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#improving communities Editorial Team 4 Bridge City #sustaining environments 6 FOURWAYS MALL REDEVELOPMENT Editor AECOM is a premier, fully We believe that communities and cities Paul Simbeye integrated professional are major keys to building a nation and Ranked as the #1 and technical services can be extraordinary generators of general building firm by revenue in firm with nearly 100,000 economic, social, and environmental Engineering News-Record magazine. 10 STUDIOS @ BURNETT employees - including value. With a unique blend of global reach, Advertisement architects, engineers, local knowledge, innovation and technical designers, planners, excellence, AECOM’s customised & Sales scientists and management and creative building solutions result George Jacobs, and construction services in world-class commercial, retail, Andrew Mule, 13 KASANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT More information on AECOM and its professionals - serving educational, governmental, healthcare, Nathan Gordon, clients in over 150 countries tourism, residential, high-rise, multi-use services can be found at www.aecom.com 16 KUMASI CITY MALL around the world. and sports buildings and complexes. Follow us on Twitter: @aecom Paul Jeffreys 20 EXTENSION OF THE CTICC Administration 22 NEW MAJUBA FET COLLEGE CAMPUS & Subscription Ireen Chundu 24 1 on mutual
Project 26 new citadel head office Co-ordinator 28 franki africa is 70 years old Alick Sichinga 32 Franki shines on PE jetties Publisher 34 Northern Rail extension project Dalim Media 36 tswane house development 42 sasol head office 48 reeston wastewater BRIDGE CITY MOVING CLOSER TO MIXED-USE VISION
The Bridge City development north of Durban is gaining momentum as a new urban centre within a polycentric metro - increasing density, creating a mix of uses and linking adjacent areas to each other and the wider metropolitan region. With bulk infrastructure - particularly transport nodes - already operational, the development of the town centre is moving apace.
Founded on the existing rail service opportunities. This is one further hospital and nursing home will centre site area - equating to urban environment,” he says. I’ve adds that Bridge City (rail station located under the Bridge piece of the puzzle that builds on commence shortly, while enquiries around 91,000m2 - still available Alongside established developers, represents one of the most City shopping centre) and the the collaboration between the city for further residential, office and to developers, competition to take the development’s potential affordable fully serviced property Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) routes and Tongaat Hulett to establish destination retail facilities are being advantage of Bridge City’s unique has been recognized by local development products on the currently being built between Bridge Bridge City as a fully functional, processed. opportunities is expected to be kwaMashu-based developers market, while offering exceptional City and Pinetown and planned for mixed use town centre able to meet tight. The scheduled completion who recently bought the rights to accessibility and convenience in a between Bridge City and the Durban the region’s current and growing “The whole picture of what we of the BRT infrastructure in March develop a six-storey mixed use managed precinct. CBD and Cornubia/ Umhlanga, the needs. envisioned for Bridge City is 2017 is further amplifying this building, which also includes a development is attracting increasing now coming together with the demand. petrol filling station. “We have invested in this interest as a decentralized The social housing plans are an development of key sites within development together with the city residential/ commercial town centre essential component of this vision, the town centre,” says Brian Ive, I’ve says the remaining sites “This latest sale epitomises the because we believe it’s the right hub and industrial/ business estate, building on the 48,000m2 Bridge the joint venture’s Development available for development include vision for the town centre. Ideally, thing to do in the right place and both able to accommodate growing City shopping centre and the Executive responsible for Bridge a maximum of 300,000m2 of bulk we would like to see retail space on at the right time, and we’re actively demand. regional magistrate’s court, which City. “Our plans for a functional which includes residential use the ground floor and then three to seeking developers and end users are already operational, and the mixed-use development that and up to 118,000m2 of retail and six storeys of residential, office or who share this vision and are able This demand for mixed use facilities 500-bed regional state hospital, combines public sector sites and commercial use. other urban uses above that. Bridge to deliver products that meet the has been demonstrated by the which under construction and services and excellent public City is attracting a mix of affordable goal of a truly integrative mixed eThekwini Municipality recently scheduled to open in 2019. transport with private sector “We have seen strong interest in and conventional residential, which use development that represents acquiring development rights over investment is now almost complete.” the potential for the town centre to could be maximised on those sites the vision of a new urban future for five town centre sites that have In addition to the state hospital, attract commuters, consumers and that have approval to develop as South Africa.” been identified for social housing construction on a 150-bed private With only a third of the town residents in a secure and clean many as nine storeys.”
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Fourways Mall in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs has long been a hub of activity, and since the latter part of last year, activity at the mall has more than doubled, with construction workers, earth moving equipment and a “flock” of cranes transforming the landscape. The redevelopment of Fourways Mall will complement plans by the local council to reposition Fourways as a new CBD (expected to occur in stages over the next 15years).
Once completed, the addition of 90 000m² will make Fourways Mall the second largest mall in the country and the largest in Gauteng – at approximately 175 000m² that’s even bigger than the Mall of Africa! The project is a joint venture between Accelerate Property Fund and Fourways Precinct Proprietary, and if all goes according to plan, this mega-mall should be completed by mid 2018. VERSATILE COLOURS STAIN & SCRACTH RESISTANT, NON-POROUS, ANTI-BACTERIAL,MAINTENANCE FREE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND RECYCLABLE Granite Encounters has secured the contract to fabricate and install the vanities and wall cladding in the bathrooms. NSF, AMERICAN GREENGUARD AND SGS CERTIFIED FOR GREEN PRACTICES In order to provide a truly world class product, one must start with world class materials, and in ColorQuartz, Granite COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL WARRANTEES Encounters has found an excellent partner. Newly launched in SA, this versatile, environmentally friendly engineered stone is set to take over the market. ColorQuartz Venatino will be used for the bathroom vanities at the new Fourways Mall, blending classic elegance with crisp modern lines and the ultimate in functionality. [email protected] www.colorquartzstone.com Granite Encounters - Never far from the action, and always one step closer to perfection. JONATHAN: 082 202 6820 JOHAN: 082 453 8500 OFFICE: 011 077 9144/5
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6 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 FOURWAYS MALL ON TARGET TO COMPLETE PHASE ONE OF 3 YEAR EXTENSIVE RENOVATION & EXPANSION PLAN
Fourways Mall, one of the most popular shopping hubs in the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg, is on target to complete phase one of its renovation plan in mid-November 2016.
The mammoth three year project negotiations with a number of top launch date. Local movie complex, will see the mall transform into a 170 international brands and will be able Ster Kinekor will remain in the tenant 000 m2 super regional mall and one to share further news on this later in mix and the country’s top Adventure of the largest in South Africa. the year.“ Golf destination is still on the Lake Level. The ambitious expansion plans will With phase one only a few months see the surrounding centres such away from completion, shoppers Shoppers will have easier access as Fourways View and the existing can look forward to a newly into the mall with three floors of Game building, being connected to renovated ground floor known as the new eight level parkade being Fourways Mall to create one space the “Lake Level” that will boast an made available with the phase one under roof that will become the incredible variety of food store, launch. In order to compensate mega mall. The existing structures lifestyle elements and entertainment for any inconvenience during will be refurbished and upgraded, on offer for the whole family. The the renovation months, golf cart and an estimated R270 million is popular Bounce Fitness Trampoline transport straight into the mall will set to be invested in the expansion concept will have a new home at be on offer from the parking area. and upgrading the adjacent road Fourways Mall with a state of the art infrastructure. trampoline arena featured in a 4500 Georgiou concluded, “Fourways sq/m store. Mall has been a central part of the The extensive project is the first area for the past 20 years and is of its kind for the area. Michael The expanded food court will now moving into a new era to better Georgiou, CEO of Accelerate introduce its exciting new tenants: cater for the Fourways community. Property Fund says, “These Simply Asia, Marcels Frozen It’s the perfect location for South days there is a greater demand Yoghurt, Adega Express, Steers, Africa’s newest mega mall to rival from consumers for convenient Milky Lane, Debonairs and any other in the province.” and easily accessible shopping, Sausage Saloon, alongside existing entertainment and lifestyle locations. food tenants to remain such as The extensive expansion and We plan to provide Fourways Wimpy, Ocean Basket and Diya. refurbishment plan is expected residents with a world-class mega International food brands will be to be completed in 2018 and will mall to ensure that everything they joining the stable, but will remain complement plans to position need is on offer close by. We are in undisclosed until closer to the Fourways as a new CBD.
