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History Sany group began in 1989 as a small welding material factory. Its founders are Liang Wengen, Tang Xiuguo, Mao Zhongwu and Yuan Jinhua. Now it has grown into a h^ΨϮϴ ďŝůůŝŽŶ ŐůŽďĂů ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ĮǀĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ƉĂƌŬƐ ŝŶ Śŝna, four R&D and manufacturing bases in America, Germany, India and Brazil, and 24 sales companies ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇ͕ ^ĂŶǇ ĞŵƉůŽǇƐ ŽǀĞƌ ϳϬ͕ϬϬϬ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ŝŶ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϭϰϬ ĐŽƵŶƚƌŝĞƐ͘

KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ ƚ ^ĂŶǇ͕ ǁĞ ďĞůŝĞǀĞ ƚŚĂƚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉing and manufacturing of quality, industry-leading products is always a top priority. Each year, ^ĂŶǇ ŐƌŽƵƉ ƌĞͲŝŶǀĞƐƚƐ ϱͲϳй ŽĨ ŝƚƐ ƐĂůĞƐ ƌĞǀĞŶƵĞ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ZΘ ͕ ŵĂŬing it possible to expand its product lines to concrete, road, port, ŚŽŝƐƟŶŐ͕ ƉŝůĞ ĚƌŝǀŝŶŐ͕ ĞǆĐĂǀĂƟŶŐ machineries and wind energy products. Now, as one of the most ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĞŶƚĞƌƉƌŝƐĞƐ ŝŶ ŚŝŶĂ͕ Sany group is also the world’s larg-

est concrete machinery manufacƚƵƌĞƌ͕ ƌĂŶŬŝŶŐ ϱƚŚ ĂŵŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƚŽƉ ϱϬ ŐůŽďĂů ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŵĂĐŚŝŶĞƌǇ manufacturers. It is also listed on ƚŚĞ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů dŝŵĞƐ 'ůŽďĂů ϱϬϬ ůŝƐƚ ŽĨ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ĐĂƉŝƚĂůŝǌĂƟŽŶ ǁŽƌůĚǁŝĚĞ͕ ƌĂŶŬŝŶŐ ϰϯϭƐƚ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϭ͘ ĞƐŝĚĞƐ ĐŽŶƐƚĂŶƚůǇ ŝŵƉƌŽǀŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ quality of our products, Sany group ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĂůůͲƌŽƵŶĚ ĂŶĚ ĞĸĐŝĞŶƚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͘ ϭϱ ůŽŐŝƐƟĐƐ ĐĞŶƚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƉĂƌĞ ƉĂƌƚƐ ǁĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƐĞƚ ƵƉ Ͳ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽŐŝƐƟĐƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƐǇƐƚĞŵƐ Ͳ Ăůů ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͘ Sany Group owns 24 subsidiaries ŽǀĞƌƐĞĂƐ͕ ĞŵƉůŽǇŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϯϬϬ

ƉĞŽƉůĞ ŽǀĞƌƐĞĂƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝǌŝŶŐ ŝŶ ŵĂƌŬĞƟŶŐ͕ ƐĂůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĮƌƐƚͲĐůĂƐƐ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƚŽ ŽƵƌ ŐůŽďĂů ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ͘ DĂŶǇ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĞŵƉůŽǇĞĞƐ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ĂďƌŽĂĚ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ƚŚĞ ďĂĐŬbone in Sany’s global strategy. dŽĚĂǇ͕ ^ĂŶǇ͛Ɛ ĞǆƉŽƌƚ ƌĞǀĞŶƵĞ Ğǆceeds US$1 billion annually and ƚŽƚĂů ƐĂůĞƐ ƌĞǀĞŶƵĞ ǁĂƐ Ăƚ h^Ψϴ ďŝůůŝŽŶ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϬ͘ ^ĂŶǇ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƋƵĂůŝƚǇ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚůǇ ƐƚƌŝǀĞ ƚŽ ďƵŝůĚ Ă ďĞƩĞƌ today and a bright future.

ĐŚŝĞǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ Ǉ ƉƵƫŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ͛ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚƐ ĮƌƐƚ͕ ĚĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ŚĂƌĚ ǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƟŽŶ͕ ^ĂŶǇ ŚĂƐ ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞĚ award winning products and is ŬĞĞŶ ŽŶ ŝŵƉƌŽǀŝŶŐ ŝƚƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŇĞĞƚ of products. Sany has manufactured the world’s largest crawler ĐƌĂŶĞ ůŝŌŝŶŐ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϯϮϬϬ ƚŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ the world’s largest mobile crane ůŝŌŝŶŐ ϭϬϬϬ ƚŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞ ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ ƌĞcently rolled out the world’s longĞƐƚ ďŽŽŵ ŽĨ ŝƚƐ ƚƌƵĐŬͲŵŽƵŶƚĞĚ

concrete pump measuring 86 meƚĞƌƐ͕ ďƌĞĂŬŝŶŐ ŝƚƐ ƉƌĞǀŝŽƵƐ ǁŽƌůĚ ƌĞĐŽƌĚ ŽĨ ϳϮ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ͘ ^ĂŶǇ͛Ɛ ĐŽŶcrete pumping machinery has ďĞĞŶ ƵƐĞĚ ŝŶ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŵŽƐƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͛Ɛ ůĂŶĚŵĂƌŬ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐƐ͕ for instance, Shanghai Financial ĞŶƚĞƌ ;ƚĂůůĞƐƚ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ŚŝŶĂͿ͕ the Burj Khalifa Tower of Dubai ;ƚĂůůĞƐƚ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚͿ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŝƌĚ͛Ɛ EĞƐƚ ŝŶ ĞŝũŝŶŐ ;ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂĚŝƵŵ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϬϴ KůǇŵƉŝĐƐ ǁĞƌĞ ŚĞůĚͿ͘ dŚŝƐ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ĂƩƌŝďƵƚĞĚ to its world record pumping height of 632 meters. KŶ ƚŚĞ ƐŽĐŝĂů ƐĐĞŶĞ͕ ^ĂŶǇ͛Ɛ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƵƐĞĚ ŝƐ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ŚƵmanitarian projects such as the ŚŝůĞ ŵŝŶĞ ƌĞƐĐƵĞ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϬ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞ ^ĂŶǇ ϰϬϬͲƚŽŶ ĐƌĂǁůĞƌ ĐƌĂŶĞ was used and in Japan’s nuclear meltdown, where Sany’s 62 meƚĞƌ ƚƌƵĐŬͲŵŽƵŶƚĞĚ ĐŽŶĐƌĞƚĞ ƉƵŵƉ was used to pump water and conĐƌĞƚĞ ŝŶ ŽƌĚĞƌ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƚŚĞ ůĞĂŬage.

^ĂŶǇ <ĞŶǇĂ ^ĂŶǇ ,ĞĂǀǇ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌǇ Ž͘ ;<ĞŶǇĂͿ >ƚĚ͘ ŝƐ Ă ƐƵďƐŝĚŝĂƌǇ ŽĨ ^ĂŶǇ ,ĞĂǀǇ /ŶĚƵƐƚƌǇ Ž͘ >ƚĚ͘ ^ĂŶǇ ĞŶƚĞƌĞĚ ƚŚĞ <ĞŶǇĂ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ŝŶ ϮϬϬϲ͕ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ since become one of the leading ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ďƌĂŶĚƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ϳϬϬ ŵĂĐŚŝŶĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ĞĂƐƚ Africa. Sany Kenya is the regional headquarters for east and central ĨƌŝĐĂ͕ ĐŽǀĞƌŝŶŐ <ĞŶǇĂ͕ hŐĂŶĚĂ ^Ƶdan Tanzania Rwanda and Burundi. Sany’s main products in this region include rollers, motor graders, ƚƌƵĐŬ ĐƌĂŶĞƐ͕ ƌĞĂĐŚ ƐƚĂĐŬĞƌƐ͕ ĂƐƉŚĂůƚ ƉĂǀĞƌƐ͕ ŚǇĚƌĂƵůŝĐ ĞǆĐĂǀĂƚŽƌƐ͕ crawler cranes, asphalt batching plants, trailer-mounted concrete ƉƵŵƉƐ͕ ƚƌƵĐŬͲŵŽƵŶƚĞĚ ĐŽŶĐƌĞƚĞ pumps, placing booms, concrete

batching plants, crawler cranes ĂŶĚ ƌŽƚĂƌǇ ĚƌŝůůŝŶŐ ƌŝŐƐ͘ ďŽƵƚ ϯϱϬ ^ĂŶǇ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ǀĂƌŝous projects within Kenya. These projects include Kisumu Airport expansion, JKIA Airport expansion, DŽŵďĂƐĂ ZŽĂĚ ƌĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ the Namanga Road expansion among others. Sixty of these units ĂƌĞ ŝŶ ƵƐĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ dŚŝŬĂͲEĂŝƌŽďŝ ƐƵper highway. Sany Kenya has a parts center in EĂŝƌŽďŝ͕ ƐƚŽƌŝŶŐ h^Ψϭ͘ϱ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ǁŽƌƚŚ ŽĨ ƐƉĂƌĞ ƉĂƌƚƐ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ŬŝŶĚƐ ŽĨ ^ĂŶǇ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͘ ^ĂŶǇ͛Ɛ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĐĂƌƌŝĞƐ ŽƵƚ ĮĞůĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ŽƌĚĞƌ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ƐĂƟƐĨĂĐƟŽŶ͘^ĂŶǇ <ĞŶǇĂ has13 professional engineers in ĞĂƐƚ ĨƌŝĐĂ͖ ϳ ŝŶ <ĞŶǇĂ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐƚ ƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞĂƐƚ ĨƌŝĐĂ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ dŚĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĞŶŐŝŶĞĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĂůůǇ being trained and exposed to highest standards in specialized appliĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ͘ tŝƚŚ ŽƵƌ ŵŽƩŽ͗ Yh >/dz , E' ^ d, tKZ> ͕ ƚŚĞ ĐƌĞǁ Ăƚ ^ĂŶǇ <ĞŶǇĂ ŝƐ ĂůǁĂǇƐ ƌĞĂĚǇ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀĞ their customers.

Future ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽŶƐŝĚĞƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƐƐŝǀĞ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĨŽƌ ǁŝŶĚ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ ŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ĞĂƐƚ Africa, we are in discussion with inǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŝŶĚ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ ƐĞĐƚŽƌ ƐŽ ĂƐ ƚŽ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƟŽŶ of green energy by supplying wind ŵŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌŝŶŐ ĮŶĂŶĐŝŶŐ ŽĨ the wind projects. Sany is in the process of establishing a showroom, training centĞƌ͕ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐĞŵďůǇ ĨĂĐƚŽƌǇ in Nairobi. This will be a US$6 milůŝŽŶ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ďǇ ^ĂŶǇ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƚ ĨƌŝĐĂŶ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘

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Ghana Designing One Airport Square Actis Boston & laurus development partners commissioned a 21,000 sqm mix used development with retail facilities and an office bock. According to the particular topography of the site, the project is organized in order to create a public square towards the north east side of the area, concentrating the building mass on the opposite side. The poor actual conditions of the surrounding area justifies the idea of a public or semi-public open space, to be mainly used by employees and potentially become a shopping plaza. The block contains retail, shops, restaurant, cafeterias making the area live during day and night time. Main facades of the building are oriented towards north and south; east and west facades, which are most problematic in terms of solar control, have been reduced. Overhanging slabs protect all facades from direct solar radiation and vegetation mitigate the microclimate. The efficiency of natural ventilation is increased by an internal court. A concrete external structure support the slabs and creates a decorative motif on the facades taking inspiration from African typical patterns.

One Airport Square - a new commercial development mixed use complex to be situated in Accra, Ghana.

Libya

Tripoli Congress Center Surrounded by the woods, the rectangular two-storey block is nested in a semi-transparent metal envelop as a shield that opens up to the external landscape with a wide portico that defines the main entrance. Between the mesh and the inner glass walls a semi-open shady circulation area is created as an extension of the landscape. Incise patterns inspired by the trees around the site, permit controlled daylight to diffuse into the central space and at night the oozing beams through the slits integrate with the wood at the background. A semi-transparent perimeter shield of designed bronze mesh application flows around the building, protecting the inner glass walls; an 8 meter corridor encircles all three sides; the main building is flanked by a 4-meter wide reflection pool and another 4 meter is left as a semi-open shady circulation area.

Inaugurating a New Grinding Mill

Tripoli Congress Center is a rectangular two-storey block is nested in a semi-transparent metal envelop.

Mozambique

Cimentos de Mocambique (CM - Cements of Mozambique) has inaugurated a new grinding mill at its factory in the southern city of Matola, which should almost double its production. With the new equipment, production at the Matola factory should rise from the current 700,000 tons to 1.3 million tons a year. The new mill is an investment of US$25 million and is part of the company's expansion and modernization plans. These plans also include operational rehabilitation of the clinker line, switching the main fuel used from coal to natural gas, installing new filters, modernizing the electrical circuits, and replacing the bagging equipment.

The new mill is an investment of US$25 million.

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NEWS

Developing Kivuwatt Power Project

Rwanda

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and other lenders have committed US$91.2 million to the development of the Kivuwatt power project in Rwanda, under a loan agreement signed with ContourGlobal, a project developer. The project’s total cost is US$ 142.2 million. Development Finance Institutions will contribute US$ 91 million, of which the AfDB will provide US$25 million. The Kivuwatt project is sponsored by ContourGlobal a New York based international power company with 3250 MW in operations or under construction in 20 countries. The private company was founded in late 2005 by Chief Executive Officer Joseph Brandt and Reservoir Capital Group, a US$5 billion USD investment fund based in New York. With over 1500 people on four continents, ContourGlobal develops and operates electric power generation facilities powered by natural gas, hydro, wind, solar, biomass, coal and fuel oil The Kivuwatt project is sponsored by ContourGlobal a New York based international power company.

ABB Installs Electric Network in Dublin Airport

South Africa

ABB installed the electrical network in Terminal 2, the new passenger terminal at Dublin Airport. The network and its monitoring and control systems ensure reliable power for the terminal, helping the authorities to manage the 60,000 passengers who use the airport every day. The new network installed by ABB at Dublin Airport comprises 11 interconnected substations at various locations across the site of Terminal 2. The new substations are equipped with ABB’s UniGear medium-voltage (MV) switchgear, including ABB REF543 protection relays for electrical protection, monitoring and control. To ensure maximum availability of the network, which is essential for the airport’s operations, an ABB MicroSCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Pro software system has been installed. This system will facilitate remote monitoring and control of the entire network. ABB installed the electrical network in Terminal 2, the new passenger terminal at Dublin Airport.

