKH FLW\̹ +D\OH\ ,YLQV 'RZQHV +HDG RI 6DOHV DW /LJKWVWRQH 3URSHUW\ GHOLYHUHG D GDWD ULFK RYHUYLHZ of the national inner city housing market, followed by Andile Zondi, 5HJLRQDO 0DQDJHU .ZD=XOX 1DWDO IRU WKH 6RXWK $IULFDQ )RUXP RI Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC), who spoke on the challenges and mitigating opportunities including authentic stakeholder HQJDJHPHQW DQG SURDFWLYLW\ ZKHQ LW FRPHV WR FRQVWUXFWLRQ VLWH disruption in the South African construction industry. Ralph Mathekga, PhD, took the audience on a deep dive into ancient history and the lessons modern, democratic metropoles can learn from the urban planning of ancient Greece, in a fascinating talk entitled “From City State to Nation State, and … Back to City State: The Political Economy of Local Democratisation”. Rethinking the inner city, he posits, requires reimagining the city as a democratically shared space through spatial planning and public participation. Cities, people, plants A greening panel on Practical Greening in the Inner City was made up of Chilu Lombe, Partner at Solid Green Consulting South Africa, Grahame Cruickshanks – Market Development Executive at the Green Building Council of South Africa and Nic Barnes – Chairman of JPOMA (Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association). %DUQHV VWDWHG WKDW ̸3UH ELOOLQJ XWLOLWLHV VHHV D ̰ VDYLQJ LQ consumption which not only saves limited natural resources, but also operational time and management whilst increasing affordability for tenants.” Key points from the discussion included measuring and monitoring energy consumption, as well as making data driven decisions in greening. Restoring our inner cities to glory If the Inner City Property Conference has one key takeaway, it is that while promising progress is being made, it will take all parties involved to work together to overcome the challenges applying international best practice but ensuring local relevance. ƒ

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B alwin, through its partnership with Crystal Lagoons, has created a unique development complete with a beach setting featuring white sands and clear blue water. The Blyde Estate gives its residents the ultimate lifestyle option of living near the world’s top amenity – a clear water lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons technology. The Blyde Estate was recognised at the recent Africa and Arabia Property Awards where it received awards in the 'Leisure Architecture' and 'Leisure development for South Africa' categories. Balwin is currently the only property developer in South Africa with a license to operate from Crystal Lagoons. Balwin’s CEO, Steve Brookes, says: “Our partnership with Crystal Lagoons is a game changer for us. Our customers recognise that the quality offered by Crystal Lagoons is unrivalled in South Africa. This is a key differentiator and selling point for us at The Blyde (VWDWH DQG ZH UHPDLQ WKH RQO\ SURSHUW\ GHYHORSHU LQ VXE 6DKDUDQ $IULFD DEOH WR GHOLYHU WKLV ZRUOG FODVV SURGXFW WR RXU FXVWRPHUV , DP immensely proud of what we have achieved here as it ticks several boxes – a quality product that is environmentally friendly and delivers value for money for our customers.” 7KH RQO\ &U\VWDO /DJRRQV DPHQLW\ LQ VXE 6DKDUDQ $IULFD :LWK ͤYH LQWHUQDWLRQDO RͦFHV DQG RYHU SURMHFWV LQ YDULRXV stages of operation and development in 60 countries around the world, Crystal Lagoons has developed a pioneering, innovative, and environmentally sustainable technology that has been patented and trademarked worldwide. It has created the world’s top amenity in the form of clear lagoons of unlimited size, which can be built and maintained at very low costs anywhere in the world as it uses minimal chemicals and energy. Water usage and maintenance at The Blyde Regional Director for Africa at multinational water innovation company Crystal Lagoons, Alastair Sinclair says, “A big positive for us in South Africa is that the water usage of a crystalline lagoon has far less impact than a swimming pool. We can use any type of water

