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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
FEBRUARY
2017
ON THE COVER
CONTENTS
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Marketplace
Property
Environment and Sustainability
Projects and Contracts
Project Profile
Equipment
Products and Services
REGULARS
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04 Sizeable step towards industry transformation
Avelo is a black-woman-youth-owned and managed reinforcing
steel manufacturer.
06 2017: Five trends in quantity surveying
The ASAQS says that cyclical trend will continue into 2017.
11 R4-billion Times Square fully on track
Construction of SA second largest casino is on track.
12 From green fields to green buildings
Sandton’s road to become the green hub of Africa.
14 GBCSA launches Green Star –
Communities Pilot Programme
A new rating tool has just been announced.
Slimmer operating margins are pushing contractors to take full
advantage of modern truck technologies – as well as the range
of product options and services that makes for a revenue-
generating investment.
“Transport today is a science,” says Alex Taftman, general
manager for presales, segment support and marketing
at Scania Southern Africa, “and fleet owners are relying
increasingly on us to provide the total solution that adds value
to their bottom line.”
Turn to page 16 to read Paul Crankshaw’s article.
20 Massive concrete retaining block walls
Two very large retaining block walls have been
built at Tunney.
22 Establishing a medical precinct at Cape Town
The first phase of a new-world class medical centre of
excellence.
24 Property entrepreneurship
The inspiring story of GQ construction.
28 Reconstruction and deepening of Maydon Wharf
Rehabilitating Durban’s largest bulk handling precinct.
27 Fastest-track construction
SMEC is designing the civil and structural
component of Peermont.
32 Increased high-rise investment
New demand for topless and luffing jib cranes.
37 Effective performance management
LCP Roofing has partnered with iStrago to
optimise processes.
44 Refining a demanding F1 street circuit
Using existing streets in Baku for the F1 racetrack.