Construction World February 2023

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04 SA cement and concrete industry tackling huge local and global challenges This industry faces a multitude of challenges. 06 Innovators gather in SA for global workshop SRK Consulting is known for its innovative solutions. 10 South Africa’s first indoor skypark opens at Wild Coast Sun That upgrade capitalises on this destination’s optimal location. 14 The extension of the EPC deadline means that EPCs are here to stay The deadline delay of three years indicates that this is not just talk. 19 AECOM officially hands over three SPU campuses in Kimberley The Sol Plaatje University project in Kimberley has been one of SA’s biggest infrastructure projects. 22 Redstone solar thermal power plant This plant is the first and largest CSP-financed molten salt central project in SA. 24 Stream diversion allows ash dump expansion at Kendal A 3 km stream diversion has been completed by a JV between Concor and Lubucon Civils. 28 Getting concrete perfect for dams and reservoirs CHRYSO Southern Africa has provided admixture solutions to three significant projects.

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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 09 PROPERTY 14 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 18 CIVIL ENGINEERING 26 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 28 DAMS AND RESERVOIRS

ON THE COVER

Construction FEBRUARY 2023 P U B L I C A T I O N S CROWN COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION

Nestled in the Contermanskloof and Vissershok valleys with its green landscapes and bright yellow canola fields, lies the mammoth Contermanskloof reservoir. The partially completed reservoir lay dormant from early 2018 until early 2021, when CSV Construction commenced with construction works for the balance of the civil water retaining structure, mechanical, electrical, civil pipe, road infrastructure, landscaping and buildings. (Photo: Terry February) Turn to page 20

WORLD

A SMOOTHER ROAD AHEAD FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY IN 2023?

THE COMPLETING OF 100 Mℓ CONTERMANSKLOOF RESERVOIR

FOCUS ON CIVIL ENGINEERING

GETTING CONCRETE PERFECT FOR DAMS AND RESERVOIRS

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