Construction World September 2015

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KEY TO BUILDING ON BUDGET A due diligence Building Cost Analysis is paramount.

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STRATEGIC BOARD RESTRUCTURE Attacq recently announced a strategic restructure of its board.

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BUSINESS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA WorleyParsons launched its new adviso- ry business, Advisian, into South Africa.

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COVER STORY

BOOST TO METRO’S FRESH WATER SUPPLY Utilising return effluent from the Cape Recife WWTW.

Franki Africa has dominated the

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geotechnical industry in the plethora of major developments that have been taking place in Sandton in the recent past. Perhaps the largest basement project undertaken ever in South Africa, the mammoth 600 000 m³ excavation and 15 500 m² of lateral support basement for the new Discovery head office, has been a prime example not only of Franki’s ability to work under pressure, but also to find the right solution in the face of challenging geologi- cal conditions.

HEIDELBERG MALL INCREASINGLY POPULAR The mall is supported by a growing customer base. .

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INTERCHANGE’S MANY CHALLENGES Ballito Interchange posed many challenges – all overcome.

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GENERATORS KEEP WONDERPARK OPEN Emira has invested in generators for its Wonderpark Shopping Centre.

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KILIMANJARO AIRPORT UPGRADE Royal HaskoningDHV will supervise this airport upgrade.

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ABUJA’S JABI LAKE MALL This is a two-level shopping centre in Nigeria and opens in October 2016.

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REGULARS Marketplace

QUARRYING INDUSTRY PUSHING FOR AUTONOMY Individual operators are being over-regulated .

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Environment

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UNLOCKING CONCRETE POSSIBILITIES AfriSam introduced its premium quality Dry Mortar to the market.

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Property

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Projects and Contracts

STABILISING TECHNOLOGY INTRO- DUCED SMEC supervised the Mechani- cally Stabilised Earth wall system.

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Project Profile

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Equipment

STRATEGIC ACQUISITION Isuzu Truck South Africa acquired a body and chassis builder.

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Products and Services

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Diary and Appointments

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