Construction World December 2020

Category: ARCHITECTS

PNP ON NICOL Located adjacent to the Braamfrontein Spruit at the junction of On Nicol and Republic Roads, this centre was first completed in October 2010. The centre has the advantage of visible exposure and convenience for both private and public transport. The centre has been fortunate to enjoy success since the day it opened its doors to the local communities, Sandton, Hurlingham to name a few. W LWK WKH UH DUUDQJHPHQW RI WKH IRRG GHSWV QHZ ͥRDWLQJ̵ EXONKHDGV ZHUH LQWURGXFHG DERYH 7KH H[FHSWLRQDOO\ KLJK

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PROJECT INFORMATION

• Company entering: Bentel Associates International

• Client: Pick n Pay Retailers • Project start date: May 2019 • End date: November 2019

• Main Contractor: Beurden Construction • Architect: Bentel Associates International • Principal Agent: Betts Townsend • Project Manager: Betts Townsend • Quantity Surveyor: Quest Quantity Surveyors • Consulting Engineer: Arup Group SA

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