Housing in Southern Africa August 2015

Infrastructure & Mixed Use

Century City The ability to tackle complex construction projects within a tight delivery timeframe, while keeping a close eye on quality and cost efficiencies, is the hallmark of a premier contractor.

P roject management, logistics and coordination are critical elements in meeting a client’s specific requirements and reducing total costs. Murray & Roberts Western Cape is proving its mettle at Century City Square. Mark Fugard, Contracts Director at Murray & Roberts Western Cape, explains that the Century City Square project was secured follow- ing the company’s notable success at the adjacent Bridge Park office development. “Our processes and procedures were instrumental in our securing Century City Square, a flagship development for the Rabie Property Group. This includes having

a single site office to coordinate all of our work at Century City, limiting the duplication of any infrastructure and reduce the total cost for our client.” The project located on the N1, 10 km from Cape Town comprises a 19 500 m² super-basement, on top of which five other buildings are located. There is an office tower, a boutique hotel, a mixed-use office, an apartment building and a confer- ence centre over two levels. The lat- ter has an additional three levels of offices, as well as a 20 000m² parking garage over six levels, with a continu- ous ramp system and an aluminium façade. Looking in more detail at the

August 2015