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CONSTRUCTION WORLD AUGUST 2015
Property
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COVER STORY
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INDUSTRY HAILS PROMPT PAYMENT
MEASURES MBA North on the positive
impact of proposed legislation.
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WEIGHING HEAVILY ON INDUSTRY
The negative impact of underperforming
projects.
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CONCRETE EXPERTISE IMPERATIVE
Concrete technology knowledge is vital
for the performance of civil engineers.
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ESTATE LIVING REACHING NEW
HEIGHTS Steyn City is setting the stan-
dard for ± 6 000 closed communities.
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CENTRAL SQUARE New R1,8-billion
mixed-use development is set to
become a popular public space.
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UMGENI INTERCHANGE WINS FULTON
One of the biggest projects undertaken,
wins in the over R100-million category.
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CHALLENGING CAVENDISH PROJECT
Geotechnical work on basement parking
project in Claremont.
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INNOVATION AT MERRIMAN SQUARE
Two towers are being linked with the
innovative Megatruss.
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20 YEARS OF PRESTRESSED SLAB
PRODUCTION Hollow concrete slab
pioneer is celebrating its 20th year.
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R500-MILLION FACELIFT
The is undergoing an
extensive revamp.
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GOING FOR GREEN AT BRIDGE PARK
Century City development based on
sustainable construction principles.
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52 MALL OF AFRICA: 90% LET Opening in
April 2016, this mall is almost fully let.
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PART OF AN ICONIC PROJECT
Proud to have been involved in the
Portside development.
Diary and Appointments
Durban based company,
Spill Tech, leads the
market in oil and
chemical pollution
control, including the
specialised field of
bioremediation, backed
by a Cat earthmoving
fleet. Wherever there’s
industrial activity, from
petrochemical plants to
manufacturing centres,
underground services,
sewage treatment works,
mining and construction,
Spill Tech provides a
24 hour emergency
response solution to
counter unexpected
environmental threats.