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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JUNE
2014
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CONTENTS
COVER STORY
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AFRICAN HOTEL CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
PIPELINES
There has been significant
growth in the African hotel industry.
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ARCHITECTURE OF THE FUTURE
Heidi van Eeden’s winning design in
Corobrik’s competition.
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OPENING UP A NEW FRANCHISE
OPPORTUNITY
Silverline Group is
FASA’s Franchisor of the Year.
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HEALTHY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
MARKET
South Africa’s residential
market is showing signs of recovery
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LESOTHO’S METOLONG DAM CLOSE
TO COMPLETION
Ash Resources’ role in
this water supply project.
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LSFB’S FRESNAYE SUCCESS
A house in
Fresnaye illustrates the benefits of the
method.
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SUCCESSFUL CITIES OF THE FUTURE
The fine balance between economic
growth and sustainability.
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RETIREMENT VILLAGE’S RETAINING
WALL
Olivedale’s massive retaining wall
is an achievement.
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WIND FARM HANDOVER
Jeffreys Bay
Wind farm was handed over at the end
of April.
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HARDY AND VERSATILE
Geelkrans
Nature Reserve needed a low
environmental paving solution.
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THUKELA PROJECT ON TRACK
Esor’s
29 km pipeline project in KZN will
improve bulk water supply.
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REGULARS
Marketplace
Environment
Property
Project Profile
Projects & Contracts
Equipment
Products & Services
Diary & Appointments
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AfriSam has recently
established a sales
depot in Port Elizabeth,
enhancing its presence in
the Eastern Cape region
by providing products
and services closer to
customers in the western
part of the province.
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HOLISTIC LIFTING PACKAGES
Johnson
Crane Hire provides more than just a
crane hire service.
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GREEN EDUCATION ON THE UP
A marked increase in green education
in 2014.