8 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 interiors provide energy that has • 50 x Bicycle parking facilities not been seen in this sector of the • Reuse of stormwater for irrigation market before. The gross building purposes area is approximately 27 817m². • Building orientation. • Heat pumps for hot water STUDIOS@ The Site was handed over to Tri-Star • Provision for waste recycling construction on the 20th March on site 2015 and expected Completion date is 30 September 2016. The Getting material up to the higher BURNETT project is being constructed at a levels and the storage of the cost of R500 million. material on site during construction A NEW STUDENT APARTMENT BLOCK are currently some of the challenges Some of the latest technology used being encountered on the project. Studios@Burnett was built to provide students with a lifestyle solution that suits their needs on the project is the UV light system and demands. It has been specifically designed to create an environment that is conducive used for the water purification. 471 Jobs have been created during construction on site. to learning and studying. Below are some of the steps taken to ensure that the project is eco- Studios@Burnett has won the friendly: African Property Awards for the Studios@Burnett is strategically kitchenette. Common areas include This 15 storey high landmark • Sun screens on the Western Best Residential High-Rise Building located in the precinct of Hatfield, spacious air-conditioned amenities; development is being developed façade South Africa. within walking distance of the study rooms, TV lounges with DSTV, by property developers Messrs. University of Pretoria (400m), games rooms, laundry, Wi-Fi and Pieter Feenstra (Feenstra Group ) Gautrain Hatfield Station and open air seating areas. and Costa Zervas ( Costa Zervas Hatfield Plaza. Projects) to meet the growing Our strength lies in 26years of providing specialised This provides students with the demand for student housing. painting and building solutions. Even though undercover parking is benefit of private living space Fuelled by passion and dedication to drive all projects provided for both cars and bicycles, but within the social confines of a Both the Feenstra Group and Costa to successful completion. with all conveniences located in student environment. Zervas Projects have more than 20 Our skills and craftsmanship glimmers through the quality of our such close proximity to the building, year’ experience in the development work and excellence in satisfying our clients’ expectations. there is no need for students to Within this safe environment with and management of residential and st dios Mudau Painting & Contractors - the strength is within our colours have their own transport. access control, 24/7 security, CCTV, student housing buildings. @ . cleaning services and in-house BURNETT Studios@Burnett offers fully on site live-in management, the Studios@Burnett development furnished studios to rent each. Each necessities are taken care of so that comprises of 749 self-contained studio has its own bathroom and students can focus on their studies. studios. The vibrant and energetic +27 76 308 4414 [email protected] 46 Kruger rd. President park 10 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 Midrand PAINTING & CONTRACTORS 1685 the strength is within our colours KASANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT New Way Power is the IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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The Kasane International Airport is located in north- The client brief for the project focussed on the eastern Botswana in proximity to the confluence of following: • National Diesel Refueling Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, making this the 1. Detailed traffic forecasts; Service 24/7 perfect tourism hub as it borders the Chobe game 2. Lengthening and widening of the runway; reserve the Chobe River and is within driving distance 3. New aircraft apron; of the Victoria Falls. 4. New parking for staff, car hire, long term and short term; • National Generator Rentals 5. Upgraded terminal building; 6. Upgraded staff facilities; and Short Term and Long Term 7. Several new ancillary buildings improving the function of the airport as a whole.
• Remote Monitoring The main objective of the upgrade was to cater for future growth of the airport as well as increase the capacity to allow for more frequent international flights. • Full Maintenance Lease Options This required the airside works to be upgraded to a Category 4 Class C runway.
www.newway.co.za This upgrade allows the runway to accommodate Johannesburg Cape Town Durban T: (0)10 216 2600 T: (0)21 386 2933 T: (0)31 569 2680 several long range aircraft with a seat capacity of up 30 – 38 Jacobs Str, 29 Aviation Crescent, Unit 5 Cedar Park Estate, Alberton North, Airport City, Cape Town 21 Quarry Road, River Horse Valley, to 349 seats. The construction works for the airside PO Box 2617147 PO Box 80 PO Box 1137 Excom, Johannesburg Paarden Eiland, Cape Town Umhlanga South Africa 2023 South Africa, 7420 South Africa, 4320 12 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 facilities, therefore included the Several conceptual designs where communicated through the use of mimic the river and an emphasis not require as intensive of a start-up some aggregates was imported upgrading of the existing 2 120 developed and the river theme was haptic and visual characteristics on natural light creates a perfect process as would be necessary in a from neighbouring Namibia and m long by 30 m wide runway, decided upon to create a distinctive such as materials, colours, balance between the transition from traditional project environment. some trucked from Francistown to a 3 000 m long by 45 m wide geometry to the new terminal proportions and geometry which are the natural to the man-made. (500km away). surfaced runway and a new apron design. The design required the contributors materialising the Team members are familiar with that can accommodate 3 large contextual equilibrium and the concept. By creating a distinctive Design team each other and know what to expect Finally a deal was finally struck aircraft and several smaller non- building aesthetic articulates this geometry the new terminal design The AECOM design team was from each other as well as what with a local quarry who had, prior scheduled aircraft. The airside need. creates a hierarchy that assist and appointed for the entire scope of is expected from them at various to the arrangement, committed construction works were completed increased legibility. the project, including architecture, stages in order to meet deliverables all available aggregate to the in April 2013, and has allowed Reflecting the appeal of the river project management, structural to the client and delivering a quality 2.5km long Transborder Botswana increased air traffic to the airport system in the surrounding natural On elevation the building engineering, mechanical product. to Zambia bridge project that is with Air Botswana and SA Airlink landscape the essence of the increasingly rises to create an apex engineering, electrical engineering, simultaneously constructed with flying to Kasane on a daily basis. abstract architectural expression at the main entrance where the fire services and piping. Construction the airport. The termite invested is strengthened on both plan and legibility is further strengthened The approved concept called for Kalarhari Red sand with the same With the airside completed and elevation to achieve an image of a on plan to achieve a vertical order This consolidation of the entire team a 10 000m² expandable- smart- profile 40 metres deep (only tested operators having daily scheduled distinctive iconic artefact secured by which users are visually guided under one roof leads to a level of aesthetically pleasing- climate this deep) proved CFA piles to flights the airport air traffic and within its context. by the undulating shapes in the coordination and interaction which controlled- functional building. be the most economical founding passenger flow increased beyond building footprint. vastly facilitates the design process. Although Kasane is a relatively design. the capacity of the existing small The following images showcase The inclusion of all aspects into the well developed town with decent terminal building (1300 m²). the development of the building The concept of the natural flow of design from the start of the project infrastructure, buildability was still The brown site build also posed theme and how the building fits the river and integration with the with input from the MEP services at an obstacle for the design team a challenge for the design team, The next step therefore became the in with the intermodal workings of context was carried into the interior the start facilitates coordination. due to the remote location within where the existing terminal had upgrade of the terminal building. the airport.This paradigm is further of the building, where floor patterns Botswana. to stay functional throughout The operating specification from Further AECOM works in a BIM construction and also be the client for the upgraded terminal environment where live models are The structure had to be designed encompassed into the new building, building was to cater for the traffic available to the entire team at all in in such a way to accommodate without demolishing any of the forecast figures of 2030 to the IATA times, which assist in processes material availability, certain structure. Level of Service C and to fit in with like clash detection and leads repetitiveness and to allow a larger the natural surrounds of Kasane. to the overall provision of a construction tolerance due the The new terminal building is With this brief the AECOM functional design. One of the great curved nature of the building. expected to be operational by the Architectural team started an advantages of this system is further end of 2016 and the project to be extensive stakeholder engagement that the team is already familiar with The sourcing of aggregates posed completed by mid 2017. sessions to develop a functional the workflow and new projects do a challenge to the contractor, where terminal building that fits in with the immediate contextual conditions of Kasane.