Launching Hybrid Solar-Gas Power Plant

Algeria

Abengoa announced the company has officially launched the hybrid solargas power plant in Hassi R'Mel, in Algeria. The power plant uses innovative technology which combines power generation using both natural gas and concentrated solar power to create heat used to produce steam which is converted into electrical energy through a steam turbine. Abengoa was engaged to perform all engineering, design and start-up activities regarding this project. The solar part of the power plant has 25 MW of installed power generating capacity, using 224 parabolic trough sunlight concentrators. The fact the power plant operates using natural gas as well, ensures it will produce and export power throughout the day. Abengoa installed its refrigeration technology which uses recycled water in the heat transfer process. Abengoa announced the company has officially launched the hybrid solargas power plant in Hassi R'Mel, in Algeria.

October 2011

NEWS

Funding Speed Rail Project

Austria

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed off on a US$280 million installment of the total of US$1.4 billion funding it plans to loan to Austrian Federal Railway's (ÖBB) Lower Inn Valley high speed rail project. The latest tranche of funding brings the EIB's contribution to this TransEuropean Network Transport (TEN-T) project to US$1 billion so far - making it one of the EIB's 20 largest financing operations and its biggest ever financing commitment in Austria. The project will see the construction of 41km of new two-track high-speed rail to run alongside the existing rail track between Kundl-Radfeld and Baumkirchen in Austria's Lower Inn Valley. EIB has signed off on a US$280 million installment of the total of US$1.4 billion funding it plans to loan to Austrian Federal Railway's high speed rail project.

The Bow

Canada

In Calgary, a 236 m high office tower is currently being constructed. The Bow is shaped like a crescent whilst the most striking feature of the building is the diagonal arrangement of the steel support structure. A sophisticated PERI UP scaffolding concept provides secure access and spacious working platforms for all subsequent sub-contracting work following the completion of the building’s shell. PERI was awarded the contract to supply work scaffolding and stairs that are temporarily required for all subsequent work on the 59-storey building shell. For painting, mounting of the fire protection cladding as well as the insulation and installation of the piping system, the sub contractors imposed various requirements concerning working area dimensions and potential loads. Installation of platforms at distances of 2.50 m over the entire height of the building was requested. (Source: PERI GmbH)

The Bow is shaped like a crescent whilst the most striking feature of the building is the diagonal arrangement of the steel support structure

The Prosta Tower

Poland

It´s not the 70 m height and shape that makes the Prosta Tower unique – it is the front of the building consisting of glass and a reinforced concrete structure comprising individual diamond-shaped sections in a perfect architectural concrete finish that characterizes the appearance of the office block. The delicate, forward and reverse-inclined concrete facade has been installed in the form of a net over the external glazing – in addition, it serves as a structural component. The challenges for the Warbud construction team on the one hand included ensuring that the form of the complicated concrete structure was accurately realised in spite of the high degree of reinforcement as well as having to take into consideration a formwork pressure of 90 kN/m. It will be completed sometime this year. (Source: PERI GmbH)

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Prosta Tower unique is a building consisting of glass and a reinforced concrete structure comprising individual diamond-shaped sections.

PRODUCTS

1026R Sub-Compact Tractor John Deere’s new 1026R sub-compact tractor provides best in class power, performance and versatility, while offering a number of standard features more commonly found on larger machines. It can house a wide range of attachments and implements, which can be changed quickly, easily and safely, making it suitable for councils, municipalities, private contractors, landscapers, large property owners and smallholders. The 1026R has a 26hp three-cylinder diesel engine (23.8hp rated at ECE R24), and a two-range hydrostatic transmission with Twin Touch pedals for ease of use and precise operation. Both four-wheel drive and power steering are standard, giving excellent maneuverability in all conditions. The tractor also has a wider track width of 1.2m for increased stability. Website: www.deere.com

Bobcat E26 Bobcat has introduced a new zero tailswing mine-excavator to its range - the 2.6 tonne E26. According to Bobcat, the workgroup's 4-plate box design reduces its weight that, together with additional weight added at the back of the machine makes it possible to move the centre of gravity towards the rear of the machine and increase stability. This means that no additional counterweighting is required when the machine is equipped with the optional long dipperstick. This increases the working range while still limiting the weight of the cabbed long arm version to 2.7 tonnes to allow transportation on a trailer. Website: www.bobcat.com

Cat D11T and D11T Carrydozer Caterpillar’s new D11T and D11T CD come with design refinements that include Enhanced Auto Shift, Dynamic Inclination Monitor, automatic climate control and available automated ripper control. The D11T and D11T CD’s 850-net horsepower (634 kW) Cat C32 engine can work fuel efficiently anywhere in the world, and with blades ranging in capacity up to 57 cubic yards (43.6 m3) and operating weights up to 248,456 pounds (112 698 kg), the D11T and D11T CD can work productively in the toughest of materials. The D11T and D11T CD also feature an "OK-to-Start" system that electronically checks critical fluid levels. Routine maintenance is facilitated by easily accessed filters, an optional automatic lubrication system, high speed oil change for engine and powertrain systems, and ecology drains for capturing fluids for proper disposal or recycling. Website: www.cat.com

City Form Research Group Urban Network Analysis MIT researchers have created a new Urban Network Analysis (UNA) toolbox that enables urban designers and planners to describe the spatial patterns of cities using mathematical network analysis methods. Such tools can support better informed and more resilient urban design and planning in a context of rapid urbanization. “Network centrality measures are useful predictors for a number of interesting urban phenomena”, explains Andres Sevtsuk, the principal investigator of the City Form Research Group at MIT that produced the toolbox. “They help explain, for instance, on which streets or buildings one is most likely to find local commerce, where foot or vehicular traffic is expected to be highest, and why city land values vary from one location to another.” Website: http://cityform.mit.edu/

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ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

Concrete Manufacturers Association Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) members are participating in the Mandela Legacy Housing Project by donating modular concrete masonry blocks and other precast concrete building materials. The materials will be used for the construction of one of the project’s four affordable double housing units and will demonstrate the cost–effectiveness of building with proper modular masonry and precast concrete products. The other three units are being built using alternative building materials and methods. “This project is not only for a worthy cause – the units will be given to particularly needy people on the Government’s waiting list for subsidised housing - but also gives us the opportunity to showcase our members’ concrete products side by side with other building methods,” says CMA Director Hamish Laing.

5th AMI International Conference, Waterproof Membranes 2011 Date: Venue: Contact: Email: Website:

November 15-17, 2011 Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany Ms Clara Fontana cf@amiplastics.com www.amiplastics.com

In an era of climate change and environmental extremes, the performance of waterproofing membranes is critically important. Functions are being added to these large sheets including as a cooling factor in heat islands, in renewable energy generation, and for maintaining an airtight system in building facades. In addition, chemical exposure can be high for geomembranes in lining pits and dumps. The traditional bitumen materials, in use for thousands of years, are still very prevalent today, and polymer-based membranes are taking increasing market share including polyolefins, PVC and EPDM. Waterproof Membranes 2011 provides a global forum for all companies involved in waterproofing, including end-users, specifiers, architects, expert installers, manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers to the industry. The conference aims to debate the latest technology in membranes and the extensive potential on offer to the building and construction industry.

The 3rd Edition of the International Africa Public Private Partnership Conference Date: Venue: Contact: Email: Website:

December 1-2, 2011 Nairobi, Kenya Laura Sitzia or James Shindi laura@ametrade.org / james@ametrade.org www.africappp.com

The 3rd edition of the International Africa Public Private Partnership Conference (APPC) is focusing on the Infrastructure sectors: Energy, Transport, Telecoms & Water. The APPC has evolved into Africa’s premier PPP event, unparalleled in its presentation and reputation as a definitive platform and strategic forum to gain hard information on Africa’s PPP sector. Now in its 3rd year and building on the experiences of the previous editions, the African PPP conference will not only continue to examine the principles needed to establish legal and economic framework to implement PPP initiatives but review the progress that has been made on the continent in the past three years.

October 2011

Absolute World The Marilyn Monroe Towers Design Built by Ontario builders Fernbrook Homes in collaboration with Toronto developer Cityzen Development Group, Absolute Condos is a residential condominium twin tower skyscraper complex in the five tower glass, concrete and steel luxury Absolute City Centre development in Mississauga, opposite the Square One shopping mall. The residential towers fan out from a 30,000ft² private recreation centre.

Absolute Towers is a set of five residential towers in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Construction of three of the towers was completed in 2008. The last two blocks, Absolute Word 1 and Absolute World 2, are set to be unveiled soon. The two towers are also known as the 'Condo Couple'.

The Absolute Condos development is on the north-east corner of the crossroads of Hurontario Street and Burnhamthope Road, a gateway to the Mississauga town centre. This location has enabled MAD Architects' design for the final two towers to directly address visitors and others travelling into the city. In describing their design, principals of MAD, Ma Yansong, Yosuke Hayano and Dang Qun have said that Mississauga, a fast-developing suburb in orbit around Canada's largest city Toronto, sought a new and unique identity that best explains her own characters. The Condo Couple will have a continuous balcony around the entire skyscraper in place of the commonly used vertical barriers. The buildings make different angles at different levels to provide a 360° view to each unit. Just two years after being founded, MAD Architects won first prize in an international competition in 2006 to design phase IV of the Absolute Towers. Phase IV is 56 storeys (170m) high making for a total 45,000m² of floor space, dubbed Absolute World 1. Absolute World 2 The design was so admired that the studio was commissioned to design a sister building, Absolute World 2, next door. Absolute World 2 or phase V, the fifth tower of the project, will incorporate 50 storeys and be 150m high, boasting a total floor space of 40,000m². However, unlike Absolute World 1, the second, more northern tower will be wider in the 'waist'. MAD said part of the idea was to evoke the city dwellers' desire for nature, exposing them to the sensuality of sunlight and wind. The curvy, wraparound balconies, accessible from all principal rooms, offer maximum light. Each tower is crowned with a residents-only terrace and lounge. "Our design expresses the universal language of audacity, sensuality and romance. As the new landmark of the city of Mississauga, it will become the icon of the present landscape with all its twisting rhythms resembling the human body," they said. 12

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Project team Client: Fernbrook Homes Architect: MAD Studio, Beijing, with Burka Varacalli Architects Associate Architects: Burka Varacalli Architects Principals: Ma Yansong, Yosuke Hayano, Dang Qun Design Team: Shen Jun, Robert Groessinger, Florian Pucher,Yi Wenzhen, Hao Yi , Yao Mengyao, Zhao Fan, Liu Yuan, Zhao Wei, Li Kunjuan,Yu Kui, Max Lonnqvist, Eric Spencer Interior Designer: Esqape Design Construction Manager: Cityzen Development Corporation, Canada Developer: Cityzen Development Corporation with builder Fernbrook Homes Electrical Engineering: ECE Group Landscape Architect: NAK Design Mechanical Engineering: ECE Group Structural Engineering: Sigmund Soudack & Associates

Building structure The three older towers are complementary, but less curvaceous. The first Absolute apartment block features 850ft² two-bedroom apartments while the second, A², has 850ft² to 1,260ft² twobedroom apartments, mostly with balconies. Building three, the Club Tower, ranges from 765ft² two-bedroom apartments with an additional 60ft² balcony to 1,250ft² threebedroom-plus-den penthouses with an additional 92ft² of balcony. Absolute World 1 offers five different floor plans for two-bedroom apartments – 755ft² to 1,030ft² in size, all with large 155ft² to 280ft² balconies. There will be six levels of underground parking. The material used for the façade in the construction is aluminium and the colour is blue. Construction Construction of the last two towers started in 2007 when Burka Varacalli Architects was hired by MAD as a local partner. The construction was planned to be completed in 2010. By January 2010, 22 storeys of the first tower were completed. Start of construction for the 150 m high, 50-storey counterpart in the north took place a few months later. For its realisation, PERI designed a spectacular and extremely cost-effective climbing variant. As the rotation of the elliptical-shaped floors is a constant 4° in each case here, the RCS protection panel itself uniformly turns in an upward direction. In addition, the climbing rails are inclined at an angle of 26° to the vertical and connected to the storey slabs by means of RCS system climbing shoes and projectspecific modified slab shoes. Likewise, the RCS units are climbed hydraulically – moving with the crane would not be possible due to the inclined climbing track. That this unique climbing method is possible with the RCS rail climbing system as well as being applicable in construction site conditions was proven beforehand by PERI engineers with corresponding calculations along with a test set-up. The two towers, budgeted at a total US$1.3 billion, aim to manifest potential power while making a statement to the surrounding area and social context, according to MAD.

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Marilyn Monroe´s Canadian hip swing Mississauga is situated to the west of Toronto in the province of Ontario. With 700,000 inhabitants, it is the sixth-largest city in Canada. Absolute World, with the two dominant towers, provides the city with a completely new, modern face. In Canada, the attractive undulating sequence of curves featured on the southern high-rise building has resulted in it being given the nickname of 'Marilyn Monroe' by the enthusiastic local population. Beijing-based MAD Architects saw fit to embrace not only13a global trend for curvaceous skyscrapers, but also for satellite developments to express the town's individuality.

AAK Annual Convention 2011 Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Annual Convention was held on August 2 4 - 2 7, 2011 at Leisure Lodge Resort in Mombasa, Kenya. The theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Role of Built Environment Practitioners in the Implementation of the Constitution.â&#x20AC;?

AAK chairman Arch. Steven Oundo pins a badge on Assistant Minister for Public Service, Hon. Aden Sugow

AAK chairman Arch. Steven Oundo with Hon Assistant Minister for Public Service Hon. Aden Sugow.

AAK chairman Arch. Steven Oundo with Hon. Gitobu Imanyara at the event.

AAK chairman, Arch. Steven Oundo addressing the participants.

AAK registrar Alexander Mutai gives a speech at the event.

AAK Vice Chairman Waweru Gathecha gives a speech at the event.

Assistant Minister for Public Service Aden Sogow addressing the particiapnts.

Attendants are helped to to pick their tags as they enter the venue by AAK's Rachel Musya.