JURXQG ZDWHU VDOWZDWHU DQG HYHQ EUDFNLVK ZDWHU̹ &U\VWDO /DJRRQV̵ water treatment technology offers several environmental advantages RYHU WUDGLWLRQDO ZDWHU WUHDWPHQW DQG ͤOWUDWLRQ WHFKQRORJLHV DV it operates in a closed circuit, minimising the use of scarce resources such as water and energy and providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. The evaporation of water FDQ EH UHGXFHG E\ DV PXFK DV XVLQJ HYDSRUDWLRQ FRQWURO ͤOP technology, which means that a lagoon does not have to be regularly topped up with water as is the case with a swimming pool and other lagoons. In fact, in some areas, rainwater alone IXOͤOV WKHVH UHTXLUHPHQWV Conventional swimming pool technology, seen in other lagoons, requires maintaining high levels of residual chlorine or other disinfectants in the water, to achieve permanent disinfection and avoid contamination. Maintaining such high levels of chemicals is not only costly but can also be harmful to the environment. “Crystal Lagoons patented solution involves applying controlled SXOVHV RI VPDOO DPRXQWV RI R[LGDQWV LQ WKH ZDWHU LQ YHU\ VSHFLͤF patterns determined through sensors and injectors strategically located around the lagoon, monitored and managed online from our global Crystal Lagoons Control Centre,” reiterates Sinclair. He continues, “At Crystal Lagoons we embrace the success of RXU SDUWQHUV DQG WKLV ͤUVW SURMHFW LQ VXE 6DKDUDQ $IULFD 7KH %O\GH is not the exception, with which whom we have shared a sensational past year.” Steve Brookes, CEO, adds: “Balwin’s developments appeal WR FRXSOHV LQYHVWLQJ LQ WKHLU ͤUVW KRPH UHWLUHG SHRSOH ORRNLQJ IRU VDIH ORFN XS DQG JR DSDUWPHQWV \RXQJ IDPLOLHV ZKR FDQ OHW WKHLU children be children, and to investors who are attracted by the return on investment that the developments offer. Our developments offer FXVWRPHUV WKH RSWLRQ RI D RU EHGURRP XQLW +DYLQJ D ODJRRQ in place makes what is already a great offering that much better, especially in Pretoria, which is not close to a beach or large body of water. We will be focusing on more developments with Crystal Lagoons in the future.” ƒ

P ieter Lombard, CEO of Moolman Group says: “This project, in contrast to previous endeavours, is a complete redevelopment which focusses, amongst others, on community. The new Ferndale RQ 5HSXEOLF LV DOPRVW XQUHFRJQL]DEOH WRWDOO\ UHSRVLWLRQHG WR EHQHͤW

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The centre has also welcomed back familiar favourites such as Spur, Pep, Ackermans, and Pick n Pay Clothing. Speciality retailers include UFO Furniture, Volpes, Outdoor Warehouse, Overland, Cash Converters, Sleepmasters, Body20, The Crazy Store, Absolute Pets, Tobacco Town, Torga Optical, Cell C, MTN, Chatz Cellular, Studio Moma, Alasanti Body Sense, Lychee, Home Stuff, My Cell, Brightwater Locksmith, Rochester, Jack’s Paint & Hardware, Crazy Pets, LED Lighting Design, Liquor City, Vorwerk, Royal Thai Spa, Curves, Beard Boys, Spectacle Hut, Unlockd, Chrome Supplements, Checkers Liquor, Pick n Pay Liquor, PostNet, Remax, Incredible Connection, Sheet Street, Bargain Books. The centre features an impressive restaurant and takeaway offering with the likes of Panarotti’s, Ocean Basket, Romans Pizza, The Daily Coffee, Mugg & Bean, Mochachos, Moroccan Café, Seattle Coffee Co, Yasong, Spicy Den, Chicken Licken, King Pie, Sandwich Baron, Brooklyn Biltong, Tuc n Tap and Bootlegger Coffee Co. Banking convenience is offered by Absa, Capitec Bank, FNB and Nedbank branches. The architectural design of the project allows for simple DQG ORJLFDO PRYHPHQW SDWWHUQV UHVXOWLQJ LQ DQ HDV\ WR QDYLJDWH shopping experience. The overall stylish simplicity is further complemented by the new functional parking area, situated in the heart of the development. The devotion to reposition Ferndale on Republic is evident through the architecture, tenant mix and marketing strategy. “We are FRQͤGHQW WKDW RXU FDOFXODWHG HIIRUWV ZLOO JHW ULG RI SDVW XQGHVLUDEOH perceptions and restore Ferndale on Republic as a landmark in Randburg” says Lombaard. Ferndale on Republic is set not only to offer residents of Randburg a beautiful new shopping destination, but to bring family and friends together as a community in a safe and convenient centre. ƒ

