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- Kenya Medical Association Complex - Life St Dominic's hospital South Africa

- NSSF Super Apartments Uganda

- Building Botswana - Pipes for Africa

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Seetella is passionate about the development of sanitation infrastructure and the ripple effect it has on communities

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Absolute Towers, Mississauga, Canada Absolute Towers is a set of five residential towers in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

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Cover Story Gautrain Phase 2 Pretoria to Braamfontein

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PERSONALITY Seetella Ntsibo Makhetha President- South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)

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PROJECTS Naledi Motors Gaborone Gets a Stunning Facelift Abcon Brings you the “Building Botswana” Conference and Exposition Kenya Medical Association Complex Investing for Posterity Axis Banks on Superior Service for Growth NSSF Super Apartments at Mbuya Mpanga Hydro Power Commissioned by the President.

Life St. Dominic’s Hospital Urban Dynamics Town and Regional Planners MTN Hub Project Index

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© Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Kingdom Tower Kingdom Tower with a height of over 1000 metres will be located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will be the centre piece and the first construction phase of Kingdom City, Jeddah economic Company’s new urban development of more than 5.3 million square metres of land in the North of Jeddah overlooking the Red Sea and Obhur Creek.

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MANAGING EDITOR Robert Barnes EDITOR Lucy Njogu COUNTRY EDITORS Kenya - Francis Makari South Africa - Jasin Maddox Uganda - Irene Kabuzire

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Investing in African Infrastructure

WRITERS Lisa Kamau, Peace Muchiri, Irene Kabuzire, Ann Kariuki, Lindsay Wagner, Elaine Young, Jacqueline van Staden

The Seoul G-20 Multi-Year Action Plan on Development has in its words identified gaps in infrastructure as a key bottleneck to growth in developing countries. Estimates of total infrastructure financing needs in developing countries amount to over $1.2 trillion per year, with $93 billion for sub-Saharan Africa alone.

CHIEF DESIGNER Simon Muhia WEB / GRAPHIC DESIGN Augustine Ombwa

This comes as no surprise when one looks at the lack of roads, rail and reliable power supply that plagues most regions increasing the cost of manufactured goods and farm produce.

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Kenya Arthur Makau,Titus Oyuga, Frances Lagoussis (Mombasa), Trizah Njoroge

The challenges posed in trying to mobilize funds to meet this challenge stem from political risk to regulatory frameworks to be found in most African countries that make payback periods long and risky compared to other markets.

South Africa: Tabitha Muthoni, Winnie Sentabire, Petty Gonye, Angeline Ntobeng, Prince Moyo, Debra Labuschagne, Nithaam Mohamed, Nelly Dube Uganda: Winfred Nakairu, Deus Mutyaba

A saviour however seems to be emerging from the East where China and North Asia funds have shown a willingness to take up the challenge with the competition for resources and geopolitical influence holding sway.

Botswana: Dickson Manyudza, Gerald Mazikana Tanzania: Tom Kiage Malawi: Anderson Fumulani

DLA Piper head of mining and energy, Robert Edel told delegates at a mining conference in Australia recently that an estimated expenditure of $32-billion on roads would increase trade on the African continent by $250-billion dollars over the next 15 years alone. This certainly makes it all worth the while.

Ghana: Anthony Hondah, George Laing Zimbabwe: Cyri’l Zenda Rwanda: Collison Lore Nigeria: Seni Bello China:Weng Jie

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NEWS

Cameroon US$ 65 Million for Gas-Fired Power Plant The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of US$ 65 million towards the construction of a gas-fired power plant in Cameroon to help meet the country’s fast-growing demand for energy. The plant will be located nine kilometers inland north of the southern coastal city of Kribi and the transmission line will be connected to Cameroon’s southern interconnected power grid, which supplies 90 percent of total demand in the country.

The project, which is estimated to cost approximately US$ 367 million in total, is a joint venture between the Republic of Cameroon and AES Kribi Holding BV, a subsidiary of AES Corporation. AES Corporation is a US-based power group that operates in 29 countries around the world, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company already owns and operates power plants in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Hill International Awarded US$ 2.9 Billion Contract

The new plant will help Cameroon keep pace with its growing demand for energy which has increased rapidly over recent years due to a combination of growth in the economy and a rising population.

Comoros

The Dubai office of Hill International has been awarded a management services contract for an estimated US$2.9 billion development in Comoros Islands, marking the entry of the New Jersey-based firm into the East African market. Hill International will provide a range of services from Program Management, Project Management (on each project within the Program) and Cost Consultancy on the Program and Projects levels.

The five-year contract has an estimated value to Hill International of nearly US$89 million, with the client being Dubai-based HSS Holding and the Government of the Union of Comoros. The Comoros Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands situated off the southeast coast of Africa, to the east of Tanzania and northwest of Madagascar. The planned development includes maritime transportation, aviation, physical infrastructure and social infrastructure.

US$249 million for Monrovia-Gbarnga-GantaGuinea Border Road

The Dubai office of Hill International has been awarded a management services contract for an estimated US$2.9 billion development in Comoros Islands

Liberia

The Liberian Government and the World Bank have signed an agreement totaling an estimated US$249 million for the rehabilitation of the approximately 249-kilometre Monrovia (Red Light)-Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea border road.

The Liberia Road Asset Management Project (LIBRAMP) will also provide for the maintenance of the road over a 10-year period.

The objective of the project is to support Liberia’s efforts to reduce transport costs and travel time along the road corridor from Monrovia to the Guinea border and to maintain the road in good condition over a 10-year period The total estimated project cost is US$249 million, of which about US$176 million is being provided from International Development Association -IDA (approx. US$68 million) through its credit to Liberia, and approximately US$109 million grant from the multi-donor Liberia Reconstruction Trust Fund (LRTF) administered by the World Bank.

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The Liberian Government and the World Bank have signed an agreement totaling an estimated US$249 million for the rehabilitation of the approximately 249-kilometre Monrovia (Red Light)-Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea border road

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Aga Khan University to be Developed Over Next 15 Years for US $450 Million

Tanzania

The Aga Khan University complex being built in Arusha in north-eastern Tanzania will cost US$ 450 million and will be developed over the next 15 years. The complex will operate alongside other AKU campuses in Nairobi.

This announcement follows the inauguration of the US$ 50 million Aga Khan University (AKU) Hospital’s Heart and Cancer Centre in Nairobi and the laying of the foundation stone of the AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications also in Nairobi late this July.

In developing the multiple campuses and new programmes in Arusha and Nairobi, AKU will invest over $700 million in the region over the next fifteen years, providing direct employment to approximately 4,000 people on an ongoing basis. Already, one third of the students attending AKU campuses are from East Africa; at full capacity, the new East Africa campuses will educate 3000 students.

The Aga Khan University complex being built in Arusha will cost US$ 450 million and will be developed over the next 15 years

AfDB Approves US$85-million loan for Lomé Container Terminal

Togo

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$85-million loan for the construction of a new container terminal at the Lome Port in Togo.

The project involves the construction, development and operation of a new transshipment container handling terminal. It will be executed under a 35year concession agreement and will have an annual handling capacity of 1.5 million 20-feet container units. A Togolese company, Lomé Container Terminal S.A, will execute the project.

The Lome port in the Gulf of Guinea is one of the few deep water ports in Western and Central Africa. It serves as a transshipment hub on the West African coast because of its ideal location. It also serves as a gateway to landlocked Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, as well as the northern parts of Nigeria.

The project which involves the construction, development and operation of a new transshipment container handling terminal will be executed under a 35-year concession agreement

Dangote Industries Launches US$ 400 Million Cement Manufacturing Plant

Zambia

Nigerian firm, Dangote Industries has launched a new US$400 million cement manufacturing plant in Zambia. The new plant cited as the largest in Zambia is expected to produce 1.5 million tones of cement annually and will create up to 1000 direct jobs.

The investment, a follow up to the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) signed last December, between the Dangote Industries Limited and the Government of Zambia, will further strengthen the bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Zambia.

It is anticipated that the cement plant with an installed capacity of 1.5 million metric tonnes per annum, will be completed within 27 months coming into full production by mid-2013. Its timely completion will make Zambia the tenth country where Dangote has invested in cement manufacturing.

The new plant cited as the largest in Zambia is expected to produce 1.5 million tones of cement annually and will create up to 1000 direct jobs

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NEWS

ADB Extends US$200 Million Loan for Road Reconstruction in North East India

India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending up to US$200 million in loans to reconstruct roads in northeast India that will reduce its isolation and open up badly needed growth and development opportunities in some of the country’s poorest states.

The ADB Board of Directors has approved the multi tranche financing facility for the North Eastern State Roads Investment Program. The funds, which will be released in two tranches, will upgrade over 400 km of roads in the states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.

The improvement work will include widening existing sections of roads, strengthening pavements, raising embankments, and providing permanent structures at river crossings.

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, along with the six state governments, will carry out the program, which is due for completion by the end of December 2016.

Jeddah to Host World’s Tallest Building

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending up to US$200 million in loans to reconstruct roads in northeast India

Saudi Arabia

Construction of the world’s highest skyscraper, Kingdom Tower, is soon to be underway. At over 1000 meters, Kingdom Tower will be the centerpiece and the first construction phase of Kingdom City, Jeddah Economic Company’s (JEC) new urban development of more than 5.3 million square meters of land in the north of Jeddah overlooking the Red Sea and Obhur Creek.

With a total construction area of over 500,000 square meters, the soaring Kingdom Tower will be a mixed-use building featuring a Four Seasons hotel, Four Seasons serviced apartments, first class office space, luxury condominiums and an observatory that will be higher than the world’s current highest observation deck. The overall construction cost of the tower is SR4.6 billion (US$1.2 billion) and the overall estimated cost of the entire Kingdom City project is anticipated to be SR75 billion (US$20 billion).

An interdisciplinary team led by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), based in Chicago, created the design of the Kingdom Tower.

The tower’s height will be at least 173 meters taller than the world’s current The overall construction cost of Kingdom Tower is SR4.6 billion (US$1.2 billion) tallest building, Dubai’s 828-meter-tall Burj Khalifa.

Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) and Eiffage for High Speed Railway Line

France

A public private partnership contract for the future Brittany-Loire Valley highspeed rail line that will connect the cities of Le Mans and Rennes has been signed by Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) and Eiffage Rail Express. The 182 kilometre long high speed rail line will extend the existing 180 km of highspeed line between Paris and Le Mans commissioned in 1989.

This new railway line represents a total investment of over 3.3 billion euros (US$ 4.7 billion) and is the first public private partnership contract ever signed for the construction of a high speed line. The line which will take five years to complete will significantly improve accessibility to the West of France reducing the journey between Paris and Rennes to one and a half hours. The Brittany-Loire Valley high-speed line is part of a global scheme which expects to see more than 2000 km of new lines being constructed in France before 2020.

