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04 Celebrating the beauty of concrete The three winners of AfriSam’s ConCreativity photographic awards.

22 Sustainable architecture on renovation project The renovation and rehabilitation of an existing building is often the greenest solution. 24 Hard Rock Hotel The construction of the world’s first-ever guitar-shaped building in the USA. 25 Role in inner city rejuvenation Paragon Architects South Africa has played an important part in the conversion of Shell House in Johannesburg’s inner city. 26 New retail hub for eastern Free State The town of Phuthaditjhaba in the eastern Free State is set to become the region’s retail hub. 28 Finishing Roscommon House The demand for student accommodation is assisted with the completion of this project in Cape Town. 30 Stitching Cornubia into uMhlanga The Cornubia Bridge is a key component of eThekwini’s GO!Durban IRPTN nework 39 Iconic interchange officially opened Five years after the first pile was driven, the iconic Mount Edgecombe Interchange was opened in October.

06 OEM open R985-million campus in Johannesburg Komatsu recently opened one of the biggest industrial hubs in the country. 08 Continued late payments got you down? Kelly Stannard, Associate at MDA Attorneys delves into late and non-payments. 09 Conquering the challenges of being a global player An exclusive interview with Thierry Bernard, President and CEO of The Chryso Group. 14 Best mixed-use development in SA Waterfall, north of Johannesburg was recently honoured with an international award.

18 Upgrade on N11 Section 10 fromMiddelburg to Loskopdam Engineering innovation was necessary of this 54 km stretch of road.

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Jet Demolition won its second consecutive award at the annual World Demolition Awards 2018 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 8 November. The premium event of its kind, the awards are hosted by Demolition & Recycling International, published by the KHL Group, in conjunction with the European Demolition Association. The awards are accompanied by an industry-leading World Demolition Summit. Read the article on pages 16 and 17

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