It was critical to the AECOM design team that all stakeholders have a constructive input and that the final facility would meet the actual needs and requirements of all users.
To this end a number of monthly stakeholder meetings were supplemented by individual meetings with the various parties, all of which lead to a progression of concept designs, each increasingly catering to specific user needs throughout the process, ensuring that the final design and layout was based on actual airport operation Tel: +267 393 6773 requirements specific to this facility. Fax: +267 393 6774 Architectural Design. [email protected] Cell: +267 72 622 266
14 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 staff and have the full support of senior management. 75 Million and completed in July 2014. All site staff are given a comprehensive safety induction on site before the project starts as well as Golden Ridge Mine for Newmont a daily safety talk where a different safety topic is 2 918 729 LTI free hours on the project, valued at US$ discussed and a safety pledge is repeated. 60 Million and completed in May 2013.
For all projects, the necessary PPE (personal Asanko Plant Site for Adansi Gold Company protective equipment) is always available on site for 764 098 LTI free hours on the project, valued at US$ everyone in need. Our labour team receives training 18 Million and completed in December 2015. and are certified on site for doing critical functions such as scaffolding. It is clear that WBHO Ghana receives the full support from WBHO Construction in terms of plant, equipment, A WBHO safety auditor visits all WBHO Ghanaian finance, personnel and expertise. The Kumasi team projects throughout the year to audit and train and our has had the benefit of lessons learnt on the previous culture is to support and not to criticise. contracts with a core team made up of both Ghanaians and South Africans. Safety stats and current and completed projects by the WBHO building team in Ghana include: WBHO is also working successfully with local suppliers and subcontractors as well as our trusted SA West Hills Mall subcontractors who are all making a big contribution 2 171 695 LTI free hours. As well as a further 392 towards our efforts and successes in Ghana. 946 LTI free hours until completion. Valued at US$ 63 Million and was opened for trading in October 2014. Whilst working on the Achimota Mall project, WBHO WBHO ACHIEVES ONE MILLION engaged in some community responsibility work by Junction Mall helping the local police station with new female jail ACCIDENT FREE HOURS AT 1 020 456 LTI free hours until project completion. cells and we are currently improving the school on the Valued at US$ 19 Million and was opened for trading in property adjoining the Kumasi Mall site which involves November 2014. the construction of a toilet facility and landscaping.
Puma Energy Fit Out Kumasi Mall Consulting Team: KUMASI CITY MALL 48 860 LTI free hours. Valued at US$ 1.7 Million 1. Architects: Boogertman and Partners in association with Multicad Achimota Mall 2. Project managers: GHC Africa in association with WBHO Ghana, currently constructing the new Kumasi City Mall in Ghana has recently 1 829 549 LTI free hours. The project has been Diagonal Projects Africa achieved one million lost time injury free hours since the start of the project in March 2015. completed and we are also doing extra minor works 3. Civil: Aurecon in association with ABP Consult on site. Valued at US$ 28 Million and was opened for 4. Electrical: Nortelec in association with ABP Consult trading in November 2015 5. Structural Engineers: Bms Baker in association with This Safety milestone marks the third time in four years The Kumasi City Mall development is owned by Delico Rizzle Consult that WHBO has achieved one million LTI free hours Kumasi Limited, an affiliate of Delico Achimota Limited 6. Quantity surveyors: DELQS in association with Antwi for a building project in Ghana. A commemorative and Delico Property Developments Limited, also the Accra Mall 355 595 LTI free hours. The awarded 2 phases have Baah Consult event was held on the construction site in Kumasi and developer of Accra’s famous West Hills Mall also built been completed and we are still being given addition 7. Mechanical Eng: Aurecon in association with ABP the WBHO Safety representatives were awarded for by WBHO. work. Valued at US$ 3 Million. Consult this remarkable achievement. Also at the ceremony, 8. EHS: MBA Consult the Chief of Asokwa in Kumasi, Nana Fe-Baamoah II, Projects of this size is critical for the Infrastructure who carried out a congratulatory message to all the development and progress of the Ghanaian economy Kumasi City Mall 1 000 450 LTI free hours on the project to date and is Over the past 11 years in Ghana, WBHO has truly workers. and WBHO is honored to be part of this development. 50% complete. Valued at US$ 58 Million and will be made its mark and been rendering invaluable services completed in March 2017. to different classes of consultants and clients. Kumasi City Mall, strategically positioned on one of the The WBHO team have had three major safety award major roads in Kumasi, Ghana, in the gold rich area of presentations for Ghana projects to date. Projects True to the core values, culture and vision of WBHO, Ashanti, comprises over 400m of frontage and include include the new West Hills Mall in Accra that achieved Roads & Earthworks stats in Ghana: every client we have worked for has been impressed main anchor tenants such as Mr Price, Game and 2 000 000 LTI free hours, the Achimota Mall with 1 000 Ahafo Mine for Newmont 4 495 691 LTI free hours on the project, valued at US$ with the quality of works, efficiency and competitive Shoprite. The mall has a GLA of 18 157 m2 and a GBA 000 LTI free hours, as well as the Kumasi City Mall with 80 Million and still in progress. cost for the project. of 47 187 m2 which includes a 15 440 m2 basement 1 000 000 LTI free hours. parking and will be the first of its kind to be built in It is now well known that all our clients can Rely on Our Kumasi and is scheduled to open for trade in April Occupational health and Safety on all projects are of Iduapriem Mine for Anglo Gold Ashanti 1 980 120 LTI free hours on the project, valued at US$ Ability. 2017. the upmost importance and is taken seriously by all
oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 17 B Appah Electricals Ltd (BAE) is an electrical engineering and contracting company that provides electrical services for building projects and also supplies and distributes quality, yet affordable, electrical products. BAE also undertakes electrical installations and maintenance services and has accreditation for the distribution of the following brands: • Schneider electric, • MK accessories and cable management, • Nexans Alcatel cables, • Furse earthing and lightning protection, • Thorn lighting, • Belotti automatic voltage regulators.
