Construction World April 2020

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04 How will the soon-to-be-implemented EE Amendment Bill influence your business? All you need to know about the Bill now before parliament. 08 The construction industry’s four major digital trends These trends are critical to future-proof businesses. 10 Most difficult positions to fill in South Africa The results of a Talent Shortage Survey reveal interesting shortages. 19 Construction of the multi-user facility in PE creates jobs The Coega Development Corporation has created 280 jobs with the construction of a new facility . 20 Setting the trend for VR in architecture and interior design The Paragon Group is realising a valuable resource. 22 A holistic approach to student housing An interview with STAG African who is approaching student housing differently. 26 Precast concrete helps fast-track strategic link Coreslab was tasked with the manufacture and installation of various products. 32 Partnering to overcome challenges CHRYSO Southern Africa’s main goal is to help their customers achieve goals.

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KEMACH has launched their new range of KEMACH Forklifts for the South African and sub-Saharan African markets, which will be promoted under their newly formed KEMACH Forklifts division. 6SHDNLQJ DW WKHLU 0DUFK SUHVHQWDWLRQ KHOG DW WKHLU RͦFHV LQ Boksburg, Gauteng, Frans van den Heever, General Manager for KEMACH Forklifts said, “We at KEMACH are delighted to announce the KEMACH Forklift range, in partnership with Anhui HELI, which we believe will complement our existing quality earthmoving products. The KEMACH Forklift range offers our customers a South African IRUNOLIW ZDUUDQW\ ͤUVW ̰ D ͤYH \HDUV KRXU ZDUUDQW\ RQ WKH complete machine, not just parts of the machine”. Turn to page 18

Marketplace

Environment & Sustainability

Property

Projects & Contracts

AHOLISTICAPPROACH to studenthousing

FourmajorDIGITALTRENDS for CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Equipment

ARCHITECTUREmust pivotaroundpeople

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Products & Services

HOWWILLTHEEEAMENDMENTBILLaffectyourbusiness?

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