September 2007
Bosch unveils its new GBH 2-23 RE rotary impact hammer for series drilling in horizontal or vertical planes. See pages 16 & 17.
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The future's in carbon credits
London, widely regarded as the global financial hub, is now becoming the rallying point for the new multi-billion carbon trading market. The UK is already a major investor in the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) programme, as well as playing a central role in the European Union's emissions trading system
Powershift takes trucking to another level
Geared towards economy, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles is introducing the ""Mercedes Powershift"
Mergence fund capitalises on alliance for growth
Mergence Africa Property Fund, a co-operative venture between Redefine Income Fund and Mergence Africa Holdings, will focus on elevating BEE enterprise and skills development, kicking off with a property portfolio of around R230m, and with a number of acquisitions planned in the immediate future
Formwork innovations build 2010 stadiums
Global formwork leader, Doka is supplying specialist solutions for a number of South Africa's new FIFA 2010 World Cup venues, which include the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, as well as other landmark developments, such as the new One & Only hotel being constructed in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront precinct
Rockfall protection measures for the Mgeni Viaduct
A specialist slope stabilisation project for the Mgeni Viaduct, spanning the Umgeni River in Kwa-Mashu, north of Durban and forming part of the new Main Road P577, has been completed using a passive system intervention from Maccaferri
Perfect facades on Sandton's mixed-use ""island"" development
Construction skills are put to the test during the building of a ten storey parking garage, requiring specialised formwork and concreting knowledge to achieve the exacting off-shutter finish required
New Mafikeng venture expands Egyptian interests
Egyptian global conglomerate, Orascom Construction Industries, has indicated its confidence in South Africa's post FIFA World Cup macro-economic landscape following the announcement of its US$440m investment in a new greenfields plant in North West province
New construction systems to revolutionise SA practice
2010 projects accelerate the adoption of the latest global trends in the reinforced concrete market as local leader, Amsteele Systems, builds on its prestressing expertise with the launch of a series of innovative solutions in the field from UK manufacturer, Ancon
Breaking new ground in flexible pavements
Sabita and the Road Pavements Forum drive the revision of specifications for modified binders and cutbacks
Rosebank's shaft is made ready, tunnelling commences
Geotechnical leader, Franki Africa, has completed a complex piling and lateral support project at the Rosebank station forming part of the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link (Gautrain)
Swing-nose turnouts along Gautrain route
VAE SA will be responsible for the fabrication and supply of 84 turnouts to accommodate the intricate track layout over the 80km network system of the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link