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The Brittany-Loire Valley high-speed line is part of a global scheme which expects to see more than 2000 km of new lines being constructed in France before 2020

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PRODUCTS

Bobcat’s E26 Compact Excavator Bobcat’s new zero tailswing mine-excavator; the E26 is designed for reliability, operator comfort, smooth workgroup control and superior hydraulic performance. By optimizing the weight of the workgroup using the proven “4-plate box” technology, the E26’s center of gravity has been moved towards the back of the excavator.

As a result, the E26 does not require an additional counterweight when configured with the optional long dipper stick. In addition, thanks to its new main control valve, optimized pump and higher working pressure, the hydraulic system allows smooth, quick and simultaneous operations in combination with powerful digging forces. Another key feature on the E26 is the incorporation of the same cab used on the Bobcat range 3 to 5 tonne compact excavators. This provides for operator comfort, ample entry space and improved operator noise level. www.bobcat.com

Leica XPro 5.1 The innovative approach used in Leica XPro 5.1 allows for the performing of the intermediate workflow steps of image QC and aerial triangulation directly on the raw Mass Memory MM80 data. The time consuming L0 image extraction step can now be skipped. The new software version offers a one-click ‘from Raw to Product’ processing option for applications as disaster management, where the production and delivery speed of orthoimages play a crucial role.

The DSM (Digital Surface Model) generation module of Leica XPro, released earlier this year, has in version 5.1 a new capability of processing Info Clouds. In contrast to Point Clouds, Info Clouds contain additional spectral and time information. The dense 3D surface information is combined with the Leica ADS RGB or FCIR images. In Leica Xpro 5.1, the creation of Info Clouds is fully integrated into the processing workflow and lets users benefit by accessing clean data without editing. All information – x,y,z, spectral and time values – are perfectly combined in one data set. www.leica-geosystems.com

HEK TPL 500 & 300 Alimak Hek is extending its light range with the introduction of HEK TPL 500 & 300. Its flexible, robust and simple design makes it suitable for all vertical access, including direct to buildings and scaffoldings, for new construction or for refurbishment work.

The TPL 500 & 300 is designed to offer the most cost efficient vertical transport solution on site and is delivered in either three phase 500 kg capacity or 300 kg single phase configuration. Each unit has dual functionality, and can be used as either a transport platform or material hoist.

The mast sections of this Alimak Hek product are fixed to each other by means of four eyebolts, permanently attached to the mast section itself, making assembly faster, and eliminating the risk of loss or misuse of these mast bolts. The TPL 300 & 500 are also fitted with an overspeed safety device that comes into operation if the platform exceeds the rated speed, bringing the hoist to a controlled stop. The hoist is also fitted with an overloading sensing device which prevents the use of the machine if too much load is carried, thus ensuring safety and prolonging the working life of the machine. www.alimakhek.com

Manitou’s 160ATJ Manitou’s new 160ATJ builds on an existing model with a slight difference in basic features. It has a 16.1m working height (compared to 16.25m in the original model), 8.3m outreach (compared to 9.1m), while platform capacity is the same - 230kg. The 160ATJ’s engine management system minimises the revs of the engine, increasing them steplessly to accommodate deploying and moving the boom. This has allowed Manitou to use a smaller engine - a Kubota V1505 - 35.1HP which will provide the same performance as the 45HP Perkins engine used in the previous model.

The electronic regulation of torque has the additional advantage of speeding up the separate movements of the boom for faster deployment. The smaller engine uses 15% less fuel and is lighter, which is partly responsible for the overall reduction in machine weight from 7450kg to 6160kg. The 160 ATJ also comes with new puncture proof Solid Air tyres which are of a 16.5in diameter as opposed to 18" on the previous model. The new tyres contribute to the "green" credentials of the machine - being easier to recycle. www.manitou.com/en/ 12

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ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

Green Building Council of South Africa 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 7000 m2 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 documentation assistance from PJ Carew Consulting.

Tanzanian Mining and Energy Conference & Exhibition (TMECE) Date: Venue: Contact Person: E-mail Address: Website:

October 19-20, 2011 Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania James Shindi James@ametrade.org www.tanzaniaminingenergy.com

TMECE 2011 is an event focusing on Tanzania’s mining and energy potentials and their sustainable development. TMECE will feature two days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, as well as touristic trips and technical site visits.

The TMECE will gather international investors, industry experts, Tanzanian decision makers, development partners and donors, as well as other key actors and partners in Tanzania’s extractive industries. The event will act as a platform to establish business partnerships and explore the potential investment opportunities in the mining and energy sectors. It will also look into the lessons learned by key investors on the development projects and challenges in these sectors. The main theme of TMECE 2011 is “Utilising Tanzania’s resources as the engine for sustainable development and economic integration.”

Reliability and Maintenance Week Date: Venue: Contact Person: E-mail Address: Website:

October 31 – November 2, 2011 Sandton Sun, Johannesburg, South Africa Tracey-Lee Zurcher tracey-lee.zurcher@spintelligent.com www.reliabilityweek.co.za

This three-day event will assist you in configuring effective and attainable reliability-centred maintenance strategies to increase your operational productivity and maximise return on preexisting and new asset investments.

You will benefit from hearing case studies on configuring and implementing long- term maintenance strategies, considering operational budgets, backlogs and growing asset bases.

You will be able to gain operational leverage by learning how to reach world-class maintenance standards and skill competency; identify outcomes-based plant KPIs; prevent expensive, unplanned failures by employing cutting edge predictive technology and condition monitoring techniques; proactively schedule, implement and execute informed, time and cost-efficient maintenance processes to lower the total cost of asset ownership, extend the life and decrease downtime of your existing equipment - keeping your operations internationally competitive.

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CORPORATE NEWS

South Africa

UAE

South Africa

Dulux, South Africa’s Top Preferred Paint Brand

RAK Ceramics opens 3,800 square feet showroom in Sharjah

Robor Acquires KMG Carbon Steel Division

RAK Ceramics, the world's largest ceramic tiles & bathware manufacturing company, announced that it has opened a second showroom in Sharjah in response to overwhelming customer demand in the emirate.

Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer of welded tube and pipe, Robor, has acquired the KMG Carbon Steel Division from the Blackstar Group in a transaction said to be worth in excess of R50 million Rand (US$ 6.9 million).The agreement, effective from June 2011 follows Blackstar’s decision to divest in KMG Steel Service Centres in return for 5% of Robor’s issued share capital.

Dulux has confirmed its reputation as a household name in decorative paints as winner of the TGI Iconic Brands paint category, and with its positioning among the top 14 overall brands of South Africa. Once a year, consumers vote for the brands that have become symbols and which contribute to the way users define their status and personalities, in the TGI Icon Brand survey. Dulux was voted as the top preferred paint brand. As a national brand survey, TGI measures the usage of over 8,000 brands across 19 different categories. An impressive 15,000 face-to-face interviews are conducted, in communities with a population size greater than 8,000 people, making the survey the largest of its kind on the South African landscape.

According to sales and marketing director, Prejay Lalla, Dulux has a strong and rich heritage among all South Africans and is firmly entrenched as a serious player in the South Africa market. She affirms that the company will continue to bring quality and value to the South African market through continued sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, as well as the Let’s Colour project, which aims to inject colour into communities and add colour to people’s lives.

The 3,800 ft.2 (353m2) showroom that was inaugurated recently is situated in a prime location in Sharjah, which has emerged as key ceramic tile and bathware market hub. RAK Ceramics is a US$ 1 billion global conglomerate in the ceramic industry, offering a product portfolio comprising over 8,000 designs in ceramic tiles, Gres Porcellanato, and several models in bathware.

The company has also been recently conferred the SuperBrand 2011 Award and continues to be a global pioneer in the world of ceramics through innovative products such as the RAKSLIM, a new brand of 4.5-millimetre thick tile that sets new industry benchmarks in thickness, strength, cost and ease of use.

The acquisiton encompasses the former KMG Vanderbijlpark, Isando and Welkom operations.

This division known as Baldwins Steel will be part of Robor Steel Services, operating as Robor Baldwins under the leadership of Andrew Winter and his management team.

Baldwins Steel handled more than 108,000 tonnes of flat steel products in 2010, sourced both locally and internationally.

RAK Ceramics is also founding member of Emirates Green Building Council, which supports the development of sustainable buildings in UAE.

This aquisition will enhance Robor’s capabilities and fast track their strategy of adding value to steel products and increasing their product offering. Robor Baldwins will be one of South Africa’s largest steel service centres, servicing distributors and large end users nationally.

Kenya

Zimbabwe

South Africa

- Architectural Association of Kenya

- Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors

- ASAQS

- Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya

- Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers

- SAICE

- Institute of Engineers of Kenya

- The Construction Industry Federation of

- South African Council for the Quantity

Association Partners

- Association of Consulting Engineers of - Kenya

Zimbabwe (Cifoz)

- Association of Proffessional Societies of East Africa APSEA) - Kenya Property developers Association

- Khuthaza ( Women for Housing)

Uganda

- Concrete Manufacturers Association

Institute of Surveyors of Uganda

- Green Building council of SA

- Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

- South African Property Owners

Tanzania Namibia Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia

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- Tanzania Institute of Quantity surveyors

Association - Master Builders South Africa

- Construction Regulation Board (CRB) - Tanzania’s Registration Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (AQSRB) September 2011

Gautrain Phase 2 Pretoria to Braamfontein

Commuters travelling from Pretoria to Braamfontein are now able to cut their 57km trip to just over half-an-hour, by travelling at speeds of 160km an hour without getting a fine.

On 02 August 2011 the second phase of the Gautrain System – the route linking Rosebank Station in Johannesburg to Hatfield Station in Tshwane – was opened for commercial service. Commuters travelling from Pretoria to Braamfontein are now able to cut their 57km trip to just over half-an-hour, by travelling at speeds of 160km an hour without getting a fine. Well,

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that is only if they’re travelling on the Gautrain, a high-speed below- and above-ground rail network in South Africa’s Gauteng Province. On average, some 60 000 people already travel weekly on phase 1 of the project, known as the airport link route, which runs between Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport. This number could increase to 100 000 passengers daily when phase

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two becomes operational in June 2011. “The average weekly patronage is a very pleasing statistic considering that the main commuter backbone of the system has not yet opened,” says Errol Braithwaite, Technical & Marketing Executive at Bombela Concession Company.

Looking back a year ago, the first phase of the Gautrain opened three weeks ahead of schedule and three days ahead of the opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Now the system is expanding to an 80km route as construction on six more commuter stations is being completed to connect the Johannesburg CBD with Sandton, OR Tambo International Airport, Pretoria and Hatfield.

“Trains have already started trial running between Rosebank and Pretoria stations,” says Braithwaite. “This includes verification of the timetable and training of personnel as well as disaster and emergency simulations conducted in conjunction with Gauteng’s emergency services.”