be used for the community shopping centre. Furthermore Pt KDV EHHQ GHGLFDWHG WR RͦFH DQG VWXGLR VSDFH IRU 8UEDQ Brew Studios, which forms part of the Kagiso Media Group, a ZHOO UHVSHFWHG 6RXWK $IULFDQ WHOHYLVLRQ SURGXFWLRQ FRPSDQ\ WKDW produces shows like Wedding Bashers, The Voice SA, Idols SA and PRUH 7KHLU QHZ VWXGLRV LQFOXGH WUHQG\ RͦFH VSDFH IRU WKHLU VWDII WHOHYLVLRQ SURGXFWLRQ VWXGLRV GHGLFDWHG DXGLR SRVW SURGXFWLRQ and music compilation facilities. Following staggered openings that started in March (phase 1 of the new community shopping centre), the opening of Food Lover’s Market in July and with the remainder of the community shopping centre and restaurant and value retail node launched in August, Ferndale on Republic will be in full bloom in November 2019. It now boasts upmarket aesthetics and upgraded security that consists of 120 CCTV security cameras to ensure its shoppers’ safety at all times. Additional security features include controlled ERRP RSHUDWHG HQWUDQFHV DQG H[LWV ZLWK VSLNHV D 6QLSU DXWRPDWLF number plate recognition system that is linked to the CCTV system (consisting of full HIK vision and thermal imaging cameras), armed response units coupled with the community police forum (CPF), UHJXODU VLWH YLVLWV E\ WKH 6$36 DQG ZHHNO\ VLPXODWLRQ EDVHG WUDLQLQJ of security guards. In total, the centre will host more than 90 stores, notable anchor WHQDQWV VXFK DV 3LFN Q 3D\ &KHFNHUV &OLFNV 'LV &KHP )RRG /RYHU̵V 0DUNHW DQG ,JQLWH *\P PDNLQJ LW WKH 5DQGEXUJ FRPPXQLW\̵V ͤUVW choice for convenient shopping. The tenant mix is complemented by stores like PNA, Crazy Plastics, Baby Boom, Crazy Pets, and clothing and shoe stores such as Quiksilver, Mr Price, Milady’s, Froggie Footwear, Mr Price Sport, Eagle Clothing, Studio 88, Kingsmead Shoes, PEP, Tekkie Town, Adidas and Shoe City.

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D esigned as a showcase of innovation, the event gave a comprehensive overview of smart city technology, green building VROXWLRQV DQG HQHUJ\ HͦFLHQF\ DQG LQIUDVWUXFWXUH DQG KXPDQ FDSLWDO investment. Here the focus was buildings across the board, from hospitals to universities. “Our aim was to engage with important stakeholders in order to understand what is on their wish list in terms RI EHQHͤWLQJ WKHLU HQG XVHUV̹ $UFKLEDOG ) 0DNDWLQL *0 IRU VXE 6DKDUDQ $IULFD DW WKH -RKQVRQ &RQWURO 0($ KHDGTXDUWHUV LQ Isando, Johannesburg, says. Smart cities are not only about ‘bright shiny new buildings’, but must focus on developing infrastructure that caters to the overall needs of society, according to Makatini. Born in South Africa, 0DNDWLQL̵V \HDU FDUHHU ZLWK -RKQVRQ &RQWUROV KDV WDNHQ KLP IURP New York City to New Jersey, Hawaii, California, and now back to South Africa. “What brought me full circle was the opportunity. Africa is primed for infrastructure growth across the board.” Johnson Controls is ideally positioned to assist cities like Johannesburg revive their dilapidated building stock, as it grapples ZLWK D JURZLQJ GHͤFLW RI DIIRUGDEOH KRXVLQJ ̸$ ORW RI WKHVH EXLOGLQJV GR QRW HYHQ KDYH VLPSOH IXQFWLRQDOLW\ VXFK DV DLU FRQ :H DV D company can assist in turning Johannesburg around. We have the knowhow to turn those buildings into liveable environments.” A major issue faced by both national and local government level is its capacity for proactive maintenance, which is increasingly constrained by a lack of funding and the necessary technical skills.