BKS-SAICE International Bridge Building Competition

The finals of the very successful annual BKSSAICE International Bridge Building Competition organised by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) were held at the St Albans College in Pretoria on August 26, 2011

2011 Brackenfell SECOND with bridge IMG 8908.

2011 BB Domino Servite with winning bridge.

2011 FIRST with trohpy Domino ServiteJan Joosten Stephan Stegan Jonas Graf.

2011 BB FIRST Domino Servite-Jan Joosten Stephan Stegan Willem du Tiot Jonas Graf.

2011 BB Old Mill High - team effort!

New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion, New York Ben van Berkel / UNStudio's new Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion opens to the public at Peter Minuit Plaza at the Battery in New York, bringing a new architectural landmark to lower Manhattan. Commissioned by The Battery Conservancy and developed in collaboration with the Parks Department and Department of Transportation, the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion was made possible by a generous US$2.3 million gift from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to New York City, in honor of four centuries of friendship and a mutual passion for the values of innovation and creativity, diversity and openness, entrepreneurship and progress. The site will be New York City's first true 21st century intermodal transportation hub where bicycles, buses, the subway and water transportation intersect with cultural offerings in a singular expression of daring but lyrical design and will convert an intersection traveled by more than 150,000 residents and visitors daily into Lower Manhattan's newest and most dynamic destination for cultural activity, entertainment, and enjoyment.

the harbor where Henry Hudson sailed, but is also entirely focused on the future by virtue of its role as a modern transportation hub within the constantly changing scene of Lower Manhattan. This is a site where history meets the future." Warrie Price of The Battery Conservancy said, "The Netherlands is a country that sets global standards for how cities and countries can regenerate themselves through the professional strength of innovative and talented designers,

The Plein & Pavilion project was conceived by the Battery Conservancy to create an extraordinary 'outdoor living room' for spontaneous and scheduled activities, public markets, seating and shade, and a gleaming white, state-of-the-art pavilion for visitor information and delicious locally grown gourmet food. Designed by UNStudio in collaboration with Handel Architects LLP, New York serving as associate architect. The project's landscape was conceived by Parks Dept. Landscape Designer Gail Wittwer-Laird. Where History Meets the Future UNStudio's design for New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion creates a 5,000 square-foot, carefully programmed space located within Peter Minuit Plaza, housing regional organic food by Merchants Market, as well as the Alliance for Downtown New York's Visitor Information Booth. This highly sculptural pavilion stands as a gateway to the Battery's park and waterfront, with an expressive, undulating roofline and curving walls; a compact little building with the authority of a major landmark, evoking a flower opening to its surroundings. Every night at 12:00AM midnight, the New Amsterdam Pavilion will glow with an array of colors in tribute to Peter Minuit whose name translates to 'midnight.' and who in 1626 consolidated the early settlements at the tip of Manhattan: a grouping that came to be known as New Amsterdam. This destination is, in the words of architect Ben van Berkel, "the ideal site for a permanent commemoration of 400 years of Dutch history in New York, because it is steeped in a sense of a shared past and looks directly toward

and through the force and beauty of the natural world. The Battery, where New York City was born, began its own revitalization with the work of famed Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, who created with us the largest perennial gardens in North America, free and open to the public. With the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion, we are delighted to continue our mission of design excellence, privileged to expand our connection to the great tradition of Dutch design, and honored to bring to New Yorkers and guests from around the world the joy of nature, the pleasure in community and the value of great modern architecture."

Construction Site Security

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Construction sites are an attractive target for would be thieves. Loss of construction equipment from theft makes construction projects more expensive and remains a major challenge for this industry. In some cases, the difference between profit and loss on construction projects depends on successfully preventing theft losses.

Good planning and programming are essential to construction site security; preventing theft of valuable construction materials and tools. Equipment theft has several potential sources, but the two main sources are the public and workers (present or former) at job sites or during transportation. Effective theft prevention requires commitment and should be a top priority for any contractor. Theft prevention policies should be clearly communicated to all workers and all supervisors and workers should be held accountable for their part in a theft prevention program. Financial incentives can be offered to supervisors and workers for practicing theft prevention, take for instance the reporting of suspicious activity or persons around a work area. The theft prevention policy should also be reinforced with frequent verbal and written reminders around the construction site. The development of a system to verify the identity of people who deliver packages, materials and equipment is yet another measure that contributes toward theft prevention. During non working hours, all equipment should be locked and immobilized. Anti theft devices such as steering wheel locks; kill switches, tire and wheel and axle locks, locked hood side plates, and locking fuel caps should be attached to equipment. All operating levers, handles and such like equipment should be locked in place or placed under securely locked covers or lids. An alarm system should be used to lock and protect all major pieces of equipment and trucks containing tools. Padlock shields should be stored on all storage containers to make padlocks more tamper resistant and inaccessible to bolt cutters. In addition all tools, equipment and attachments should be double stamped with an identification number, making one conspicuous and the other hidden. The company 16

logo or other identifying marks can also be placed on equipment. Perhaps of greatest importance and to encompass all other measures of theft prevention is the use of security guards and surveillance equipment. Watch dogs may be used in the same vein. The use of adequate perimeter security cannot be over stated. Each equipment storage area should be enclosed with a security fence; good fencing is an essential element in good site security and all construction sites should be securely fenced. Equipment storage buildings and surrounding areas should be well lit and free of hiding places such as shrubbery, trees or other visual obstructions. Night time lighting is further essential; lighting should be elevated to eliminate dark areas and should be visible from adjacent streets. Once a theft occurs, immediate contact with area police and key personnel within a contractor’s organization is necessary and reporting procedures should be made known to all workers on a site. Flexiguard Flexiguard™ of Advanced Perimeter Systems Limited is designed specifically to protect all types of perimeter fencing from attack by cutting and climbing. The flexiguard system uses the high specification Flexiguard™ Sensor Cable which is extremely sensitive and accurate in its sensing of fence activity. The Flexiguard™ Sensor Cable is of advanced design having a superior solid state construction. It has no moving parts, a big advantage in extreme weather conditions. The sensor cable is quick and simple to install using ultra violet resistant cable ties to secure it to the fence. For added mechanical protection it is available in a Roundlock Stainless Steel Flexible Conduit. A highly specified Flexiguard™ Analyser receives the

signals generated by the sensor cable and digitally processes them to determine the nature of the attack. All the detection parameters are adjustable for optimum performance. The High Security Analyser has separate controls for adjusting the detection criteria for cutting and climbing. The Flexiguard™ analyser also has built in test facilities to enable the engineer to quickly and accurately install the system. This is a major benefit as it saves both time and money. The perimeter to be protected can be divided into zones so that the intruders’ location can be identified. Each zone can be from 10m up to 200m long. Zone lengths will depend on whether CCTV cameras are being used to survey the perimeter in which case the zones will be designed to correspond with the field of view of the camera. One Flexiguard™ sensor cable will protect a fence up to a height of 3m. Fences higher than 3m will require two runs of cable, one near the bottom of the fence and one near the top. PIDS Perimeter Fence Security System Westminister’s PIDS perimeter fence security system features a MicroPoint cable which detects any fence disturbance and locates it to within 10 feet (3m). It also features point impact discrimination which is sensitive to fence disturbance caused by a cut or climb and insensitive to distributed fence noise caused by wind, rain and nearby vehicles. Sensitivity leveling automatically compensates for fence variations equalizing the entire perimeter. With the system’s free format zoning, zones are set in software, independent of the processor location and may be changed at will.

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The Path of Fire Passive fire protection consists of nonmechanical, but stationary systems built, bolted or coated to a building, to contain the swift spread of fire, thus securing valuable time to save lives and valuable structures.

Kenya List of Contributors: Contego Fire Barrier Solutions Alan Lancaster Email: alan@contegoafrica.co.za Website: www.contegofirebarrier.com Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Dr Dilip Manuel Business Development Manager Email: dilip.manuel@csiro.au Website: http://www.csiro.au NanoSonic Lynn Nystrom Director of Communication Email: lnystrom@nanosonic.com Website: www.nanosonic.com Active Fire Jeffrey Brown Email: jeff@activefireprojects.com Website: www.activefireprojects.com Xtinguish Maxwell Okello General Manager Email: maxwell.okello@xtinguish.co.ke Website: www.xtinguish.co.ke

Cable trays, which power a building, generally spread horizontally above ceilings, up through floor slabs and then again out, around, and above the ceilings of the floor above. These can be likened to veins which carry blood throughout the human body. Should a fire start at any point in this network of cables, it generally runs very fast above the ceilings and then vertically through cable ducts to the top of the building and on every floor. Very quickly, burning material starts setting the ceilings themselves alight. The burning material then falls onto the carpets, curtains and furniture below and, well, there is your typical high rise fire! Given that fire spreads above ceilings and up hidden ducts, it can be well established before it is discovered. Passive Fire Protection Traditionally, fire protection for buildings has relied almost exclusively on passive fire protection. Passive fire protection consists of nonmechanical, but stationary systems built, bolted or coated to a building, to contain the swift spread of fire, thus securing valuable time to save lives and valuable structures.With the advent of active fire protection systems however, the importance of passive systems for reducing smoke and fire spread through compartmentalization has slowly diminished. In fact, active fire protection features are being used more and more in lieu of noncombustible fire resistive construction. Designers are reducing or trading off the amount of passive fire protection in buildings by implementing additional active features. Still, passive systems remain essential in minimizing damage to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property enabling use of a structure even after a fire. We look at one way of fireproofing passively â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fireproof coatings. Fireproof Coatings Fire retardant coatings insulate a surface from heat by expanding to form a tough char barrier which fire cannot penetrate; deprived of fuel, the fire quickly dies. Alternatively, the char barrier

reacts to form a thermal barrier that reduces the temperature increase on structural steel either avoiding or delaying the time it takes for the steel to heat up to the point that it loses structural integrity. Fire proof paints are formulated to release a flame extinguishing gas on contact with fire. They assist in the control of fire hazards caused by combustible materials, such as wood and derivative construction materials. They can be used either as a decorative finish over intumescent coatings or used on their own for a decorative topcoat that is deemed to provide adequate fire protection. These paints are also suitable for use directly on bare surfaces or on sound previously painted non-combustible walls and ceilings. Hybrid Inorganic Polymer System (HIPS) The Hybrid inorganic polymer system (HIPS) is a fairly new fire resistant coating material that can withstand temperatures of up to 1000 degrees centigrade unlike commercial coatings - used on building materials and structures - which breakdown at 150 to 250 degrees centigrade. HIPS coatings contain an inorganic geopolymer resin and a small component of polymer additives. Geopolymers, an emerging class of ceramic like inorganic polymers produced at room temperature, are fire blast and acid resistant. They are cost effective and made from readily available raw materials; they can be derived from industrial byproducts such as fly ash and blast furnace slag. Geopolymers can also be cheaper than organic resins and can be coloured with pigments or dyes. The polymer additives in HIPS improve flexibility and waterproofing properties and provide for stronger adhesion, an important property for any coating. Applications of HIPS Adhesive and Coatings In adhesive and coating applications HIPS is applied to the surface of one or more substrates and October 2011

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When wood is exposed to a naked flame volatile and combustible substances present in the wood are released and these contribute to flame ignition and propagation. This results in a rapid and significant release of heat. However, when the wood is coated with an hybrid inorganic polymer, release of volatile substances in the wood is inhibited with the result that flame propagation (and thus burning of the wood) is reduced. In other words, the hybrid inorganic polymer is believed to seal in the wood those volatile substances that contribute to (fuel) flame propagation. It is also believed that the HIPS coating may provide intumescent properties derived from the inorganic polymer backbone structure which both insulates timber and suppresses flammability. The composition of HIPS to be used to coat wood must have a suitable viscosity. If the composition is too viscous there will be minimal penetration of the surface of the wood. Some penetration is needed to achieve a good bond. If the composition is too thin (not viscous enough), it may not be possible to form a suitably thick layer on the wood surface (although this may be remedied by the application of multiple coatings). In practice the viscosity of the composition should typically be of the order of 1500-2000 centipoise at room temperature. The viscosity of the coating may also influence the way in which the composition is applied to the wood. A variety of techniques may be possible here including brushing and spraying of the composition onto the wood, and dipping of the wood into a reservoir of the composition. Another useful application of the HIPS is the manufacture of wooden furniture. Conventionally, the joints in furniture may be bonded using phenolics adhesive. However, these tend to be expensive and have a high volatiles content leading to safety implications. In contrast, HIPS resins may be employed with similar or even superior bonding performance and with associated benefits of reduced cost and reduced volatiles content. In fireproofing structural steel, HIPS allows it to maintain its integrity long enough for people to evacuate a building and allows the building to remain firm and standing long enough for a fire department to put the fire out. HIPS coatings will be free of volatile organic compounds, will not burn or produce heat and will not release smoke or toxic chemicals at temperatures of up to 1200 degrees centigrade. October 2011

Bindings When used as a binder the HIPS components are blended with a functional additive, which may be a powder, granule or fibrous material, shaped and then cured by the action of heat, or a combination of heat and pressure, to form a monolithic product. During curing, cocondensation reactions result in formation of a thermally stable composite product. The thermal stability of such composite products may be enhanced by inclusion of functional additives that have good high temperature stability (oxidation resistance). Such additives include natural fibres and graphite, for example. The nature of the functional additive and the proportion included in the composite will dictate the end use of the composite. Typical uses of such composites include automotive, rail, marine and aviation products such as brake and clutch components, engine moulds, tyres and lining materials (such as vehicle cockpit linings, parcel shelves etc). Such linings typically use paper or natural or synthetic materials (e.g. cotton, glass) in fibre or yarn form, as the additive. The HIPS may also be used to form foundry moulds for high temperature casting applications. The strength of HIPS materials is comparable with that of phenolic resins in heat sensitive applications. HIPS however retains higher strength at higher temperatures. Its formulations are tailored to be interchangeable with phenolic resins and have higher fatigue resistance than normal phenolics.

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cured by elevated temperature or a combination of pressure and elevated temperature. HIPS cures from ambient temperature to below 90 degrees centigrade. HIPS may be used to produce laminates and plywoods, and to bond a variety of materials together. The HIPS may be applied as a coating on, for example, timber, timber-based products and metals such as structured or galvanized steel.

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n the recent past, investors in the real estate sector have raised concerns over the rising cost of roofing materials. Timber, the most commonly used material is becoming rare and expensive. Developers and house builders now have an alternative following the launch of a prefabricated light gauge steel roof truss system called Ultra-Span. Ultra-Span is made from galvanized or aluminum zinc coated light gauge steel. Under a joint venture between Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) and MiTek Industries of South Africa, the light steel truss system will be manufactured and distributed in the COMESA region by Safal-MiTek Ltd. MRM is part of Safal Group, which has a strong presence in the COMESA market. The Group manufactures flat and long steel products. With its headquarters in Mauritius, it operates through allied companies in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Africa, Zambia, Angola and Malawi. MiTek Industries South Africa is a division of US based MiTek Holding Inc, part of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway.

