Construction World November 2021

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07 Enza Construction wins 2021 Master Builders Super League Award This Gauteng-based contractor takes top honours in a respected competition. 12 Green hydropower for remote communities An UP academic helped design and build a small- scale hydropower plant. 14 New research reveals how to build a city where people and the environment can thrive Research by the GBCSA shows correlation between building pattern and CO 2 emissions. 16 Semigration and the reinvigoration of the propertymarket How COVID-19 has positively influenced the Cape Town property market. 20 Paragon Architects completes major upgrades and extension Pecanwood College can now house an additional 350 scholars. 24 Parklands College’s new ‘innovation centre’ The school recently won a SAPOA award for its new take on schools. 26 SA must up its game in rubble recycling The pressure on landfill sites has led to the need for recycling. 28 Not just waste: the journey to sustainability in construction Concor has been a pioneer in environmental responsibility. 29 AfriSam’s rock solid foundation for quality aggregates An eight decade presence is underpinned by quality systems. REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 12 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 16 PROPERTY 20 BUILDING 26 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

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ON THE COVER

Sika is all about innovation. It continuously develops new technologies to enhance its product range in the construction industry. This proactive commitment to research and development has led to Sika introducing a new and improved range of concrete repair mortars. A key feature of this Sika MonoTop® range is its sustainable, low cement content which contributes to reducing Sika’s carbon footprint. Sustainable construction has a multitude of benefits – an uncompromised population health, and increased productivity being key among them. The Sika MonoTop® range has FOUR different variations, each with a unique set of properties, thus setting them apart in the market. Turn to page 18

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