“We have engaged with our partners in order to demonstrate our capabilities in terms of maintaining infrastructure and systems,” Makatini points out. Johnson Controls, known traditionally as an HVAC company, has subsequently moved away from its exclusive focus on chillers and DLU FRQ HTXLSPHQW WR FRPSOHWHO\ LQWHJUDWHG VPDUW EXLOGLQJ VROXWLRQV ̸,Q DGGLWLRQ WR RXU WHFKQRORJ\ DQG ORQJ WHUP 5 ' FRPPLWPHQW ZH are also an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This means we FDQ RIIHU D WXUQNH\ GHVLJQ DQG PDQXIDFWXUH FDSDELOLW\ JXDUDQWHHLQJ both performance and quality.” This places Johnson Controls in a unique position to respond to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for smart cities in his State of the Nation Address on 20 June. The President referred to his “dream of D 6RXWK $IULFD ZKHUH WKH ͤUVW HQWLUHO\ QHZ FLW\ EXLOW LQ WKH GHPRFUDWLF era rises, with skyscrapers, schools, universities, hospitals and factories … The city we build must demonstrate democratic spatial SODQQLQJ LW PXVW DOVR EH D VPDUW FLW\ DQG LOOXVWUDWH WKDW ZH DUH LQ WKH Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Makatini comments that the President’s comments are an acknowledgement of the enabling role that technology can play. “Technology is here to stay, and nothing can stop its progression. What is key is having the vision as to how it can enhance the lives of ordinary citizens.” Johnson Controls has an impeccable track record in this regard, counting the US government among its many global customers. 6RPH RI LWV ͥDJVKLS LQWHUQDWLRQDO projects include its work at

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M any small and medium construction have a need for waste removal at multiple locations for various types of waste, ZKLFK FDQ EH D FRPSOH[ WUHPHQGRXVO\ WLPH FRQVXPLQJ WDVN IRU busy construction project managers. With a traditional waste removal service, it can take up to 16 phone calls to book and have WKH ZDVWH UHPRYHG ZKLFK FDQ PHDQ GHDOLQJ ZLWK XS WR IRXU RU ͤYH or more different service providers. Construction companies typically manage this task by dealing with waste removal bookings at each location with complex VSUHDGVKHHWV DQG WR GR OLVWV ̸0HDQZKLOH WKHLU RWKHU ZRUN LV IDOOLQJ behind, and their waste is piling up,” says Clive Amsel, founder and CEO of WRAPP. Ideally, they need to be able to book and manage their PXOWL ORFDWLRQ ZDVWH IURP ZKHUHYHU WKH\ DUH DW WKH WLPH ZLWK D with a few clicks on their smartphone or laptop. “This surely beats WKH ORQJ ZLQGHG SURFHVV RI SXOOLQJ XS VSUHDGVKHHWV DQG PDNLQJ calls to multiple service providers,” says Amsel. Having spent 12 years running a traditional waste removal EXVLQHVV $PVHO DQG KLV WHDP LGHQWLͤHG WKH QHHG IRU D RQH VWRS DIIRUGDEOH EXON ZDVWH VHUYLFH WKDW DOORZHG PXOWL ORFDWLRQ ERRNLQJV WR be made quickly and easily in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. “We talked to smaller businesses about their challenges and created the WRAPP serviceir with the customer in mind,” he says. This mobile app enables customers to sign up in 90 seconds at www.wrapp.co.za, and make bookings in 60 seconds. They then choose the waste location, waste type and truck size for each removal. The bookings go straight to the driver that is nearest to HDFK ORFDWLRQ ZKR ZLOO DFFHSW DQG VFKHGXOH WKH VHUYLFH ZLWKLQ ͤYH minutes. Cost per load varies from R550 to R4 000 and is payable on collection by credit card or instant EFT. Current and past bookings are logged and managed on a single dashboard, which is visible to the customer and the driver at all times. “The customer is able to track the progress of each booking when they are full, whereupon workers are dispatched to empty WKHP 7KLV DOORZV IRU ZRUNHUV WR EH GHSOR\HG PRUH HͦFLHQWO\ DQG productively.At Johnson Controls’ One Albert Quay headquarters at Cork, described as Ireland’s ‘smartest’ building, full Internet of Things FRQQHFWLYLW\ FRYHUV VHFXULW\ ͤUH SUHYHQWLRQ +9$& DQG EXLOGLQJ PDQDJHPHQW 7KH EXLOGLQJ KDV DFKLHYHG *ROG FHUWLͤFDWLRQ XQGHU WKH US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) scheme. “These are not only examples of what can be achieved with WHFKQRORJ\ EXW RI RXU DSSURDFK WR LQQRYDWLRQ DQG RXW RI WKH ER[ thinking,” Makatini argues. He also highlights Johnson Controls’ work LQ +DZDLL ZKHUH LW KDV JXDUDQWHHG D WR VDYLQJ LQ XWLOLW\ costs over the next 25 years. “Our assessment included airports, highways, and harbours, and we committed to delivering results. What is important here is that we now have a customer for life, as WKLV LV VXFK D ORQJ WHUP SURMHFW ̹ Makatini plans to bring this thinking to Africa by focusing on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the best vehicle to leverage technology in infrastructure delivery. “What I am pushing for here LQ 6RXWK $IULFD LV WR PRYH DZD\ IURP WHQGHUV $V D VROXWLRQV GULYHQ company, we are able to generate our own opportunities by listening to, and understanding, our customers’ requirements. Our team here is committed to delivering on that promise. We are also a strongly ethical company, and always strive to conduct our business in the

