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Construction

Further contraction of civils industry expected in 2010

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The South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (Safcec) reports that the civils industry is expected to contract by about 10% in real terms this year, with possible mitigation from existing projects. Safcec senior economist Pierre...

By: Eleanor Seggie

12 Feb 10

SA Ports

Durban to remain SA’s leading container port, despite challenges

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Freight transport company the Transnet National Ports Authority reports that, despite the challenges to meet volume targets in a difficult economic environment, to maintain the five-year investment programme and to achieve performance and...

By: Petronel Smit

11 Dec 09

National Roads

Giving value to aesthetics on Gauteng’s roads

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With the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) construction currently under way on the majority of the province’s roads, congestion, rubble and construction equipment may be creating the impression of an unattractive, grey mass of concrete...

By: Mary-Anne O’Donnell

11 Dec 09

2010 Bus Transport

Challenges in sight, but encouraging response to BRT system

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City of Johannesburg executive director for transportation Lisa Seftel says that commuter feedback, despite a few teething problems, for phase 1A of the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system, which has been running since September, has been...

By: Eleanor Seggie

04 Dec 09

New Aiport at La Mercy & Dube Tradeport

Work on new airport entering final stages

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The building of infrastructure at the new airport at La Mercy in KwaZulu-Natal is largely completes. The control tower and ten ancillary buildings, including the fire and rescue building have been handed over, Ilembe civil construction...

By: Schalk Burger

04 Dec 09

World Cup 2010

Inspection of SA’s new stadiums a success

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A 50-member delegation from the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA has successfully completed an inspection of the five newly built stadiums and the upgraded Soccer City stadium.

By: Carla Thomaz

06 Nov 09

Construction

Cement producer focuses on reducing its environmental footprint

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With the introduction of a new environmental policy, cement producer AfriSam is focusing on reducing its energy use and on using alternative fuels to decrease its overall environmental footprint.

By: Megan Wait

23 Oct 09

Construction

Infrastructure and property development catalysts for industry growth

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Elevator installation and repair company Utility Elevators believes that infrastructure and property developments are fostering a healthy elevator and escalators industry in South Africa.

By: Megan Wait

25 Sep 09

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South African National Roads Agency Limited Transnet Port Terminals Airports Company South Africa BKS ICM PD Naidoo & Associates ThyssenKrupp Young & Satharia AfriSam Afhco Holdings Utility Elevators	Pierre Blaauw Lisa Seftel Aligasen Naidu Colin Naidoo Goba Jon Broadhead Pravani Govender Thandi Memela Danny Jordaan Derek Blanckensee Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban) Peter Mokaba Charles Naude Dudley Whittaker	The FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup	Cape Town DURBAN Ngqura Port Elizabeth Johannesburg Portland Natal Lorentzville
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