Construction World August 2015

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INDUSTRY HAILS PROMPT PAYMENT MEASURES MBA North on the positive impact of proposed legislation.

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WEIGHING HEAVILY ON INDUSTRY The negative impact of underperforming projects.

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CONCRETE EXPERTISE IMPERATIVE Concrete technology knowledge is vital for the performance of civil engineers.

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COVER STORY Durban based company, Spill Tech, leads the market in oil and chemical pollution control, including the specialised field of bioremediation, backed by a Cat earthmoving fleet. Wherever there’s industrial activity, from petrochemical plants to manufacturing centres, underground services, sewage treatment works, mining and construction, Spill Tech provides a 24 hour emergency response solution to counter unexpected environmental threats.

PART OF AN ICONIC PROJECT Proud to have been involved in the Portside development.

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ESTATE LIVING REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Steyn City is setting the stan- dard for ± 6 000 closed communities.

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CENTRAL SQUARE New R1,8-billion mixed-use development is set to become a popular public space.

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UMGENI INTERCHANGE WINS FULTON One of the biggest projects undertaken, wins in the over R100-million category.

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CHALLENGING CAVENDISH PROJECT Geotechnical work on basement parking project in Claremont.

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INNOVATION AT MERRIMAN SQUARE Two towers are being linked with the innovative Megatruss.

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REGULARS Marketplace

GOING FOR GREEN AT BRIDGE PARK Century City development based on sustainable construction principles.

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Environment

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20 YEARS OF PRESTRESSED SLAB PRODUCTION Hollow concrete slab pioneer is celebrating its 20 th year.

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Property

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Projects and Contracts

R500-MILLION FACELIFT The Zone@Rosebank is undergoing an extensive revamp.

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Project Profile

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Equipment

MALL OF AFRICA: 90% LET Opening in April 2016, this mall is almost fully let.

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Products and Services

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Diary and Appointments

CONSTRUCTION WORLD AUGUST 2015