Construction World July 2024

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07 Top concerns for engineering, construction and real estate sector Natural catastrophe, fire, explosion are primary concerns. 08 Workplaces that adapt to an evolving workforce Gen Z is redefining the future of office design. 10 Laser-focused approach to customer experience An interview with AFGRI Equipment, distributors of John Deere equipment. 12 Balwin experiences toughest trading year in past decade Its earning for the year that ended on 29 February showed a significant decline. 22 LHWP II’s Senqu Bridge progressing steadily The construction of the bridge marked a significant milestone on 24 May. 24 The benefits of digital engineering in th infrastructure sector This holistic approach harnesses the power of digital data and connectivity. 25 Speeding up concrete curing in cold weather Curing times take longer in cold weather – accelerators are the answer. 30 “Doing what we do, better” An interview with SRK Consulting about the companies involvement in infrastructure projects.

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REGULARS 06 MARKETPLACE 12 PROPERTY 14 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 24 PRECAST CONCRETE 25 ADMIXTURES

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ON THE COVER

Construction JULY 2024 PUBLICATIONS CROWN COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION

Concrete is a central component of the Willowton Group’s expansion of its Isando plant, where Johannesburg-based contractor Lemay is working with leading construction materials company AfriSam on a new sunflower seed intake facility. Underway since June 2023, the project began with the construction of a large 30 m by 90 m bunker with 11,5 m high walls, topped with a 5 m steel structure. This was after Lemay completed the necessary excavations and bulk earthworks. The bunker houses two conveyor channels for the seed husks returning to the bunker after the seeds have been pressed for oil. Please turn to page 16

WORLD

Speeding up concrete curing in cold weather

SRK CONSULTING: “DOING WHAT WE DO, BETTER” AFGRI EQUIPMENT: Laser-focused approach to customer experience

SUNFLOWER OIL PLANT GETS QUALITY EXPANSION FROM LEMAY USING AFRISAM READYMIX

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