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04 Our future is now CESA says change can only be effected with hard work. 08 Whereto for building contractors in 2018? MBA North shares insights as to the current and future building conditions.

18 Getting greener with precast In the sustainable quest, precast is more widely used in housing. 22 Unlocking African infrastructure development AECOM maintains that despite challenges, the African continent has huge potential. 18 A house for all seasons House Memel illustrates how timber frame construction can be used in a difficult terrain. 28 Silo rehab at Caledon Breweries SAB Miller’s Breweries in Caledon were repaired with a.b.e.’s help. 34 Industrial-chic Architects Of Justice has created a geometrically striking office building in industrial. 38 Building and construction trends from a QS perspective in 2018 The challenges for Quantity Surveyors in this year and in the future. 47 Bridge over troubled water The Tugela Pedestrian Bridge is a steel bridge that is of huge benefit to the community. 50 bauma CONEXPO AFRICA Some of the equipment and product suppliers that will be present at this expo.

14 Redeveloping landmark Barlow Park Atterbury and Rainbow Capital will spend R3-billion on this Campus. 16 Ugandan oil and gas industrial park SMEC is developing the Master Plan for a development in western Uganda. 17 Sub-Saharan Africa hybrid power Between now and 2025 installations in this region will generate thousands of MW.

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Ditshimega Projects and Training’s success in a difficult economic climate has been nothing less than astounding. When it was established in 2013 it had a turnover of R1,2-million. This has exploded to R250-million in 2017. Wilhelm du Plessis asked the MD, Sakkie Ranta about the company’s business model, its unique selling point and its preference for Scania vehicles in its quest to offer turnkey solutions to customers for the building of trusting relationships. Read the article on pages 20 and 21.

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