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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
OCTOBER
2014
has been the lack of power supply to the site until July 2014, which
required significant use of generators. Also challenging has been the
roadworks taking place along William Nicol (R511) in the Dainfern
area, which poses a major constraint to timeous delivery of construc-
tionmaterials that is likely to continue throughout the duration of the
project. In mitigation, the concrete mix has been adjusted to enable
sufficient workability after the extended travel time. Concrete pours
are also being scheduled very early in the mornings or on weekends.
At project peak there will be more than 700 personnel on site. The
Murray & Roberts Buildings team is mentoring two emerging contrac-
tors who are doing bricklaying, as part of the Murray & Roberts
Enterprise Development Programme. Site labour is being recruited
through a black women-owned company that employs labour from
the local community.
A stringent safety programme has ensured zero Lost Time Injury
hours to date. The programme, based on the Murray & Roberts Group
STOP.THINK.ACT 24/7 safety philosophy, involves daily safety induc-
tions and mass toolbox talks, as well as competitions for best safety
supervisor on site and best safety performance by a labourer, which
take place a month by month basis.
On the environmental side, owing to the proximity of residential
complexes, the key issues requiring special management are dust
and noise. To mitigate the effects of noise from the construction
site on the neighbouring residential complexes, shifts are presently
running from 6:00 to 18:00.
PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS
Construction work on the Dainfern Square development commenced in
September 2013 with the establishment of the two parking basements.
