Construction World June 2016
ROADS AND BRIDGES
INNOVATION TROPHY WINNER Castle Bottom Kerb The Castle Bottom Kerb is patented (SA2012/09544), clear evidence of innovation. Prerequisites for a patent are that an inven- tion should be novel and hold clear advan- tages over existing and similar products. Advantages of Castle Bottom Kerbs: • Cavities provide grip for installers making for much easier handling. • The cavities make the kerb much easier and quicker to install. In instances where unlevelled screed surfaces force installers to lift fill and relay conventional kerbs, Castle Bottom Kerbs are much easier to manoeuvre into place. • Because the Castle Bottom Kerb has more load points it sinks into the screed, providing much better adhesion in all directions. tion winners were Concrete Units and Aveng Infraset. Concrete Units won the award for manufacturing precast concrete rock print panels for the Mouille Point Sea wall Project in Cape Town and Aveng Infraset for providing non-standard portal culverts for the Tweefon- tein Optimisation project in Mphumalanga. • SmartStone – the Precast for Life trophy for supplying Fan Cobble paving blocks for the Waterfront at Knysna Quays project in Knysna. Apart from the Aesthetic Residential category all other categories posted two commenda- tion winners each. The Aesthetic Commercial commenda- tion winners were: SmartStone Midrand and Bosun, the former for supplying pavers and coping for the Thaba Moshate Hotel Casino and Convention resort in Limpopo, and the latter for providing drycast paving blocks for the courtyard of BMW’s head office refurbish- ment project in Midrand. C.E.L. Paving Products and Hydraform each won a Community Upliftment commen- dation. C.E.L. produced 6 400 m² of paving for surfacing gravel roads in Kassiesbaai/ Arniston in the Western Cape, and Hydraform supplied concrete block making machines for the Radway Green Housing project in the same province. The two Technical Excellence commenda-
Concrete Units’ precast concrete expertise was rewarded a fourth time, in this instance an Innovation commendation award for the Gouda Wind farm towers for which it also won the Technical Excellence trophy. The other Innovation commendation award was won by Rocla for casting 128 precast concrete cabins for housing photovoltaic equipment in the Free State and Northern Cape.
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PRECAST FOR LIFE TROPHY WINNER The Waterfront Knysna Quays, Western Cape A trip along the Garden Route is not complete without a visit to the famous Knysna Waterfront. Arguably one of the most popular leisure and shopping destinations in the region, boasting a superior marina, the waterfront offer various restaurants, boutiques and other speciality shops. This project was completed in October 1998. Signature Fan cobbles line the marina and offer an overflow area for the restaurants. After 17 years these cobbles are still beautiful and their installation pristine. Judges’ comments Has withstood the harsh climatic condi- tions and heavy pedestrian traffic. Product information Fan Cobbles (charcoal) Project team • Owner: SA Ports and Harbours • Main contractor: Asla Construction • Manufacturer of precast elements: SmartStone George
• The Castle Botton Kerb eliminates air pockets in the screed which could create weaknesses under the kerb after installation. Judges’ comments An effective and cost-effective alternative to satisfy extreme technical demands, made this an impressive solution. Product information Castle Bottom Kerb Manufacturer of precast elements: Bosun
CONSTRUCTION WORLD JUNE 2016
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