Construction World August 2021

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On 1 March this year The Concrete Institute, Concrete Society of South

I n June the CSSA launched the 10 th edition of the Fulton’s Concrete Technology, often referred to as the ‘concrete bible’. This handbook is globally recognised and Hanlie Turner, the CSSA’s Business Development Manager says that its 37 chapters deal with topics ranging from materials and mixes to quality control and testing. In July the CSSA hosted a two-day Young Concrete Researchers, Engineers and Technologists Symposium with the aim of encouraging industry research. This symposium will happen every second year and aims to create a forum for young individuals in research, design, and application of concrete and cementitious-based materials. ‘Careers in Concrete’ is an initiative that selected two civil engineering students from the University of KwaZulu- Natal to do experiential work at concrete-related enterprises in the province. The Fulton Awards, which showcases and rewards excellence in concrete, will take place in 2022 (it was postponed till then due to the COVID-19 pandemic). There currently are three CSSA branches: Inland, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. These branches

ensure that CSSA has concrete ambassadors in key parts of the country and interact with tertiary organisations in their respective areas. Turner says there is an increasing interest in companies becoming members of CSSA. Construction World wishes CSSA well and looks forward to many more initiatives from it. Last chance For avid readers of the printed issue of Construction World, this is the last call for entries you will get to see before the closing date for Best Projects early in September. Best Projects is 20 years old this year. Despite the pandemic, the construction industry has managed to function and many noteworthy projects have been completed. We eagerly await your entries (turn to page 18). Stay safe Wilhelm du Plessis Editor

Africa and the Association of Cementitious

Materials Suppliers were amalgamated into Cement & Concrete SA (CSSA). Since then the merits of this amalgamation have become clear.

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