Construction World March 2016

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SUSTAINABLE PATH FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERS CESA’s new president presented her theme for 2016.

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CALLING ALL VISIONARIES Enter the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sus- tainable Architecture + Innovation.

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UNIQUE AFRICAN-BORN CONSULTANCY GladAfrica Group has acquired Ariya Project Manager

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GBCSA COMMITS TO INTRODUCE NET ZERO CERTIFICATION This with six other goals will be introduced.

JSE listed multidisciplinary construction group, Stefanutti Stocks, is at an advanced stage of completion on two clay core earth-fill embankment dams in Mumbwa, Zambia. The fast track projects see Cat machines forming a core component of the construction mix. Operating from its home base in South Africa, Stefanutti Stocks is progressively expanding its African footprint. The group’s focus continues to evolve, with new opportunities unfolding in East Africa and West Africa. Closer to home, the company operates throughout Southern Africa, with established operations in Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zambia.

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ANOTHER LANDMARK HOTEL DEVEL- OPMENT A new 148-room hotel has just opened at Newtown Junction.

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NOUPOORT WIND FARM The construction of 35 wind turbine bases in the karoo is on schedule.

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ULTRAMODERN FACILITY IN MIDDELBURG Babcock’s bespoke sales, parts and service dealership.

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CHINA’S TALLEST BUILDING Aurecon provided the façade design for the striking Shanghai Tower.

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CLAIRWOOD LOGISTICS PARK GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD Construction of the R3,5-billion project will begin shortly.

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REFURBISHMENT OF SQUARE ATRIUM IN CLAREMONT The towering Caven- dish Atrium was recently refurbished.

REGULARS

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Marketplace

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT Emira Property Fund is turning an office park into a Green Star SA rated one.

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Property

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Environment and Sustainability

WHARF’S BIG SAFETY MILESTONES Maydon Wharf has achieved 1-million man hours without LTI.

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Project Profile

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Project and Contracts

QSs URGED TO EXPLORE AFRICAN MARKET Broadening their scope to make inroads throughout Africa.

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Equipment

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Products and Services

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD MARCH 2016