The outcome of the testing & commissioning and system integration processes are measured against strict technical criteria to ensure compliance with all design and safety requirements. In terms of South African legislation, the acceptability of the system must be demonstrated to the Railway Safety Regulator before a “Safety Permit” (effectively a license to operate) will be granted, he says.

The design of the Gautrain’s fleet of rail vehicles is based on the Electrostar train-set already in common service in the UK, modified and upgraded for South African conditions. In South Africa, they have been formed into four-car sets to carry up to about 450 passengers per train and run at 160km/h or 100mph.

Currently, trains run at 12 minute intervals at peak times and 20 minutes during off-peaks. This is expected to be maintained with the Johannesburg CBD and Pretoria link in June. The trains are designed and built to extremely high standards of performance and reliability. “In fact the reliability benchmark equates to an allowable delay of 3min for every 60,000km - imagine if your car operated to that level of reliability,” says Braithwaite.The train service is complemented by a dedicated bus fleet which will transport passengers in airconditioned comfort between the stations and surrounding suburbs and business nodes.

in high-speed rail all over the world with projects under construction on almost every continent.

Locally, there has been much speculation in the media about high-speed rail lines between Johannesburg and Durban and even between Johannesburg and Cape Town. A possible airportCBD link in Cape Town has also been mooted.”

could be transmitted to overlying buildings and the rails are elastically supported throughout to reduce noise and vibration levels. Additional noise barriers are provided where required along the route. Over 63,000 direct, indirect & induced jobs have been created and over 10,500 unskilled & semi-skilled staff received training.

The construction of the project began in September 2006, and work progressed on about 45 individual phase 1 and phase 2 sites simultaneously. According to Braithwaite, over 6 million cubic meters of earth has been shifted – enough to fill a rugby field to a height of 1.2 km.

Approximately 15 km of tunnels were excavated in about 24 months. 14 large viaducts and nearly 50 smaller bridges were constructed and well over 100,000 cubic meters of concrete was poured. The track itself has been laid to European Standard (1435mm) gauge using continuously welded rail and concrete sleepers. In the tunnels, Sonneville low-vibration concrete slab track has been installed to minimize vibrations which

At approximately R25 billion, the Gautrain project is the largest Public Private Partnership (PPP) project ever undertaken in South Africa. Some R3.5 billion of this amount has been funded through equity subscription and loan finance by the Bombela Concession Company.

The Bombela Concession Company was awarded the project following an international tender process. It initially consisted of Bombardier Transportation UK, Bouygues Travaux Publics SA, Murray & Roberts and SPG Concessions.

Latterly ABSA Capital and the J&J Group have also taken up equity stakes in the Bombela Concession Company.

Braithwaite believes the Gautrain project has and will transform the face of public transport in the country. “The Provincial Government is continually engaged in long-term planning of transportation infrastructure. The current Gautrain design already makes provision for future stations at Modderfontein and Samrand.” However, he says system extensions beyond that will be in the “much longer term” and will be dependent on the successful operation of the current system.

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DPI Plastics launches PVC design and installation user-manual Engineers and contractors involved in the design and installation of PVC piping systems are now able to benefit from a new manual that has been launched by DPI Plastics, a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems.

The ‘Design Guidelines for PVC Pressure Pipe Systems’ manual, launched by DPI Plastics in February 2011, is an updated version of the company’s previous ‘Pressure Manual’, and includes additional information on new PVCO technology, guidelines on solvent cement welding, modifications to references of standards and an introduction to the code of ethics and conduct drawn up by the South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA), of which DPI Plastics is a founding member.

DPI Plastics technical and product manager for pressure pipe systems, Renier Snyman points out that the manual is provided freeof-charge to all DPI Plastics clients, as part of an overall value-added service package.

“The Design Guidelines for PVC Pressure Pipe Systems manual is ideally-suited to design engineers, municipal engineers and contractors installing piping systems, and is available for free in CD format, and online,” he explains.

Snyman adds that the manual serves as a one-stop guide for all the relevant and comprehensive information relating to PVC pipes. “The guidelines in the manual cover the physical properties, design requirements, chemical resistance, correct laying methods and advice on installation, in one concise manuscript that will benefit numerous industry players,” he continues.

Also added to the manual are sections on “green” issues, which are much more important to engineers and designers today when compared to a decade ago. “The world as a whole is much more aware of the importance of looking after our planet, conserving energy and reducing our consumption,” explains Snyman. “We have; therefore, included – for example - tables of comparison showing power consumption, material efficiency and pumping costs for various piping systems so that informed, planet friendly choices can be made when designing for the future.”

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High value thermoplastic pipes such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) and polyethylene have been used for almost 60 years; their properties and design criteria are well understood.

Interestingly, perhaps surprisingly, it is only in recent years that significant steps have been taken to improve the competitive position of PVC pipes via material savings.

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All over Africa PVC technology is changing the way plastic pipes are viewed and extending their range of use. In South African specifically (SA) plastic pipe industry is well developed and compares very well with its counterparts in Europe and the US. The latest technology is used for processing and testing, polymers that comply with international standards. Several local companies are either subsidiaries of international firms, or are linked with technical licenses, thereby sharing in the benefits of the international research and development (R&D) and benchmarking against the best in the world.

Sasol The main source of the thermoplastic polymers is ethylene, obtained from either oil or coal. All have hydro-carbon molecular structures. PVC & LDPE polymers are locally produced by Sasol Polymers and HDPE by Safripol. The ethylene they both use as basic feedstock is obtained from Sasol Synfuels. A big pipeline recently completed from the Mozambique gas fields to Sasol in Secunda supplies natural gas as an additional source of feedstock. Some high performance polymers are imported.

Plastic pipes for various applications are made to SA national standards. These standards are comparable to international standards and many are based on European documents.

Building mines with PVC Pipe materials technology and market needs

have combined to advance developments in material savings while enhancing pipe properties.

Increasing PVC pipe material design stresses from 10 to 32 MPa and the corresponding reduction in wall thicknesses and safety factors is described and includes a consideration of the concepts of strength and toughness as applied to design criteria for PVC-U, PVC-M and PVC-O pressure pipes. Starting with the stringent requirements of modified pipes for the mining industry, these developments clearly demonstrate the versatility and durability of PVC. Africa is blessed with an abundance of minerals, especially gold and coal. However, a problem with gold is that it is mined at very deep levels underground, today approaching 5000m. Working conditions are extremely onerous with ambient temperatures approaching 50oC and, for health and productivity reasons, cooling and fresh air ventilation is necessary.

Cooling under-ground is effected by pumping water at 5oC many kilometers down vertical shafts, along haulage ways and to gold bearing rock faces. Ventilation air is conveyed underground, then cooled to reduce ambient temperatures and improve working conditions, while compressed air is necessary for operation of rock drills and other mining equipment. The chilled water, having done its job, must be pumped back up to the surface for reuse. Steel pipes are the preferred carrier notwithstanding the high humidities underground and corrosive acidic conditions.

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Under these conditions the safety of miners is paramount and all aspects of underground mining are subject to the most stringent safety rules; obviously pipe failures cannot be tolerated. In the mid-1970’s it was decided to enter this market with PVC pipes and PVC Mining Water Pressure Pipes – after some design considerations it became obvious that toughness was an essential requirement if PVC pipes were to penetrate the market held almost 100% by steel. Development work involved: • The properties and consistency of the PVC polymer, in particular: K-value, apparent density, CPA (cold plasticisor absorption or porosity) and thermal stability.

• Various impact modifiers, taking into account pipe storage and outdoor weathering.

• The level of addition of these modifiers.

• Extrusion conditions to optimise processing and pipe toughness.

• The development of a suitable pipe joint.

• Testing procedures to verify quality in terms of pipe strength, toughness and consistency.

• A pipe standard for mining which had to be devised and accepted by the industry.

Continuing Construction Technology Moving from contrition to the future of the product and notwithstanding current advantages afforded

by PVC pipe, the industry is continuing to improve upon the technology.

Through research and development, the PVC pipe industry is striving to make the best possible pipe and fittings products. With the ability to draw from PVC pipe's worldwide experience, and with the opportunity to learn from the shortcomings of predecessor pipe products, the PVC pipe industry will maintain its product's advantages and work toward the betterment of those advantages.

PVC pipe is a product of modern technology, offering reliable and durable service to a variety of consumers (i.e., contractors, engineers, operators, industries, utilities, and irrigation districts). PVC pipe is a tried and proven performer, a credit to PVC's inherently superior characteristics and thorough engineering design.

Beneficial Properties of PVC Piping Corrosion Resistance PVC pipes are non-conductors of electricity and are immune to electrochemical reactions caused by acids, bases and salts that cause corrosion in metals. In this regard, PVC piping is cost effective in applications where soil is aggressive. Similarly, PVC pipe will outlast alternative pipes without the need for protective coatings or liners.

Chemical Resistance PVC pipes are resistant to a wide range of chemical reagents in temperatures of up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. They are also resistant to chemicals normally found in homes. In effect, PVC is frequently used as a protective liner for other pipe materials.

Coefficient of friction PVC pipes have smoother wall surfaces that reduce fluid friction and resistance to flow. This hydraulic smoothness further inhibits slime build up in sewers, eliminating tuberculation and encrustation in water distribution mains.

This attribute translates to significantly lower maintenance costs and more efficient initial pipeline design.

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Guest Construction Industry (FOCI) in Nigeria In colonial days, major works on the construction and maintenance of Nigerian infrastructure were handled by foreign firms. With the approach of independence, the promoters of these firms were apparently apprehensive that a cordial relationship with foreign interests may not be taken for granted, given the militancy of the likely successors to power.

FOCI President Engr M O Williams FNSE

In order to present a united front, seven of these foreign firms founded the Federation of Building and Civil Engineering Constractors in Nigeria (FOBACEC) in 1954. Subsequent developments after independence, in particular the indigenisation laws, accelerated the emergence of local participants in the construction industry.

Today the organisation is a mixture of indigenous, indigenised and foreign enterprises. The name of the group has since been changed to the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI).

Transport The road network, which now stands at 200,000 The development of the Nigerian transport system has kilometres. This partnership is of course continuous, been closely connected with the economic and political as most of the roads are steadily being upgraded to history of the country.

The colonial government match national progress on the social and commercial constructed a rail network as the major means of fronts.

In the area of water-borne transport, member accessing the country for administrative and commercial companies of FOCI have been involved in dredging purposes. As the network was mainly north/south channels for ships, building jetties and deep sea ports. oriented, the need for a reliable road network became They are also rendering infrastructural support to the more pronounced and the construction companies oil and gas sector, both on and off shore.

“With over 56 years of construction experience in Nigeria, FOCI has become a reference point for sustained excellence in the construction industry.”

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Building development It is fair to say that FOCI members have been largely responsible for most of the major building structures all over the country. The magnificent new capital of the nation, Abuja, bears eloquent testimony to the contribution of FOCI members to the country’s buildings and infrastructure programme. They have also been involved in the nationwide development of new towns, estates and housing schemes.