B. Appah Electricals Ltd (BAE) has undertaken several large projects in Ghana. Some of the projects executed are Achimota Retail Shop, National Communication Authority (NCA) Tower, 34 Court Room Complex, ICON House, SSNIT Emporium, West Hills Mall, Nester Square, etc
Due to continuous expansion, the company now has two main operational units the Project Business unit and the Consumer Business and Retail unit.
The Project Business Unit provides electrical engineering and contracting services which includes design, installation, testing and commissioning.
The Consumer Business and Retail Unit is in charge of supplying and distributing quality electrical products which include lighting fittings, installation accessories
With staff strength of approximately 200 employees including professionals of various disciplines, BAE is looking to expand its operations beyond the boundaries of Ghana to other African countries.
The underpinning of BAE’s success has been its pursuit of high quality and on time delivery at a competitive cost, as well as building long-term working relationships with its customers, suppliers, and colleagues in the electrical industry. This is driven by our commitment to Honesty, Quality, Teamwork, Respect, Fairness and Total Client Satisfaction.
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18 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 19 AVENG GRINAKER-LTA MAKES PROGRESS WITH THE EXTENSION OF THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
Aveng Grinaker-LTA has made steady progress with the extension of the Cape Town International Convention Centre Centre (CTICC) a project awarded to the company in December 2014. Construction began in February 2015.
“To date the team have topped out with the main The contract also includes the construction of an structure, roof construction is in progress and overhead bridge and underground link to pedestrian building of the wet trades and services are underway. entrances facing Salazar Square and the Heerengracht All adjacent structures including a meeting pod, Boulevard, the provision of a minimum of 200 parking underpass and service tunnel are under construction,” bays with an underground link to the CTICC East says Rick Volker, General Manager at Aveng Grinaker- Parking and Table Bay Boulevard, two marshalling LTA. yards related to the halls with suitably approved access to the loading dock and the eastern section The scope of work includes expanding the existing of CTICC, together with a loading dock off Table Bay facilities by 20 000m², comprising new exhibition Boulevard. space and requisite ancillary space including 1 500 m² new banqueting hall and 1 200 m² meeting rooms The project is jointly funded by the venue’s majority within the hall space, as well as building 500m² of shareholders, the City of Cape Town and the Western additional permanent office space for CTICC staff and Cape Provincial Government. The CTICC East lettable office space for conference attendees. In expansion is part of a broader precinct development, addition, the project includes the construction of eight which is set to include a 40 000m² commercial and new meeting suites varying in size from 16 m² to 85 m², hotel development alongside a new hospital. a reception area, an information desk, informal lounge Volker concludes: “We are proud to have been areas in the upper concourse area, and services for selected as one of the preferred construction setting up temporary bars, kiosks and display stands. companies for this project which will host many local Once complete, the expansion will double the Centre’s and international business visitors to the Western Cape Aveng Grinaker-LTA is an operating group of Aveng and offers multidisciplinary services across the construction and engineering value existing exhibition capacity by adding 10 000m² of in future and will showcase the capability of South chain to its clients in South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius and other selected markets in the rest of Africa. It offers a range of standalone flexible space. Africa’s construction industry.” or integrated services which range from building, civil engineering and earthworks, to mechanical and electrical engineering.
Tel: +27 21 703 1040 | Fax: +27 21 703 4511 www.grinaker-lta.com 20 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 The campus comprises a design in an effort to save on costs,” project well into the future”. gatehouse, administration offices, explained Van der Walt. “Brick two double-storey lecture blocks construction with face brickwork “It makes a lot of sense that we NEW MAJUBA FET measuring 2 200m2 each, an exam fulfilled all the requirements of this should build infrastructure to serve centre, resource centre, student college infrastructure”. communities for hundreds of years centre and walkways. with little maintenance such that “The neutral colours of the scarce resources can be better Demand for education facilities in face brick blended in well with spent on providing new facilities COLLEGE CAMPUS Dundee has increased drastically the surrounding environment,” and other improvements. Brick over the past few years with the explained Van der Walt. construction provides a unique SETS A NEW STANDARD growth in population and rising proposition in facilitating that unemployment levels. The bricks were laid in a opportunity”, said Shangase. conventional stretcher bond pattern “Quality learning environments Construction of the new Majuba FET College’s Dundee campus is providing thousands of higher- To address this imbalance, while the sturdy herringbone pattern such as what has been provided at education seeking youth with the opportunity to study in a state-of-the-art college environment. Majuba FET College partnered with was selected for the pavers. Pattern Majuba require superior day-time Endumeni Municipality to establish work was included in areas of the thermal comfort; good acoustic Dundee campus at Mpati. face brick façade to express its attributes to deaden noise transfer African context. from the outside and between Students from Dundee, Glencoe lecture theaters and brickwork and Nquthu would previously have The brickwork included provides all that so efficiently” had to travel to Newcastle to attend combinations of Corobrik’s range of added Shangase. courses however, an interim venue Nebraska Travertine and Country followed by the newly constructed Classic Travertine face bricks for “This is a substantive facility with an FET College has provided local the maintenance free facades, with appealing aesthetic that promises students with convenient campus Champagne and Burgundy pavers so much to the economy and access. being used to compliment the future employment opportunities buildings aesthetic and surrounds. in Northern KZN and beyond”, As part of the Umzinyathi concluded Shangase. Community Education Project, According to Musa Shangase, Endumeni Municipality donated Corobrik Commercial Director, “the The brickwork at the included land to Majuba FET College choice of colours and textures work combinations of Corobrik’s range of at the entrance of Dundee for particularly well in the environment. Nebraska Travertine and Country the establishment of Dundee The life-time cost-saving benefits Classic Travertine face bricks for Technology Centre (DTC). of the face bricks is just one of the the maintenance free facades at To ensure the most relevant many attributes that will serve this Majuba FET College in Dundee. courses were selected, research was conducted into available opportunities that will enable the community to become economically active. Courses will include Management Assistant, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Human Resources Management.
Tjaart van der Walt, head architect of LVDW Architects, explained that, “the soil was particularly rocky, which proved challenging at first, however the engineers managed to break through for construction which commenced in March 2014.”
“We opted for a more conventional
22 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 23 1 ON MUTUAL TO CHANGE THE FACE OF THE CAPITAL CITY The capital city has been fairly quiet in terms of big developments over the past few years, but now 1 on Mutual promises to change the face of the already iconic city.