Safal Group is riding on previous successes of Ultra-Span. The roof carrying structure was introduced successfully in America by Mitek and is widely used in the construction of low-cost, mid and high income houses. Later, it was introduced in Australia then South Africa with similar success due to its durability and costeffectiveness. Kaushik Shah, the regional chief executive of Safal Group Horn of Africa is upbeat about the product’s success in the region. “Strong economic growth in many African markets is fueling a boom in the property industry,” he told Business Post in an interview at his offices at Apollo Center. GDP growth in Sub Sahara Africa rose from 2.1% in 2009 to 4.7% in 2010. In Kenya, demand for houses outstrips supply. Annual demand stands at 150,000 units while only 40,000 units are built annually. The high demand is being driven by a growing middle class as well as access to credit from commercial banks. According to the 2011 Economic Survey, loans and advances from commercial banks to the construction sector grew by 7.3% from KSh30.4 billion in 2009 to KSh32.6 billion in 2010.

distribute Ultra-Span range of products and the state-of-the-art software suite to design the trusses. Known as MiTeK 20/20 , the engineering suite can design a wide range of truss shapes to suit the customer requirements. “Complex roof designs can now be achieved easily without a significant increase in roofing costs,” says the soft speaking chief executive adding that the technology minimizes wastage of materials. The engineering software also generates a detailed estimate, bill of quantity and fabrication drawings. Mr Shah says that Ultra-span roof truss system is relatively cheaper compared to timber and provides a much stronger structure that is resistant to fire, termites and other boring insects that affect timber roofs. In addition to its low weight, handling and erection is easy enabling speedy erection of structures. Ultra-Span was launched in the local market in 2008. Initially, it was pitched as a low cost roofing solution that could be used to construct the 40,000 houses required for Internally Displaced People (IDP). The government was not enthusiastic about the technology and only 102 houses were completed. Due to the poor response, the project was abandoned. MRM was however not discouraged because they recognized the potential of the product. “The product has been very successful in South Africa and we knew what we needed was the right approach.” With IDP houses as a point of reference, SafalMiTeK repositioned the product in the market and targeted house builders and property developers. Mr Shah, who previously worked as Mabati’s Chief Executive, says success of the innovative product will depend on uptake of the design software by industry professionals. Safal-MiTek is offering two-day training to engineers and architects in using MiTek 20/20 after which they are licensed as agents. ”Low-cost houses have a standard design. The design can however be customized to meet the sophisticated demands of the high end market.” After the company’s licensed agents design a roof system and works out the quantities required, it’s taken to an MRM dealer who will then supply the trusses within two weeks. ”As we train more professionals at the dealer level, we expect the lead time to reduce.”

Despite the high demand for houses, buyers have been lamenting the ever rising prices. Developers say house prices are being driven by the high prices of building material and land. Mr Shah says roofing accounts for a significant percent of building costs. Developers eager to cut their costs have eagerly embraced the new product.

MRM is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of various types of roofing profiled sheets. Ultra-Span is thus a strategic addition to its existing product line which includes popular brands such as Dumu Zas and Resincoat Galsheet among others. “We are already an established player in the roofing business and this is our greatest strength.”

Before starting its production locally at Athi river, Safal-MiTek has imported and distributed the ultra-span range of light gauge steeltruss system through Mabati Rolling Mill’s distribution network apart from direct sales. “It is gaining popularity among property developers who are keen on saving costs.” One of them is Ramji Varsani, Managing Director of EPCO Builders. Commissioned to construct the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Housing Project in Nairobi’s Embakasi Estate, his firm has been grappling with not just high timber prices but also shortages since timber is no longer readily available. “Ultra-Span came in handily as I was able to finish phase one on time and had cost saving also.”

Mr Shah is not a stranger to new product launches. Ten years ago, he led the launch of Dumu Zas, an aluminium coated roofing sheet product. To create awareness about Ultra-Span, MRM has been running awareness campaigns particularly in rural areas. Its target is on-site fundis who often advise house builders on what materials to use.

According to Mr Shah, at least 40 projects ranging from group housing,individual houses,churches,shopping centres, dispensaries and schools have used ultraspan light steel truss system for roofing structure. Safal Group also has supplied KSh22.5million worth of its products for Mutate and Sasuna primary schools at the coast for its new roof structure. To meet expected demand, Safal-Mitek announced on May 19 a capital investment of KSh168 million in its state-of–the-art manufacturing plant at Athi River. The money has been used to install new equipments which have been imported. “We are targeting a wider market that includes low as well as high end market particularly in residential segment.” The modernized plant can manufacture products in standard and customized sizes. Under the terms of the joint MRM has been licensed to manufacture and

Ultra-Span’s durability is attracting commercial banks. Mr Shah says they are negotiating with banking institutions to provide finances to real estate contractors and developers to buy the roofing systems. “Ultra-Span comes with a 25-year metal warranty and already some banks are interested in launching a relevant package targeting investors in the industry,” he says. Mr Shah is keen to expand into new markets such as Rwanda. According to the National Bank of Rwanda, the country's annual housing demand stands at 25,000 units against supply of 10,000 houses. One of the firm’s biggest challenges is the widely fluctuating international metal prices. In 2010, for example, global economic recovery led to an expansion in demand for metals especially by China, prompting a rise in prices. According to data from the London Metal Exchange, in the three months to December prices of steel rose by 18%, Zinc 30%, aluminium 25%and copper 23%. Metal costs account for between 50% and 60% of sheet-makers’ production costs, and a rise in the commodity translates to significant cost additions to the manufacturers like MRM.

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Guest Glass and the Terrorist Threat By Denis Wright Wrightstyle, based in the UK, supplies specialist glass and glazing systems worldwide. Denis Wright is the company’s chairman, and here explains how modern steel glazing systems have come of age. The old Chinese curse is to live in uncertain times.

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The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a whole new array of risks. It’s led to design teams taking a multi-disciplinary approach to assessing hazards – from power failure to cyber attack, from civil disorder to fire and explosive detonation – and arriving at risk assessments that, hopefully, illuminate how that that building should be designed and built. Designing in safety is nothing new, and starts with actively assessing the possible risks against that building’s occupants, structure, resources and continuity of operations. There are a number of assessment methodologies to understand the potential threats, identify the assets to be protected, and how best to mitigate against those risks. That assessment then guides the design team in determining acceptable risks and the costeffectiveness of the measures proposed. The trouble, however, is that there is as yet no accepted methodology for assessing terrorist threats, or how to guard against them. Partly, that’s been about the fluid nature of the threat. However, it’s also that the technologies involved in containing those risks have changed considerably over the past few years. In our industry, what we are still seeing are designers and architects who are capable of assessing risk, but are unaware of the huge advances that we, and others, have made in strengthening the fabric of the building against attack. At Wrightstyle, we’ve been supplying glass and glazing systems internationally for some years now, mostly to contain fire and provide safe evacuation routes. Requirements to guard against fire are, of course, integral elements in building regulations everywhere. But what is not included in building regulations anywhere, as far as I know, are guidelines on building in safety against terrorist attack – or a comprehensive understanding among architects of the options to make buildings safer.

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In fighting the terrorist threat it is of course, the first objective of governments worldwide to remove explosives from their arsenal. However, it would be wrong to assume that high explosive alone is the main cause of death and injury. In urban

areas, between 80-85% of all secondary blast injuries are caused by flying glass. To understand how glass and glazing technology has changed, you have to go back to the attack on the Federal Building in Oklahoma City fourteen years ago. It was that atrocity that really focused minds both in governments and in the glass industry. Amid that carnage, 200 victims suffered from glass injuries. The images from Oklahoma City were compelling reminders that glass can be both a friend and an enemy. When a bomb detonates, it produces gases at very high temperatures. This in turn leads to a rapid expansion of air and the creation of a shock wave travelling at supersonic speeds. The shock wave lasts only a few milliseconds and is then followed by an equally sudden but longer-lasting drop in pressure. It’s the enormous impact of the shock wave and the subsequent suction that shatters the glass and distorts the framing. Until quite recently, the physical properties of glass made it impossible to guard against a severe detonation. However, the lessons learned from Oklahoma coincided with developments in steel technologies and glazing materials able to overcome glass’s inherent fragility. A few short years of research and development has enabled us now to provide architects with glazing systems that allow for aesthetically-pleasing structures with large spans of glass – but which will remain intact in the event of an explosion. The importance of glass in a terrorist incident cannot be overestimated. One of the foremost experts on blast injury is Eric Lavonas MD of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Centre. He wrote: “Secondary blast injury is responsible for the majority of casualties in many explosions. For example, the glass façade of the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City shattered into thousands of heavy glass chunks that were propelled through occupied areas of the building with devastating results.” The day after the Oklahoma bombing, the US President instructed the Department of Justice to see what conclusions could be drawn in terms of protecting federal buildings.

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Personality Chairman, Institute of Surveyors of Kenya Collins Kowour

Collins Kowour is in the land economics profession by training. He chose this career line when he completed his high school studies. He was inspired by the late Kassim Owango, a former chairman of the Kenya Chambers of Commerce and the director of Milligan Company, who was a land economist as well. Kowour made it big in his academic achievements and even emerged as one of the top Kenya Certificate of Secondary School examination candidates back in 1994. He has been in the practice for the past 11 years. He has a BA in Land Economics and as well as a Masters degree in valuation and property management. With time, he has found his career line very intriguing. The challenges that come with his work gives him a sense of achievement as he give back to the society, helping them to solve their land problems. His main areas are valuation and estate management. According to him, land economics is a part of the valuation surveyors, estate, land and building management surveyors. These are the essentials that make up the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK). “ISK is composed of this and land surveyors,” he says. Challenges “My work, by nature, consists of dealing with different people and different circumstances, which very is challenging. This range from valuation projects to buildings under construction for rental and selling of real estate. In daily practice, the challenge is in explaining to the consumers what they need to consider when purchasing property (land),” explains Kowour. Other issues that he has to face are deadlines. Clients want their buildings to be completed on time, especially if they want to let out or sell. He recalls about one project that gave him quite a challenge. He had to convince the Kenyan legislators and the public that the new constitution contained some land policies that were for the good of the citizens and the country, against the backdrop of misinformation by some politicians. Modern land surveying in Kenya As a chairman of the ISK he has observed a positive development in land surveying trends today. “Land surveying in the country is embracing technology which makes the work more efficient and accurate. The speed at which results are delivered has increased and client demands and requirements have also increased,” explains Kowour.

He says that there is growth in the sector and profession particularly in terms of emerging areas, and contemporary requirement of consumers of our services. For instance, the world and public is appreciating geographic information systems (gis) more, land information systems is being appreciated and implemented by Ministry of Lands. To make it even better, we can make use of appropriate technology, elimination of corruption and implementation of land related reforms as provided in the constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the national land policy will go a long way in improving service delivery in the land sector, as he advises. The upcoming land surveyors should be ready to learn the new technology. “The world is being flattened by technology and it is becoming more complex even in terms of individual competition across the world. They should thus embrace technology and create niches for various aspects of survey away from the traditional practice.” To enable the young practitioners gain a good grip of the industry, Kowour says that it is advisable that one join the professional associations and become an active member so that you can achieve your career ambitions as you interact with other professionals in your area of practice. ISK ISK is generally a professional organization for professionals in the land sector. “My role as its chairman is to ensure that the public is protected from poor quality services, get the value for their money, enhance members’ growth in their professions and ensure that their interests are also taken care of.” He ensures that ISK’s vision as an internationally recognized professional institution on land matters, is achieved. He has been working hard on this. “We have participated in a number of international forums, we are creating a real estate training center for the region, we guide the public on national matters related to land, and we have increased areas of partnership with strategic organizations. We have also increased representations in various relevant bodies and task groups.” ISK also simplifies the many categories of surveying disciplines to the public and consumers of their services. It enhances communication through e-bulletins and magazines and journals.

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There is growing evidence that misuse of smoke ventilation systems in residential buildings can lead to incorrect operation with potentially fatal consequences. Recent examples have pinpointed occupants use of manual override switches (typically yellow “breakglass” style switches) to open vents to provide fresh air to common spaces or even access essential smoke shafts to store bikes and leave rubbish.

GE Oil & Gas announces the launch of the Apollo™ Intelligent Control System, the company’s first combined hardware and software package to standardize control interfaces across artificial lift applications. Applicable to GE Oil & Gas low voltage Vector VII and legacy drives, switchboards, soft starts and surface pumping systems, this single-interface-system provides continuity across previously diverse operating platforms.

The South African engineering sector received a positive boost with the incorporation of the 67 year old CBI Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd into PD Naidoo & Associates Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd.

Nuisance operation, especially in student accommodation is becoming a real concern for facility managers, building owners, occupiers and fire brigades. System designers are looking for ways to combat these problems and SE Controls, a leading company with 30 years experience in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of smoke ventilation systems, have a unique solution.

“Apollo’s standardization across product lines makes it a clear leader among other intelligent control solutions,” said Gary Ford, president and CEO of GE Oil & Gas’ Artificial Lift segment. “Operators now only need to learn one userfriendly system that will enhance expertise, save time, increase motor and pump protection and reduce errors.”

The venture has create a significant new organization serving Southern Africa‘s industrial sector with specific emphasis to the paper and pulp industries. It ensures that succession planning, transformation and skills retention is achieved through the vesting of this proven expertise in a relatively young PDNA that is 25 years old to the day.

The Apollo Intelligent Control System provides advanced machine control by centralizing logic previously split between human machine interfaces (HMI), drives, downhole sensors and other site-control devices. This smart product includes conditional “trigger logic” to automate well-site operations and reduce mechanical as well as electrical issues. By developing complex cause-and-effect limits, operators can program the system to issue warning alerts or initiate automatic shutdowns if the pump’s performance curve approaches a fault band.

The merger of the two companies has resulted in a stronger consulting engineering and project management company and provides strategic advantages for the two groups with PDNA broadening their technical offering into the specialist arena of Paper and Pulp with specific reference to the Process and Infrastructure design. PDNA Group CEO, Ali Naidu, said that CBI and PDNA have been in discussions over the last 12 months and had decided that the new initiative represented the best route forward for both companies to leverage technical and management synergies. The companies would merge their Durban, Richards Bay and Port Shepstone offices by early next year.

