November 2004
A Volvo A30D, fully laden with topsoil, hauls its load past stockpiles of compost and soil at the Bapsfontein site of Conradie Organics. The recently acquired unit has replaced a tractor/trailer combination in the haulage of topsoil from a quarry to the site. See page 16.
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Green highways in Kuwait
A novel irrigation scheme using water produced from treated sewage is being implemented in phases by the Kuwait Ministry of Public Works
South Bank - a 'People' Place
A classic example of private public sector partnership and urgan renewal, South Bank in Brisbane was awarded the FIABCI 2004 Prix d'Excellence Award for the most outstanding property development in the Public Sector category
Volve fleet grows as landscaping specialist diversifies
Gauteng based company, Conradie Organics' investment in a fleet of Volvo front end loaders and an A30D articulated dump truck has significantly improved work cycles and general productivity at its various sites..
Ngqura enters infrastructural phase
The National Ports Authority has awarded a R154,9m contract for the Port of Ngqura landside development to Transnet subsidiary, Protekon
A solution for a slippery slope
Concor Technicrete's Armorflex precast erosion control and drainage blocks have provided effective and environmentally sound solutions for the construction of various strip roads within the Western Cape
Steel truss system offers alternative to timber
Recently, in a timed comparison, Mitek Industries' Ultra-Span light-gauge steel truss system was prived 20% lower for comparable material and took 33% less time to cut and 36% less time to fabricate than its closest light-gauge competitor
ERP integration hones competitive edge
SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, BPS Engineering and Construction, provides mid-market companies with affordable access to sophisticated ERP tools which have a direct impact on bottom line performance
Rough terrain leader unveils 2005 models
At a recent convention in Paris, Manitou celebrated the launch of its 200 000th forklift truck and announced the company's 2010 Conquest Strategy, which will see production output grow exponentially as the company expands its global market share
