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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
APRIL
2017
ON THE COVER
CONTENTS
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Marketplace
Environment & Sustainability
Property
Projects & Contracts
Equipment
Products & Services
REGULARS
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04 A new era for readymix concrete
Sarma is continually growing and recently moved offices.
06 Transformation in the built environment – in
black and white
The misnomers about transformation in the construction industry.
08 Steady results amidst a volatile business climate
Attacq’s solid results for the six month ended 31 December 2016.
13 Green building is growing fast
The GBCSA’s Dorah Modise says it is well placed for major strides.
14 Developing a world-class retail look
After a R2,5-billion refurbishment, Menlyn Park now has it all.
The world’s most powerful range of small angle grinders from
Bosch offers even faster work progress, thereby improving
the productivity of tradespeople dramatically. Four models are
available, each with a power output of 1 900 W, and covering
a range of applications for different trades. These are the
GWS 19-125 CI Professional, an all-round tool for all grinding
and cutting operations, and the GWS 19-125 CIE Professional,
which is ideal for material-friendly applications. Turn to pages
18 and 19 for more detail.
16 Half in Sandton
Half of all office development in South Africa is happening here.
22 Bridal Veil Overpass Bridge creates direct link
AECOM provided construction management on this project.
26 Setting benchmark in sustainable building in Namibia
The FNB Namibia Holdings @Parkside building is a first for the
country.
30 Cape Town’s tallest building set to begin in April
At about R1,5-billion, the so-called Zero-2-One Tower will be
44 storeys high.
34 Proactivity in overcoming challenges
Solutions for the Drakenstein Municipality.
36 Less time, cost and disruption for large-bore pipelines
Raubex Group’s use of well-established technology for pipelines.
40 Road rehabilitation: Akkedisbergpas
A mitigation process at one of the most southerly
mountain passes in SA.
46 Innovative environmental initiatives
Loeriesfontein Wind Farm water, dust and flora initiatives.