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Thompson says that a highlight of the supply
contract has been ensuring timely delivery of
quality concrete to site considering the very
strict construction schedule.
Aveng Grinaker-LTA Building and Enza
Construction intend completing the bulk of
the structure this year, giving them a long
enough timeframe in which to handle the
extensive and intricate finishings and fittings
component of the project ahead of practical
completion in the first week of October 2018.
Up to 18 decks are prepared a day, with
between five and seven completed in a week.
The concrete supplied by AfriSam has been
designed to cure over 28 days.
Thompson says orders are placed at least
a week in advance, with deliveries starting at
7:00 in the morning and ending by 17:00 when
the construction shifts end.
In line with AfriSam’s policy, trucks are turned
around within 45 minutes.
The outlook for construction activity
in INK areas of Durban remain strong, with
the construction of Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme
Memorial Hospital a positive signal of more to
come from both provincial and local govern-
ment. And, AfriSam is in a very strategic
position to play a meaningful role in many of
these builds.
AfriSam readymix has been used
for the slabs, suspended slabs and
columns.