ON THE COVER
Throughout its 90 years, construction materials leader AfriSam has been an active champion of leading edge technology and global best practice in South Africa; from high performance materials and durability standards to advanced mixes and sustainable solutions, it has over the decades become a pillar of the construction sector.
“Our evolution as a business has mirrored the changing needs and opportunities of our markets,” says Amit Dawneerangen, AfriSam’s Executive Construction Materials: Sales and Product Technical.
dhk Architects completes The Rubik
dhk Architects has completed The Rubik, an elegant 27-storey tower located in the heart of the Cape Town CBD, for Abland Property Developers. The building comprises retail, commercial and residential accommodation on an 821 m2 site which straddles the city’s financial and heritage districts.
Teamwork overcomes multiple challenges to reopen highway ahead of schedule
Zimile Consulting Engineers is proud to announce the successful reopening of the main N2 highway between Durban and Cape Town, a month ahead of the anticipated three-month construction schedule. This achievement, despite several challenges, underscores the power of dedication and teamwork.
New N2 Belstone Interchange opened
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the opening of the N2 Belstone Interchange and route MR0688 linking Bhisho to Zwelitsha to traffic today. This follows a 33-month construction period, which commenced in September 2021. Valued at R438 million, the project was critical to address the high accident rate at the old Breidbach intersection and the traffic congestion at the intersection of the MR0690 and MR0688. Safety and flow of traffic were thus central in its design and construction.
Growing role for CHRYSO admixtures in East Africa’s construction boom
With the construction sector in East Africa seeing an upswing, CHRYSO East Africa has grown its offerings to the market while ensuring its admixture solutions are targeted at local conditions.
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