Construction World February 2021

CONTENTS

04 Managing retrenchments in tough economic times The CCMA is receiving record number of retrenchment referrals. 06 M&D Construction Group gives pensioner a house The company is continuing to invest in many communities. 08 Six tech insights for 2021 Trends are a more accurate way to predict what will happen this year. 10 Remote office challenges, and how to beat them Remote working has pitfalls, but these are not impossible obstacles. 13 How COVID-19 impacted the waste sector workforce Globally business had to re-evaluate their approach to cleaning and hygiene. 14 Biothem Energy ends 2020 on a high note The Excelsior Wind Energy Facility has started operation. 16 Infrastructure recovery hinges on urgent action and innovation Speed and ingenuity are the essence of future infrastructure spending. 20 Challenging contract to stop houses from shifting towards sinkhole Gauteng Piling recently completed a project to stop houses moving towards a sinkhole. 22 Roggeveld wind farm’s innovative design wand implementation This Karoo wind farm demanded innovation for construction and environmental management.

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WORLD

As was the case in the past when the country undertook various major infrastructure projects (such as the Gariep Dam on the cover), infrastructure development will be a way to get South Africa’s economy out of the depressed state in which it is. The South African construction industry goes into 2021 with the news that 29 of the country’s contractor, professional, supplier (and other) bodies have united to form what is known as the Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA). Infrastructure development can only be achieved through innovation, being competitive and with a truly transformed industry.

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Marketplace

Property

COVID-19 reinforces need for WATER INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Environment & Sustainability

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ROGGEVELD WIND FARM’S innovative design and implementation

Projects & Contracts

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