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- Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya

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Stop, Shop, Meet and Eat: Sebele Shopping Complex Opens

The grand opening of the new Sebele Shopping Centre was truly a momentous ceremony. Mostly targeting local Sebele, Phakalane, Gaborone Block 10 and Gaborone North dwellers, the Sebele Shopping Centre was officially opened on 23rd June 2011 by Sandy Kelly, Director of PrimeTime Holdings. Botswana

In addition to the already mentioned categories of customers, the new mall is sure to get business from bypassing travelers who need to stock up for the journey ahead as it is located very conveniently on the A1 highway. Despite the official launch being on the 23rd June, shoppers enjoyed fantastic opening offers right through to 26th June 2011 at this long needed convenience centre.

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The shoppers were dazzled by funky tunes and friendly faces with performances by traditional dance groups to celebrate this very important occasion. They lived the dream of convenience as they used their Centre guides to locate their store of choice. Shopper who couldn’t make it to the launch were given a sneak preview through a live broadcast on RB2 (Radio Botswana 2), a local radio station, so they could also partake “in spirit”. Sebele Centre is definitely the place to stop, shop, meet and eat.

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Many leading hospitals are establishing dedicated units to offer specialized treatment and support for afflicted individuals and their families. As one of the leading health institutions in Africa, The Nairobi Hospital, a non-profit medical services provider in Kenya, is currently constructing such a wing to add to its extensive range of specialized services. Beglin Woods Architects and Interior Designers were picked to lead the project team and works began on 25th November 2010. Handover is expected in May 2012. The new Wing will accommodate: October 2011

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The following are the facilities at each of the levels: Ground floor Reception Waiting area with vending machines and background music Counseling rooms Examination rooms Treatment planning room 2 Linac Treatment Bunkers 1 Bracheotherapy Treatment Bunker Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Counseling Room Examination Room Toilet facilities for patients and staff on all floors Recovery Room Treatment Planning Radio physicist First floor Reception Visitors lounge Chemotherapy Ward (9 beds) Chemotherapy Day ward (6 beds)

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the Hospital Complex, close to the main reception area and adjacent to the existing car park area and South Wing for easy pedestrian and vehicular access. The positioning of the centre makes it clearly visible from the hospital and from Ngong road. As the building is a three-storey construction, it is a continuation of the main hospital building’s height. With matching external finishes, the new building is in harmony with the existing framework. Contributed by Aaron Odhiambo Ogutu, Beglin Woods Architects & Interior Designers

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Mruttu Salmann & Associates is a 30-year old architectural practice providing architectural, interior design and project management services. The firm was established in 1980 by Isaac Mruttu and Salmann Hameed. 38

It is a Kenyan registered limited company and the directors are registered as Architects with both the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (CAP 525, Laws of Kenya) and Tanzania. The firm is part of the Dalgliesh Africa Group, together with Dalgliesh Marshall Johnson in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Mruttu Salmann and Associates has over the years been providing quality architectural, planning, interior design and project management services to a wide range of clientele. These services have been in the form of preparation of architectural designs, construction supervision, town and urban planning and advisory services for construction project management.

The founding partners are senior registered architects with a combined working experience of over 70 years. The rest of the staff continually undergo training to ensure they are up to date with the latest statutory developments, technology & design trends. Projects Undertaken The firm has successfully implemented projects ranging in complexity from an international airport to universities, banks, hospitals and residential buildings. Some of the major projects handled by the firm include the following: •POSTA SACCO PLAZA: A prestigious 16-storey development for the Posta Savings & Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. along University Way, Nairobi.

The firm has a wide client base which includes Governments, Local Governments, Multinationals, Parastatals, Financial Institutions, Academic Institutions, Religious Institutions and private clients. The practice has its own owner occupied premises along Kindaruma Road, off Ngong Road in Nairobi. The offices are well equipped with networked information technology systems; telephones, fax machines, internet access, computers, plotters and bulk printing facilities. Partners and Staff The firm currently consists of the two founding partners: Isaac Mruttu & Salmann Hameed, consulting architect Mukesh Patel, graduate architect Tuesday Nyakango, senior technician James Mutuku, interior designer Benedict Kutwa, architectural technicians Dennis Nyaga, Philip Odhiambo & Rose Ngina, office administrator

The firm takes in students on industrial attachment as part of its training component and also takes in additional staff based on work requirements at any given time.

•INDIAN OCEAN BEACH CLUB: An exclusive hotel/club with 100 rooms and back-up facilities designed to the highest international standards for the Block Hotels Ltd. •FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES, EGERTON UNIVERSITY: A new faculty complex for the University at Njoro, Nakuru. •USHIRIKA ESTATE, JUJA RD., NAIROBI: A medium class housing estate comprising over 200 October 2011

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comprising of Lecture Theatres, Offices, Libraries and Laboratories and Research Offices.

•KCB RUNDA ESTATE, NAIROBI: An executive housing estate developed by Kenya Commercial Bank comprising 85 units. This also involved provision of roads, street lighting and water systems. •KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE HQS: New headquarters buildings for the Kenya Wildlife Service along Langata Rd., Nairobi - funded by World Bank

•EAST AFRICAN CO-OPERATION HQS: A joint venture project with an international team of consultants to house the headquarters of the regional body in Arusha, Tanzania. •INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ACADEMY: A world class sports training facility in Kasarani for the Sports Stadia Management Board.

•BANKING PREMISES: Well beyond 60 branches for 6 of the major banks in Kenya, namely Kenya Commercial Bank, National Bank of Kenya, Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Bank of Africa and Consolidated Bank of Kenya. •HOSPITALS/HEALTH CENTRES: Extensions and rehabilitation to hospitals at Kitui, Malindi, Voi and Spinal Injury Hospital, Nairobi. •HAZINA TOWERS- NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND: A multi storey 36 storey development in the city centre for the NSSF along Monrovia Street expected to be completed in phases. •FUNGUO HOUSING PROJECT: A large housing estate along Mbagathi way comprising flats, maisonettes, flats, shopping centre and nursery school. •UCHUMI SUPERMARKET: Langata Hyper Market for Uchumi Supermarket. •EGERTON UNIVERSITY: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences a complete set of faculty buildings October 2011

The 36 storey high-rise proposed Hazina Towers on Monrovia Street within Nairobi CBD, once complete, will not only be the tallest tower in Nairobi but also the 2nd tallest in all of Africa (as at 2011). The development is currently at podium level and construction of phase 2, the office tower, is scheduled to begin this year. Competitive Edge Through its practice of quality assurance, Mruttu Salmann & Associates has been able to retain clients and provide repeat services to them. Regional Consulting The firm has been involved in various external projects, among them the EAC headquarters in Arusha Tanzania, a mosque and educational complex in Antananarivo, Madagascar, a school complex in Kuwait City, and a 5-star hotel in Juba South Sudan. According to the firm’s Tuesday Nyakango, the economic growth experienced in Kenya and the East African region in general has resulted in increased investor interest in the real estate industry, leading to a tangible expansion of the

building and construction industry. Consultants have to put in extra effort to keep up with the rate of expansion. Mr Nyakango cites a number of challenges facing the construction industry in Kenya. “One of the major problems is the proliferation of quacks and unqualified people providing substandard consulting services”, he says. “This is what has resulted in the many recent case of building collapses”. “Another major problem is the propensity of developers and contractors to cut corners during construction in contravention of consultants’ advice in order to maximize their profits. These parties have short-term gains in mind, but invariably result in later losses of a much higher magnitude than the initial saving.” Mr Nyakango believes the authorities have to beef up their development control mechanisms to ensure construction is done to the necessary standards and in accordance with professional advice. “The relevant professional bodies also have to be at the forefront in protecting their fields from intrusion by people without the necessary credentials since at the end of the day any mishaps reflect badly on all professionals in the construction industry”, he concludes. For more information about Mruttu Salmann & Associates, please visit www.mruttusalmann.com 39

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CHINA TRUCK (T) LTD mainly sell SINOTUCK HOWO series, which include: various tipper trucks, tractor trucks, semi-trailers,cargo trucks, concrete mixer trucks, bulk cement tankers, water tankers, fuel tankers, fire fighting trucks, other specialized vehicles, machinery, bus, pick-ups etc, and their spare parts. CHINA TRUCK (T) LTD has exported nearly 3000 units heavy duty trucks to Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, D. R. Congo and other countries. Further, we provide good technical services and sufficient spare parts efficiently to our overseas customers.

Vocational education and training centres provide programs for young people and adults to develop their skills and increase their employability

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For more information, contact: Vocational Education and Training Authority P. O. Box 2849 Dar es Salaam Tel: 2863407/9, Fax: 2863408 Website: www.veta.go.tz Email: info@veta.go.tz

Introduction The Vocational Education and Training Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1994 to guide the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in Tanzania. The Act established the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) as an autonomous government agency charged with an overall task of coordinating, regulating, financing, and providing vocational education and training in the country.

education to making career dreams come true. Connections made between VET and work give new meaning to learning for trainees and show how what’s learned in institution is used throughout life. Vision The vision of VETA is to develop “an excellent vocational education and training system that is capable of supporting national social economic development in the global context”.

The Act further established the Vocational Education and Training Board which is responsible for the performance of the functions and management of the affairs of the Authority. What’s VET? You may already have heard the word VET, but do you really know what it really is? What is VET? VET is an abbreviation of vocational education and training. It is an educational attainment wherein it teaches or trains individuals of various trade skills (such as automobile mechanics, air conditioning skills, welding skills, etc) as means of livelihood. Up until the end of the 20th century, VET focused on specific trades. However, it has diversified over the 20th century and now exists in industries such as retail, tourism, information technology, cosmetology, etc. The primary goal of VET is to prepare youth and adults for employment in formal or informal sector. What’s in it for you? Now that you know what VET is, what’s in it for you as a business? • There’s a dramatic shift occurring in VET institutions and workplaces to build a quality workforce. Institutions are providing demand driven training. At the same time, business has been changing. Training the smart team players needed in tomorrow’s economy requires that work and VET be linked.

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When workplaces are connected to VET, a talent pool is developed. Workplaces offer people, processes, and machinery that can’t be found in VET institutions. Practical training in workplaces and apprenticeships are opportunities for trainees to make work experiences more meaningful and institutional experiences more relevant. VET can help businesses compete and enhance their public image too because the future workforce will be international rather than local, regional, or national (labour mobility) Trainees

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Mission The mission of VETA is to “ensure provision of quality vocational education and training that meets labour market needs, through effective regulation, coordination, financing and promotion in collaboration with stakeholders”. Core Values The following core values will always guide operations of VETA: · Customer focus · Demand driven training · Integrity · Performance excellence · Accountability · Transparency · Team spirit Functions of VETA 1. Quality Assurance VETA performs quality assurance activities to ensure provision of quality vocational education and training. The activities include: · Setting Training Standards · Curriculum development · Labour market surveys · Competence assessment · Registration of centres · Certification of competences 2. Providing

VETA provides vocational training aimed at preparing youth and adults for formal employment or self employment. It owns and operates 21 vocational training centres located in 18 regions of Tanzania Mainland. It also provides vocational instructors training at Morogoro Vocational Teachers Training College. 3. Financing VETA is charged with the task of financing vocational education and training through VET Fund. The main source of VET Fund is Skills and Development Levy (SDL) which is levied at 6% of payroll on all employers with four or more employees. The SDL portion payable to VETA is 1/3 (one third) of the total SDL collected. Other sources of VET Fund are fees, government contributions, income from internal generation and contribution from development partners. Enrolment and Fees Enrolment procedure in VETA owned centres starts in August each year when application forms are issued by each training centre. Applicants are then required to sit for qualifying tests in October. Successful applicants join the respective centres in January the following year. Other providers have their own enrolment procedures, which differ from one centre to another. Details may be obtained from VET catalogue, published by VETA each year. VETA owned centres charge very low fees compared to other providers as they are subsidized by skills and development levy. The structure of the fees is as shown below: Day trainee Boarding

-Tshs 60,000 -Tshs 120,000

Fees for long courses charged by most of the private providers range from Tshs 30,000 to Tshs 60,000 for day centres, and from Tshs 60,000 to Tshs 200,000 for boarding centres. For more information Contact: VETA Headquarters, Chang’ombe Road, P.O.Box 2849, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Fax +255 22 2863408 Email: veta@go.tz Website: www.veta.go.tz Call: +255 22 2863407/9 Take a tour of VETA Headquarters, or your nearest zonal oﬃce/centre.

Property Services Ltd. Providing Quality, Result-oriented and Effective Property Development & Management Services The building and construction industry in Uganda today has undergone significant transformation. It is characterized by both professionalism and stiff competition; this in turn calls for flexible and efficient property developers. Property Services Limited (PSL) is one such firm. Property Services Limited a company that was established in 1990 to assist departed Asians in the repossession and subsequent management of their properties in Uganda. The Company has proved extremely successful in this and now has over 500 units under its management, many of which were successfully repossessed. Today Property Services Ltd is a prominent company in Uganda, handling numerous properties across the country.

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The company has contributed to the development of many properties that have gone on to become notable landmarks within Kampala. PSL manage, purchase and sell property within Uganda. With a hands on approach to every development they undertake, PSL strive to achieve a high level of quality. In addition PSL provides quality, result oriented and effective management services while employing skillful advice from consulting architects, structural and civil engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers and quantity surveyors. PSL has proven to be very successful with the numerous properties under its management and have gone on to become a premium commodity in the Ugandan real estate market. This growth and success can be largely attributed to a number of factors, these include, professionalism, experience and flexibility in operations. The management of Property Services Limited appreciates the importance of professionalism, experience and flexibility in operations. This is why staff at all levels, from senior management; administration to technical personnel is all skilled and professionally qualified. Also the company partners with professional firms that have proven experience in building and construction industry. Major projects: In order to assess the contribution of Property Services Limited to the growth of Uganda’s building industry, it is important to review the firm’s major projects individually. Plot 9 Yusuf Lule Road This is a magnificently designed modern building, housing approximately 5500m2 of high quality modern eco friendly office space with excellent parking ratios in Kampala’s premier office location. The building has breathtaking views of the golf course. It’s within walking distances of the central business district, oasis mall and garden city shopping center. Infrastructure facilities such as 3 core trunking, server rooms, suspended ceiling, CAD2 lighting, toilets for the disabled on each floor, lifts and air conditioning make Plot 9 Yusuf Lule Road an ultra modern building that meets the needs of a corporate office. The building is conveniently located on Kampala’s premier office road, Yusuf Lule road which is a dual carriageway connecting busy trading sections of 46

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Kampala and an executive neighborhood of Kololo and Nakasero hills. Currently, office space is fully let. Symbion (U), R.V. Patel, M & E Associates, Stone Construction, Roko Technical services, Stone Aluminium, Iron Art, Turquaz Home decorators and Kikos have been instrumental in the design construction and completion of this ultra modern project as part of the professional team.

