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(Below and bottom): The Equities Property Fund logo was expertly embossed into some of the concrete panelling by Superstruct. (Right): The completed Imperial Logistics warehouse.
Precast warehouse completed
DESPITE LOCKDOWN RESTRICTION Despite lockdown restrictions, rock-blasting and rain delays, a 17 000m² healthcarecompliant warehouse was constructed for Imperial Logistics in 2020 within the seven-month contractual period. Developed at Witfontein X57 in Pomona, Gauteng, by JSE-listed Equites Property Fund, the warehouse shell was completed in December using precast columns and tilt-up panelling, cast and installed by tiltup specialist Superstruct. Other members of the professional team included architects, Empowered Spaces, structural engineers DG Consulting,
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quantity surveyors Schoombie Hartman, Imperial and Lead Logistics Provider Division (formally Resolve Capacity) and main contractor Ndwala Construction. Lloyd Zacharias, Equites Property Fund project manager, comments: “A substantial advantage of building with precast concrete is that one can get going with the concrete preparation while waiting for council approval. We had to pause all construction work during the April lockdown, but as soon as it was lifted, we were able to begin with the assembly of the precast elements in June. This major win for the project enabled us to complete the project on time.” Superstruct supplied 103 columns in heights which varied from 11,75-15,66m. Seventy-seven panels were supplied in heights from 3,7-10,7m and widths which ranged from 2,3 -10,5m. Twent y-one columns were placed inside the building in three rows to support the roof structure. The rest were mounted on the building’s
