Engineers at Volvo Construction Equipment are developing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), which could reduce fuel consumption by up to 30% in certain applications and increase safety. Fuel efficiency is a top priority for construction equipment...
The state of the truck industry in South Africa can be considered as becoming somewhat congested and competitive as more and more new manufacturers enter the market with promises of greater things. Having been in the forefront of their market...
South Africa leads the way in waste management in Africa, but many other countries on the continent are up to speed with their environmental legislation – usually based on World Bank standards. This is the opinion of Bruce Engelsman, a partner at...
In 1985, Caterpillar launched its first backhoe loader model, the Cat 416A, a definitive interpretation of a multitasked workhorse and the forerunner of a ground breaking series. In fact, today there are still examples in South Africa of A-Series...
The Chota Motala interchange straddles the N3 freeway as a major access route to the Pietermaritzburg CBD. The interchange had been operating at above capacity for quite some time, evidenced by long delays in traffic on the Chota Motala Road (R33)....
The Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (ASPASA) is a voluntary producers association that helps to improve the quality of aggregates produced by its member companies for construction projects around the country. The role...
AfriSam has introduced a new range of branded premixed products that are expected not only to set the industry benchmark in terms of quality, but also to uplift communities around the country. Correctly formulated to industry best-practice...
In response to increased demand for specialised concrete repair work, Concor Civils has introduced a dedicated concrete repair division as a stand-alone offering trading as Murray & Roberts Concrete Repair. The new division is headed up by...
Inanda Road starts at Old Main Road in Hillcrest and continues to Molweni Road, which is located in the Inanda Dam basin. Traffic volume increase on Inanda Road is set to increase due to several projects in the area. First, there are plans in place...
Towards the end of 2011, residents of Ballito experienced near-constant water shortages. “The bulk water supplier to the area, Umgeni Water, then appointed Icon Construction to construct the 10.8 km 700 mm diameter pipeline from Hazelmere Water...
