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Construction World - April 2009

April 2009

Komatsu has launched its new BR580JG-1 mobile crusher. Besides its many features, the stow-away hopper plates allow for ease of transportation.

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Completing a mammoth rebuild
SoccerCity will house the opening ceremony, first and final match of 2010's World Cup. Sanyati Civils is upgrading Stadium Avenue and National Avenue in front of the stadium while Liviero was awarded the contract for the roads and parking areas.
Crocodile river bridge challenge
DURA Soletanche Bachy provided the piling works for the Crocodile river bridge (west) which forms part of the construction of the N4 Nelspruit northern bypass.
Investing in people
Barloworld Equipment is alleviating the technical skills shortage in South Africa with its Technical Centre which will have the capacity to develop 2 000 learners annually.
Growing revenue in a slowing economy
Despite the economic downturn, both Bell Equipment and the Aveng Group have announced revenue growth.
Presenting a precious commodity
At its Kumba Ore Sishen mine Anglo American, in the commitment to water stewardship, various projects aimed at water preservation have been implemented.
R2-billion development in Greenstone Hill
Balwin Properties have focused on the residential market for two decades. Now it has announced that it will develop its first office development: Malakite Park.
Compression for massive gas pipeline
GE Aviation has been awarded the contract to develop the turbine technology for a massive pipeline in China. The contract is worth US$300-million.
The way of the future
The use of recycled material in building projects will be enforced by law. Pilot Crushtec is one company that supplies mobile crushers to turn building rubble into usuable material.
Laser levelling and compact screeds
The quality of their floors often determine the life of distribution centres, warehouses and production facilities. The Somero laser screed has the ability to produce concrete floors of high quality and finish
Roodepoort laboratory drives concrete developments
The shift away from residential and building projects to infrastructure projects has necessitated the trend towards predicting future trends.
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