Industrial stability and growth With over 56 years of construction experience in Nigeria, FOCI has become a reference point for sustained excellence in the construction industry.

Interaction with member companies has resulted in the maintenance of sound practices, respect for ethics and stability in the industry.

By their nature, members of the Federation are competitors in the same market. They have however realised the urgent need to co-operate in bringing more stability to the construction industry. There was a pressing requirement for a common basis for conditions of employment and remuneration, terms and conditions of contract, treatment of day work rates, the setting of minimum standards, and even stabilising the prices of key construction materials.

Common issues involving dealing with government and parastatal bodies are also tackled through the platform of FOCI, which has minimised the areas in which the major clients might be able to exert undue pressure.

This was particularly noticeable in tackling problems that arose over implementation of the Structural Adjustment Programmes of the Babangida administration, which introduced a new foreign exchange regime that devalued the national currency by over 600 per cent, and made it impossible to proceed with ongoing jobs on existing prices and payment conditions. The formula for paying for ongoing and future jobs was negotiated under the umbrella of FOCI, and the accumulated debts were pursued through the same platform.

FOCI also provided the platform for producing common instruments such as the Schedule of Day Work Rates and the Construction Industry Materials Price Index, which are normally cleared with the Federal Ministries of Works and Housing and are routinely developed as tools for handling the issues to which they relate. FOCI represents the construction industry in multilateral agencies such as the Nigerian Employers’ Consultant Association (NECA) and the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC).

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Personality Seetella Ntsibo Makhetha President- South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Seetella was born in Qacha’s Nek in Lesotho. His father was a primary school teacher there at that time. He did his high school Education at Peka High School, where he obtained his Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) pass with distinction. He was fortunate that in Lesotho, in those days, you were almost guaranteed a government scholarship if you passed COSC in first or second class.

His sights were firmly set on a career in civil engineering. Tertiary institutions in Lesotho didn’t offer the degree course, but prospective students were allowed to enrol at a university in the nearest neighbouring country. South Africa was the obvious choice. “Nowadays, 90% of Lesotho students do civil engineering in South Africa but as we know, 1975/6, when I started my degree, was not a good period in South African education.”

Seetella was able to secure a scholarship, with the assistance of the Lesotho Government, from the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation (CFTC), a British sponsored grant, to study engineering at the University of Roorkee in India.

Studies in India “Established during the British colonial period as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, Roorkee University (now India Institute of Technology – Roorkee) is still regarded as one of the foremost engineering and architectural learning institution in Asia and Africa”, says Seetella. It lies 160 km north of New Delhi, near the city of Hardwar. At the time of his enrolment, student numbers exceeded 8000. The university had a strong British tradition; the culture of learning was an eye-opener. Spurred by the Hindu tradition, where a teacher is seen as a god, the academic staff of the institution took their work very seriously and were very goal oriented. They considered the success of the students as their own and went out of their way to help the student.

Attending class with Seetella at Roorkee was his future wife Martha, also from Lesotho and who also secured a scholarship to study Civil Engineering at Roorkee. What attracted Seetella to Martha was the mix of softness and determination in her character. ‘She had a passion for civil engineering and academically there was healthy competition between us’. The couple got married mid-course, flying out to Lesotho for the ceremony. When they finally returned from India in 1982, Seetella joined September 2011

the World Bank sponsored Urban Development Project where he was engaged in the design and testing of ventilated improved pit latrines.

‘Apart from Lesotho, I was involved with water and wastewater projects in Botswana, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya.’ To this day, Seetella is passionate about the development of sanitation infrastructure and the ripple effect it has on communities, much more than in other areas of engineering.

Studies in the UK In 1985 Seetella left for the UK to pursue his MSc (Civil Engineering) studies at the University of Technology in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Seetella says: ‘I had opted for Loughborough because the university was known for its focus on community based water and wastewater research, and I wanted to do my Master’s Degree on Water and Waste Engineering for Developing Countries. His Roorkee qualification guaranteed him immediate admission to the British institution.

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Culturally, the two countries couldn’t have been more different. ‘What made the British interval easier was that one could relate to most of the customs and practices, whereas in India everything was new, foreign and exhilarating.’ On his return to Lesotho, Seetella was briefly employed as senior engineer with the Maseru Water Supply.

He then joined the Bophuthatswana Water Supply authority in Mafikeng, whereupon he was seconded to the Department of Water Affairs, as senior engineer in charge of water maintenance.

He later joined Stewart Scott International in their Mafikeng office.

‘In June 1992, we decided to start our own company,’ Seetella says. ‘With me specialising in water and waste systems, and Martha focusing on roads and stormwater, we could offer a full range of township services.’ Makhetha Development Consultants opened their offices in Bryanston in Johannesburg 1992. In 2003 they moved their head office to Port Elizabeth.

Acknowledgment: Some of the information used in this profile was adopted from: “Civil Engineering” Published by SAICE, January 2011 edition

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Machine Room-Less Lifts The concept of MRLs is that all equipment are located and accommodated within the lift well or in a special cabinet nearby the well. This fact allows building constructors and architects to save space and related costs in the building Elevators have been in use from as early as the 3rd century BC. The early elevators were operated by human, animal, or water wheel power. Later, from the middle of the 19th century or thereabout, power elevators that were steam operated were used for conveying materials in factories, mines and warehouses. In 1853, Elisha Graves Otis, an American inventor, demonstrated a freight elevator equipped with a safety device to prevent falling in case a supporting cable broke.

Public confidence in such devices increased and Otis established a company for manufacturing elevators. In 1861, he patented a steam elevator.

Meanwhile, in 1846, Sir William Armstrong had introduced the hydraulic crane, and in the early 1870s, hydraulic machines began to replace the steam-powered elevator. Towards the end of the 19th century, the elevator evolved even further with German inventor Werner Von Siemens integrating the electric motor into elevator technology.

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Machine Room-Less Lifts The machine room less (MRL) elevator eliminates the need for a machine room in the building. For almost 100 years, lifts have been packaged with a special space in a building for the location of machine and lift related equipment such as the controller and the overspeed governor. This space, called machine room, was usually located in the top of the building for traction lifts and in the bottom of the building for hydraulic lifts.

The concept of MRLs is that all equipment are located and accommodated within the lift well or in a special cabinet nearby the well. This fact allows building constructors and architects to save space and related costs in the building.

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MRL and Safety regulations As a general rule, safety standards cover the existing - state of the art – technology. The European lift safety standards EN 81-1 and EN 81-2, published in 1998 are considered as the most accepted lifts related standards around the world. Both standards prescribe in detail in clause 6 the conventional solution of machine rooms.

However, the wide application of MRL lifts led to a relative amendment of the standards, in order to cover MRL solutions.

This amendment called EN 81-1/A2 and EN 81-2/ A2, respectively was published in 2004 and covers several different MRL cases such as machinery space located in the well pit, in the headroom or even in a cabinet.

MRL most common solutions Over recent years the range of machine room-less lifts has expanded and all major manufacturers are now able to provide their own products.

Solutions for accommodating drive machines or drive units and controllers within the lift well have been achieved in a variety of ways.

Electric traction arrangements are available with the drive machine located within the lift pit, the headroom of the well and in some cases even on the lift car itself. Respectively, the mounting of the drive machine in the lift well is achieved in different ways by the various manufacturers. Some mount the machine directly on the guide rails, while others adopt a bedplate arrangement built into the well structure.

For hydraulic MRL lifts the drive unit may be placed in the pit area or in a cabinet located in the vicinity of the lift well.

The controller is usually located at either the top or bottom lift landing next to the lift door, but can also be located within the lift well. In the latter case, a remote control panel is provided, that can be accessed from outside the well, for carrying out emergency procedures.

MRL pros and cons Some lift professionals tend to compare traction MRL lifts with conventional hydraulic lifts.

However, this comparison is not the appropriate one, since there are in the market several MRL solutions also for hydraulic lifts. The sufficient way is a direct comparison of lifts with or without machine room.

According to Lefteris Rousoudis, marketing products manager at Kleemann Hellas SA, the basic advantage of MRL lifts is the reduction of cost related either to the construction of a conventional machine room or to the increase of building available rental area.

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Bella Sky Hotel: A New Landmark on the Copenhagen Skyline The opening of Scandinavia’s largest hotel symbolizes not only the identity of the modern Ørestad area of Copenhagen, but also marks the capital’s increasing importance on the international convention and congress scene. The sculptural profile and visibility of the hotel from the various corners of Copenhagen make it an architectural landmark which will draw many visitors to the Ørestad neighbourhood.

The new landmark hotel and conference center designed by 3XN was a first step in the long-anticipated extension of the Bella Center; Copenhagen’s famous Congress Center.

The upgrade of the Bella Center will add an urban feeling to the place, and the extension will immediately benefit from the Center’s perfect location: situated between the old city core and Ørestad; Copenhagen’s growth center. Bella Center is connected to two important worlds of activities, and furthermore it is close to the Metro as well as the Copenhagen Airport.

3XN worked out a master plan for the entire Bella Center area to establish the right place for the two-tower hotel. The master plan was flexible and was to be executed in several phases.

It drew upon the classical urban weave of rectangular streets and blocks, leaving each field, however, open to interpretation.

The two hotel towers stand close as a pair, yet seem a little shy; the towers incline in opposite directions. The reason for this was to obtain an unobstructed view from all rooms in each tower.

The sky was not the limit in this case; flight safety requires a maximum tower height of 75m (25 floors) granted the hotel’s proximity to the Copenhagen airport, so one tall tower was not an option. Wind considerations as well as a wish for a landmark signal caused the top twist of one tower, while the wish for a clearly indicated entrance caused the ground floor twist of the other tower.

The hotel lobby merges into the existing entrance lobby of the Bella Center, making the hotel a true integrated part, ready for large events like the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair; this time with rooms for rent.

With a relaxed, yet stylish interior strategy for the Bella Sky Hotel’s rooms, reception and conference rooms, 3XNs design aims were to give guests the impression of arriving at a tasteful Scandinavian home.

The Best from Nordic Traditions ‘Although Bella Sky is the Nordic region’s largest hotel, we have done everything to ensure that the hotel doesn’t give the typical impersonal and formal feeling that so often defines large hotels,’ says 3XN Architects’ founder and partner,

Kim Herforth Nielsen. ‘Therefore, we decided to interpret the overall theme as New Nordic Cool. We looked at how Scandinavians approach the design of their homes, how they live – and then chose the best of our design tradition for the Bella Sky Hotel. Key words for us were simplicity, functionality and high quality, both in design and materials.’

Therefore anything synthetic was banned in the selection of materials for the hotel’s 814 rooms. Carpets are in wool, bed sheets in high thread count cottons, and there is a prevailing use of natural materials such as smoked oak and leather found throughout the décor.

