August 2008
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Taking the bull by its horns - more expansion, more deals
Afrimat, the result of a merger between the Lancaster and Prima Group, launched a 2000m3 workshop in Vryheid, acquired a new BEE partner and has recently been awarded a contract to supply aggregate to the Eskom's Medupi Power Station.
New stormwater management system at Kindlewood
BCP Engineers, now part of SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants, has designed and its managing the construction of Kindlewood Estate in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal.
Sibaya development adopts One Planet Living concept
Tongaat Hulett Developments has adopted an innovative approach in sustainable construction on a new residential project surrounding the existing Sibaya Casino Resort.
N3 overhaul meets rising truck traffic
SANRAL, the South African National Roads Agency Limited, has appointed SSI Engineers and Environmental Consultants for the design and construction supervision of a multi-faceted maintenance contract along 11kms of the N3 between Mariannhill Toll Plaza and Key Ridge.
Bats can hibernate thanks to foamed concrete
A major bat hibernation site has been preserved by pumping 600 000m3 of foamed concrete into an old mine in Combe Down, near Bath in the UK. The mine was declared hazardous because the pillars are deteriorating
Post-tensioning gains ground as steel prices run riot
An increase in the cost of steel has presented new opportunities for post-tensioned systems for contracts that need additional strength and stability.
How green, and secure, is your retaining structure?
Environmental engineers need to consider how the ecosystems impact on the overall and longer-term integrity of their retaining block wall installations once the blocks have started to weather.
Kempton landmark gets a new lease on life
Kempton City will receive a multi-million rand facelift due to a joint venture between IPS Investments and Circlevest properties.
Retail developments continue across the country
Grinaker-LTA Building is currently involved in numerous shopping centre developments in South Africa.
Shallow depth tunnelling for Bache Soletanche Limited
King Cross's Station carries more than 40-million people a year and is currently being refurbished and new tunnels and walkways are being added. The project has tested the ingenuity of the designers who have kept the trains running while working on site.
Diesel costs put the squeeze on contractors
Higher diesel fuel costs have taken a toll on the construction industry because the contracts have to pay for the fuel used and then wait to reclaim the higher fuel price through the price adjustment formula. Now diesel engine manufacturers are looking to create more fuel efficient vehicles.
