Construction World October 2024

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04 Economic importance of engaging Civil Engineering companies This registration signifies a commitment to wage agreements. 05 Construction transforms through sharing skills, experience Concor is committed to social and economical transformation. 07 Winner of the 2024 Baker Baynes Women in BIM competition Prinell Naicker has an unwavering commitment to transformation in SA. 08 Franki returns to local ownership After 10 years as part of Keller, this company, established in 1946, is back as Franki. 10 Innovative evaluation techniques to overhaul SA’s infrastructure network To meet government’s development goals, current infrastructure must be carefully evaluated. 22 Inclusive leadership in real estate: pathway to better cities How does the country mirror its rich diversity? 24 Zutari and 4Sight collaborate on sustainable smart infrastructure Refining the unique service offerings by working on large mega projects in EMEA. 28 Africa’s first precast-concrete water tower At the cutting-edge of precast-concrete water services. 32 AECOM showcases its digital design capability on Malmesbury bypass Using the full suite of digital tools to get the project up to speed.

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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 20 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 22 PROPERTY 24 CONSULTING ENGINEERS

At GEOCIV’s 25 th anniversary celebration, it coined the phrase ‘top of the pile ʼ . As the company marked its quarter-century milestone, it celebrated everyone that has been part of its story – from the dedicated GEOCIV team to its clients. It is dedicated to continue delivering innovative geotechnical solutions. From its modest beginnings in Durban in 1996, the company has grown to a staff of 180 and a national footprint that includes Gauteng, Western Cape and Durban. Read about this company’s journey on page 16.

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