The smokey colour palette gives the rooms warmth and at the same time creates references to Nordic nature, which is evident from the hotel views over the nature park, ‘Amager Common.’

3XN has chosen the best from the Nordic tradition in terms of furniture designers, and has used a strategy comprising both new and classic design from a selection such as Hay, Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl. The common thread running through

the chosen furniture, textiles and lamps, are round organic forms, which underline the informal and relaxed mood.

A New Landmark on the Copenhagen Skyline and a New Symbol for Ørestad With its 814 rooms and 30 conference rooms, the Comwell Bella Sky Hotel offers a wealth of new accommodation and resources for the Bella Convention and Congress Center in Copenhagen. In future this will draw an even larger segment of the international world class conferences and events to Copenhagen.

3XN has designed the Bella Sky Hotel to create a distinct new profile on the Copenhagen skyline, with the two towers reaching up 76,5 meters, and leaning out at a staggering 15 degrees in each direction (11 degrees more than the leaning tower of Pisa).

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FEDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, Exhibition, 27th to 30th June 2011, Abuja, Nigeria

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FOCI EXCO MEMBERS at the AGM Dinner.

The Green Building Conference and Exhibition was held at the Sandton Convention Centre from July 13 -14, 2011

Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs for South Africa, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi and Lloyd Macfarlane, director of Alive2green (the conference organiser) at South Africa Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) Carbon Free stand

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Delegates of the conference had the privilege of attending one of three design charettes

The AfriSam-South Africa Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Electronic Photo Competition 2011 took place at the Liliesleaf farm in Rivonia, South Africa on 21 June 2011

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Naledi Motors Gaborone Gets a Stunning Facelift Botswana

This facility is the first in the country to incorporate new Mercedes-Benz branding and is a flagship showroom for Mercedes in Botswana

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Since the very beginning when Mercedes-Benz built the first petrol run auto-mobile in 1886, the world was watching, learning and adoring. This relentless organization has then continued to make giant strides in the industry and gone on increase their product range to include buses, coaches and trucks as well.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced many technological and safety developments that later became common in other vehicles. Having pioneered these break throughs, the organization has emerged as one of the most well-known and established automotive brands in the world. The brand has also stood the test of time as it is the world's oldest automotive brand still in existence today!

Given this history of precision and legacy of rapid technological advancement it is no surprise that Karl Mercedes’ creation has come to be associated with class, elegance, excellence and has consequently grown to become a very powerful brand which has earned the respect of every true automobile aficionado globally. With branches and dealerships located worldwide, it is only natural that every single outlet reflect the majestic stature of Mercedes-Benz in every way possible.

Thus Naledi Motors (Gaborone), an authorized Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi dealership in Botswana, has since October 2009 undergone a commendable upgrade which was divided into three (3) main stages.

Following an environmental study the existing facility was given a P26 million face-lift so that its aesthetic matches that of world class standards.

This facility is the first in the country to incorporate the new Mercedes-Benz branding and is a flagship showroom for Mercedes in Botswana.

This ‘newer’ Naledi Motors now has two floors with the following facilities included: Mercedes-Benz showroom, Mitsubishi motors showroom, preowned cars showroom, training room, service reception, passenger car workshop, 4x4 workshop and offices for staff. Total floor area 4500sqm (and 41% site coverage).

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Secondly, the new concept of a vibrant cafe space for customers, which is located behind the reception area, makes the facility look even more modern and gives it a metropolitan feel. An articulate choice and use of materials in the cafe further adds on to the already sleek-looking facility: timber flooring, a unique bar below the counter and counter elements. The use of stainless steel remains an important feature throughout the building.

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Challenges Despite the flawless creation which currently houses Naledi Motors (Gaborone), there were several difficulties which threatened to “stand in the way of greatness”.

Firstly, sometime during the project commencement, Mercedes-Benz and Deimler Crysler split up, so their planned showroom had to be taken out of Naledi Motors facility. To remedy this unforeseen development, the preowned area was then relocated (in the place previously intended for Crysler) to the main building and extra parking for visitors was then established.

Secondly, instead of completion occurring on the 1st January 2010 as planned, the project was delayed by thirteen (13) months. The main contributing factor was the change in contractors due to failure by the first one to promptly deliver. The contract to carry out the upgrade was initially awarded to Whitacon, who commenced construction as scheduled.

However, failure to complete the first stage by the stipulated date of March 2010 saw their contract terminated and a replacement swiftly brought in because the design team and the client could not excuse this extreme delay.

At this point the project contract was then awarded to a new contractor, BJ Builders, at the beginning of April 2011. They continued the re-construction works right through to completion in July 2011 when the new and improved home of Naledi Motors was finally relinquished.

Project Team Client: Main Contractor: Architect: Quantity Surveyor: Structural /Civil Engineer: Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: Stainless Steel Balustrades: Paint Supplier:

Naledi Motors BJ Builders Paledi Morrison Partnership Mmile Mhutsiwa & Associates Abdulla Associates A. R. Edwards & Associates Ramin Holdings Gloss Painters

We provide all of the following services: • Dry wall / Glass Partitions • Suspended & Plastered Ceilings • Aluminium Shopfronts • Wallpaper & Cladding

• Lineal Ceilings • Automatic Doors • Toilet Partitions • Shade Ports

For enquiries contact Riaz Lottering at: Cell: +267 7211 2786 riazlott@yahoo.com Tel/Fax: +267 390 7596 P O Box 201734, Gaborone, Botswana

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ESTATE CONSTRUCTION, Empowering BOTSWANA Estate Construction (PTY) Ltd. is a wholly citizen owned company comprised of highly skilled practitioners and engineers with a spectrum of abilities and experience in different aspects of construction.

G4S Office, Francistown

Estate Construction (PTY) Ltd. was incorporated on the 5th of July 1994 under company number CO. 94/1002.

The company is in the construction sector and has completed numerous contracts for Councils and Central Government.

Estate Construction (PTY) Ltd. is a wholly citizen owned company comprised of highly skilled practitioners and engineers with a spectrum of abilities and experience in different aspects of construction. We provide inhouse and professional service to our clients using innovative and cost effective strategies that deliver measurable results. As a citizen company, we possess full knowledge and understanding of local infrastructure needs and are capable of delivering to specification.

Mission Our mission is to help regional governments and the private sector to cost-effectively develop infrastructure to empower nations and create an appetite for direct foreign investors by providing quality services and thus, providing a support service enabling government and the private sector to focus on their core functions.

Vision Our vision is to become part of the teams that would help build the region in accordance with world class standards.

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Masunga Bus & Taxi Rank

Kasane Bus Rank Passenger Terminal

organization as well as significant support for sport within the country, the following continue to benefit from our social responsibility budget: Sponsorship forØ Botswana Men’s major Soft Ball League- 2009/2010 Ø Team open class motorcycle race1000 Desert Race 2008 Happy Ø Hearts F.C- Second Division 2009/2010 Projects Since our incorporation, we have served and completed projects for a number of high profile organization and government. Some of these include: Kasane Bus Rank (for Chobe District Council), Moijabana-Serowe road reseal (for Roads Department), Ntimbale Dam Access Road, Ntlhantlhe Loop Access Road, Salajwe Road Dry Grading; New Xade Road (for Ghanzi District Council), Renovation of Army Houses (for Botswana Defence Force), Design & Construction of 9 Executive Houses (for Water Affairs), construction of ablution blocks (for Gaborone City Council), Molapowabojang Village Water Reticulation and Tutume Water Reticulation (for Central District Council), to name but a few.

For updates, please refer to our website at:

www.estate.co.bw

Values Our values are founded on: Ø Empowerment Ø Open Communication Ø Flexibility Ø Continuous Improvement Ø Pride Social Responsibility In our quest to give back to the community, build and support societal structures and community based

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Developing Infrastructure, Empowering Nations.

With a wealth of experience and expertise, reinforced by a comprehensive range of services, we are well equipped to handle an array of projects. We provide in-house and professional services to our clients using innovative and cost-effective strategies.

Some of our services include: • Road Building • Bridge Building • Off Road Transport • Heavy Transport • Water Reticulation • Pipe Work

Namibia branch:

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civil • earthworks • building • plant

No. 71 Rehoubothelweg, Asspanplatz, NAMCON Corner P. O. Box 97376, Maerua Mall Windhoek, Namibia Tel: +264 61 246 289 Fax: +267 61 246 169 Cell: +264 81 124 6025

Botswana branch: Botswana Plot 64268/9, Block3 Broadhurst Industrial P. O. Box 403200 Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 3181 285 Fax: +267 3181 286 Cell: +267 7188 8882

Abcon Brings you the Conference

New Exponential Office Block in Gaborone CBD currently under construction by BJ Builders (Contractor)

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About ABCON Formed in 1977 by a small group of contractors who recognized the need to have an advocate for their interests, ABCON has evolved with the times and has consequently become one of the most recognized construction associations in the country. Membership is open to all building and engineering contractors, allied suppliers and sub-contractors.

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As a non-profit and entirely independent organization, the association’s revenue is derived mainly from its members’ subscriptions.Comprising of “big shot” contractors and smaller upcoming ones as well building material suppliers who service the local and international market, ABCON’s main objective is to promote and protect the interests of its members.

New SADC Offices in Gaborone CBD by Stefanutti Stocks (Contractor)

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“Building Botswana” and Exposition

This is mainly achieved by working in conjunction with government ministries, local authorities, trade unions as well as other existing associations and institutions, to ensure that the construction industry environment is most conducive in order for key players to contribute towards achieving national development.

The association participates in the Botswana Government’s High Level Consultative Council as well as in other advocacy activities.

The Constitution A constitution was prepared, accepted and the organization registered with the Registrar of Societies.

At each annual general meeting (AGM) an executive committee is elected, which is charged with the responsibility of running the day-to-day operations of the organization. Prior to 2008 all officers of the organization were volunteers, until the committee proposed a change. Since then, the director,

Masa Centre in Gaborone CBD currently under construction by Italtswana Contracting Company

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The Tlokweng - Gaborone Road expansion currently under construction by Condurail (Contractor)

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Service of all survey & laboratory equipment CALIBRATION OF ALL SOIL DENSITY GAUGES DONE IN GABORONE INCLUDING CUBE PRESS,CBR MACHINES

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Postal Address

Plot 170, Unit 4 Gaborone International Commerce Park Botswana

P. O. Box 20483 Bontleng Gaborone Botswana

Contact Details Telephone: (267) 312-1146 Facsimile: (267) 312-1406 E-mail: Stefan@protsurv.co.za Protsurv@botsnet.bw

Molapo Crossing intersection in Gaborone

The Tlokweng - Gaborone Road expansion currently under construction by Condurail (Contractor)

Conference and Exhibition In June 2002 ABCON held the first conference and exhibition which was aimed at re-introducing the association to the construction industry as well as celebrate their silver jubilee. Thereafter, two more

events have followed with the most recent being in 2005. This year the event has been called the “Building Botswana” Conference and Exposition, which will be held from 15-17 September at the Fairgrounds Complex in Gaborone, Botswana.