The building has prominent views from both Acacia Avenue and Kira road and is less than 50m from major intersections with ideal branding opportunities. The vicinity houses many non governmental and multi national organizations, Space for letting is available. PSL in association with OM Bajarang Construction, Polad Uganda, Prayosha Uganda, East Africa Building solutions, Build Matt Ltd and Shreeji Woodmart, Corner house on Plot 436/437 Mawanda road was built using some of the best materials around including granite, aluminium and stainless steel.

Contact us: Plot 65 Yusuf Lule Road, P.O Box 1707, Kampala Uganda Tel: +256 414 24 11 41/ 24 Fax: +256 414 34 43 08 Email: sales@property.co.ug; property@dmail.co.ug Website: www.property.co.ug

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Corner House Plot 436/437 Mawanda Road This impressive newly built office and retail complex on an imposing corner within easy reach of local amenities is located in the excellent neighborhood of Kololo, within walking distance of Kisementi and Kamwokya. The building has twelve purpose built office suites, ample parking and eight retail units all finished to the highest standards with granite flooring suspended ceiling and air conditioning.

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Oakwood apartments, Muyenga 4740 Kironde Road Oakwood apartments are set on an exclusive neighborhood situated on plot 4741 Kironde Road, Muyenga. The apartments are made of eight executive residences individually styled and finished to the highest standards and quality. The timber works and kitchen are made from the finest Meru oak with tiled living area, fitted wardrobes and superior bathroom finishes. Each apartment has self contained mater bed room with ideal hills and lake views. Design considerations include mature gardens, ample parking, 3 phase power, stand alone apartments, domestic servants quarters and a quiet residential neighborhood. This property is available for sale. Plants for Africa, Casements Africa and Super Terrazzo Ltd provided the landscaping, Aluminium and Terrazzo works respectively at oak wood apartments. Conclusion The growth of the construction industry in Uganda has been considerable. This calls for professionalism and experience, Property Services Limited attempts to capture the progressive spirit of an all round property developer providing quality, result and effective management services. October 2011

Proud to be associated with Property Services Ltd, Plot 9 Yusuf Lule Road for all the Air Conditioning work on the Project Find us at: Plot 49, Kira Rd. P.O. Box 15110 Kampala - Uganda Email: pkalinda@yahoo.com

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Plot 213/217/219, 6th Street, Industrial; Area P.O. Box No. 8743, Kampala, (UGANDA) Phone No. : +256 312 261677 / 414 346477 Fax No: +256 414 252977 Mobile No.: +256 772 792877 / 772 503477 E-mail: dharmesh@krishnaconstruction.co Log on to: www.krishnaconstruction.co

We are proud to be the main contractors for the Mukwano Mall (Rashid Khamis - Kyaggwe Road)

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An Ideal Stopover for Shoppers space in a really busy area. At the Mukwano mall, anchor stores for big brands, and very large in size have been provided close to the entrance and/or exit of the mall. These brands include MTN and Imperial Bank among others. More retail space has been provided for onto different levels to provide space for clothing stores, home décor shops, grocery stores and stationery shops.

Shopping malls have become an integral part of human existence. People flock to them after work and over the weekends, to get some retail therapy, to get something to eat or to catch a movie. Because they are so busy their designs are handled by professional architectural firms. This is because they need carefully planned parking lots and space conscious entrances and exits. The building needs to be resilient and be able to stand forever.

The development is on a large site, where several other large scale development projects are underway or in the planning stages. The mall is noted for its size: with four floors, with retail area occupying the first and second levels. The project design is in such a way as to make it adaptable and customized to suit the tenant design and planning needs. The mall is a blend of post modern Architecture expressed through coating, glass and paint.

It’s on this paradigm that Mukwano Enterprises the developer of Mukwano Mall the latest retail and wholesale development, located in the North East of Kampala on Rashid Khamis – Kyagwe road, contracted Shelter Plan Associates to design and oversee the safe construction of the mall. In conjunction with Krishna Construction Company, a leading Civil Engineer and Contractor in Uganda, Shelter Plan Associates has been able to deliver a high quality project with architectural beauty and efficiency, at high standards without overshooting the budget and within the agreed time frame.

Simple geometry forms the exterior façade and the centrally positioned columns enhance the main entrances. Ambience and cleanliness characterize all areas of the building achieved by a tasteful selection and balance of the exterior mamoran quality materials and color. Economical, appropriate and low maintenance materials are specified on the whole project. Externally the walls incorporate plaster weather guard paint finish. Floors comprise of PVC and ceramic tiles. The mall is easy to get in and out of and there is ample parking for the customers.

Location The Mall is located within Kampala City on plot 23-31 at the intersection of Rashid Khamis road and Kyaggwe road. It is a few meters from the new taxi park with the Kisseka market in the neighborhood. It can be accessed from Kyaggwe road, Rashid Khamis road and/or on Mackay road. Design considerations October 2011

Standby generators and fire extinguishing canisters have been installed at various prime locations. Ramps for ferrying goods from one floor to another and for the physically handicapped have been provided. It is necessary for anchor shops to be used to attract clientele to a new mall. This usually means a successful brand, or two, takes some large retail

Contractors Brief Krishna Construction Company, one of the leading civil engineering contractors in Uganda the main contractors for the Mukwano mall have to its credit projects like Nyonyi gardens, Mukwano Center, Shopper Stop Plaza, Bai Health and International Medical Centre and Nakasero Towers among others.

Project team: Client: Mukwano Enterprises Architect: Shelter Plan Associates Structure Designer: Eddy Mukasa Planners and designers Mechanical Engineers: M & E Associates Main Contractor: Krishna Construction Company Suppliers: Super terrazzo Hitech Metal industries ltd, M2 concrete pavers Multiple industries, Shree enterprises, Victoria engineering. 51

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Materials used Modern material and finishes were used sourced both internationally and locally notably the use of stone cladding, sand, cement, stone and steel. To give the building a modern look special and modern pastel colors was used. These will ensure easy maintenance and prolonged life span of the project.

Central Government Offices Tshwaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Government Offices, at the corner of Church and Bosman streets, is getting a new lease on life through an extensive and protracted upgrade of the building first constructed at the turn of the 20th century.

Building Type: Heritage Project: Restoration & Upgrade Project duration: 24 months

The refurbishment and upgrade of the Department of Public Works offices. This historical building, originally built in 1910, consists of approximately 60,000m2 of three blocks with 7 floors each.

Physical address: 981 Rooivink Crescent, Montana Park, X17 Pretoria, 0182 P O Box 908728, Montana, 0151 Tel: 012 548 1057 Fax: 086 515 8920 new link bridges and spiral staircases and glass enclosed light courts and specialists subcontract works.

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The general refurbishment of the building also includes the internal and external upgrading of existing structures and restoration of existing finishes and to preserve the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical significance. Renovation project has experienced a few minor delays and is set for completion the end of August 2011.

The upgrade and refurbishment scope of works, which commenced in 2009 and is set to take 24 months, includes the addition of a new floor for the Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation, a new lecture hall, a tunnel structure from the basement leading to the ground level entrance into the reception area,

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Named after local and internationally renowned anti-apartheid activist, Oliver Reginald Tambo, the O.R. Tambo Environmental Education Centre & Cultural Precinct is a development that does more than just pay homage to the late struggle icon. It teaches cultural and environmental lessons, directly and indirectly, through its displays and use of green architecture and construction techniques. 54

O.R. Tambo Environmental Education Centre & Cultural Precinct The brainchild of the City of Ekurhuleni the development’s aim is to rehabilitate the identified wetlands and their environs to maximise environmental, educational and recreational opportunities for surrounding communities. Situated in the Leeupan of Benoni, the precinct overlooks a natural pan and is bound by an informal settlement; urban agricultural farms; the flood line of the Pan; and a 20m servitude water supply pipe. The development is divided into two phases, in which the preliminary phase will comprise the Environmental Centre, OR Tambo Narrative Centre, Multipurpose Arts & Crafts workshops, an outdoor amphitheatre and a care-taker’s cottage. Phase two is the landscaping and park development portion of the project that is designed to include conservation zones, formal gardens, picnic/braai areas, nature trails, sport fields and bird hides. Phase one’s completion of this R140 million development is expected this year December, while the subsequent phase is dependent on further capital investment.

LEADING BY EXAMPLE—TEACHING GREEN LESSONS Though the various buildings or components have varied functions, the central theme uniting them is the ecological connection with the environment. Each building utilises alternative technology and materials in its construction and servicing. A progressive spinoff is the developer’s ability to test various alternative green solutions during the centre’s operation with the overall view of furthering understanding and application of green designs in South Africa. A municipal briefing document states that, “the complex is intended to function as a living laboratory for the benefit of neighbouring communities, tourists and academic visitors. It is to be a testing ground for familiar and lesser known systems.” In the execution of the development, various alternative building methods / materials were used in place of, or in combination with, traditional construction materials. These were applied in different areas of the development and include: solar energy; evaporative cooling system; rammed October 2011

earth-, straw bale- and cob wall-construction; as well as green roof-, trombe wall- and earth tubetechnology. STRUCTURES The Environmental Centre comprises three parallelogram-shaped pavilions, exhibiting facades with both glazing and straw-bale construction and a natural cob earth flooring system. Temperature is regulated through floor vents that, during summer, utilise an evaporative cooling unit to deliver cool air and, during winter, takes the hot air from the roof-space and uses ducts delivering it to the same pipes again through the floor vents. An existing O.R. Tambo Museum is being relocated from its original site of the Benoni Museum to this location. After relocation, the new O.R. Tambo Narrative Centre complex will be linked to Oliver and Adelaide Tambo’s gravesite at the Tamboville Cemetery by a pedestrian route marked with various media conveying information about the activist’s life and his final place of residence, Wattville. The structure is being built into the low-lying contours of the land, hence it will be partially submerged. The roof will be a ‘living’ roof in that it will support grass growth, the flooring system will employ traditional concrete with interspersed

earth flooring in some areas. Similar to the Environmental Centre, the Narrative Centre has innovative means of regulating the building’s temperature. To warm the building’s internal spaces, air is provided by earth tubes located behind the retaining wall. Air drawn into the tubes from the atmosphere is warmed as it takes on the temperature of the tubes located underground, which naturally is warmer than the outdoor temperature during winter. This warm air is then delivered to the rooms via fan and ducting. Cooling in the summer may take less effort. Being partially submerged in the trough of the landscape provides shade thus keeping the building relatively cool. When additional cooling is needed, the same system utilised for heating is applied, in reverse, to cool the building. Supporting local artists is the main objective of the Arts and Crafts Centre. It offers accommodation and facilities to visual artists and artisans in the community, allowing them to manufacture, store and display their works. The amphitheatre is situated within the natural lie of the complex allowing the seating to cascade down the slope. It has the capacity of about 200 people and features a raised stage for better visibility. Being completely exposed to the outdoors, the amphitheatre has tensile structures

to protect patrons from the sun. Seating is constructed of low gabion walls and pre-cast concrete slabs easing drainage of surface water. Various events can be staged in this area including weddings, theatre productions, including social, religious and political events. All maintenance and security will be the responsibility of the on-site caretaker. The Caretaker Cottage also reflects the same green principles of other structures on site. The singlebedroom house utilises Trombe Wall technology, rammed earth spine walls, natural cob earth floor, aluminium louvers and polycarbonate cladding. GREEN WITH ENVY The foresight to conceive and implement an environmental project of this magnitude is commendable. It has created a place that provides employment; cultivates artistic expression; serves as a training ground for green architecture and applications; and will become a tourist destination that will inject revenue into the area for years to come. The implementation of O.R. Tambo Environmental Education Centre and Cultural Precinct is a transferable model that may benefit other areas in need of physical, cultural and economic revitalisation.

Aurecon Offices, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park By: Kim van Schoor

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A celebration of green-minded design and construction Aurecon is a global engineering, management and specialist technical services group that prides itself in creating environmentally friendly buildings and structures. Approximately 1000 of the group’s Tshwane staff recently moved into new premises at the Lynnwood Bridge Office Park. The group clearly ‘practice what they preach’ as their new office building is a definitive, green-minded project. “Aurecon is a silver founding member of the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), an organisation which promotes, encourages and facilitates green building in the South African property and construction industries. In line with this, it is important that our own buildings and facilities are designed and built in a sustainable manner,” comments Aurecon’s Chief Operations Officer, Gustav Rohde. Why choose ‘Green’ construction Jacques Kotzé, Aurecon’s Head of Facilities and Procurement, concurs: “Our aim to achieve ‘greener’ building practices at our own facilities aligns with our global strategy to ‘Continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of our business operations’. Our culture of continuous improvement extends to our facilities and by making these more sustainable and environmentally friendly does not only result in a positive return on investment but also contributes to building our great brand.”

Saving Electricity The building includes an energy efficient façade, consisting of high performance glazing, extensive external shading, insulated wall panels and an insulted roof. Energy efficient light fittings with motion sensors have been used throughout Aurecon’s Lynnwood Bridge Offices. These ensure that lights are only turned on when a particular zone is occupied, and are predicted to save the company unnecessary capital expenditure in its overall electricity bill. Further minimising the amount of lighting required, the building design ensures maximum natural light is brought into the space, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. A paramount element included in the design is the central atrium with its reflective ceiling, which also allows natural light to permeate the building. Saving Water Water efficient plumbing fixtures have been fitted onto taps and shower heads in all bathroom and shower areas to reduce output volumes of supplied water. The potable water consumption for landscape irrigation has been reduced by more than 90 percent through using plants that do not require water (xeriscaping), and use of indigenous plants, which need minimal irrigation. A rainwater harvesting system will collect, store, treat and use large quantities of rain from the roof of the building and surrounding hard surfaces such

as paving. This treated water will then be used in applications where potable water is conventionally (and unnecessarily) used, e.g. for flushing toilets. Saving Energy Another significant energy saver is the building’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system which is extremely efficient and includes carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors to ensure that enough fresh air is supplied into the building. It will also prevent oversupply of fresh air, which results in unnecessary heating and cooling. A full economy cycle is fitted to provide free cooling when outside conditions are favourable. Additionally, a central chilled water plant circulates chilled water throughout the building Encouraging alternate forms of transport In order to encourage alternate forms of transport, 43 of the 844 parking spaces are dedicated solely for the use of car-pool or car-share vehicles and hybrid or other alternative fuel vehicles. Furthermore, 76 secure bicycle storage racks have been provided, along with showers, changing facilities, and secure lockers. Challenges encountered “From the onset, we knew it wouldn’t be an easy task,” comments Aurecon’s national green building expert, Martin Smith. Conventionally, green buildings aren’t allowed to be built within 100m of a wetland, yet the site allocated to Aurecon fell within 100m of a tributary stream of the Moreleta

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This led the entire project team to explore innovative ways of ensuring the building’s storm water run-off – would not harm the near-by stream. The solution—a first for South Africa—

acts as a natural filtration system and consists of various species of plants affixed to the building’s northern parkade facade. Reflecting on the work As the developer and co-owner of the building, Atterbury Property was responsible for the project management on the entire project, which forms part of their new 73 ,000m² Lynnwood Bridge precinct. Aurecon was responsible for all the

engineering design disciplines on the Aurecon office portion of the project. “It’s important to realise that a green building is a long-term commitment,” comments Rohde. “What we set out to achieve is the creation of an office which doesn’t harm the natural landscape which surrounds it, and benefits the people who use it. I believe we’ve succeeded in achieving this vision.” South Africa

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Consol Glass’ New Environmentally-Friendly Factory Consol Glass’ new factory in Nigel, South of Johannesburg, is a ‘Greensfields’ development that consolidates its regional operations, furthers its market strategy and uplifts the local community.

