ON THE COVER: AfriSam was the specialist concrete supplier of The Leonardo. This project was the Joinnt Winner is the Specialist Suppliers or Contractors category in the recent Best Projects Awards. This mixed-use high-rise development will, on completion, will be the tallest building in Africa. The achievement on this project has greatly contributed to the knowledge and skills set of the South African construction industry for high-rise buildings.

ON THE COVER: The construction industry – both civils and building – is facing increasing demands for sustainable and cost effective production. Scania’s New Truck Generation has a powerful line-up, and is ready for the toughest construction task and well prepared to meet the highly diverse demands of this sector. Scania has the right products, the right services and the right skills to optimise vehicles perfectly to the customers’ operation.

ON THE COVER: FAW Vehicle Manufacturers South Africa’s extensive heavy vehicle range has been given a new look, in conjunction with improved ergonomics and enhanced levels of driving comfort.

The new J5N range in question comprises the following; the FAW 33.340FD 6x4 15,5 m³ Hub Reduction Tipper, boasting impressive off-road capabilities is ideal for the SA construction market and mining applications; the FAW 33.340 FC 6x4 6 m³ mixer, is made for construction; the FAW 28.290FL 6x4 13-ton Freight Carrier, which is perfectly suited to specialised applications, such as water bowsers, drop sides and flat decks; the FAW 28.380FT 6x4 Truck Tractor, promises to deliver exceptional value in the medium-haul sector and the reputable FAW 33.420FT 6x4 Truck Tractor, which caters for long-haul operations.

ON THE COVER: As construction development continues apace in Sandton, dubbed the financial district of South Africa, specialist geotechnical contractor Franki Africa has made a leading contribution to the provision of geotechnical solutions for decades of development within the Sandton Central Business District.

ON THE COVER: As the exclusive distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment in Southern Africa, Babcock is building on Volvo’s legendary technology and reputation of offering customers lower equipment lifecycle costs while maintaining the highest standards and quality.

Part of the Volvo CE line-up available in this region is the Volvo Gz-Series wheel loaders which have already been favourably received by the Southern African construction equipment market, standing out as reliable, cost-effective machines that maintain the Volvo brand’s hallmarks of superior quality and innovation.