May 2003
A fully laden Volvo A25C articulated dump truck, owned and operated by Sandton Plant Hire, hauls a load of overburden down a steep inclilne at an opencast gold mine in Mpumalanga.
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The Great Glasshouse: a Welsh case study
10 000 plants from the world's five Mediterranean climatic regions live under the world's largest single-span glass structure
Sasol's service station roll-out
Looking to diversity into new markets, Sasol Oil has embarked on a unique and innovative drive to enter the retail sector of the fuel industry, having launched a developer-driven programme to construct a network of filling stations across South Africa.
Getting the right mix
Achieving workable solutions in concrete underlines the importance of selecting the right admixture
Volvo pedigree underlines contractor?s performance
Strong, dependable and engineered for extreme conditions worldwide, Sandton Plant Hire?s fleet of Volvo articulated dump trucks delivers its load in the demanding plant and contract mining sectors in South Africa
Versatile workhorse with ride control
Case?s latest skid steer product range includes the introduction of the new XT series, machines which promise even greater performance for South African operators
Durban quay wall project - Expanding berthing facilities at Africa?s busiest port
To further maximise its potential and to alleviate operational constraints being experienced by the Durban Container Terminal, the National Ports Authority of South Africa has embarked on an expansion and upgrade programme...
Hotel developments fuelled by tourism boom
Whilst global instability is placing hotel operators worldwide under pressure, South Africa is bucking the trend with a healthy surge in facilities upgrade projects, as well as new developments nationallY
IT advances assist subcontractors in the construction industry
Internet accessibility and developments in portal technology provide the gateway for specified business partners to communicate without compromising security, in the process dramatically improving their competitive advantage
The evolution of ERP: it?s all about delivery
Systems that take a holistic view of the organization and its data are in demand in maximising operational efficiencies
Road tunnel construction in downtown Cario
Construction of two 2,7km road tunnels under old Fatimid and the Khan El Kalily working class district in the congested urban fabric of Cario had to be completed in 16 months despite the unsuitable ground conditions
