Construction World January 2016

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SOUTH AFRICAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS How project management can maximise these economic drivers.

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VITAL ROLE INCREASINGLY IGNORED Quantity surveyors are often seen as dispensable.

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SELLING TAILORED SOLUTIONS Scania, albeit a truck manufacturer, says it does not sell trucks, but solutions.

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COVER STORY

BOLD GREEN AND SOLAR ENERGY TARGETS Growthpoint property has 23 certified green buildings in its portfolio.

The 12 kg GBH 12-52 D Professional rotary hammer from Bosch offers maximum performance in its class during drilling and chiselling. The tool is powered by a 1 700 watt motor which delivers 19 joules of impact energy. Its performance is therefore much higher than the predecessor model. It is especially suitable for horizontal

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OFF-GRID SA HOME HAILED International recognition for House Rhi- no outside Port Elizabeth.

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R1,1-BILLION MAKEOVER FOR THE PAVILION Significant expansion will make this centre more competitive.

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demolition work, correction tasks or chiselling tasks which call for high chiselling performance.

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STRINGENT DEMANDS IN GREEN STAR QUEST Coping with tough demands in the refurbishment of Total House.

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THE ECONOMICS OF SUPERTALL BUILDINGS New technology has led to buildings becoming taller.

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SWAZI CONTRACTS SHOW COMPANY’S METTLE Various contracts have shown Franki Africa’s prowess.

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REGULARS

NORTHERN CAPE SILO SLIDE Six new wheat silos were slip formed in Kimberley.

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Marketplace

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Property

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INNOVATIVE AND IMPRESSIVE The Century City Square project redefines ‘fast track projects’.

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Environment and Sustainability

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Project Profile

GROWTH THREAT Ailing airport infrastructure is a major threat to Africa’s development.

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Project and Contracts

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Equipment

2016 DIRECTION Isuzu Truck South Africa has embarked on becoming an ‘enterprise’.

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Products and Services

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Diary and Appointments

CONSTRUCTION WORLD JANUARY 2016