February 2003
The Soletanche Bachy Dura Piling JV was awarded the geotechnical contract to construct a slurry cut-off wall at the NGQURA (Coega) harbour development. A KS 3000 hydraulic clam shell grab, imported from France by the JV and used for the first time in South Africa, is carrying out the excavation.
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IMESA takes steps to boost public sector delivery
Public and private partnerships, opportunities presented by NEPAD, and the introduction of a South African version of an Infrastructure Management Manual provide positive measures to clear the country's backlog on municipal delivery
More than a facelift Athlone wastewater treatment works
The second oldest wastewater treatment works in Cape Town may well become a benchmark for similar facilities once its upgrading and the greening of the site have been completed
Slurry cut-off wall design key to NGQURA's success
A combination of technology and design innovation feature on Soeltanche Bachy Dura Piling's joint venture at the NGQURA (Coega) harbour development - a fast track project which sets a new standard in geotechnical engineering.
A quantum leap in road building and maintenance
Komatsu's penetration of the construction market continues with the introduction of upgraded grader models in the new GALEO equipment series.
Swedish technology at its best
A unique multi-function monitoring system, improved cab ergonomics and unsurpassed standards in design, engineering and performance place Vlvo's latest tandem drive B-series grader range in a class of its own
Understanding soil compaction machines
Keeping abreast of compaction technology and selecting the right machine for the job has significant benefits for contractors
Bitumen price index sets new benchmark
An equitable formula for calculating bitumen price adjustments during the contract period has far-reaching benefits for both road builders and owners.
Composite designs in concrete and asphalt
In addressing South Africa's road maintenance backlog the use of concrete inlays and overlays to rehabilitate flexible pavements provides an innovative and cost effective solution
Fitting downlights in hollow-core floor slabs
Studies prove that coring for downlights through Echo precast floor panels is technically safe and substantially more economical than traditional in-situ or beam-and-block floors.
