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Turn to page 18 for the Lemaitre Maxeco CONTENTS 04 UP Engineering Faculty dean appointed chair Professor Sunil Maharaj has been appointed chair-elect of the Global Engineering 04 Deans Council. 08 Massive decline in 2020 manufacturing sector a major concern The Steel and Engineering Federation of Southern Africa is concerned. 13 SA’s construction industry can build its way back to success in 2021 CEO of GVK-Siya Zama, Eben Meyburgh believes the industry can kickstart the economy. 16 6 stars for a sustainability icon The Ridge has been awarded a 6 Green Star Office Design rating. 20 Dynamic glass Tower with soaring wing-like façade dhk Architects recently completed 35 Lower Long 16 in Cape Town’s CBD. 22 Waterfall retains world’s best title The development is the Best Mixed-use Development in Africa for the 7th time. 26 Phase 2 of Sol Plaatje University Precinct to be completed in mid-2022 AECOM is forging ahead with phase 2 of the Sol Plaatje University precinct. 28 New suites at Cape Town stadium on schedule Construction of 168 new suites at Cape Town stadium with be completed by the end of March. 30 Oxford Parks phase 2 Oxford Parks is a focal point along Oxford Road in Rosebank and has a jigsaw 20 puzzle configuration. COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION MARCH 2021 WN ON THE COVER O PUBLICATIONS CR ConstructionWORLD Lemaitre’s new campaign celebrates the REGULARS widespread effect of 30 years and millions of pairs of Maxeco serving South Africans. It’s been HAS ANY BOOT DONE MORE TO BUILD OUR NATION? Turn to page 18 for the 04 Marketplace there to help build the country and its people. Lemaitre Maxeco It’s created jobs through local sourcing and Property manufacturing. It’s contributed to an inclusive 14 economy for all our people. And it has been on the frontlines of the nation’s industries, protecting 16 Environment & Sustainability those who are strengthening South Africa. Has any boot done more to build our country? 22 Building Turn to page 18 CONSTRUCTION WORLD MARCH 2021 1 COMMENT Industry Insight is a company that was established out of an industry requirement for a holistic approach to market intelligence in the South African construction market. It recently stated that the R340-billion infrastructure pipeline will not be a 'miracle cure' for the country’s ailing economy unless the private sector’s confidence levels are restored. n essence, the company says that its COVID-19 economic recovery plan, has This should spur on all parties involved, but IGovernment alone – despite the massive been largely met with extreme scepticism. government’s continued bailout of ‘bankrupt’ pipeline that it announced for various The so-called ‘miracle cure’ will be no such SOEs (for all intents and purposes) which infrastructure sectors – cannot resurrect the thing unless faith can be restored. leaves less funding available for far more industry unless it is assisted by the private productive sectors of the economy (such sector. However, this sector has little to no But, paralysis still exists as infrastructure), has led to confidence in confidence in government after three years Industry Insight says that implementation government being at an all-time low. At a of empty promises or it doing exactly the paralysis persists within broader reforms. time when investment by Government has opposite of restoring faith. The infrastructure rollout relies on private been adversely affected by a weakened sector participation, contributions from the fiscus, structural imbalances and higher Miracle cure not fiscus, and the R100-billion Infrastructure debt-related expenditure, such low so miraculous Fund. Getting this mix right will ensure its confidence may be problematic for the Industry Insight says the private sector is success … while getting it wrong, will lead country achieving its development goals. no longer buying into Government’s (up to to failure. The country can ill afford the latter now) largely empty promises because “the – now more than ever as the dire situation Stay safe country is still yet to see any meaningful was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 Wilhelm du Plessis economic reform and progress of reforming pandemic. Infrastructure development is Editor Eskom, corruption,” etc. As such, President a massive contributor to the economy and Ramaphosa’s comment in his State of its success will lead to job creation, and to the Nation Address about Government’s sustainable economic growth. It is therefore infrastructure expenditure plan as part of a vital pillar for economic prosperity. @ConstWorldSA www.facebook.com/construction-worldmagazinesa Scan for website EDITOR & DEPUTY PUBLISHER PUBLISHER Wilhelm du Plessis [email protected] Karen Grant ADVERTISING MANAGER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY TOTAL CIRCULATION: