Construction World November 2023

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04 Sustainaility is a key driver Vishaal Lutchman, MD of Transport at Zutari says sustainability enables growth and development in Africa. 07 Construction’s top three high-risk activities identified Working at heights, housekeeping and administration make up the top three. 08 The economic toll of port and rail inefficiencies The economic losses caused by ailing port and rail infrastructure are huge. 14 How power plant OEMs can help address SA’s electricity crisis Long-term partnerships with power plant OEMs can provide much-needed solutions. 20 Ballito Junction refurbishment creates mixed use precinct with flexible spaces This shopping-centre offers a diverse range of amenities and experiences. 24 Sun City lives up to its name with installation of solar system A R16m investment will reduce electricity consumption from the national grid. 28 Concor take Eastgate to new levels of sustainability This contractor is providing a multi-pronged approach to sustainability.

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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 13 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 16 PROPERTY 24 BUILDING 30 STEEL CONSTRUCTION 36 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

The recent distributorship agreement to supply BULL backhoe and skid steer loaders in Southern Africa not only gives Babcock the ‘picks and shovels’ to compete in the construction and plant hire markets, but allows the company to offer a comprehensive earthmoving equipment solution to its customers in the region. As part of its product expansion portfolio aimed at becoming at a true one-stop yellow metal equipment solutions provider across industries, Babcock has added the BULL backhoe and skid steer ranges to its extensive offering. Announced in July this year, the partnership gives Babcock exclusive distributorship rights of the range in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. Turn to page 18 ON THE COVER

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SUN CITY LIVES UP TO its name with installation of solar system

CONCOR TAKES EASTGATE to new levels of sustainability

Babcock and BULL: Transforming Construction and Plant Hire, together

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