The development of this development is at a cost of R161 to Church Square. Well-known contemporary building by City million. sculptor, Angus Taylor has been Property, designed by GASS commissioned to do a sculpture in Architecture Studios looks set to Jeffrey Wapnick, Managing Director the public space that is a welcome show the way in the redevelopment of City Property explains that the addition to public art in the capital of the governmental hub and show “site was mostly undeveloped and city. a new side to the city centre. provided the ideal opportunity to densify the urban landscape. An existing heritage building known The property management company In conjunction with our listed as “Ons Eerste VolksBank” is briefed GASS Architecture Studios entity, Octodec, we identified this located on the southernmost part of to design a contemporary building development to become the next the site. The Volkskas Bank group on the northern portion of the site iconic building of the city’s skyline.” (now ABSA) was born out of the that will enhance the urban fabric, building. This double-story office to ensure the most economical “With our extensive experience building is being refurbished to development plan for the site and to in urban renewal and love for the accommodate an office tenant on maximize the residential component city, we understand the necessity the first floor and a restaurant tenant of the building. of offering safe, upmarket on the ground floor. accommodation and offices as well The multi-story development as a quality retail offering to the “We love the city in which we near Church Square will include people who work, stay and play in operate and as such, we appreciate retail, offices and apartment-style the city,” Wapnick explains. and understand the responsibility to units. City dwellers and workers will work with heritage listed buildings. have a wider selection as a Pick ‘n “We are excited to be working With this in mind, the current Pay supermarket and Mugg & Bean with GASS Architecture Studios street façade of the Volksbank On-the-Go will be opening once in a project of this nature. Over building will be restored and the construction is complete end-2016. the years we have grown to know courtyard facade will be upgraded GASS Architecture Studios as a in a manner that’s sensitive to the With minimal demolition work that passionate design studio which heritage value and that will enhance included the removal of existing loves creating something that the interaction between the building carports and pavers, the building will not only be accepted into the and the new courtyard.” is addressing the requirement for culture of its surroundings, but more upmarket accommodation in has an aesthetic beauty as well,” Georg van Gass - principal of the CBD and will offer 142 upmarket Wapnick explains. GASS Architecture Studios - said the pedestrian and passer-by. The Jacaranda City has a new City Property is also involved in units encompassing studio, one that the building strives to echo The building utilises the corner modern, fresh face that is changing another R375 million development and two bedroom apartments, 210 The building, along Madiba and a contemporary architectural aspect of the site to create and the skyline of the city. The bold, in the CBD. Sharon’s Place is a much-needed parking bays, with Mutual streets, will create a calm ethos while paying homage to the enhance the urban environment. modern and uncompromising convenient shopping destination 400m2 prime office space and over outside space on the south side important architectural heritage The aesthetics of the building building promises to become a for those who frequent the area 1500m2 retail offering. between the existing and new of the area\location in a timeless echoes the contemporary while landmark on the Tshwane skyline for between Lilian Ngoyi, Struben and building. This space will be manor. using known building materials years to come. Johannes Ramokhoase streets A landscaped courtyard with trees landscaped with trees, providing a and exploring the application of will be redeveloped into a people and a large recreation area on green outdoor spill-out area for the “Great effort has been taken to them in new ways. The ventilated Fikile Construction is the main friendly residential and retail hub in the third floor of the development restaurant tenant and will link with ensure that the building plays an brick facade above street level contractor on site and the project close proximity to the new Tshwane will be available for private use an existing arcade in the adjacent important role in the rejuvenation of is an example of this,” Van Gass is expected to be completed by House that is also currently under by residential tenants. The office building, creating a new route the CBD and the impact it has on explains. end-2016. construction.
24 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 25 The strikingly-designed 6 500m² development became a reality in the situated close to mass transport building will be the head office of form of a joint-venture. routes, promoting the use of public financial services group Citadel transport, as well as being close to and is located in a prime location in He adds: “Atterbury’s tagline is “it’s amenities. Claremont, adjacent to Cavendish a matter of association”, so we are Shopping Centre. particularly proud to be working Water and electricity meters with noted financial brands Citadel measure and manage consumption. It will be jointly owned in equal shares and Catalyst on this project. The Compared to a standard building, by Atterbury, Citadel and Catalyst. development is on a great site, The Citadel is calculated to reduce which we managed to secure potable water by 28% p/d and Construction of the stone-façade through our relationship with Broll energy by 33% p/a Fresh air rates building, which began in August who understands the Cape market are increased to 15.1l/s/person. last year, is on track and set to be well.” Within the office 71% has access to complete by the end of 2016. external view and in addition 30% Atterbury Asset Managers (AAM) has high quality daylight. The Citadel Head Office will be responsible for the asset development is the first new management on the Citadel head More than 90% of all steel commercial property development office building. sourced for the development is in the Western Cape since 2010. Designed by architect Robert Silke, either recycled/reused steel, thus the new building includes stone, reducing embodied energy and Atterbury’s new office development glass, marble and brass finishes resources. The site was previously in Claremont is being funded by that are aimed at creating a stately developed limiting the ecological Investec. The majority of the space feel and fits well in the area. impact and measures were put in in the building will be taken up by place to reduce the emissions of the Citadel, while Catalyst will take up Sustainable building features development. the top floor. include: The multi- million rand development Gerrit van den Berg, Atterbury’s The water strategy included the use comprises of 4 basement parking development manager said ‘’Citadel of low flow fittings and dual flush levels and 5 office levels. Stabilid approached us to find a prime toilets. The project opted for an Cape are the main contractors on site and to develop a new office air-cooled system, reducing potable the project. for them in Cape Town. They are water demand. currently based in Claremont and Citadel a specialist wealth manager wanted to stay in the area. Catalyst Cyclist facilities have been provided who helps clients explore the became involved as they owned enabling occupants to cycle to true potential of their hard-earned the site opposite Cavendish and the and from work. The building is money, is currently .
ATTERBURY DEVELOPS THE NEW CITADEL HEAD OFFICE IN CLAREMONT
Atterbury is currently developing a new six-storey office building in Cape Town in its first commercial property development in the Western Cape in recent years. When complete the building is expected to be valued at around R225 million.
26 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 Geotechnical icon, Franki Africa, famous for the Frankipile and the “Franki Blue Book”, amongst other things, is 70 years old this year and going strong.
