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CONTENTS 04 35 years of excellence M&D Construction recently celebrated its 35 th anniversary. 08 Maintaining Level 1 B-BBEE status Integrated infrastructure delivery company AECOM has maintained its B-BBEE status. 10 Civil contractor sentiment falls to an historic low The cidb’s SME business conditions survey paints a concerning picture of the local civil and building industry. 14 Reviving the Tsitsikamma Wetlands A century-old decision to drain the Tsitsikamma Wetlands has been reversed. 16 How mixed-use precincts are benefiting inner cities As more people desire central living, property companies meet the demand for inner city living. 22 Fourways Mall is SA’s new precast landmark The revamp of this mall represents a national first for the unique use of precast concrete.

29 SA’s first smart lighting architectural installation A digital display in the Rosebank Link building is turning heads.

30 The 21 st century’s next big thing Fly ash, of which South Africa with its coal based electricity has an abundance, may generate revenue and jobs.

31 Heritage and height marks landmark project 16 On Bree Street will soon be Cape Town’s highest residential block.

32 Building Namibia’s largest dam The new Neckartal Dam will be three times bigger than Namibia’s current biggest Hardap Dam. 35 Oxford Parks successfully completed Concor has successfully completed the first building for the Oxford Parks development in Rosebank. 38 Readymix suppliers look to admixtures for growth New technologies as a means of reducing costs while sustaining quality in a tough climate. 44 On the up Tata and Daewoo trucks have benefited from recent improvements in dealer, parts, service and networks.

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With an extended range of new machines that come with a host of improved features for better efficiency, complemented by a relentless dealer expansion programme, new and existing SEM customers are guaranteed to start earning more out of their machines. The value equipment segment has grown by leaps and bounds during the past decade. The trend within the global construction market is for customers wanting machinery that costs less and capable to undertake less rugged jobs where

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