In 2008, Transnet Limited awarded the Veolia Water subsidiary, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies South Africa, a contract to design, build and commission a new reverse osmosis desalination plant at its iron ore terminal situated at the Port...
The multimillion-rand Western Aqueduct project is back on track following this week’s announcement that Cycad Pipelines has been selected as the successful contractor for the initial 7 km sector of the water pipeline between Inchanga Station and...
A sensitive wetland project necessitated a solution with a minimal site footprint and little or no excavation – the perfect opportunity to utilise trenchless alternatives. Current legislation limits the degradation of environmentally sensitive...
New training initiatives and support programmes are vital in the development and safeguarding of South Africa’s construction industry. Khuthaza recently launched its first Practical Training Project which aims to fill a significant gap in the...
The extension of the Meyerton WWTW by the construction of a new works, parallel to the existing works, designed with a capacity of 15 Mℓ/d and allowing for an extension to 36 Mℓ/d in future is more than originally projected due to a different...
Inferior or incorrectly constituted building materials can ruin building projects and in worst case scenarios can cause the failure of structures after they have been built. The Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa),...
In a tough trading environment Corobrik,.the national brickmaker now 111 years old has completed its 2012 / 2013 financial year with a strong showing. Dirk Meyer, Managing Director of Corobrik says, “the operational strategies revolve around...
Trailer designer and manufacturer Serco, in order to ensure its future growth capabilities is currently expanding operations in Boksburg. Graders have cleared the new 13,4ha site and the installation of municipal services are almost complete with...
Building projects in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) have injected over R1.2 billion into the Nelson Mandela Bay construction industry over the past two quarters. Six major construction projects are currently underway in the Coega IDZ...
