Construction World April 2023

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08 Professional incompetence: the construction killer Incompetence of professionals in construction is a matter of life or death. 12 CESA’s annual Infrastructure Indaba The focus was on professionals and the transformation of SA’s built environment. 16 Vukile approves investment in sustainable backup power The company will invest R350m in backup power. 18 Ballito Junction to enhance its offering wit a major upgrade This mall has announced plans to upgrade the original section of the mall. 25 SA should use more recycled concrete as building material The benefits of recycled concrete in construction are often overlooked 28 CHRYSO’s sustainability solutions for swelling clay and fines This range presents valuable opportunities for dealing with challenging sands. 32 Questions to ask when considering CAPEX The competitiveness of the construction marketing makes buyers question CAPEX more. 36 Steel cladding trend heightens aesthetics, energy savings and safety Steel cladding has many benefits.

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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 14 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 16 PROPERTY 23 CEMENT & CONCRETE 39 EQUIPMENT

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Construction APRIL 2023 PUBLICATIONS CROWN COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION

Major South African construction company Concor is currently building a super-basement in Sunnyside, Pretoria as the first phase of the Trevenna Office Campus. It is part of a larger venture driven by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). This expansive 68 000 m2 basement will service the future three A-grade office buildings of this campus. AfriSam, a leading supplier of superior quality construction materials and technical solutions, is supplying the readymix concrete for the second half of this project. Construction World recently visited the bustling urban site where readymix deliveries must be timed meticulously to suit the construction programme. Turn to page 20

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