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GVK-Siya Zama has worked around the clock to complete the redevelopment of Cape Station into a mixed-use residential and retail space for Eris Property Group. This is despite experiencing one of Cape Town’s wettest winters in 10 years, which threatened to derail the process. The site is located between Strand Street, Adderley Street, Old Marine Drive and the existing Station Concourse. This precinct, centred on the station forecourt, is part of a much larger site that extends into Woodstock and measures 36,6 hectares.
Citi-Con’s concrete knowledge successfully deployed on new landmark development
The extensive skills and experience of concrete repair specialist, Citi-Con, were successfully harnessed to solve abnormal discolouring of exposed concrete of the new 38 000 m2 Amazon head office in Precinct 2 of the R4 billion River Club mixed-used development. Notably, Citi-Con finalised a project that should have taken three months to do so in only two months.
Healthcare real estate is transforming Mauritius’ investment landscape
Mauritius, long known for its beautiful beaches, is becoming a hotspot for a different kind of investment: healthcare. As the population ages and expats seek better care, the private sector is stepping in, attracted by the potential for returns and the chance to transform the island into a medical hub and alternative real estate opportunities.
Construction sector a significant contributor to youth development
As the nation celebrated Youth Day and Youth Month, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) is proud to highlight its extensive commitment to youth development in South Africa. The construction industry has a pivotal role to play in addressing our country's youth unemployment crisis. The sector employs one of the highest percentage of unskilled workers of any industry. Its presence in remote areas with high levels of unemployment also positions it.