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secretary and staff of ABCON have become paid individuals, while the committee continues to work on a voluntary basis. With a current membership of 55, the organization aims to increase this number in the future.

Gaborone-Molepolole road expansion by CCC (Contractor)

Quality you can rely on

Komatsu Botswana Komatsu’s advanced construction and utility equipment provides customers worldwide with technological innovation and exceptional value. The machines are designed with high productivity, safety and environmental considerations in mind.

Construction Equipment Articulated Dump Trucks, Crawler Dozers, Hydraulic Excavators, Motor Graders, Wheel Loaders, Wheel Dozers and Wheeled Excavators.

Utility Equipment Backhoe Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders (Wheeled and Crawler), and Compact (Mini) Hydraulic Excavators.

Komatsu Botswana (Pty) Ltd • Plot58, Gaborone International Commerce Park • Private Bag 00137, Gaborone, Botswana Branches at: Gaborone: Tel: +267 392-8343 Fax: +267 392-8515 • Francistown: Plot31253, Somerset West, Francistown Tel: +267 244-1025 Fax: +267 244-1024 • Jwaneng: Private Bag 11, Jwaneng Tel: +267 588-1066 Fax: +267 588-0893 • Orapa: P O Box 21, Orapa Tel: +267 297-0036 Fax: +267 297-0458

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Plot No. 22078 Gaborone West Industrial P O Box 1041 Gaborone Botswana Tel: +267 390 2416 Fax: +267 390 2418 E-mail: abl@asphalt.co.bw Asphalt Paving (Gaborone)

Asphalt concrete is recommended for:

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Cresta President hotel upgrade in Gaborone Main Mall- Paint by Dulux

Road Surfacing Road Strengthening Sports Facilities Parking Areas

Sponsored by ABCON in association with Tshipidi Badiri (the association of citizen building contractors), the event is designed to provide building contractors, engineers, architects and related services companies with information.

The event builds on the success of expos held by ABCON in previous years. The focus this year will be on 2 key themes, the first of which will be- using standardization to improve profitability in contracts. The second theme will be how contractors can benefit from Government’s move to smaller contracts through reservation, nomination, focus on maintenance, etc.

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Of special interest to the building industry will be the ‘kick-off’ of a major initiative by the Department of Building and Engineering Services (DBES) to ease the participation of small and medium contractors in government projects, while improving quality. This will be a significant announcement which no company in the industry can afford to miss.

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Also, for the first time, the conference will be held in conjunctions with the award for the “Best Builder in Botswana” prize sponsored by PPC Cement Botswana. The awards dinner will be held on 16th September.

In addition to maintaining and broadening the tradition of service to the construction industry, there are several exciting features which will be included on the agenda this year, which are as follows: • ABCON partners with Tshipidi Badiri • ABCON joins a member firm, PPC, as the major sponsor of the event in conjunction with its “Number 1 Builder in Botswana” competition • The event will serve as a platform for the announcement of a major initiative by DBES to support building contractors and improve quality •International suppliers of materials and services will be featured, with particular focus placed on the new ones in the Botswana market. A designated demonstration area will be a key feaure • A vital and noteworthy aspect of this event will be an opportunity for businesses to interact in a variety of settings. As the only exposition and conference for and by the building industry, the programme is anticipated to attract most building, design, engineering and related services firms in the nation.

This will provide a unique chance for building materials and services suppliers to showcase their products to a highly targeted audience. Both domestic and international suppliers have already given preliminary commitments to attend and more then 100 exhibitors are expected.

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TWINCO ENTERPRISES (PTY) LTD.

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Plot 20596, Block 3, Gaborone P. O. Box 601927, Gaborone Botswana

Tel: +267 393 3154/64 393 3678 Fax: +267 393 3167

For All Your Timber Doors Kitchen Counters Kitchen Cupboards Window Manufacturers Joinery Specialists Shop Fitters Moulding

WE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE “BUILDING BOTSWANA” CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION 2011

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Kenya Medical Association

Kenya Medical Association (KMA) is a voluntary organization open to all medical practitioners registered by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board in the Republic of Kenya. It was founded in 1968, and incorporated in 1973 under the Companies Act Cap 486 as a company limited by guarantee.

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Over the years, KMA has relied heavily on donations to run its affairs which has made it very challenging to meet all its objectives which include: -

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Promoting medical and allied science and support high standards of medical ethics and conduct Holding scientific, medico-political and social meetings for doctors and support continuing professional development (CPD) Giving grants for promotion of medical and allied Sciences Supporting or oppose any legislation which may affect the medical profession Promoting the welfare of doctors and assistance to the family of a bereaved/ deceased member

INCOME GENERATION In order to generate income, KMA decided to build the Kenya Medical Association Complex on its plot L.R. No. 209/11335 at the junction of Chyulu and Mara Roads in Nairobi. When complete, the project will have cost around US$22.5 million.

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78 fully furnished executive hotel apartments for rent 1 bed roomed - 24 units, 2 bed roomed - 30 units 3 bed roomed - 24 units.

Common room, laundry, caretaker office, etc.

Reserved basement parking spaces per apartment Separate entry/exit on Chyulu road.

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An office block comprising 7 storeys.

Total office space of 7050m2 that can be used for consultants’ offices, physiotherapy, laboratory services, pharmacy, X-ray departments etc.

Service ducts for electricity, water, sewer, telephone, fibre optic cable, cable TV on all floors A large amphitheatre, exhibition halls, shops, lecture halls, conference rooms and a library/ resource centre occupying 1175 square meters Secure surface and basement parking Separate entry/exit on Mara road

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Recreation Centre A health club on ground floor occupying 620 square meters for rent A swimming pool A restaurant on first floor occupying 620 square meters for rent

Other common facilities include a standby generator and bore hole.

BENEFITS TO KMA A regular income for the association making KMA a stronger and financially self sustaining organisation that can meet its objectives A stable asset Economic empowerment of doctors.

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In order to generate income, KMA decided to build the Kenya Medical Association Complex on its plot L.R. No. 209/11335 at the junction of Chyulu and Mara Roads in Nairobi.

When complete, the project will have cost around US$22.5 million.

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KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE P. O. Box 30195 Nairobi 00100 Kenya Tel: +254 20 2725711/2/3/4 and our fax 254 20 2722907 Email: info@kmtc.ac.ke Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke VISION dŽ ďĞ Ă ŵŽĚĞů ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ĐŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚ ŵƵůƟĚŝƐĐŝƉůŝŶĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐ͘ MISSION dŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ĐŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚ ŵƵůƟĚŝƐĐŝƉůŝŶĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐ͘ MOTTO ,ĞĂůƚŚ ŽĚLJ͕ ,ĞĂůƚŚLJ EĂƟŽŶ CORE VALUES ^ƚĂī ZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ ZĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ

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Axis Banks

Kenyan architectural firm, Axis Architects, knows that providing competitive services is the key to remaining relevant in this highly dynamic sector Axis Architects of Axis Architects & Interior Designers was registered in Kenya in March 1995 with the aim of providing the full range of Architectural and Interior Design Consultancy services to developers of various projects in the built environment, both in the private and public sectors. Fred Ngunjiri is the Principal Partner at the firm. He was formerly a Senior Architect with EMMS Architects, a local Architectural firm between 1990 and 1995.

After acquiring registration as an Architect and subsequent demand for his services by clients who had seen his outstanding designs and contract management capabilities, Architect Ngunjiri founded Axis Architects in March 1995.

He holds a B. Arch. (First Class Hons) degree from the University of Nairobi and was awarded the best student of the year award from the Faculty of Architecture, Design & Development.

He also holds a Masters Degree in Development Studies (majoring in Urban Development) from the University of Oslo , Norway. Currently, Architect Ngunjiri is undertaking another Executive Masters Degree in Business Administration from JKUAT at the Kenya Institute of Management. Fred holds a vast wealth of experience spanning 20 years in the construction industry as an Architect where he has acted as a Lead Consultant in both Precontract and post-contract stages of various projects for private and corporate clientele. He is registered with the Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) and is a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).

Other technical staff are as follows: Licentiate Architect – Idris Barasa – Univ. Dip.

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Arch. JKUAT. Idris has over 16 years post university experience in the construction industry.

He has a University Diploma in Architecture from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is an active member of the Architectural Association of Kenya and acts as the projects liaison person with the Contractors, Consultants and the relevant Local Authorities for the necessary approval as per the statutory Laws.

Interior Designer – John Mwangi B. A. – Interior Design (Hons) UoN, MDESK John has over 7 years experience in the construction industry. He has an Upper Second Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Designer from the University of Nairobi. He is in-charge of Interior Design Department at Axis Architects.

He is an active member of the Design Society of Kenya.

Assistant Interior Designer – Maingi Ndirangu - Dip – Interior Design John has over 8 years experience in the construction industry. He is the Assistant Interior Designer in the Firm.

Landscape Architect – Mathias Mutisya – B. L.(Hons) Arch. JKUAT Hosea has over 3 years experience in the construction industry. He has a Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture (1st Class Hons), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is in-charge of the Landscape Department at Axis Architects.

Other technical staff on part-time basis Axis maintains the following other professionals September 2011

on part-time basis to assist in any urgent work: 3 Architects; 4 Technicians and 2 Landscape Architects. Others are Civil/Structural Engineers; Electrical Egineers; Mechanical Engineers; Quantity Surveyors; Land Surveyors; Planners and Enviromental professionals.

The Axis technical staff are backed by a team of administrative and support personnel that includes Lydia Kamau, who oversees Human Resources and Joseph Chege who is in charge of accounts. Jackson Muthee is Transport Manager while Evans Aluvanga and Daniel Maina keep the office functional in terms of cleanliness and mail handling. The firm has a rich background in all aspects of Architectural consultancy. The staff have individually or as a team handled a wide spectrum of projects of varying complexity and size. This has been an important ingredient to expose them to intricacies of Project Planning, Design, Documentation, Contract Administration and generally the right procedures to manage different tasks.

firm recognises that fundamental understanding of client’s requirements and budget, of local cultures, environments and of subtle issues and problems of development are essential to ensure projects success.

The firm has the ability and capacity to perform sensitively and yet efficiently in all fields of all architectural consultancy and has successfully handled projects in the following key sectors: Industrial, Agricultural, Commercial, Community, Educational, Residential, Housing Schemes/ Estates, Health and Recreation. Here are a few of the diverse projects successfully completed by the consultancy: - Tea Warehousing Project and Value added Industry in Mombasa – 2000 - 2003 - Tea Factory in Itumbe – Kisii, Kenya – 20032004 for Kenya Tea Development Agency - Tea Factory in Kipchabo for Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation - 2007 - Shopping Complex at Thika – 1995-2003

Services Rendered Axis Architects emphasizes on high professional standards and ability to respond quickly to clients needs within set periods. The services offered by the consultancy include, Architectural Design, Project Management, Building Contract Administration, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Building environmental Design (Lighting, Heating and Acoustics).

