January 2007
Xuzhou Construction Machinery Grou's (XCMG's) ZL3OG front end loader is an example of the extensive range of machines being imported from world class manufacturers in China and Europe by Super Group Equipment (SGE). Other products include Dalian and Tadano. See pages 14 & 15.
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UK is the PPP master
Over the past seven years, the UK has managed 750 Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects - more work in this sector than the rest of the world altogether. Increasingly, this expertise is being exported worldwide
Portuguese concern concludes its BEE deal
Based on an enterprise value of R3,5bn, Portuguese multi-national, Cimentos de Portugal SGPS S.A. (Cimpor), has confirmed that it will be selling a 26% share in wholly owned subsidiary, Natal Portland Cement, in terms of a Black Economic Emowerment deal
Nudging nature back on track
The Penny Park Rehabilitation Project
Situated near the KwaZulu-Natal Eastern Cape border, the Penny Park rehabilitation project showcases the efforts of the Working for Wetlands programme in reversing the impacts of negative environmental practices, in the process protecting essential ground water resources and eco-systems.
Orlando masterpiece. Precast elements fast-track Sowetan training venue
Valued at R284m, Grinaker-LTA Building Inland has commenced construction on a new stadium being constructed on the site of Soweto's old Orlando Stadium, which has been demolished. This will serve as one of the 2010 training venues and might also be used for warm-up matches
Novel HVAC design for open style mall
WSP Consulting Engineers have devised an innovative HVAC system for the new Woodmead Retail Centre in Gauteng where the open style design provides a number of interesting engineering challenges
Simulation and modelling on a common platform
Evolving trends in information technology are responding to demands by civil engineering designers for software integration interfaces which enable simulation and multiple data interpretation in executing designs
Innovation vital to satisfy increasing demand for road stone
Demand for aggregates will rise exponentially as construction for the infrastructure planned for 2010, as well as Gautrain, gather momentum. This will require innovative techniques and alternative materials to complement the supply of mineral aggregates for road surfacing, such as the use of slag in Hot Mix Asphalt applications
Refining gravel roads, defining new transport solutions
Over the years, multi-disciplinary consulting firm, Ninham Shand, has devised a suite of techniques in response to the repair and maintenace of asphalt and gravel roads, as well as alternative transportation designs to meet South Africa's burgeoning commercial truck traffic and its associated toll on riding surfaces
Lintel controls must be tightened
Responding to industry concerns, the Concrete Manufacturers Association has formed a lintel sub-committee to address areas surrounding the manufacture of lintels and their application to counter the current hit and miss approach in industry
