September 2010
The September issue focuses on cement and concrete technology. Afrisam, a significant player in the South African market, which recently launched its Eco Building Cement, has already made significant progress in the development of an eco concrete. The basis of developing an eco concrete is that the core component of cement - clinker - is extended with products that have a significantly lower carbon footprint. Components that are used include slagment and fly ash.
Our project profile this month is a slight departure from the norm. Arup Interchange Design recently completed the Moses Mabhida station, its first completed project in South Africa.
This design unit's philosophy is based on the premise that the built environment has the power to influence the future. It was formed within Arup in 2001 and started operating in Johannesburg in 2007.
Arup Interchange Design was involved in the construction process of the station throughout and created a station that is aesthetically pleasing but one that also brings dignity to commuter travel.
Moses Mabhida station - The geometric shapes against softer timber materials (© Russell Cleaver).
Our cover story focuses on two projects that affirm Esor Africa's superiority with pipe jacking projects.
The first project was in Botswana for the Gaborone sewer reticulation upgrade and the other for Sasol in Secunda and involved the pipe jacking portion of a 147 km long pipeline.
The thrust pit at the Segoditshane Road in Gaborone.
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A pragmatic approach
Local structural steel companies with substantial exposure to mining projects in South Africa will have to enter, or further expand their export markets or face the possibility of having to substantially shrink their operations.
Inner city BRT
Concor Road & Earthworks, in joint venture with King Civils, has successfully completed the earthworks and road upgrade contract of the inner city portion of the first phase of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) project.
New green offices
Construction of the R150-million new offices at Century City for Aurecon, recently got underway. This will consolidate Aurecon's Cape Town operations from three separate buildings into a single location.
Mozambique moving
Retail development in Mozambique is set to increase significantly over the next few years. JHI Real Estate Mozambique, recently opened a further branch office in Matola.