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Plastic maybe unbreakable, but the reputation of glass is undeniable. Glass packaging has many benefits making it a popular and preferred liquid packaging commodity of choice. Whether in its returnable form, which is the cheapest packaging option, or in its non-recyclable form, it has a premium image that is directly proportional to the edge it has in its intrinsic qualities. Qualities such as its ability to preserve true flavour and shelf life; its clarity; shape; stylishness; including its versatile use for products such as perfumes to liquor, gourmet and baby foods and much more.

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In recognition of this Consol Glass, through the construction of its new ‘greensfields’ factory, is demonstrating its commitment in growing the glass market and to meeting current and future market demand.

glass production for the beverage markets, yet depending on market demand, may evolve to products for other glass markets. The plant’s 50ha site is capable of facilitating up to six furnaces upon completion in September 2011. The current design is initially for a two-furnace operation, each with an output of 400 tons per day. Once the second furnace is complete, the additional capacity at Consol Nigel will increase Consol’s annual glass packaging output by a further 25 percent (220,000 tons), elevating its total glass production to over one-million tons per annum (in excess of an estimated 4-billion glass containers).

As the largest glass manufacturer in Africa, Consol Glass takes a long-term approach with all its decisions and the Nigel plant is no exception and is an investment into the future sustainability of the glass making industry.

Green Designs Though environmental-friendly buildings has yet to be an industry mandate, many companies have embraced the concept and readily employ green solutions into their developments’ design and company ethos. Consol Glass has not been left out. As part of their commitment to the environment, Consol Glass investigated the most appropriate Energy Efficient (EE) applications for the new plant.

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LIGHT & SHADING The admin blockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design and orientation has a number of energy saving application, such as provision for ample natural light to permeate the building reducing reliance on electrical light. When artificial light is necessary, it is not wasted, as the lighting system is equipped with motion-sensor, switching on and off depending on the occupancy of a room. Having natural light is therapeutic and bodes well for saving on the light bill. However, excessive sunlight can increase heat gain making the environment uncomfortable. Circumventing this, the admin blockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design includes solar performance glass. This application reduces radiant heat loads into the offices and minimises air conditioning. Supplementing this are the extended roof eaves, window louvers and overhangs that regulate the amount of sunlight into the building. Furthermore, ceiling voids are equipped with thermal blankets to assist heat into the building in summer and limit heat loss in winter. WATER USE Water usage is an important component of any green design and Consol Glass has enlisted a number of applications to address the new factoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of water. A portion of the factory being on a wetland, necessitated a comprehensive storm water design in order to preserve this area. This has manifested into an onsite retention pond that slowly releases water from the

site. Indigenous plants, which comparative to exotic plants have minimal requirement for water, have been selected for landscaping to reduce water consumption. RECYCLING In order to optimise energy efficiency, minimise demand for raw materials all the while saving money, Recycling remains a key internal focus for the Consol Group. Hence the new factory is equipped with a basic cullet processing facility to recycle all waste produced at the site. Many developers are reluctant to incorporate green solutions into their developments due to the perceivable heighten capital investment, which they feel will benefit the tenants, not them. Regardless of the reasoning, it is forthright and shows a sense of personal and corporate social responsibility to the environment and the future generations to inhabit it. Mutual benefits for local community and Consol Glass The local Nigel community, including residents, employees and businesses stand to benefit in a number of ways throughout the various phases of the factory including construction stages and after... As a direct result of the presence of the factory, the area has experienced development in infrastructure, employment and community development projects. Additionally, Consol Glass has significantly contributed to education provision by donating capital for school expansion and renovation projects. Once the factory is completed and operational, many local companies may benefit through being service providers for the factory, increasing capital injection into the community and catalysing complementary businesses in the area. South Africa

consumers, are newly installed forming machines that consume less compressed air and cooling wind, hence contributing to electricity saving on the fans, compressors and other site infrastructure. To a lesser degree, yet still significant in power usage are the annealing ovens. Consol Glass has invested in the most energy efficient gas-fired units available today. These units are not only efficient with energy delivery, but are comparatively lower in carbon footprint than previous annealing ovens.

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Tyger Valley Shopping Centre to Undergo Major Refurbishment Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, a major 82,844m² regional retail complex in Bellville, Cape Town, has commenced with a major renovation and refurbishment programme. South Africa

The Centre is located just off the N1 highway, in the heart of the booming Tyger Valley business district in Belville. The area lies within the city of Tygerberg, which is frequently referred to as the ‘Sandton of the Western Cape’. It is one of the youngest cities in the world, having been founded in 1996 following the amalgamation of the Bellville, Durbanville, Goodwood, Parow and Khayelitsha municipalities. The city has approximately 1 million residents and maintains the second-highest level of disposable income outside of Sandton, Johannesburg. Refurbishment Bentel Associates International (BAI) is leading the overall refurbishment design which involves a major contemporary revamp of the interiors including new ceilings, tiling, ceilings, shop fronts in certain areas and balustrades. “Our overall design objective is to ensure that Tyger Valley once again takes its place as one of the Western Cape’s pre-eminent shopping centre destinations,” says Franc Brugman, BAI senior director. “The centre is due a major refurbishment and it’s time to bring the youth market back to the centre, which we plan on achieving with a major redesign of the Arena, Tyger Valley’s central entertainment node. We have designed a larger restaurant deck to the top level, and a magnificent new skylight which will allow an abundance of natural light, thus ensuring a fresh and totally new contemporary aesthetic to 60

the entertainment zone.” The refurbishment will also extend to the rationalisation of shops currently trading and planning to enter the centre whilst circulation routes in the malls have been realigned and opened up to ensure better circulation and site lines. Two extensions to the current plan layout of the mall include the extension of the upper Game layout enabling Game to operate over a single floor and the extension of the current Woolworths box. Woolworths is planning an extensive renovation to their store which will ensure Tyger Valley is home to a Woolworths’ flagship store. The new interiors will include a more modern design approach that will deliver clean lines and a fresher outlay. Building and Management System “A major component of the refurbishment is the upgrading, regeneration and replacement as is necessary of the electrical, fire and mechanical infrastructure, some of which is some 30 years old,” adds Brugman. “An important addition to the buildings infrastructure will be the inclusion of a state-ofthe-art Building Management System which will incorporate all electronic and mechanical systems enabling centre management to be able to monitor and manage the building in the most efficient way possible. Wherever possible, green and sustainable initiatives to ensure a reduction in energy demand of the centre will be included”.

The Centre is being refurbished by owners Pareto and Metropolitan Properties, both major players in the retail property industry. Pareto has been involved in the development of several significant shopping centres such as Cresta and Sandton City in Johannesburg and the Pavilion in KwaZulu Natal. Works have already commenced on site with the main contractor appointed to the site, WBHO taking occupation of the site on Tuesday 15th February 2011. The Arena refurbishment is programmed for completion by the end of 2011 whilst all works envisaged for the refurbishment will be completed by November 2012. More about Tyger Valley Shopping Centre Close to the Cape Town CBD, the Centre has proved exceptionally popular with local and international shoppers since its inception in 1985. Extensive customer care and parking facilities have also boosted trade. Demand for space is reflected in its 99.3% occupancy rate and although stiff competition has come from the Cape Gate and Canal Walk Shopping Centres, both within a 10km radius of the centre, Tyger Valley Shopping Centre’s visitor numbers and turnover continue to grow. The stylish mall currently features 275 stores, restaurants, a banking mall with bureau de change facilities, medical and dental facilities and a Ster-Kinekor complex with 10 cinemas. The central showcase is the Tyger Valley Arena, which combines an entertainment arena with food outlets, banking facilities and unique retail stores. October 2011

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Aurecon’s Office Building Achieves SA’s First 5 Star Green Star SA Rating Aurecon’s office building in Century City, Cape Town, which is nearing completion, is the first building in South Africa to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star SA – Office Design v1 rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). Developed by the Rabie Property Group at a cost of around R130million, the 7000m2 office block is also the first building in Cape Town and only the fifth country-wide to achieve Green Star accreditation from the GBCSA. The four other buildings all achieved a 4 Star rating. The new building will serve as the new regional offices for global engineering, management and specialist technical services group Aurecon who were responsible for the design of all the engineering services on the project and also the Green Star Rating application, with assistance from PJ Carew.

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Rabie director Colin Anderson, who was responsible for the development, says they were ecstatic with the achievement which was “doubly amazing given that we had to complete the building within a normal commercial budget”. “Our success is due to the commitment, hard work and effort put into this project by the entire team and we thank them all for their valued contributions,” he said. Albert Geldenhuys, Aurecon’s General Manager: South Africa, said that: “Increasingly, it has become important to demonstrate that our own buildings and facilities have been built in a sustainable manner. The group is committed to ensuring that we design and execute sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure projects and we have ensured that our teams include suitably trained and registered professionals, including environmentalists and Green Star SA Accredited Professionals.” Announcing the 5 Star Green Star SA – Office Design v1 rating today, Bruce Kerswill, Executive Chairman of the GBCSA, said: “The GBCSA is thrilled that South African has its first 5 star certified building and that Cape Town is on the Green Star SA map. We wish to congratulate Aurecon and Rabie on their commitment in achieving this and we will be presenting the award at our annual Convention in October this year”. Anderson said the 5 Star Rating had been achieved for the design of the building. “However, as the building has been built to design there is no reason stopping us from also applying for an As Built Green Rating from the GBCSA. Only one other building in the country has so far achieved a Green Star rating in two categories and 62

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this was the Nedbank building in Johannesburg which achieved a 4 Star Green Star SA – Office Design v1 and a 4 Star Green Star SA – As Built v 1,” he said. Aurecon fulfilled the role of mechanical engineer and carried out specialist modeling for the green star submission for this project. Anderson said in their quest for a Green-Star rating the professional team and building owners took into account the Green-Star SA criteria, namely Management, Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy, Water, Transport, Materials, Emissions, Land Use and Ecology and Innovation. Finance for the development was provided by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance who has a long-standing relationship with the Rabie Group. “We are immensely proud to finance this important achievement” says Frank Berkeley, managing executive of Nedbank Corporate Property Finance. “For Nedbank, sustainability ultimately presents a means of achieving the delicate but essential balance between economic objectives, social development activities and environmental responsibility.” The four storey building, which has been constructed on a podium covering a naturallyventilated semi-basement of covered parking, was designed by MaC Architects and its orientation ensures maximum indirect sunlight and reduced east and west direct sunlight. Other green measures undertaken include: -A state-of-the-art air-conditioning system with a full economy cycle to provide free cooling when outside conditions are favorable -A state-of-the-art Building Management System which monitors and controls energy consumption

-Grey water irrigation and the harvesting of rain water for the flushing of toilets -High-performance glazing on the windows to reduce glare and radiant heat -Innovative measures include the implementation of a “Green Lease”, believed to be the first in the country, in terms of which both the landlord and the tenant have undertaken to run the building as it was designed in terms of Green building principles The professional team on the project include Rabie Property Group (project managers), MaC Architects, Aurecon (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Environmental), Aurecon & PJ Carew Consulting (Green Consultants); Murray & Roberts (main Contractor); Richard Abrahamse (Land Surveyor), Planning Partners (Landscape Architect) and Davis Langdon (Quantity Surveying). Ends Issued jointly by Rabie Property Group, Aurecon and the Green Building Council of South Africa. About Rabie Property Group Established in 1978, the Rabie Property Group, is one of South Africa’s leading property developers, having set trends and led the way with their award-winning residential and commercial projects and ground-breaking public private partnerships and joint venture initiatives. The company’s primary focus is the Western Cape, where a number of its large mixed use projects such as Century City, West Lake, Big Bay and Royal Ascot, have literally shaped the urban landscape of Cape Town, creating landmark developments in which many thousands of people live, work, play and shop.

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Constructing the athletes’ residence at the 2011 all Africa games held in Mozambique was a race to the finish line, with the project team ensuring that it came it was completed in record time. A South African company, Vela Steel Building Systems, has been part of the technical solution to the fast-track construction of accommodation for athletes involved in the 10th All Africa Games in Mozambique in September this year. “The biggest challenge of this project – which will house most of the 6 500 competing athletes (from 48 countries) – has been its extremely tight construction time frame,” says Brent Harris, managing director of Vela. “This was brought about by Mozambique stepping into the beach to host the Games after the original host, Zambia, withdrew on economic grounds – a decision which effectively halved the normal fouryear preparation cycle,” he adds. Located in Zimpeto, a suburb of Mozambique’s capital city, Maputo, the Athletes Village will provide 848 apartments in a configuration of 27 four-storey buildings. Each of the apartments will consist of three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and front and rear verandas – a total living space of almost 100 000sqm. “Given the sheer scale of the project, and the extremely tight deadline, the main contractor – a consortium of Mota-Engil and Soares da Costa – decided to use the Worthington Construction (USA) method of Cold Form Steel (CFS) framing as the structural system on the project,” says David van Zyl, operations director of Vela. October 2011

“This provided the speed, efficiency, strength and innovation required not only to meet the project deadline, but also to produce a high quality end product in the process,” he adds. Much of the cold form (or cold rolled) steel for the project was supplied by Vela – a specialist in alternative building systems – by way of road hauls from Johannesburg to site. “By using load bearing CFS framing members (wall studs and floor joints) the project took advantage of steel’s greater strength-toweight ratio, compared with traditional construction methods, such as poured-in-place concrete,” says van Zyl. “The Worthington Construction Group’s framing system incorporates into the structure innovative efficiencies in time, resources and engineering. “Furthermore, the use of as lightweight a structure as possible provides the necessary strength and ductility to survive a seismic event with no catastrophic failures. By comparison, the weight of a concrete structure would have imposed significantly greater base share on the foundations,” says van Zyl. The floor system is ledger-framed (rather than traditional platform-framed), which eliminates fireblocking requirements. It also reduces time on the installation of floor-to-floor shear connections and on layout for the floor above.