best manner possible.” While Makatini acknowledges the many FKDOOHQJHV IDFLQJ ORFDO PXQLFLSDOLWLHV LQ SDUWLFXODU KH LV FRQͤGHQW that the PPP approach is ideal in unlocking value. “The problem with delivery vehicles such as the tender process is that it does not allow companies to take the initiative. We need a path of least resistance to get our solutions out there, and to be able to collaborate with government at all levels,” he stresses. With its strong focus on design and manufacture, Makatini UHYHDOV WKDW ORFDO PDQXIDFWXUH LV GHͤQLWHO\ RQ WKH FDUGV ̸:H HQVXUH that the best technology solutions are affordable in Africa. We realise that governments are struggling right now, and that funding is a major issue. Therefore instead of waiting for tenders to be issued, we can bring in external investors so that some of these critical projects can reach fruition.” Ethiopia is an ideal example, where the government has introduced a dedicated PPP ministry to drive investment. “Our performance contracting not only means we deliver on our commitments, but it enhances our credibility as well,” Makatini notes. Johnson Controls has both a direct and an indirect division. The former focuses on turnkey solutions, while the latter caters for its extensive presence in North Africa via distributors that it trains and upskills. The company is also in the process of registering a legal HQWLW\ LQ .HQ\D ZKLFK PHDQV LWV ͤUVW RͦFH RXWVLGH RI 6RXWK $IULFD with the Democratic Republic of Congo next on the cards. ƒ

continuously via the WRAPP app, removing the need to make continuous calls to get updates,” says Amsel. WRAPP approves the driver’s and tracks waste from collection to recycling depot while they earn 80% of the revenue for each load they remove. “We are passionate about providing the ultimate waste removal service in an environmentally responsible way at the right cost, and creating opportunities for truck drivers to become entrepreneurs,” says Amsel. WRAPP is a member of the Institute of Waste 0DQDJHPHQW 6RXWK $IULFD DQG LV D &LW\ RI &DSH 7RZQ DFFUHGLWHG waste services provider. ƒ

Kewin Peterson an independent truck driver previously worked for ZEE Waste, another company Clive Amsel runs, for 10 years. When WRAPP was founded in November last year, the company assisted him in purchasing his truck.

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