Construction World November 2015

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SUSTAINABILITY: TIME TO TAKE A LONG TERM VIEW It goes far beyond a mere green building.

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STEEL CONCERNS The SAISC is worried about the immediate future of SA steel industry.

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KEY TO SAVING WATER AND CUTTING FUTURE COSTS Addressing SA’s water issues with design innovation.

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COVER STORY The L60Gz, L90Gz and L120Gz wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) come from a long line of productive, fuel efficient wheel loaders. Building on a legendary reputation dating back to 1954, these machines are equipped with proven, advanced technology designed to deliver superior lifting and breakout forces in even the toughest of conditions.

ATHOLL TOWERS‘ 5-STAR GREEN STAR SA RATING Aurecon commissioned to provide services for this project.

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HOWWORKPLACE DESIGN IS CHANGING Flexibility and adaptability are crucial in workplace design.

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FUTURE CITIES As urbanisation gains momentum, cities of the future will be very different.

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STEEL AWARDS 2015 WINNERS An overview of this year’s innovative winning projects.

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SANDTON’S BOUTIQUE OFFICE OFFERING Development in Sandton will open in December.

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PROJECT REQUIRES PILES-WITHIN- PILES An 11-storey apartment block required intricate and robust piling.

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REGULARS

AIRPORT GAUTRAIN STATION EXPAN- SION OR Tambo’s station will soon be able to accommodate four wagons.

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Marketplace

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Environment & Sustainability

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SPACIOUS NEW FOOD COURT IN ROSEBANK A new 2 000 m 2 food court is opening shortly.

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Property

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Project Profile

VICTORY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE TRANSFORMED Extensive makeover for community shopping centre.

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Project and Contracts

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Equipment

DORP STREET FACELIFT Dorp Street has been given a facelift – with the help of Sika products .

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Products and Services

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Diary and Appointments

CONSTRUCTION WORLD NOVEMBER 2015