In November 2016, Franki massive basements in Sandton; passed away in August 2006 aged celebrates 70 years of continuous completed important marine 92. operation in Africa and, according projects in Port Elizabeth and to MD Errol Braithwaite, the Durban and ground improvement From the fledgling start of the first company is more motivated than work in Cape Town. contract - the installation of eight ever to move forward vigorously piles for a small building in Paarden in spite of challenging times in the Our growing list of successful Eiland near Cape Town, Franki has construction industry. projects outside of South Africa grown into a market leader with the is equally noteworthy. In many capability and capacity to handle “Seventy years is a significant instances, this is no easy feat, large and complex geotechnical milestone and a time to stand back especially in regions where the projects. In the process it has for a moment and reflect on the logistical challenges associated shown its ability to successfully attributes that have made Franki with the movement of large and compete with international so successful down the years – specialised machines is acute; geotechnical companies both attributes like customer focus, not to mention exchange-rate and in South Africa and beyond the technical excellence and product legislative challenges, as well as borders in Sub-Saharan Africa and innovation.” security and disease concerns,” the Indian Ocean Islands where the “While the construction industry Braithwaite says. company has been very active. It both in South Africa and on the rest has not however lost its appetite or of the continent is facing challenges “Nonetheless,” says Braithwaite, competitiveness on small projects on every front, we are convinced “Franki is well represented on as well – even today the majority of FRANKI AFRICA the continent, having recently its projects are less than two million IS 70 YEARS OLD ... AND GOING STRONG! that the attributes that have served us so well in the past will continue to completed projects in Mauritius, rand in value. do so in the future. Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Swaziland, Franki however has become much “We are proud and gratified to Botswana and Zambia. Our 70th more than a successful contracting have worked on projects which birthday “resolution” is to build on company. It has led the way in have contributed massively to the this footprint wherever opportunities piling technology, boasting some development of South Africa and of arise. Colleagues within the Keller of the best-known geotechnical the continent as a whole. Indeed, Group already operate in Eqypt, engineers in the country who have we see ourselves, along with all Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Ivory developed a reputation for their members of the built environment Coast. Indeed, the Keller/Franki knowledge and expertise both here profession, as primary enablers of partnership enables us to bring and abroad. growth and development in Africa. best practices in expertise, health and safety, quality, and technology The Blue Book and the Franki Our 2013 acquisition by the Keller to any location in Africa which, Pile – symbols of Franki’s industry Group, the largest independent combined with Franki’s experience, leadership geotechnical contractor on the constitutes a compelling service Franki’s “Blue Book”, as it has globe, has greatly enhanced our offering to our customers.” come to be known in the industry, portfolio of products and our access is the definitive guide to practical to world class expertise. There The first office of the Franki geotechnical engineering in is no doubt that, involved early operation in South Africa was Southern Africa. Gavin Byrne, enough, we are able to bring the established in Cape Town as Franki’s recently retired technical most cost effective and technically a subsidiary of Frankipile, the director who now consults to the appropriate solutions to almost internationally renowned Belgian- company, says that the book’s any geotechnical project almost based piling company. The first purpose was initially, and still is, a anywhere in Africa. local MD was Wally Rowland who reference with a wealth of practical celebrated Franki’s 50th anniversary information on geotechnical topics, Most recently, in addition to its with the company in 1996. Rowland, which countless readers over the traditional piled foundation projects, regarded by all as the founding years have found to be very useful. Franki has constructed several father of Franki in this country, The first edition was written and
oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 29 compiled by then managing as Managing Director from Roy Environmental Remediation; director, Ian Braatvedt in 1976. McLintock who retired in December Geotechnical Investigations and Its main focus was aspects of 2015. Geotechnical Design and Advice. soil investigation and piling in southern Africa. The second edition, Braithwaite says that one of It’s a great achievement for a published in 1986 by Franki’s McLintock’s most important legacies company to last 70 years and to VENTPRO technical director at the time, John was decentralising operations, still be such a dynamic force in its Everett, placed more emphasis on which has been key in the efficient industry. But for Franki, it will be design aspects. running of Franki. “Each of Franki’s business as usual for one of South divisions, big businesses in their African industry’s best-known Along with fellow co-authors, Byrne own right, is run autonomously by brands and companies. “Our motto was extensively involved on the experienced and highly competent is ‘Quality is our Foundation’,” says third and fourth editions, which were managers and this is fundamental Braithwaite. “This refers not only rewritten and updated in 1995 and to Franki’s efficiency and excellent to the installation of our various 2006 respectively. He is currently service delivery”. products but also to our culture of working on a new edition which will working successfully together with provide insights into some newer Braithwaite, after having previously all our stakeholders in producing technologies including vibro- been at Franki from 1996 to 2000 quality work in a friendly and compaction, vibro-stone columns as a design engineer, says he productive environment.” and rigid inclusions. is delighted to be back. “Franki Africa is stronger, more focused “But our real foundation is Manufacturers of Kitchen Ventilation The Franki Pile and better equipped in skills and undoubtedly our people and we The origins of the iconic Franki machinery than ever before,” look forward to working together Systems & Distributors of Ansul Fire driven cast in-situ pile - the Franki he says “Our in-house design in building on our successes pile - can be traced back to capability – probably our most of the past to create a dynamic Franki’s Belgian founder, Edgard significant market differentiator, and productive future for all,” he Suppression Systems. Frankignoul, who invented the enables us to develop technically concluded. system and patented it in 1910. robust and cost effective solutions Whilst it is just one of the many in collaboration with our clients and piling techniques employed by consulting engineers. This routinely Franki Africa today, the Franki pile results in real benefits for the – with its characteristic enlarged project”. base - has been the cornerstone of the company’s success in southern Franki offers a comprehensive Our in-house design Africa. range of geotechnical and marine capability – probably engineering services including our most significant “The Franki pile is a unique system both design and construction for for generating excellent load the General Construction, Civil market differentiator, capacity and we have developed Engineering and Mining industries. enables us to develop a number of techniques to install Franki’s work in both commercial the Franki pile in a variety of soil and infrastructure projects is technically robust and conditions,” says Byrne. “This is implemented to the exacting cost effective solutions a very flexible system and its key standards required by its ISO 9001 in collaboration with our advantage is that the large base accreditation and undertaken with PIRANHA Fire enables one to found the pile safety as a major priority. Franki is clients and consulting Suppression System at approximately half the depth OHSAS 18001 certified. engineers. This of other piles, making it more routinely results in real economical and much faster than Franki are specialists in: Piled alternative cast in-situ methods,” Foundations; Soil Improvement benefits for the project says Byrne. – In-situ Compaction; In-situ Replacement; Rigid Inclusions; Changing of the Guard Deep Soil Mixing; Jet Grouting; Meanwhile in January 2016 there Grouting; Underpinning; Lateral Head Office: 5 Hay Street • Booysens • Johannesbur g • 2016 was a change of guard at Franki Support; Pipe and Culvert Jacking; with Errol Braithwaite taking over Marine Foundations and Structures; Tel: 011-493-2069 Fax: 011-493-2735
30 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 Email: [email protected] Website : www.ventpro.co.zaoct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 31 FRANKI SHINES A panoramic view with the old South lead-in jetty being dismantled (on the left), the North lead-in jetty completely dismantled and existing piles cut off at low water mark. In the centre are grid-lines C and D with the capping beams and decking in progress (done by Haw & Inglis), and on the right ON PORT ELIZABETH JETTIES Franki is busy installing casings on the 15th bay on grid-lines A and B.
Geotechnical work often demands creative solutions to complex challenges. That’s the nature of the game and there is no one better at it than Franki Africa, which has developed a reputation throughout Africa for its innovative and cost effective solutions in a host of vastly divergent geological conditions. The Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) P.E. Jetties contract is one such example.
