Construction World July 2018

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27 Smart cities are driving sustainability Developers are increasingly incorporating nature into building design. 29 New Namibian wind farm The Ombepo Wind Farm is the first wind farm to be constructed in Namibia. 34 Setting the benchmark for warehouse projects Designed by Paragon, this warehouse is redefining warehouse design. 36 Raising the standard Peerutin has, for two decades, raised the bar for architecture. 42 Office noise hampers staff health and productivity The louder the noise, the greater the impact on health and output. 48 A game changer Bell’s 315SL 4x4 TLB has been a great acquisition for a civil contractor.

06 New engineering trends make engagement vital Construction companies are increasingly faced with new trends. 14 Leading the way for future forward work spaces Office workers are redefining their work spaces. 17 Green building needs common sense – not rocket science Discipline, good planning and communication are what is needed.

22 Innovation and design excellence recognised The cream of the crop of this year Corobrik SAIA Architectural awards. 26 The future of digital project delivery 2D drawings are being replaced with 3D models.

54 Moving the earth for the customer SANY, part of Goscor Earthmoving Equipment, gives customers a choice.

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At the African Construction & Totally Concrete Expo (TCE) in 2016, Scania South Africa partnered with bodybuilder Reimer on a joint stand, while in 2017 it partnered with Liebherr. In 2018 Scania decided to have its own stand to enable the brand to be the champion. This is symbolic of the growth of the Scania range of construction vehicles, now firmly entrenched in the South African construction world. Read the article on pages 18 and 19

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