Construction World January 2020

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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