In September 2014 Franki Africa’s required. “I was concerned about available on the lead-in jetties. designers reviewed the original boat hoist at an unprecedented jetty and the installation momentum Cape branch was appointed, on the effects of vibrating through piling criteria. “With the test pile rate, coming from 22 days behind was kept at a high standard. Piling an Alternative Design, as sub- the 4.0m seabed, drilling a 1.5m In early December 2014, the Franki passing with flying colours, we the programme to only 8 days. to the Southern jetty was completed contractor to Haw & Inglis on the rock socket and having a crane crew started setting up camp and proceeded with the pile installation, In the beginning of August 2015 on the 9th of March, a staggering 53 PE Lead-in Jetties Contract, which walking out on to the jetty before in early January 2015, the Franki now only required to be 9m deep piling commenced on the Northern days ahead of programme. comprises two components: the concrete had gained sufficient Durban team were called in to below the seabed with a minimum Jetty of the 1 200-ton slipway, this • A 40-ton slip converted into a strength,” says Louw. “For this commence with a geotechnical 3m socket into the boulder layer,” brought new challenges to light. “This has been a monumental 90-ton boat hoist jetty comprising reason we finally decided to install investigation and the results were explains Louw. team effort,” says Louw. “From two sets of connecting jetties of 610mm diameter piles using the totally unexpected! The seabed The cross bracing between the piles the management of the complex 16 bays each; and Rotapile or ODEX method as this was found to be 3.5m – 6.0m thick Initially, the piles were installed from the original jetty, constructed contractual issues to the safety • Two lead-in jetties for the 1200- would be the least risky and would with a boulder layer of 12.0m – using the single guide-frame at the end of the 1800’s, was management - we surpassed ton slipway consisting of a also allow quicker access. I’m 18.0m thick before the bedrock standing on the quay as jetty obstructing the position of the new 80 000 accident-free man-hours – Northern Jetty (with 30 bays) and pleased to say that this decision was encountered. This completely sections had not yet arrived from piles that we needed to install. and from the management of the a Southern Jetty (with 39 bays). certainly proved to be the correct vindicated the decision to opt for Ghana where Franki had used them plant, which was kept in perfect one”! the ODEX piling method! on the Ada Groynes contract. A local commercial diving company condition throughout, to the effort Franki was responsible for the entire was appointed to dredge clear the of the welding team, which ensured pile installation operation, whilst But this meant ‘back to the With the soils information available During this period – and, in fact, on cross bracing and cut them out the reliable and regular supply of Haw & Inglis undertook the concrete drawing board’ – quite literally – Franki installed the first row of piles the entire project, the experience at the positions where they would the casings and jetty sections, this deck structure in accordance with for alternative design and drawings 19m deep with a 1.5m socket, just of some of the Franki team who interfere with the new pile position. team has raised the bar in terms of Franki’s design. and the design of the single tube below the high tide mark, and a had worked on the Ada Groynes Piling to the Northern jetty performance. guide-frame. At the same time 12m test pile with a 6m socket into contract, proved to be invaluable. was completed on the 5th of According to Franki divisional Franki requested permission to the boulder layer. As the team became more adept November 2015, 13 days ahead of Well done and a big thank you to director, Roy Louw, many hours proceed with the soil investigation, with drilling into the boulders, programme. the whole team,” Louw concluded. were spent strategizing and as the last one was conducted on The test pile was tested to 3 000kN, productivity increased significantly. planning the installation procedure the quay way back in 1975, and twice the working load, and with It managed to complete the 30 piles The equipment was quickly and equipment that would be no geotechnical information was a 6mm settlement under load the on grid-lines A and B on the 90-ton transported over to the Southern
32 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 33 NORTHERN RAIL EXTENSION PROJECT
The Northern Rail Extension is a Government initiative to connect the Northern Regions (O-regions) with the country’s rail network. The project is divided into three phases.
Phase 1: Tsumeb to Ondangwa Roadhart cc: Section 2, 14 the danger of approaching trains to (completed); kilometres. The completion date numerous pedestrians and animals Phase 2: Ondangwa to Oshikango for this contract is November 2016. crossing the railway. (completed) Contract Value: N$ 135,751,708. Phase 3: Ondangwa to Oshakati These challenges were overcome (currently under Abland Engineering/China State by a very thorough design and the construction). Joint Venture: Section 1, 14 provision of culverts of sufficient kilometres. The completion date for size to accommodate flood water, During 2000 Windhoek Consulting this contract is June 2017. Contract pedestrians and animals. Engineers was appointed by the Value: N$ 126,288,361. Ministry of Works and Transport - Construction of a Road over Rail The service road provided for for the Engineering Design and Bridge on MR 92. The bridge was maintenance purposes was also Project Management of this project. designed to accommodate four constructed at the same level as the Engineering Design for all the lanes. embankment to allow free vehicle phases has been completed. movement during flood periods. Contractor appointed: Nexus Civils. Phase 3: Ondangwa to Oshakati The contract completion date is A strict condition on all contracts Construction of the 28 kilometres September 2016, and the Contract for this project is the maximal use of of railway consists of the following value N$ 46,991,132. labour on construction. On the three components: - Construction of Oshakati Station contracts currently running a total of - Compensation for land and Passenger Halt (not yet 105 permanent and 295 temporary (completed) commenced ) task workers are being employed. - Construction of the earthworks - Acquisition of Permanent Way embankment and stormwater Materials (not yet commenced) The total estimated cost for this structures, including earthworks - Construction of the Permanent phase of the Northern Rail Extension for a crossing and passenger Way including fencing the rail is N$ 760 million. halt, and for Oshakati railway reserve (not yet commenced) station. This work was divided The railway line is designed and into two sections. Contractors Challenges experienced at design constructed to the SADCC standard have been appointed for both stage were the fact that the rail allowing 18.5 ton axle loads and the sections: route traverses a flood area, and train speeds of 100 km/h.
34 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 35 TSHWANE
HOUSE DEVELOPMENT
The Brief consist of fundamental goals which have guided the design process, which are: Producing an environmentally responsible design.
Providing a democratic environment for public 3rd December 2016 and the works completion being depends on the hardness of the surface against which participation and interaction creating a pleasurable 26th April 2017. its mass strikes. When the plunger of the rebound work environment for staff providing a quality building hammer is pressed against the surface of the concrete, which also encompasses Value for Money for the City The technological innovations being used on the the Spring-controlled mass rebounds and the extent of of Tshwane. project are in compliance with the Green building such a rebound depends upon the surface hardness standards. Additionally the equipment in the office of the concrete. Moreover to deliver high quality serviced is ready to adapt to the ever changing technological accommodation, on the predetermined site within world. Several Technologies have been used through The surface hardness and therefore the rebound is the City, which will also foster an effective work the course of the project. The utilization of various taken to be related to the compressive strength of the Figure 2.1-Rebound hammer Methodology environment that will greatly enhance the decision technologies brings ease in certain tasks of the concrete. support and work through capacity of the City. In construction phase while at the same time ensuring manner consistent with the ethics, goals and values of accuracy and reducing the time spent on such The rebound value is read from a graduated scale Furthermore the use of ductile Piling resulting from the City of Tshwane. The Project was awarded on the activities. and is designated as the rebound number or rebound the constant collapse of aggregates used during the basis of Public-Private Partnership (PPP). index. construction of the existing road. For instance to find out the compressive strength of The City of Tshwane awarded a public-private concrete columns at one point we used the Rebound The compressive strength can be read directly from The Ductile Iron Pile is a driven pile system, utilising partnership contract for the construction of Tshwane hammer testing Method also known as the Schmidt the graph provided on the body of the hammer. Figure high strength ductile cast iron. Pile sections are linked house to the executives of Tsela Tshweu on the 13th Hammer Test. The underlying principle of the rebound 2.1 shows a typical view of the rebound hammer test together by a unique spigot and socket joint, which March 2015 with the project completion date set for hammer test is: The rebound of an elastic mass methodology.