Projects and Capacity Axis Architects has successfully undertaken numerous projects of varying sizes and requirements over the 15 years of its existance. The

- Catholic Complex Centre - including Church, Hall & Father’s Residence at Karen, Nairobi - Home for Aids Orphans – including Classrooms, Library, Laboratory, Workshops, Dining halls, Dormitories, Chapel, Staff Residences.

Future The steady growth at Axis can largely be attributed to superior client services and timely delivery of projects within the stipulated budgets. The firm is committed to maintaining this relationship in order to remain competitive in the dynamic construction industry in the region.

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NSSF Super Apartments at Mbuya The design concept allows for an open plan for each of the loft apartments which enables individual owners to define their own interior living spaces as they deem fit.

NSSF has developed six luxury stand alone loft apartments on plots M65 and M203, Ismail Road, Mbuya, on a total Area of 77 decimals. All the six luxury stand alone loft apartments are identical, have three bed rooms over two floors.

The lounge, dining, kitchen, family room, self contained guest bedroom and private decking are on the ground floor while on the upper floor there is a master bedroom and another bedroom all self contained with their respective balconies.

The apartments are located in the up market area of Mbuya on a steep slope with a serene environment overlooking the Lake Victoria. There retaining walls with honey combing and plants within that split the levels. There is also greenery

on the lower side of the compound with a children’s play ground at the far end. All the apartments were built for sale in line with NSSF’S investment policy.

PROJECT SIZE, COST The Project size constitutes six stand alone luxury storied loft apartments of 205m2 each and two Servants Quarters blocks, Guard House, external works that have parking for 14 cars, walkways, perimeter walls, storm water drainage, septic tank and soak pits. The total project cost was UgSh 2,100,000,000/= (US$772,000) ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN The design concept allows for an open plan for each of the loft apartments which enables individual owners to define their own interior living spaces as they deem fit. Independence of tenure is provided for by giving every owner a foot print on the site grounds with a limited claim to an actual piece of the land real estate in the form of a forecourt private deck and garden. The stand

alone loft nature of the apartment further enables this. Other unique features to the Architectural Design include a double height void area to living and family room area that creates an openess to the apartments. A unique silver black spiral steel staircase in the family room area connects the two floors. The apartments also boast a forecourt private decking with self supporting suspended beams and pergola as well as protruding buttress walls to the entertainment centre/ alcove area and shed to kitchen.

The construction scope included the following preliminaries such as mobilisation, tools, insurance etc; Demolition of old dilapidated residential building and swimming pool; Civil Works to 6 No Stand Alone storied loft apartments.

Finishes and fittings to apartments to include floor and wall tiles, kitchen, wardrobe fittings, doors and windows, painting works etc; Electrical and Mechanical Works to the six stand alone

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apartments; Civil Works and finishes to servants’ quarters’ blocks and guard house; External works, to include parking, walkways, soft landscaping, septic tank, storm water drainage channels, honey combing to retaining walls etc.

MATERIALS USED ON PROJECT SHELL STRUCTURE(S) The apartments consist of concrete blocks, cement, sand, aggregates, max–span blocks, Roofing sheets and roofing timber.

CHALLENGES FACED IN THE PROJECT Delay in completion of the project saw it streatch from 7 months to 12 months. This was due to changes in specifications, and thus led to delays in supply of imported materials. Cost variations to the project due to some changes in specifications requested for by client, though they were absorbed within the construction contract.

CONTRACTOR’S BRIEF Plan build Technical Services, was the main contractor for the project, a company started in 2000 and has over the years grown into one of the major players in the industry.

“This particular project had a unique design compared to all other residential building we

have handled before and our relationship with other project team members was one of the most smooth ones leading to the successful completion of the project”. Remarked Eng. Dennis Wandera.

Managing Director , Plan build Technical Services.

MATERIAL SUPPLIERS Concrete limited, Uganda Baati, Uganda Clays, Namu Enterprise, Electric Uganda Ltd and Sebagala and Sons.

Project Team Client: NSSF Consultants: CK Associates Main Contractor: Plan build Technical Services Sub-Contractors: Wada woods and Euralumin Ltd Uganda

External finishes used were external Aluminium windows and doors, Timber mahogany doors, Timber mahogany joinery fittings to kitchen, wardrobes, spiral staircase and ducts, Stone slates to plinth walls, Granite Worktop to Kitchen, Marmoran finish to external walls and silk vinyl to internal walls, RHS steel to hand rails and spiral staircase, Porcelain floor tiles and ceramic wall tiles, Twyford sanitary fittings with oval bath tub, Assorted light fittings-chandelier & spotlights, Glass blocks and pergola.

EXTERNAL WORKS Interlocking concrete paviours and kerbs to parking and walkway; Honey combing to perimeter wall; grass to landscaping.

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His Excellency the President of Uganda, officially opened the Mpanga Hydropower Project, in the Kamwenge District in Apri 2011. The 18 MW Power plant, built at the best cost ratios and in the fastest time for a hydro plant in Uganda, is now fully operational following a successful technical commissioning from February.

The facility has a peak capacity of 18MW with a design flow of 16m3/s and a hydraulic head of 135m, and will deliver an annual energy of 68 Million units. The Mpanga Project was developed

by Africa EMS Mpanga Limited a subsidiary of South Asia Energy Management Systems Inc., a leading American Renewable Energy Development Company. Project debt was brought in by a European lending consortium comprising of FMO Bank, DEG, Finfund and the Emerging Africa Fund.

South Asia Energy Management Systems Inc. was founded solely to develop renewable energy projects in Asia and Africa. In addition to the 18MW Mpanga project in Uganda, SAEMS owns 11 more hydropower projects in Sri Lanka.

SAEMS has extensive corporate and international experience in all aspects of project management including engineering, financing, vendor procurement, project implementation, quality assurance and power generation asset management.

The construction was undertaken by VSHydro (Pvt) Ltd; a Sri Lankan-based hydropower construction company. Having constructed more than 14 mini-hydro projects in Sri Lanka, VSHydro has extensive experience in the successful construction and operation of small-scale hydropower projects. VShydro is also an equity holder in a large portfolio of Sri Lanka projects.

progress and Uganda is to get more similar low cost hydropower plants”.

Six Ugandan companies worked as subcontractors and have received on site training in different aspects of hydro power project implementation.

The project extended roads to five villages where only footpaths were the only means to reach many households. Agricultural produce is now collected directly from the houses of some of the residents.

A football ground has been prepared for one the schools.

Small and Medium scale hydro is undisputedly the best option for Uganda – we are sincerely hopeful that the authorities shall allow the sector to grow with more realistic tariffs. The new tariff recommendations shall seriously push back development of small hydros in Uganda. Without compromising quality and project specifications, the Mpanga project was constructed at the lowest cost ever per megawatt for a hydropower project in Uganda.

Over 50,000 tree seedlings have been distributed to the communities. Over 200 local residents worked as casual labourers for the project. Some have picked skills that they are already applying in other parts of Uganda. A cycad nursery was setup to enhance survival of young cycads before replanting. This nursery has the largest young cycad population under special care in the world.

In parallel to the project, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has carried out a large scale rural electrification program covering many villages in the Kamwenge district using the interconnection line from Mpanga. Thousands of village homes in the Kamwenge District shall henceforth enjoy electricity generated by the project.

The small and medium hydro sector has the capability to bring in another 300 MW into the Ugandan grid within the next 4 to 5 years, with so many additional benefits to the rural areas where the projects will be located.

This was achieved in a rather difficult geological and topographic setting where some standard open cut channel had to be turned into tunnel sections.

The project supplies some of the cheapest electricity into the Ugandan grid – the energy from Mpanga is 30% cheaper than from Bujagali and is at a quarter of the price of the expensive thermal plants in operation today.

“The company is eager to build many more similar plants in Uganda. However, we urge the authorities to stimulate the sector, by providing faster pre-implementation procedures and better tariffs for the hydropower developers. The authorities shall have to seriously reconsider the new tariff recommendations, if the sector is to September 2011

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Mpanga Hydro Power Commissioned by the President.

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Life Healthcare’s new Cardiac Centre Life St Dominic’s Hospital

Breathing new life into an existing facility, the recent alterations and additions to St Dominic’s Hospital in East London adds a new cardiac centre, specialists consulingsuites , a surgical ward and Medical ICU 54

Life St Dominic’s Hospital’s world-class cardiac centre combines operational procedures and consultancy provided by cardiac doctors into a central facility. This creates an environment conducive to better care and administration of patient/doctor relationships, while being a beneficial development to the East London community.

additions. Completed in the first quarter of 2011, the project scope included a new 8-bed medical ICU, a 20-bed surgical ward, 8-bed cardiac ICU, upgraded lift shafts, new specialists consulting suites for cardiac doctors and the heart of the development, a new hightech cardiac centre comprising new cardiac theatre and catheterisation laboratory.

Says Hospital ManagerLaroFourie: “Life St Dominic’s Hospital has a trauma and emergency unit and the establishment of the cardiac centre on the premises completes our emergency service offering. Our new medical ICU, which includes four isolation cubicles, further contributes to the management of critical patients.”

This investment by Life Healthcare forms part of its growth strategy, which in addition to this development, included the recent opening of Life Beacon Bay Hospital, also in East London. The opening of the hospital in 2009 formed part of the impetus for Life St Dominic’s Hospital’s upgrade.

Centrally positioned in the commercial and residential suburb of Southernwood, the hospital complex is supported by the surrounding medical practices and services within the area, creating a cohesive hub of medical services within and servicing the greater East London region. Through the years the four-level hospital has undergone major extensions and refurbishments.

Being on a restricted site, further expansions necessitated that future construction be undertaken vertically on the existing building. In achieving the new developments which commenced late 2009, partial demolition of certain sections of the hospital’s internal layout was necessary to create the new facilities, while the roofscapes was used to accommodate other new

Design Modelled after no particular stylistic ambition, the centre’s design, which exudes an eclectic contemporary architecture, has been mostly informed by its site’s parameters, the facility’s function, the existing hospital’s design and the brand of Life Healthcare. The interiors were designed in accordance with the client’s corporate standard for hospital design, while a more liberal approach was allocated to the interiors of the Cardiac Consulting Offices, which feature a contemporary style drawn upon the needs and desires of the respective doctors.

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energy consumption solution, the existing solar panel installation was removed and replaced with the latest technologically advanced solar flat panel system. Inclusion of new hot water cylinders and refurbishment of existing boilers completed the centre’s sustainable energy plan.

There were a number of specialised technological applications implemented to various components of the centre. Amongst them were the latest Hutz Medical Vertical Pendants (both mobile swiveland fixed-type configurations) suspended from the ceilings in the ICU and Cardiac Theatre.

problem with particular respect to the new cardiac centre was the construction of these facilities taking place directly above the existing 5 Theatre complex on the floor below, which were required to remain in full operation during the entire construction period. This was controlled by limited times for demolition to take place and at times when the facilities were not in peak use and/or after hours.”

