Construction World Septemer 2017

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06 New approach to engineering in Africa Aurecon has launched a pioneering approach to engineering on the continent. 10 The IoT can make a major impact in Africa Connected hardware can even make a bigger impact in Africa. 15 Bumper year Flanagan & Gerard Property Development is opening three malls in 2017. 16 Joining forces Sandton Gate joins together the expertise of Abland and Tiber. 18 Future proofing Africa’s cities Will Africa’s cities be habitable into the future?

22 Major development breaks ground Growthpoint Properties will develop the new head office for Exxaro. 27 Tower commended PwC’s tower has been commended in the recent Fulton Awards. 30 Unapologetically African Twenty projects have been shortlisted for the first African Architecture Awards. 36 Slope stabilisation near Loskopdam Guncrete Geotechnical used Geobrugg’s Deltax G80/2 mesh. 40 A fresh perspective Go for Gold created a pool of talented and well-balanced individuals. 50 Fit-for-purpose power solutions for commercial buildings The Zest WEG group’s generators provide reliable and constant power generation. 54 Unearthing next phase Komatsu is consolidating its head office, warehouse and distribution centres.

REGULARS

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Marketplace

Property

ON THE COVER

Environment & Sustainability

AMDEC Property Development’s The Yacht Club development is a picturesque, nautically inspired design, located on the Cape Town Foreshore in the Roggebaai Canal Tourism Precinct near to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and directly south of the new multi million rand cruise liner terminal. The Yacht Club, a multi-use development including commercial and residential space, is destined to become one of Cape Town’s most sought after destinations and is yet another prestigious AMDEC/ Franki Africa partnership. Read the article on pages 20 and 21.

Projects & Contracts

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD SEPTEMBER 2017