Construction World July 2015

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ARCHITECTS LEAVE LEGACY AT AWARDS The results of the 25 th Corobrik Architectural awards.

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INSURING AGAINST FAULTY CONCRETE Protecting clients against concrete failures.

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CALL FOR AGGREGATE STANDARDISATION Towards tighter specifications across all sectors.

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COVER STORY With nearly 70 years of experience, AECOM is a leader in the planning, engineering, and construction oversight of port and marine projects worldwide. Its professionals have extensive experience working on ports projects around the world – it uses its knowledge and experience to create modern ports.

FIRST GREEN STAR SA RATED OFFICE PRECINCT Black River Park achieved Green Star ratings for all its buildings.

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MEGA SETTLEMENT IN SOUTHERN CORRIDOR The R11-billion Vaal River City development.

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I00 GREEN STAR SA CERTIFICATIONS Kirstenhoff Office Park is the GBCSA’s 100 th certified project.

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ONE OF SA’S MOST ADVANCED MALLS Port Elizabeth’s Baywest Mall is a futuristic development.

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ENERGY HARVESTING INNOVATION Agribusiness BKB is reducing its carbon footprint.

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KYALAMI RACE TRACK’S OVERHAUL WSP’s R100-million project to restore a premier venue.

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REGULARS Marketplace

GOVERNMENT HOUSE A restoration that required innovative manufacturing.

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Environment

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TALL BUILDINGS – PAST AND PRESENT TRENDS A brief history of tall buildings – and a look at the status quo.

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Property

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Projects and Contracts

BAY OF PLENTY PIER After false starts, Durban’s new pier is on track.

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Project Profile

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Equipment

PARK STATION SEWER UPGRADE Major project to upgrade stormwater reticulation system.

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Products and Services

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Diary and Appointments

CONSTRUCTION WORLD JULY 2015