Construction World March 2023

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04 Better infrastructure can help SA escape lowgrowth Infrastructure challenges in SA are mounting. 06 Index Construction – nowpart of the Sika South Africa family This acquisition expands Sika’s bitumen range. 10 Local construction player remains resilient despite major industry challenges Despite tough trading conditions, GVK-Siya Zama remains committed to the built industry. 12 M&D acquires specialist bulk tankage contractor Trotech is nowwholly owned by M&D Construction. 14 Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction? Many companies mislead the public into believing their products are environmentally friendly. 26 The changing role of architects There has been a rapid increase in digitisation and technology development in the built environment. 28 The new Ikusasa building Just what does it take to achieve 6 Green Stars? 32 Bespoke project solutions Nuvo Consulting has a boutique approach to consulting.

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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 14 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

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16 PROPERTY 22 BUILDING 32 CONSULTING ENGINEERS 38 EQUIPMENT

ON THE COVER

Construction MARCH 2023 P U B L I C A T I O N S CROWN COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION

BHO was contracted by Sun International to build a new development called the Lefika Villas (Lefika) in the picturesque hills surrounding the existing Vacation Club complex at Sun City. The name Lefika Villas was selected as it means ‘stone' in the local Setswana language. The name pays homage to the adjacent stone-walled Itlholanoga heritage site – the real ‘lost city’ of the greater Sun City resort. The settlement is located on the northern face of the hill overlooking the entire valley and is a reminder of the proud Setswana heritage. The site is rated as a level five for historic significance and is a designated provincial heritage site. Turn to page 20

WORLD

IS GREENWASHING A THREAT FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION?

NUVO CONSULTING: BESPOKE PROJECT SOLUTIONS IKUSASA AT OXFORD PARKS’S 6 STAR GREEN EXCELLENCE

CELEBRATING THE PILANESBERG HERITAGE

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