May 2006
Caterpillar's new H-Series mid-size wheel loaders, D-Series mid-size hydraulic excavators and E-Series backhoe loaders have been designed with two major aims - to improve productivity and to decrease owning and operating costs. See pages 18 & 19
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The Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) - Who it represents and what it stands for
Taking over the helm as president of the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) from January 2006, Garth Gregory expands on the CMA's strategically important role within the construction sector as an innovative leader in precast concrete products
Water strike. Groundwater exploratory drilling in the Eastern Cape
During the search for groundwater reserves to supplement surface water resources, SRK Consulting yields a record breaking find during the Lusikisiki Groundwater Feasibility Study
Zevenwacht - Seven expectations and more
Construction industry icon, Harold Johnson, owner and managing director of Zevenwacht in Stellenbosch, is creating a unique residential and lifestyle development on the slopes of this world famous wine estate
The quest for sustainability and urban transformation
Some 7000 delegates from 50 countries were in Bangkok in April 2006 for the first Holcim Global Awards for Sustainable Construction - a landmark event which serves to find solutions to the challenges of international urbanisation within the context of the triple bottom line
Suvarnabhumi Airport - A new gateway to South East Asia
Once all phases have been completed, Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi International Airport will be able to handle upwards of 100 million passengers and 6,4 million tons of cargo, making it the largest such facility in South East Asia
Sishen expansion calls for innovative techniques
The Grinaker-LTA/Murray & Roberts JV is pressing ahead on the Sishen Expansion Project Phase 1 - with civils work now underway for three crusher installations and a stockpile area at this Northern Cape iron ore mine
Construction leader secures record Cape order book
Group Five is on a major growth surge in the Western Cape, with 10 projects currently in progress, valued at approximately R800m, plus a recently awarded R150m contract for a new tower block at the Cape Town International Convention Centre
Franschoek's new masterpiece - The Berg River Dam Project
By mid-March 2006, the 980m long Berg River Dam was approximately 2m short of its full 65m height on the right bank or the first one third. Concrete slipforming up the dam face commenced in April
Harnessing worlds of productivity
The launch in June 2006 of Duet software for Microsoft Office and SAP is set to revolutionise the way information is managed and interpreted to enable an immediate response in real-time
Kerax CKD line open for business
Passing on savings and achieving faster delivery to market, Renault Trucks has announced the official opening of its new CKD line for the heavy duty Kerax series at Imperial Group's Apex factory in Benoni
