Construction World July 2025

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FEATURES

04 Budget highlights major investment opportunities in SA’s water sector Unprecedented opportunities for private sector participation. 08 Addressing delays in infrastructure projects Addressing the causes of delays and their impact on stakeholders. 10 How Quantity Surveyors can help manage costs as global tariffs impact SA construction projects The Executive Director of the ASAQS explains the role of a QS in this conundrum. 14 The future of construction In the future, modular buildings will transform how the industry builds. 22 Specialist concrete repair and protection for silo repair Citi-Con’s specialist concrete repair capabilities on full show.

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24 Certified buildings deliver higher returns More expensive to build, but long-term returns are attractive.

26 The giant awakens PPC’s turnaround strategy is delivering results – early.

34 No early strength compromise for greener concrete EnviroMix® delivers a solution for the environment and construction efficiency. REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 22 CEMENT & CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

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A continuous concrete pour has been successfully completed to create a bridge deck across one of South Africa’s busiest freight highways, demanding meticulous planning and execution from Teichmann Structures, AfriSam and other key participants. As part of much-needed upgrades by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) on the N3 highway through Pietermaritzburg, a new Market Road bridge is under construction. This is being built by Teichmann Structures as subcontractor to Grinaker-LTA in the New England JV (Grinaker-LTA). The consulting engineers on the project are WSP. Turn to page 16

34 ADMIXTURES 32 EQUIPMENT

34 DAMS & RESERVOIRS 38 CIVIL CONTRACTORS 42 CONSULTING ENGINEERS

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