Construction World February 2016

PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS

Aesthetics commercial Wits Mathematical Sciences Building, Braamfontein, Johannesburg The second leg of this twin-phase academic building project at the Univer- sity of the Witwatersrand was completed in November 2014. It was built with Tech- nicrete’s 380 194 grey masonry concrete face bricks which lend a rustic design element and considerable aesthetic appeal. Brightly painted walls, exposed concrete slabs, and rhythmic glass patterns, further enhance the architecture. The irregular pattern of the rock face masonry accentuates the building’s shadow lines. Besides its aesthetic attrib- utes, the masonry comes with a high level of durability. Not requiring any painting, it is also environmentally friendly. The masonry work was done in accordance with Technicrete’s quality standards and building regulations. This included water absorption and strength factor testing.

Wits professional team • Architect: MMA Architects • Engineer: Calibre Consultants • Quantity surveyor: SBDS • Main contractor: Murray & Dickson • Manufacturer of precast concrete elements: Technicrete ISG

The University of the Witwatersrand’s Mathematical Sciences Building, completed in 2014 with Tecnicrete’s 380 194 grey masonry face bricks.

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Liberty Life professional team • Architect: Louis Karol Architects • Engineer: HHO Consulting Engineers • Quantity surveyor: Talani Quantity Surveyors • Main contractor: JT Ross Construction • Subcontractor: Highland Paving • Manufacturer of precast concrete elements: Revelstone Cape

CONSTRUCTION WORLD FEBRUARY 2016