Furthermore, pulling off the reconfiguration and new constructions was an engineering feat, as explained by Powels.

Furthermore, all areas were fitted with mechanical and ventilation systems, the latest lamina flow A/C installation and technology provided for the Cardiac Theatre, capable of operating at 16-32 degrees within short time frames—a prerequisite from the cardiac doctors in performing certain surgical procedures.

“This required consideration with respect to the demolition of certain load bearing structural elements, the requirements of new structural elements to support the new expansion with the introduction of structural steel beam and RC columns and beams in addition to the existing load-bearing structure.”

Overcoming the Odds During construction efforts immense consideration was given to maintaining a hospitable, nondisruptive environment conducive to medical procedures and patient recovery. Says Andrew Powels Lead Architect at Design Acro, “The control of noise with the demolition of the existing structure required careful planning, control and coordination with the hospital personnel to minimise the impact of the working environment of the existing hospital for the doctors and staff, as well as the recovery of the patients.A further

Ushering In a New Era of Medical Facilities The new infrastructure and services bequeathed to Life St Dominic’s provides the local community with medical facilities of global standards, while furthering the brands position as one of the largestprivate hospital groups in South Africa, operating 63 acute care facilities across the country and recognised throughout the health industry for its high calibre healthcare professionals and excellent facilities.

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Urban Dynamics Town Professional Planners Defined In executing the complicated task of laying out a city, town or neighbourhood—many considerations must be addressed necessitating the participation of various organisations. This includes government officials. Hence, it is common that, many if not all, town planning companies have a close working relationship with government.

Known by many names including, urban, town, regional and/or city planners—they develop short and long term land use plans for the growth and revitalisation of urban, suburban and rural communities—while assisting local officials make decisions concerning social, economic and environment issues.

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Planners promote the best use of a community’s land and resources for residential, commercial, institutional and recreational purposes. Before preparing plans for community development, planners report on the current use of land for residential, business and/or community purposes.

Their reports include information on the location and capacity of current infrastructure.

Data is also provided on the types of industries currently in communities, the characteristics of the population and employment and economic trends.

Such reports also forecast cost and the logistics of programme execution.

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services. Planners also keep abreast of economic and legal issues involved in environmental regulations, zoning and building codes. They ensure that builders and developers follow these codes and regulations. Depending on the speciality, expertise and size of the company, planners are involved in various activities related to construction, advocacy, development, and community liaison. 25 Years of Planning Success.

For a quarter century, Urban Dynamics has made its mark by positively contributing to the planning and provision of sustainable human settlement in South Africa.

The company was founded during the time of profound political change in the country. As a result of this context and in response to the need for the government’s Reconstruction and Development Programme, Urban Dynamics became the first development planning consultancy to focus its projects on participative social advancement; and structured to provide unique services to government based on integrated planning, service provision and accountability.

Urban Dynamics is recognised as a profound leader in the field of developmental planning.

Their holistic approach and innovation thinking towards developing and delivering relevant and innovation planning solutions to address South Africa’s changing needs, lays the foundation for cohesive and socially acceptable development that enhances growth, prosperity and improved quality of life. Only through the deployment of skilled professionals is Urban Dynamics able to ensure the highest standard is delivered to clients.

This is why its 150 staff from the five branches is regarded as the brand’s major asset. This is also the driving force behind the company’s commitment to continued investment in quality people and ongoing technical development in order to maintain and increase the high levels of motivation and job satisfaction experienced by its personnel.

In addition to Urban Dynamics head office in Gauteng, it has offices in the provinces of the Eastern Cape, North West and Mpumalanga, including Urban Dynamic Africa, based in Namibia.

‘No one is an island onto themselves’ and this adage is firmly embedded in the ethos of the company.

Each member firmly believes in establishing secure and enduring associations or partnerships with marginalized individuals / companies ensuring the transfer of skills and technology, as well as empowering and developing their capacities. These relationships may vary from joint ventures in relation to specific projects, to providing management, financial, technical and administrative support on a more permanent basis.

Service Delivery Depending on the specific needs of the communities and desires of the local municipalities overseeing service provision, Urban Dynamics’ branches provides a range of services including Township Establishment; Strategic Planning; Project Management; Programme Management; Housing Development and Support Services.

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and Regional Planners

STRATEGIC PLANNING The main objective of this specialised services division is to assist all levels of government in the transformation process and to install a culture of delivery through the preparation of realistic and integrated strategic development plans. Such development plans are aimed at redirecting financial and human resources to achieve accountability and transparency towards needs and priorities of communities. [OPTIONAL: LIST SPECIFIC PRODUCTS SUPPORTED] PROJECT MANAGEMENT Due to its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to planning and land development, Urban Dynamics is often appointed by local and provincial government departments to conceptualise, plan, initiate and implement housing and other projects to ensure effective deployment, monitoring and control of all relevant resources.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Due to its role of assisting local and provincial government departments in the conceptualization, planning, initiation and implementation of various projects and initiatives, the company has developed specific specialist resources to manage entire development related programmes.

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Rather focusing on the management of individual projects, the focus here is on the high-level management of entire programme which could involve dozens if not hundreds of individual projects on behalf of government.

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Subsequent to its role as project / programme management and its involvement in the planning and design of large scale housing sustainable integrated human settlements, Urban Dynamics has become involved in the physical implementation of housing projects. With these projects Urban Dynamics has fulfilled the role of developer on behalf of Government, where they managed the construction, material procurement, implementation and final delivery of the subsidised housing stock.

SUPPORT SERVICES For the company to sustain its esteemed and reliable role in the planning and provision of infrastructure, Urban Dynamics provides a wide range of supplementary or support services to the industry. These vital services include; Land Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Community Facilitation, Drafting Services, as well as Administration and Financial Support.

The company’s highly qualified staff is supported by the intensive utilization of the latest computer technology to ensures effective production, management and coordination of all projects.

The use of advanced computer communication infrastructure between the various offices enables Urban Dynamics to supply a full range of services anywhere and at any location. The IT backbone

of the company includes an extensive local and remote (VPN) computer network, dedicated communication (email & Internet) file servers, onsite and remote back-up servers, extensive webbased communication band width and the latest integrated network peripherals.

Addressing the Nation’s Skill Shortages for Future Growth Actively combating the nation’s skills shortage is not a quick fix or a one point solution—it takes a multi-prong and consistent approach. Urban Dynamics recognises its unique position in this area and opportunity it welds.

The acute shortage of qualified Town and Regional Planners emerging from disenfranchised communities has placed a serious burden on the company’s attempts to redress imbalances, which is why Urban Dynamics place special emphasis on equitable employment policies, appropriate training programmes and career promotion opportunities to the benefit of all qualified candidate irrespective of gender or race.

The company’s altruism extends beyond its own staff, as Urban Dynamics contributes to improving the quality of life of communities with whom it is involved via its various support mechanisms, including capacity building, technical support, financial support, and project-base job creation.

Urban Dynamics strives, through its involvement with communities, to equip individuals and groups with appropriate skills in order to reach their full potential and ensure a better and safer environment.

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TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT Few urban designers and town planners in the world have the in-house expertise and proven experience to plan and design complete new functional neighbourhoods, new cities and blue print urban renewal at the scale that this company does. [OPTIONAL: NAME COMPLETED PROJECTS]

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MTN Hub Project The world is revolving around voice, video and data service. Imagine a day without cell phones, email or the Internet—depending on one’s age there was an era when these things did not exist.

Yet, with today’s youth fascination with music, video, television and movies all broadcasted and downloaded over the Internet, such a time void of this technology would be unsettling. Running today’s businesses also rely on bandwidth technology.

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The IT (information technology) equipment that supports the flow of data, video and audio are becoming the cornerstones of everyday life, including industry and commerce.

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The IT (information technology) equipment that supports the flow of data, video and audio are becoming the cornerstones of everyday life, including industry and commerce.

In recognition of this, MTN decided to expand its switching and transmission infrastructure in South Africa. With this roll out, the company increases its capacity and redundancy of data and transmission network improving voice and data network and the overall customer experience.

Layout of the Hubs In order to adequately effect network improvement for MTN’s vast client base across the country, a number of facilities had to be built.

A total of 13 sites in most provinces are being implemented.

The sites are located in East London, Empangeni, Ermelo, George, Kimberly, Klerksdorp, Ladysmith, Mthatha, Nelspruit, Port Shepstone, Queenstown, Rustenburg and Worcester.

Planning process commenced in 2007, with the Q4 of 2011 being the scheduled completion for all sites, which are built based on a 10-year strategic plan. All sites are built to the client’s rigorous quality standards and exude a design reflecting emphasis on security, sustainability and low-maintenance principles. Each site has three buildings with a 2200m2 floor space that includes office and storage space for the Regional Network Group; data space for switching, transmission and RF transmission equipment; a mast for RF transmission

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Architect Project Works

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Mechanical Engineer Dihlase Consulting Engineers

Electrical Engineers Dihlase Consulting Engineers Iyanda Power Technologies Classen Auret Electrical Engineers

Structural Engineers DSM Engineers De Villiers & Hulme

equipment (self-provisioning); and third-party hosting space.

heat transmission coefficient of the building is minimised.

Practical Needs Influencing Design Interpretation Due to the nature of the buildings, the hubs’ design exhibits a form that suits their function. Reflecting what is referred to as ‘modern utilitarianism’ or the belief that the value of a feature is determined by its utility.

The roof design is a deviation from traditional building practices of such buildings. A curved galvanised steel roof was decided on in lieu of waterproofing a typical concrete roof due to the curved roof’s nature of being least likely to leak.

For example, the practice of exposing necessary materials and features such as cable trays or airconditioning ducts in many of today’s building designs is done as a mere aesthetic, yet such are included in the hubs’ design for their practical use.

The hubs’ exterior has cladded with a Mamoran stone-chip finish which has a duel purpose of reducing maintenance and ensuring that the

Preventing condensation associated with moisture, an insulation layer of fibreglass is installed along with the roof sheeting. This technique also reduces the heat transmission.

The buildings’ external doors are inset from the front facade shading them from the extreme weather conditions. The presence of windows is minimal from both a security and temperature stabilising perspective, while external cavity walls optimise thermal performance of the entire building envelope.

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Guaranteeing Customers Stay Connected With the investment in high-tech systems, MTN assures clients they will stay connected and be able to seamlessly transfer data more often than not.

Says Willem Weber, Senior Manager of Core Implementation at MTN, “The faculties are fault tolerant and have multiple, independent, physically isolated systems. The annual IT downtime will not be more than 0.8 hours, a reliability of almost 100 percent.�

For personal and commercial clients this means that MTN becomes a more robust network that can handle more calls and data transfers than ever before.

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