Construction World May 2015

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DEALING WITH UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS How to design for ‘ unknowable eventualities’.

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FULTON AWARDS 2015 24 submissions compete for these coveted awards.

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MEGA PROJECTS SURGE Deloitte’s report on big projects in Africa says huge projects are increasing.

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COVER STORY Kemach Equipment is launching a new 5,5 tonne wheeled loading shovel into

GREENOVATE AWARDS: A FIRST FOR SA A new initiative to encourage sustainability in the built environment.

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the South African market. The premium specification JCB 455ZX machine is powered by JCB’s award- winning Tier 2 six-cylinder Dieselmax engine, deliver- ing a fuel efficiency benefit of more than 15% against leading competitors in early testing.

RENEWABLE FUELS MAKE HEADWAY Alternative energy is increasingly used in Africa and the Middle East.

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MIPIM AWARDS 2015 This year’s awards for global property inspires with its innovation and design.

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DRIVING AFRICAN GROWTH Urbani- sation and demographic changes alter African property market.

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FIRST CARBON-NEUTRAL ASSEMBLY PLANT A first for Africa and a first for MAN globally.

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AQUEDUCT NEARING COMPLETION Sections of eThekwini’s bulk water infra- structure being completed.

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REGULARS Marketplace

PAVING TEMBISA Major project is upgrading township’s infrastructure.

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Environment

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MASSIVE BOTSWANA WATER PROJECT A profile on the R2,4-billion Dikgatlhong dam project.

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Property

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Projects and Contracts

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHERN AREA SEWERS This huge and sensitive project uses silent piling.

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Project Profile

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Equipment

RECORD-BREAKING FORMWORK Innovative formwork for Algiers’ metro station.

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Products and Services

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Diary and Appointments

CONSTRUCTION WORLD MAY 2015