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Construction World November 2024 cover webON THE COVER: In early 2025, Babcock will introduce a new range of Volvo excavators in the 21-36 tonne segment. In addition to pushing the boundaries of productivity, fuel efficiency and lower total cost of ownership, the range will be price-competitive, a critical factor in the price-conscious 21-t plus excavator market in Southern Africa. With its new range of excavators set to make its Southern African debut early next year, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) placed a special design focus on simplicity, without sacrificing on innovative features that speak directly to increased reliability, productivity and fuel efficiency.

The environmental and practical benefits of using fibre in concrete

In today's construction industry, the twin imperatives of sustainability and efficiency are driving transformative innovations. One such advancement making waves is the use of fibre in concrete, replacing traditional steel reinforcement. This shift not only results in substantial time and labour savings leading to significant cost efficiencies, but also plays a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint associated with construction projects.

The environmental and practical benefits of using fibre in concrete

Breaking construction’s ‘tough-guy’ culture

Traditional and institutionalised beliefs about masculinity play a significant role in shaping men’s behaviours and attitudes toward the mental pressures related to their occupation. But few industries struggle with this issue as much as construction. Concerningly, research by the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP) reveals that around 80% of construction workers have experienced moderate to severe mental issues. The industry also has one of the highest suicide rates among men, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). By Roelof van den Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Breaking constructions tough guy culture

Adding to architectural appeal by successfully combining functionality with aesthetics

Hot dip galvanized steel is elegant, low-maintenance, durable, sustainable – and is becoming increasingly popular in contemporary architecture - according to Executive Director of the Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of South Africa (HDGASA), Robin Clarke. Because galvanized steel has the unique ability to marry functionality with aesthetics, it has not only become an architectural feature in itself, but created a developing market for the galvanizing sector, which the HDGASA represents.

Adding to architectural appeal by successfully combining functionality with aesthetics

 

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