Construction World April 2022

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06 National budget ‘highly satisfactory’ says top economist Dr Azar Jammine gave the thumbs up to the recent budget. 10 Potential for slowbut steady recovery of construction sector in 2022 In 2022 there is reason to be cautiously optimistic about the sector’s growth. 16 Investec Property launches Africa’s largest solar rooftop PV plant Cornubia Mall will soon have SA's largest PV plant. 20 Conversions breathe new life into unused office buildings: latest trends Residential living and hospitality meet to bring new luxury lifestyle option. 24 Admixtures promote local sourcing and sustainability Admixtures have become an integral aspect of concrete production. 28 Impressive first year for Cement & Concrete South Africa Despite the pandemic, CCSA is celebrating its first anniversary. 32 Raubex relies on AfriSam for new Beitbridge border post Raubex is making good progress on Zimbabwe’s PPP Beitbridge border post. 36 Mastering Rubble Rubble Master enables contractors to work smarter and achiever greater productivity. 46 Advanced equipment for high productivity CEG supplies an extensive range of quality branded products. REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 16 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 19 PROPERTY 24 CEMENT & CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 36 CRUSHING, SCREENING AND RECLAMATION 38 PROJECTS

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Regional trade is getting a shot in the arm from the mega project underway at the Zimbabwean border town of Beitbridge; JSE-listed contractor Raubex is upgrading the border post, with the cement for this momentous scheme being supplied by AfriSam. The project is one of Zimbabwe’s first public-private partnerships, and involves the Zimbabwe government and the Zimborders Consortium. The consortium is conducting a wide-ranging expansion of the border facilities, and will operate and maintain them for about 17 years before handing them back to the state. Turn to page 22

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