Construction World May 2018

PROJECTS & CONTRACTS

DISPLAYING CAPABILITIES across contracts

Remaining agile and the ability to see beyond the obvious is still a winning formulae for Concor Buildings. Rui Santos, managing director of the company, which forms part of the Southern Palace Group, says that it is critical to be flexible in an emerging economy where there is demand for new build as well as repurposing of existing structures.

S antos says that construction companies must be able to offer a depth of capabil- ity as projects vary from exclusive high end mixed use developments to affordable stu- dent accommodation and basic infrastruc- ture to the refurbishment of older structures. “All our projects are important to us. We believe that it is our commitment to quality workmanship underpinned by sound construction methodologies and stringent safety protocols that gives the market con- fidence in our ability to deliver projects on time and within budget,” Santos says. “Our current projects aptly demonstrate our capabilities.” Work in currently underway on phase 1 of the prestigious Oxford Parks, being developed by premier property development company Intaprop. Set to become a vibrant mixed use precinct, Oxford Parks will include upmarket green star rated offices (A & P Grade), apartments, penthouses and hotels, as well as niche supporting retail and cafés. Significantly, this has been selected as a pilot project for the Green Building Council of South Africa, to create a green precinct

rating tool for public environment projects. An important new construction contract is the Streatley Student Housing project being developed by Century Properties in Auckland Park. This is a fast track project and when completed will provide fit-for-pur- pose accommodation for 800 students. Another fast track project secured by the company is the BMW Midrand Campus Project. This project will see the repurposing of the existing BMW distribution warehouse into a new training centre and will include the building/erecting of two new double storey office blocks under the existing roof of the warehouse. With an established reputation in the reconfiguration of major shopping malls, it is no surprise that Concor Buildings secured the Maluti Crecent Shopping Centre project. The scope includes the reconfiguration of the existing mall and extensions to the shopping centre, which also include struc- tured parking. Work continues on the new Skukuza Safari Lodge for the South African National Parks Board (SANParks). This 128 bedroom

three star double storey hotel is designed in a figure eight configuration with bedroom wings on either side of the centre’s double volume area. It also includes a thatched pub- lic facility with lounge, restaurant, kitchen and rest rooms. Concor Buildings was also awarded a building contract by Sasol at its Impumelelo Mine. This fast track project scope includes the construction of surface production offic- es, management offices and change house facilities. Santos says that the company is committed to collaborative partnerships that create shared value for all stakeholders. This strategy underpins its activities on all projects.  Rui Santos, managing director of Concor Buildings. TOP: Work underway at Concor Buildings' contract at Maluti Crescent Shopping.

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