3 / 60
1
CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JUNE
2017
ON THE COVER
CONTENTS
04
14
16
22
30
50
53
Marketplace
Environment & Sustainability
Property
Projects & Contracts
Project Profile
Equipment
Products & Services
REGULARS
04
16
24
32
National sales manager at AfriSam, Amit Dawneerangen, says that
the rapid pace of urban development has necessitated a shortening
of construction time frames, and this has led to contractors looking
more favourably upon precast concrete products.
“Concrete has proven for more than 2 000 years to be durable and
the use of precast concrete products is not new,” he says. “As far
back as ancient Rome the material was poured into moulds enabling
this civilisation to build its complex network of aqueducts, culverts
and tunnels.”
AfriSam offers customers in the concrete product manufacturing
segment bespoke product and technical solutions to enhance
operational efficiencies. Turn to pages 20 and 21 for more detail.
04 Why it matters who manages the spend
QSs are best positioned to keep infrastructure spend on track.
05 Big role of small contractors
The first Contractor’s Corner was hosted in May.
08 The dangers of poor design documentation and
late changes
The JBCC cautions on how dangerous this can be.
12 Getting vehicles back on the road, fast
The importance of a stellar repair and maintenance programme.
16 Mall of Africa – one year later
Massive mall showing excellent results – against the odds.
22 Brutally brilliant brick
Despite being called ugly, building with brick has been resilient.
24 Paarl bulk sewer line’s innovation
Overcoming unstable ground conditions in the Western Cape.
28 High-end high-rise
The multifunctional and luxurious Embassy Towers in Sandton.
30 First bridges on N2 contract in KZN under construction
How to reduce a 40 month contract to 37 months.
32 Nearing completion
The Sandton Rea Vaya Bus Transit project is all but completed.
40 In the fast lane
The Bakwena N1N14 freeway is being widened.
44 Rock-solid reliability
Three SDLG wheel loaders are working hard in Qatar.