Construction World September 2022

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06 Small uptick in confidence despite slowdown in construction activity Confidence in the construction sector has reached its highest level in five years. 10 Rethinking leadership in the post-COVID era Only 10% of people have the innate traits required to be a good leader. 16 A 21-year journeywith TUHF Solly Ramalamula has developed 11 affordable residential properties. 25 Major Gauteng Piling contract The company won a major contract for the piling at Grand Central Towers. 26 Construction sector needs players for the long haul Despite its woes, SA’s construction industry needs responsible and sustainable companies. 28 NewAshton Arch wins 2022 Fulton Award for best infrastructure project over R100m South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete tied arch bridge. 34 R16bn Harbour Arch mega-development reaches highest point The first of six towers on this project has topped out on the 23 rd floor. 36 Rooikraal Quarry’s sensitive use of water This quarry has a closed water circuit to wash the aggregate it produces. 44 John Deere introduces newADT to Southern African market The new 460E-II ADT has just been added to the John Deere construction offering. REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 14 PROPERTY 17 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 20 ROADS & BRIDGES 30 ADMIXTURES 32 CRUSHING, SCREENING AND RECLAMATION

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‘Builders Cement’, a locally manufactured private brand from one of South Africa’s leading DIY retailers, officially re-launched nationwide at the end of August 2022. Available exclusively at all Builders stores in the country, this local cement brand offers customers exceptional quality and value. Turn to page 18 ON THE COVER

Construction SEPTEMBER 2022 P U B L I C A T I O N S CROWN COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION

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RETHINKING LEADERSHIP IN THE POST-COVID ERA

NEW ASHTON ARCH BRIDGE CONTINUES TO WIN PRIZES

CREATING CONCRETE POSSIBILITIES ONE BUILD AT A TIME

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