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Water Managing the water balance

Power Generation Nojoli Wind Farm commissioned

g water MUN ICIPA L Drivin gs INSIGHT savin

r: Deputy Directo Hanré Blignau t, nd Municip ality Planning , Overstra Enginee ring and

MANN AM ollo delivers for

Ap ctors emerging contra

rds IMESA/CESA Awa cipal Rewarding muni e engineering excellenc

Municipal Water Holistic water management

Bitumen & Asphalt New bitumen work specification frame

T IN THE HOT SEA

ering fraternity, the consulting engine ive relationship with a specific application.” We have a proact products to use for our advice on which s P10 who frequently seek Sizabantu Piping System

ing Director, Don Coleman Manag

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Ammann SA believes that making technology more accessible and af fordable will help stimulate South Africa’s construction economy. P6

Regulars

Panel Discussion

Editor’s Comment

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NuWater

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President’s Comment

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Cranefield College

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VNA Consulting

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Africa Round-up

IMESA/CESA Awards Cover Story Apollo delivers for emerging contractors 6 SAICE/SAFCEC Awards

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Meet SAICE’s engineer of the year 54

Hot Seat Plastic pipes are the future

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Bringing back demand

Municipal Insight Driving water savings

SAFCEC Conference 55

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Human Settlements Revitalising the Joburg CBD

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Water Technical Paper: Managing the water balance

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Water security is multifaceted

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HVAC Systems Total flow control

HOT SEAT A new, dedicated pipe factory, being commissioned in 2016, is situated within the Richards Bay IDZ and is a pivotal development for Sizabantu Piping Systems. P10

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Cement & Concrete The thermal mass leader

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Durability and sustainability

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Fleet Management 24

Fleet replacement planning needs to be quantified

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Power Generation New PV solution for the African market

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Nojoli Wind Farm commissioned

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Construction Vehicles & Equipment Earthmoving fleet pushes brick production

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Bitumen & Asphalt

Geared for growth

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Technical Paper: PG specifications add new dimension

Leading in vertical digging

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550 tonnes per hour

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IMESA/CESA Awards Celebrating municipal engineering excellence

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cement & concrete Durability and sustainability

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Construction Vehicles & Equipment Geared for growth


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