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Leak detection system installation in Pretoria

A R50 million reservoir project has been approved by the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to meet the high demand for water in the region north of Pretoria, and Kaytech’s highly regarded drainage and filtration system was specified...
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Entering new growth regions

Having already established a strong foothold in Southern and East Africa, SMEC is looking to further expand its presence in West and North Africa. With main markets indices in countries such as Nigeria and Kenya having risen by more than 50% in the...
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Ada coastal protection works forges ahead

Work is progressing well on the urgent Ada Coastal Protection Works project launched by Ghana’s Ministry for Works and Housing to reduce coastal erosion along the Ada Foah coastline. The project will protect local industries such as fishing and...
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Ixopo rural water supply

A water purification plant upgrade project has recently been completed by Water Purification Chemicals & Plant (WPCP) who acted as mechanical and electrical contractors for Umgeni Water. “Due to the expansion of the population in the greater...
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Terex hosts international visitors

The home of Terex trucks in Motherwell, Scotland, was abuzz recently as more than 100 Terex distributors and customers from around the world gathered to find out more about theglobal manufacturer’s earthmoving machines. Attendees travelled from...
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N1 Laingsburg road complete

South Africa boasts some of the best roads in the world and keeping our roads in pristine conditions, requires the best service providers to be brought in. GIBB (in a Joint Venture with Development & Engineering Consultants was appointed in...
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Construction bosses face the music at tribunal

“This is the bleakest moment in the construction industry’s history,” said Murray & Roberts CEO Henry Laas — at the very moment that the lights went out in the forgettable beige room at the Competition Tribunal this week, as if underscoring his...
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Metrowind Van Stadens wind farm

Engineering and construction prowess will soon be displayed in the Eastern Cape as the first of 10 wind farms in the province begins construction –led by Basil Read Matomo – at the Metrowind Van Stadens wind farm near Port Elizabeth. Transport of...
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‘Green’ sand and stone for construction

Truly sustainable construction can only take place where concrete is manufactured with sand and stone that is procured through registered legal entities. All too often sand and stone is overlooked by green building practitioners, yet it constitutes...
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Addressing the challenges

The vision underpinning the National Water Resource Strategy 2(NWRS-2) is a democratic, people-centred nation with equitable social and economic development enabled through equitable, sustainable and effective water management. Also included in the...