Erna Oosthuizen [email protected] Crown Publications (Pty) Ltd (Fouth Quarter '20) P O Box 140 10 692 LAYOUT & GRAPHIC ARTIST BEDFORDVIEW, 2008 Katlego Montsho Tel: 27 11-622-4770 • Fax: 27 11-615-6108 PRINTED BY CIRCULATION Publisher of the Year 2018 (Trade Publications) Karen Smith Tandym Cape www.constructionworldmagazine.co.za The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher. 2 CONSTRUCTION WORLD MARCH 2021 MARKETPLACE The Dean of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology (EBIT), Professor Sunil Maharaj. UP Engineering Faculty dean appointed chair OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING DEANS COUNCIL The Dean of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology (EBIT), Professor Sunil Maharaj, has been appointed the new Chair-Elect of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), making him the first Dean in Africa to occupy this position. rof Maharaj will work as Chair-Elect during 2021 alongside the He further notes that there is no need for concern regarding the state Pcurrent Chair, Dean Sirin Tekinay of the American University of of engineering at universities in the developing world. However, there Sharjah, and will assume the chairship in November 2021. In this is a need to innovate, by constantly promoting 'disruptive engineering'. leadership role he will work closely with leaders throughout the world “We need to always innovate to stay relevant, and South Africa has until the end of 2023 and will work closely with the International done well thus far. It is the only country in sub-Saharan Africa which is Federation of Engineering Education Societies, which links global part of international accreditation bodies, including being a signatory to organisations, professors, students, corporate entities, UN agencies the Washington Accord. We are part of the global space, and we are a and other multilateral global organisations. global player.” Prof Maharaj says he feels humbled to be entrusted with this The GEDC’s vision is to enhance the capabilities of engineering position by the members from across the globe who voted for him. deans to transform schools in support of societies in a global “I was on the GEDC Executive Committee for the past two years, economy. Its mission is to serve as a global network of engineering which afforded my colleagues time to get to know me, perhaps deans, and to leverage their collective strengths for the advancement helping them to vote for me with confidence.” of engineering education and research. The Council’s The appointment follows the disappointment of having to “We are all excited to work with Prof Maharaj, being fully aware move the 2020 GEDC world conference – which was set to be of his deep commitment to strengthen not only the role of his own co-hosted by UP in Cape Town – to an online format. “In 2020, university but also that of other African universities,” said Dr Hans for the first time the GEDC and World Engineering Education Hoyer, Executive Secretary of GEDC. “Given his successful record Conference was to be held in an African country, but due to the of engaging with the global community, this will link many Deans and COVID-19 pandemic it was recently hosted online, and I chaired universities within our network of six continents.” the conference,” Prof Maharaj said. Prof Sirin Tekinay, the outgoing GEDC Chair, said, “I am looking The 2020 GEDC conference theme was centred around forward to a year of working with Prof Maharaj in this capacity, and “Disruptive Engineering Education amidst Global Challenges”. The continuing to support him as the immediate past chair beyond 2021. conference also engaged on how to increase the diversity of people With the chair’s office moving to South Africa, the GEDC will benefit working in engineering. “Getting more women, and especially black from a whole new perspective that will improve the globalisation of women, into the field is still a challenge. This is a challenge across the organisation. Prof Maharaj will be the ninth chair of GEDC, and the globe, not only in South Africa, and there is a big opportunity it will be the second time the chair’s office is moving to the southern for women interested in engineering. The cause could be that hemisphere in the history of GEDC." engineering is perceived as a career designed for men. We – Prof Maharaj says he hopes to facilitate the strengthening across the globe – need to do more to showcase that this field is for of international networks in the organisation, with the focus on everyone, and develop role models for women who will be instigators innovative engineering education and research collaboration through for change. And we need to actively reach out to recruit and welcome engagement with industry, students organisations, local governments women. Industries need to play their part as well.” and global funding agencies.