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Construction World - November 2009

November 2009

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Africa's largest stadium
Soccer City is the biggest soccer stadium ever built for a World Cup event. This stadium recently had its roof wetting.
Modernising Doornfontein
As part of PRASA’s (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) multi-million rand National Station Upgrade Programme, the Doornfontein station upgrade is one of the refurbishment programmes that represents an important milestone in the PRASA Massive Capital Programme leader up to 2010.
Building skills
Barloworld Equipment has now opened its world-class Technical Training Centre which will be crucial in the education of future artisans.
Cautious about the future
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is of the opinion that infrastructure will remain a key priority in stimulating economic growth while the country is remains in the midst of a recession.
Women header construction business set to shake up infrastructure
Emerging contractors do not suffer from a shortage of skills or technical know-how, but their inability to understand the legislative, capital, risk, access and business dynamics is a shortcoming.
Commercial property picks up
A recent report released by the Alliance Group showed that in the third quarter of 2009 there were some signs of increased sales activity in commercial property.
Changing the face of public transport
The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) project will change the face of public transport in the country. WSP is involved in the next phase.
Increasing container storage
Sika played a major role in increasing Durban’s harbour’s berth, stack and equipment capacity.
Revolutionary ventilated cladding fixing
Upat SA has introduced an innovative and high quality system for the fixing of ventilated cladding. This will result in energy saving in the long term.
Less shrinkage and cracking
Lafarge Concrete has launched Extensia in South Africa. This product reduces shrinkages and cracking in commercial and industrial flooring.
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