Van Zyl says each floor is sheathed with a galvanised metal deck, which “allows MEP trades to rough in all of their work before the self-levelling floor underlayment (3500 psi) is poured.” “The unique floor underlayment is half the weight of structural concrete – thus reducing floor system dead loads and allowing for a lighter foundation. The floor assembly also eliminates shoring and core drilling, thus allowing MEP trades to move more quickly from floor to floor,” says van Zyl. “Another advantage of CFS framing is the adoption of the technique of panelisation of the loadbearing interior and exterior wall panels – which accelerates the construction process and reduces the variability and guesswork (while increasing the level of quality). “In a nutshell, the advantages in speed, efficiency, strength and innovation have been the driving forces that enabled the Athletes Village Project to meet its deadlines without compromising the high quality end product,” van Zyl concludes. The work force on the project was predominantly made up of South Africans and Mozambicans, some of whom were trained by experienced carpenters from the USA, China and Portugal on the new framing technology. Once the Games are over, and the athletes have gone home, the Village will be converted into housing for local residents of Zimpeto. 63

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Awarding Safety Conscientiousness This year’s GMBA regional safety competition ceremony was more than just handing out accolades to awardees, it was a think-tank with candid discussion on what must be done to increase safety—nominate companies, and decrease incidents of injury on construction work sites.

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A built industry that is not conducive to creating safe environments is not sustainable. Gauteng Master Builders Association (GMBA) understands this and acknowledges companies with exemplary safety records at its annual Regional Safety Competition awards.

Executives should participate on the safety committee, provide and invest in the best training and equipment and stay abreast of relative legislation at all times. They should tune into safety, just as they tune into quality control and timely execution.”

“Providing safety equipment, systems and procedures is not enough to prevent site accidents if a company’s culture is not conducive to healthy and safe working,” says Thelma Pugh, MD of Federated Employers Mutual Assurance speaking at GMBA’s ceremony. “An organisation’s attitudes and values regarding safe work are important factors that influence the approach to work and ultimately an organisation’s health and safety performance. Management of health and safety should embrace in a holistic way the interactions between the working environment, equipment, systems and procedures and the people within the organisation,” asserts Pugh.

Unlike larger companies, smaller enterprises seldom have in place adequate training or provisions to ensure staff safety. This creates a precarious environment, reflected in increasing incidents of injuries reported by such

This year’s ceremony took place in Midrand on 16th August 2011, in which 15 awards were given out for safety excellence. For about two decades GMBA has been recognising companies with impeccable safety records. This year, 71 entries vied for GMBA’s prestigious safety and health recognition. WBHO-Tiber joint venture took home the association’s top award, FEM Super League Trophy, for its achievements on the 115 West Street office block in Sandown.

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Yet, GMBA gives more than just accolades. It offers a support service to members on health and safety matters. Through providing information, user-friendly documentation and support in the implementation of health and safety controls, the association improves the ability of members to understand the intention of OHS legislation and adds value to their operations.

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All companies have one thing in common—the pursuit for profit. Companies’ leadership across the board have an obligation to their shareholders, which is usually financial governance—rarely, if ever—are there safety concerns. Yet, in cultivating an environment conducive to safety and health there must be a ‘top-down’ approach with a show of commitment coming from top management.

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“Health and safety is not just an intellectual activity to prove that we care about our workforce. It is the sum of contribution from all stakeholders, from the boardroom right down to the lowest level of the organisation that determines a company’s success in health and safety,” continues Pugh “Executives should ensure that all corporate actions and behaviours clearly communicate safety as a priority.

TYRIS Construction’s Work spans the commercial, governmental, residential,industrial and civil engineering construction markets, and is directed out of our head office in Centurion, but takes place in areas as far afield as Northern Cape, Nelspruit, Kwazulu-Natal and Lephalale in the Northern Province.

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WINNERS OF THE GMBA 2010 COMPETITION:

FEM Super League Trophy (for projects over R500m)

WBHO-Tiber joint venture 115 West Street office block (Sandown)

President’s Trophy (for projects between R200-R500m)

Aveng Grinaker-LTA Medupi Power Station P35 A/C project

Contractor’s Trophy (for projects between R120-R200m)

Stefanutti Stocks KPMG Parktown building

Executive Director’s Trophy (for projects between R50—R120m)

Tyris Construction University of Wits’ new Health Sciences Building

GMBA Safety Committee Trophy (for projects between R20m and R50m)

Stefanutti Stocks Patricia Road office block (Sandown)

Ramsey Herd Trophy (for projects between R5and R20m)

Siya Zama Construction (Gauteng) Vodacom Altech Altron premises

Universal Health Care Trophy (for projects under R5m)

Belo and Kies Construction Total Waltloo project

Concept Safety Systems Trophy (for best manufacturer)

Aveng Grinaker-LTA Building Facades factory (Jetpark)

BCIMA Trophy (for allied trades)

Wiehahn Formwork

Plant Storage Yards Award

Tiber Bonvec Construction Village Deep yard

Best Occupational Health & Safety representative

Johannesburg Scaffolding (Nkolo Gerald Mabela)

Best Site OHS Officer

Tyris Construction (Shadrack Motladile) Wits’ Health Sciences Building

Best Performing OHS Manager

GVK-Siya Zama Construction (Tiaan Labuschagne)

companies, and needs industry intervention as explained by Doug Michell of GMBA. “The industry needs to embrace the smaller contractors and assist them to improve their health and safety performance as they are the companies mostly experiencing the injuries,” continues Mitchell. “A sub-contractor who shares the same awareness to control and improve on health and safety performance is an asset to the principal contractor adding value to the construction project.” Ultimately, improving an environment’s safety and health conditions is the responsibility of all stakeholders. It is not just the duty of the worker on the ground, the executive in the office, or the safety lobbying organisation. Input into safety measures and compliance with established parameters will further improve healthy work environments into the foreseeable future.

Best Contracts Manager

Steffanutti Stocks Inland (John Borradaile)

Best Sub-Contractor

Johannesburg Scaffolding ABSA Towers (Tshwane)

“We all need to work together to make health and safety a truly shared mission and to realise the many benefits,” concludes Pugh. “Prevention of pain and suffering to people caused by work is the major driver for us all, but doing the right things, the right way, also delivers improved productivity, increased workforce commitment and enhanced reputation.”

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Taking Centre Stage with The New Makro New Makro centre adds convenience and profits today while implementing sustainable practices to ensure the environment in the future Makro, the nationwide retailer specialising in general merchandise, electronics, food and liquor, has expanded its South African presence to 16 stores with the opening of its new centre in Montague Park. Montague Park, on the northern border of Cape Town’s premier industrial node – Montague Gardens – and with easy access to all major arterial routes, is set to become one of the most desirable mixed-use locations in greater Cape Town. Montague Park The 62-hectare site, sought after by several national ‘big box’ retail chains and modern distribution centres, will also offer small- and medium-sized users opportunities to position their businesses in a secure and modern business park. Yet it was not always a desirable location. Previously the site was an old fertiliser factory, a landscape eyesore and pollution magnet, whose removal was applauded by local residents and businesses in the areas. The rehabilitation of this area was included as part of the Montague Park’s development and forms part of one of the green spaces in the eco-friendly commercial and industrial park. Contractor, Grinaker-LTA and project developer, Eris Property Group are committed to protecting and preserving the Duikerveli, an ecologically sensitive area that has since rehabilitation,

attracted a bevy of bird life to the park. The Duikerveli Situated about 100 metres from Makro’s new store the project team is committed to protecting it says Grinaker-LTA’s Mark Belman. “Our entire team understand the value of this area and we are being exceptionally conscientious about ensuring that no contaminants from the site enter it.” One way they are ensuring this is through an intense recycling programme. Being a member of the Green Building Council of South Africa, the contractor has taken the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to ‘green’ construction. Minimising the impact of this project on the environment, all waste materials were separated to ensure that use of recyclable materials was maximised. Nearing completion in October 2011 is a new 20,000m2 single storey building with mezzanine offices. Its envelope is a concrete frame with structural steel columns, roof sheeting and wall cladding with brick infill. Concrete power-floated surface beds were also put in place. Landscaping While aesthetics are not frequently considered a factor in industrial developments, Montague Park brings new levels of detail through a comprehensively landscaped environment and also offers unparalleled classic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. Handled by CNdv Africa and Cape Contours Landscape Solutions, the landscape

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was designed in accordance with both the overall aesthetics of Montague Park and Makro’s specific requirements, which include energy and water conservation. The site is extremely exposed to high velocity winds, greatly influencing the plant choices. The planting was specifically chosen to withstand the harsh climatic conditions, complement the clean and modern Montague Park aesthetic and ensure minimal maintenance requirements in future. At least 20 percent of the planting areas will be irrigated with excess condensate coming from the buildings refrigeration and cooling plants—another green solution. This recycled water will reduce the overall irrigation requirements.

Project Team Developer Eris Property Group Architect R & L Architects Landscape Architect CNdV Africa Main Contractor Grinaker-LTA

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Bridge City Goes Underground

Commuters’ public transport woes will be eased— in comfort, style and reliability— upon the completion of bridge city’s underground rail station Durban’s Bridge City Station, a new railway station situated underneath the popular Bridge City mixed use development, is now complete. The development–which is being linked to a bus and taxi hub—will be an intermodal transportation facility easing road congestion and providing convenient transportation for about 613,000 residents in the surrounding areas of Inanda, KwaMashu, Ntuzuma and Phoenix. Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has significantly invested in this ‘new generation’ station—the first in a number of similar roll-outs— that will have an underground station, 3km of track and many technological and design features associated with modern world-class stations. PRASA’s capital investment is about R250m on the station, which, according to its CEO Lucky Montana, will be self-funding due to the commercial developments linked to the station. He says that a crucial aim of Bridge City was to have a fully integrated transportation mechanism that will facilitate the transportation needs of citizens in areas that were not traditionally catered for.

The company’s new station implementation plans are on time as most of the country’s commuter rail systems have reached the end of their life span after being upgraded in the 1950s, with some lines about 100 years old. PRASA is spearheading government's efforts to transform public transport in South Africa. This will realise the vision of enhancing mobility as the gateway to accessible socioeconomic opportunities and a shared future. Through upgrading and building new transport infrastructure, PRASA is ushering in a new era for public transport - one of performance, investment and accountability. This is leading to the end of historical underinvestment in the sector, while facilitating the total transformation of passenger transport in the country. A system that aims to create an integrated, intermodal transport solution that is both efficient and seamless allowing South Africans to access new socioeconomic opportunities and connect them with each other. Bridge City Station and Rail Link will be operational by the end of 2012.

Project Team Client Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Station Architects ACC ADA Engineers Arcus Gibb Project Manager Focus Project Management Quantity Surveyors LDM Consulting Main Contractors (joint venture) Grinaker-LTA Enza Construction

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Creating a Place in Needy Communities An innovation in creating efficient and economical steps to coincide with existing retaining blocks led to a popular technique of creating stairway access and providing comfortable, practical seating arrangements at outdoor leisure amenities and school sport facilities. This resulted in ‘placemaking’ or social gathering areas. According to Wikipedia, the term “placemaking” was coined in the 1970s by architects and planners to describe the process of creating squares, plazas, parks, streets and waterfronts that will attract people because they are pleasurable or interesting. Landscape often plays an important role in the design process. One of the most basic features of this principle is seating. “This might not strike you as an intellectual bombshell,” William H. Whyte liked to say, “but people like to sit where there are places for them to sit.” Whyte’s famous observations of plazas and parks suggested that people were not that picky about where they sit, as long as they could sit somewhere. But he also demonstrated that certain types of seating could revitalize a moribund place. Seating that is accessible, comfortable, well-maintained, and located in the right places is critical to successful placemaking. Cape Town, last year, in particular saw an upswing in making available improved spectator platforms for less advantaged communities. Hans Blumer of Dennis Moss Partnership, who was involved in designing three of such seating arenas using Terraforce’s 4x4 Multi Step Block, says that construction of these was initiated by the Stellenbosch Municipality in 2008 with the vision to upgrade existing sports fields specifically for the previously disadvantaged communities, “With the Soccer World Cup in 2010 these projects had to be completed in time, thus leaving a “lasting legacy” to the advantage of the communities,” says Blumer. The three arenas in Stellenbosch are located in Pniel, Kylmore and Groendal respectively, and in all three cases an existing grass embankment was converted to seating. Georg Brand of Dassenberg Retaining , the retaining wall contractor awarded the installation of the seating, says that all three examples demonstrate a combination of 4 x 4 Multi Step Blocks and L12 Terraforce blocks , with good sub-soil drainage in certain places behind the seating. Says Brand: “For horizontal reinforcing, Y12 steel bars were inserted with a concrete infill into the 4x4 blocks. Installation was carried out in the wet Cape winter under the worst conditions. Excessive storm water runoff with no control measures in place and at two sites, soggy clay due to subsoil water pouring out.”

involved in applications where it was necessary to combine some heavy duty earth retaining with a seating arrangement. Blumer says that the 4x4 Multi Step blocks work very well for fulfilling project requirements: “All three stadiums were equipped with a club house each before the upgrading was initiated, with seating provided only on grass embankments. Installing formal seating with Terraforce blocks at the club houses proved to be a welcome innovation which was greatly appreciated by the various communities.”

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In Willowmore, a similar installation was completed in the time before the World Cup with a slightly different section detail. Holger Rust of Terraforce, the company that designed the 4x4 Step Block, says: “Based on our client’s comments, the blocks were found to offer one of the most cost-effective and durable methods for creating user-friendly seating arrangements at public sports and recreational facilities.” He adds that many examples have been installed during the last 25 years in all parts of South Africa, other African countries and on other continents. “The method lends itself to constructing small seating arrangements for pre-school facilities with; say 50 seats, to large scale arenas, capable of accommodating 20, 000 spectators, as has been done at a gold mine in South Africa. With proper planning, unsightly and eroding embankments can be turned in to something useful and pleasing to the eye.” The company has also been

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