Construction World May 2017

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04 Major award for Redhouse Chelsea Interchange AECOM’s impressive interchange was recognised by CESA. 08 Building industry players strive for health and safety A recent roof collapse has put safety in construction in focus. 10 A QS against corruption on government projects Getting rid of corruption on the R50-billion of government projects budgeted for. 12 New partnerships driven by water scarcity Will the current drought in especially the Western Cape lead to better co-operation? 14 Supporting positive portfolio enhancement Emira recently concluded several significant renewals deals.

15 Bringing beach life to Gauteng Crystal Lagoons and Balwin properties are working together on an SA first. 18 Polishing Bantry Bay’s glittering jewel Murray & Roberts is making good progress on the Aurum luxury lifestyle development. 20 Concrete does the twist PwC’s new twisted head quarters required innovative use of concrete. 28 Proving its mettle of fast track refurb project 135 West Street project proves to hold many challenges for the contractor. 32 Reduce permeability – concrete more durable Increase durability by making concrete less durable. 38 A grand expansion Doka is working on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Dubai. 40 Up for an architectural highlight ‘down under’ PERI is playing a vital role in covering Chadstone Shopping Centre with a curved glass construction.

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Marketplace

JCB Construction Equipment, solely represented in South Africa by Kemach Equipment (Kemach JCB) recently launched the JS305 LC tracked excavator. Established in 2003, Kemach JCB is a joint venture between the shareholders of BH Botswana and Muscat Overseas in Oman. Both these companies are the sole JCB dealers in their respective countries. As a leading earthmoving solutions dealer, Kemach JCB supplies high-calibre equipment to the mining, construction, quarrying and plant hire industries, as well as the central government. A focused dealer of distinguished equipment and support, Kemach JCB continuously strives to put the customer at the heart of its business, fixated on meeting each client’s unique needs. Turn to pages 16 and 17 for more detail.

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD MAY 2017