Construction World January 2022

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05 Knight Piésold’s projects commended at prestigious awards The Emoyeni Reservoir and the Neckartal Dam both received awards. 06 Jet Demolition has received a Noscar award for 20 consecutive years The company continues the recognition of its safety and health work environment. 08 Emerging contractors key to construction sector recovery SA will emerge from its depressed state by empowering contractors. 12 A newstart with AnewHotels & Resorts Group Two major additions to a fast-growing hotel group. 16 Nature shows flexible responses to water uncertainty due to climate change Engineers are embracing the lessons from the natural environment in their designs. 20 Industry recognition testament to successful approach to co-create impact Zutari has received a slew of awards for various projects. 22 Community development a major focus AECOM has been responsible for skills transfer on R573 upgrade. 24 Vital to understand, monitor ground when excavating The importance of engaging the right geotechnical expertise. 26 Ashton Arch Bridg e SA’s first concrete tied-arch constructed bridge.

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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 12 PROPERTY 16 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 20 ROAD & BRIDGES

Construction World spoke to Eric Laynes, Managing Director of Eric’s Roller Hire, a Benoni-based company. It was established in 2002, when Laynes noticed that there was an opportunity in the market for the rental of equipment that is in a good condition. The company has provided excellence in roller hire for 20 years through its uncompromising focus on customer service, cost-effectiveness and the maximal uptime that it provides to customers. Read the article on pages 18 and 19

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