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04 Carbon Tax: Legal assessment guide for companies How will carbon tax work and does it apply to you? 06 Consider mediation to save time and money in resolving disputes Mediation can save you millions in legal costs.

23 Flagship 144 Oxford Road This project is Growthpoint and the Paragon Group’s largest project currently. 24 At the heart of Cape project to improve lives Concor’s leading role in Cape Town’s public-private urban development. 27 Sydney Metro Northwest opens SMEC was part of a JV to realise one of Australia’s biggest public transport projects. 29 Lesotho Highlands Water Project II underway The construction of a series of dams to benefit Lesotho and SA reaches its second phase. 30 Pump-as-turbine station considered a first This project is a marriage between civil, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

08 The construction CEO who talks of people, not profits James Wilson, Amdec Group CEO says the country needs positive people. 10 Improve and evolve Construction World asks the CE of Corobrik, Dirk Meyer, 10 questions 12 First green certified building in Cameroon Douala Grand Mall, currently being built has been pre-certified as a green building. 22 Rebuilding Notre Dame Advanced technology is available to restore this 850-year old building to its former glory.

38 Equipment for the new world order Manitou’s new telehandler for emerging markets.

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The construction industry is facing increasing demands for sustainable and cost-effective production. Enter Scania’s New Generation trucks. With the powerful line-up, Scania’s new generation trucks are ready for the toughest construction tasks and well prepared to meet the highly diverse transport needs of this sector. Simply put: Scania has the right products, the right services, and the right skills to help optimise the vehicle perfectly to the customers’ operation. In a time when margins are tight, such

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