Construction JANUARY 2026 COVERING THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION
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08 Designing for climate resilience and social equity World Cities Day spotlights the transformative potential of people-centred smart cities. 10 SAICE’s perspective on integrated public transport in SA SA urban areas are characterised by spatial legacies from apartheid-era planning. 18 Modern retail and community focus in eMalahleni A major new retail development is set to transform the heart of eMalahleni. 20 Innovative bridge assessment for a sustainable future Assessing whether bridges can safely continue to carry modern traffic loads has become a pressing and costly challenge. 24 Revolution underway in materials handling for today’s mines Traditional methods of moving material from pit to plant are being re-evaluated. 28 Customers affirm Chryso SA’s responsiveness and technical expertise Customers of Chryso Southern Africa have reaffirmed the company’s reputation. 30 Concor’s safety culture delivers top honours across MBA awards The safety culture at Concor is paying dividends in the success of its projects.
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REGULARS 04 MARKETPLACE 16 ENVIRONMENT 18 PROPERTY 20 ROADS & BRIDGES 28 ADMIXTURES 38 DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
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