36 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 37 offers speed of connection together with a high degree Facades glazing is 100 % recyclable without additional at some instances. There are also issues relating to of stiffness. The piles are installed in quick succession production processes like the removal of coatings or the labour force; it is challenging to work with some of using an excavator with a Hydraulic Hammer, to both separating composite materials. the members as they lack commitment to the project. pitch and drive each pile section. Knowing that the project as a source of income will not The scrap resulting from production is re-melted and run forever labour tend to drag their feet and at times The advantages of using such a technological processed into new products. The main goals are the cause unnecessary disruptions which prolongs the innovation amongst others is that it is very fast and protection of natural resources and the avoidance of construction phase. Figure 2.3: Digital Laser Measure almost vibration less pile production, no waste high waste rates. An excellent recyclability guarantees cuttings. This is good for the existing environment. the recycling of the parts of the building within the Furthermore in terms of the construction aspect Figure 2.3 above illustrates the Digital Laser Measure natural energy and material cycle. Notably this during the piling phase of the project time delaying Crossline Laser- Amongst the latest technological in construction material being used can be re-used or challenges like obstacles/obstructions underground use on site, the crossline Laser enables technicians Cleaning up of loose materials such as damaged brick recycled. Figure 4.1 illustrates a typical example of were experienced due to the fact that there was a on site to timeously transfer levels or gridlines both pieces and other surplus material that does not form Rheinzink Façade system. building which existed in the same space before. The horizontally and vertically as indicated in figure 2.2. part of permanent works on site is just amongst some movement of delivery trucks is also complex as the site of the eco-friendly measures taken at the Tshwane A Public-private partnership agreement like Tshwane is located right in the area which is populated by Taxis House Project. Amongst the clean-up is the removal House often enforces the promotion of local small and major traffic as a whole. of surplus reinforcing on site which are then recycled medium enterprises as well as skills development and re-used elsewhere. In doing so many unnecessary for the community members around a given project. The Gross Lettable Area (GLA) of the building is 37 accidents are also avoided. Furthermore the protection While in it may on paper reflect great fruition for all 062m2 while the Gross Building Area (GBA) of the of existing environment is amongst the priorities of the those involved, it has its own challenges. Amongst building is 75 520m2. The total capital expenditure project; hence the building area is well barricaded other things the agreements entails that the contractor amounts to R1 034 242 757. from the general public which in turn reduces chances employs local citizens who may be less experienced. of them being exposed to noise emanating from site as This results in having plenty of mistakes that can be The site has a total of 943 Employees; this is with 102 well as dust that may arise at times. costly and even prolong the construction process due being management/supervisors and the remaining 841 to such setbacks .The abovementioned has manifested being labourers Figure 2.2: Crossline Laser In terms of material used on the building which are eco-friendly, it is necessary to make note that precast Digital Laser Measure- Quantity surveyors and other panels of concrete where utilized on certain areas of professionals have gradually adopted the Use of the perimeter of the building. 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CONTACT MEGA PILE We understand the impact the building sector has on the environment in South Africa. This is why each project EMAIL: [email protected] manager at PlatoSpec is now an Accredited Green Building Professional. Through this, we aim to implement and when necessary advise on ideas and themes suitable for new and innovative ways of designing and constructing CAll: +27 (0)11 395 5553 sustainable buildings. www.megapile.co.za We continuously strive to refine and further develop the skills and procedures required to deliver the highest level of service in an ever changing and dynamic market. The Rakgalakane Woodcreations Joint Venture partners with the Tshwane House Project Team in implementing a green star rated product. Woodcreations -in conjunction with their BEE partner Rakgalakane Investments- have been awarded the multi- million rand office furniture contract to supply the new Tshwane House Project. This was achieved through their innovative and extensive research to produce the best possible and sustainable environmental solutions while staying within budget constraints. The Joint Venture has a long history of producing quality furniture for both the Corporate and Hospitality industries. The manufacturing equipment and technology which Woodcreations has acquired will be the first of its kind within the office furniture manufacturing industry and will allow a quantum leap in maximising the environmental solutions in furniture. For instance the new edging technology is glue free, has reduced emissions and will substantially prolong the lifespan of surfaces. The Tsela Tshweu Construction Joint Venture, on behalf of Tshwane House, undertook an extensive tender process commencing with specifications in line with environmental concerns, durability and sustainability for the project lifespan, followed with comparative mock-up evaluations between short-listed suppliers and a final award based on quality, innovation and value for money . The project procurement involves expertise of LYT Architects, Head Interiors, and the Tsela Tshweu Construction Joint Venture whose brief is to erect and maintain the site over a 15 to 25 year period. Due to the nature of the project the furniture procured will be manufactured and installed THE FUTURE IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE. IT’S BETTER! in stages. The first phase will be implemented in August 2016 and completed March 2017. When Franki Africa was bought by the Keller Group the geotechnical universe changed forever in Southern Africa. Our capability and range of specialist solutions is now greater than ever before.
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New Sasol’s corporate head office at 2 Katherine Street, Sandton is well on track for completion towards the end of 2016. Alchemy Properties has partnered with the Sasol Pension Fund to develop and jointly lease the building to Sasol. The new ten-story office building, which will have 9 levels of basements for parking, spans almost 70 000sqm, will consolidate the company’s current office space across 17 buildings in Johannesburg, into a single location, serving as offices for 4,500 employees and visitors.
42 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 43 The building will comprise over structural support, enabling the the Green Star criteria. On the 2 000 panels of floor –to-ceiling weight and counterweight of the more challenging aspects, such as unitized double –glazed panels of various components of the building reducing glare and heat inside the vision glass and spandrels. The to be held together without the use building while letting in sufficient shapes and glass variations will be of straight columns. natural light to reduce the building’s encapsulated in each panel. energy use. The building will have restaurants, The building comprises of a central canteens, art galleries, coffee shops Once completed the ten – storey, sphere denoting stability, while six and an iconic Sasol One Stop Shop. 67 000sqm office building at 2 rotating spheres representing the Katherine Street, Sandton, will business units suggested a force Meanwhile, the park –like staff enable Sasol to consolidate greater than the sum of its parts – facilities will include courtyards and its current office space across strength through strategy. braai and yoga facilities with water Johannesburg into a single location –wise planted areas. and to realize significant building The arms and core of the building operating cost savings. are interconnected by a series of The new head office is aiming to bridge links that are a major interior achieve a five-star Green Building The New development will add to design feature. “Part of Sasol’s brief Council of South Africa Green Star the Sasol Pension Fund’s significant was for the building to stimulate rating in the design and as built portfolio of property assets, which collaboration among its employees,” categories. The standard issues, included a number of blue-chip Greg Sacks, CEO of Alchemy such as collection of rain water, offices and shopping centre’s. says. “The openness of the interior recycling of grey water, and the combined with the bridge links does filtration of water that runs off from Construction of the new building exactly that.” The bridge links serve parking areas in order to remove started in 2013 and is expected to the additional purpose of providing pollution, are all taken care of within be completed end of 2016.
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46 // Ci magazine // oct - Dec 2016 oct - Dec 2016 // Ci magazine // 47 The contract entailed the construction of the following: • Associated Pipework ranging from 1500 GRP RANDCIVILS DELIVERS ON THE • 10ML Reactor including 5 no elevated platforms to 110 UPVC / Division Walls/ Associated Chambers • Settlement Ponds - 3 no • Inlet Works – RC Structure encompassed • Roads approximately 1.5km and associated kerbs/ REESTON WASTEWATER by Building stormwater • Division Boxes – 4 no • Security Fencing • RAS Pump Station and Building TREATMENT WORKS • Min Sub The Reactor Walls were 7m high and erected and • Guardhouse poured in 15m panels. While Clarifiers 4m high • MCC – 850m2 double storey building including poured in single pour. Site conditions were very Randcivils was awarded a contract in May 2013, as the main contractor to undertake the works Offices / Generator Rooms / Diesel Rooms / challenging given the underlying ground conditions of Transformer room / Main Control panel Room either hard rock (Dolerite) or existing river beds /site at the Reeston Wastewater Treatment Works. Construction period was for 24 months but due • 3 no Clarifiers – 2 x 26m and 1 x 15m being placed at the bottom of the valley. Said James to some community issues it was delayed by 7 months; however this was resolved and works • Chlorine contact tank and associated concrete Bisdee Randcivils Director. During the construction commenced in February 2014 with completion programmed for June 2016. channels phase, Randcivils employed some 80 labourers from • Chlorine Dosing Room the community for the duration of the project. Local • Ferric Dosing Plant SMME’s were also utilised for parts of the works.
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