Posted on January 3rd, 2012 by Christopher
Civil construction and engineering involve the building of structures and how they relate to the environment. Take the age old parable of the man who built his house on the sand as an example. When the rains came the house was washed away as it was not a stable enough foundation for the foundations to be laid on. This shows that the two most environmental factors that can affect a structure are earth and water.
In this day and age we don’t have to go to the extremes of building our house on a rock as the parable goes to prevent the structure from washing away. Civil construction uses materials and elements such as cement and concrete to provide a solid foundation in just about any environment that is stable enough to carry a specific structure. However, the process is not always as simple as that as water and rain can still have a detrimental effect on buildings of all kinds.
The drainage and diversion of water therefore also plays a very important role in the design and civil construction of buildings and other types of structures. Many different means are used to divert water from affecting the integrity of structures. Two of the most common of these are channels and underground pipes that are used to collect and then divert water to a more appropriate location.
Over and above these elements, civil construction also takes into consideration other environmental factors. Cold and heat can affect any structure right from the foundation to the top of a skyscraper causing building materials to expand and contract which could result in a weakened building. High winds also need to be taken into consideration in civil engineering and the higher the building or structure, the more important this element of Mother Nature becomes.
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Posted on December 20th, 2011 by heinrich
The Increasing Rate Of Residential Construction
The demographic trends in South Africa have been changing for the last decade with increasing amounts of people now moving into the built up urban areas of the country in order to take advantage of the increased opportunities for work and also to take advantage of the infrastructure and services such as the availability of education and quality housing. This urban migration has led to increased amounts of residential construction in the areas surrounding South Africa’s cities.
The residential construction that is today taking place is both more organised and more carefully considered than sprawling townships and informal settlements that were the result of this migration in past years. Today each project involving residential construction is carefully considered and takes into account the aspirations of those who will be taking up residence in the homes constructed, as well as the impact of the construction on the society as a whole.
The newer urban construction projects incorporate many of the international trends that are aimed at improving the quality of life of the residents. Firstly the homes themselves are constructed of quality material and both potable water and electricity are available to residents. Each of the suburbs that are springing up is the result of a carefully considered plan that is set in place prior to any residential construction taking place. These suburbs are designed to offer a mixed use solution to the requirements of the residents. Schools, commercial and industrial businesses, as well as transportation solutions are all incorporated into the design process.
There are several reasons that this planning process must be as carefully considered as possible prior to the process of residential construction being undertaken. Amongst these reasons is the impact of the wider urban infrastructure. By making allowances for the residents to work, as well as raise families in a safe and secure environment as well as have easy access to the services they require the city planners avoid further negative impact on stretched transportation networks and the damage that can be caused by further crowding of already overcrowded business hubs.
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Posted on October 12th, 2011 by heinrich
A Construction Company Filled With African Pride
The changing South African political and social landscape has meant that more and more South African citizens are being offered the opportunity to work in urban environments or are travelling to cities in search of work. This migration to build up areas has meant that a construction company with the right mindset and a commitment to providing quality housing, commercial and industrial building and architectural services will be bale to thrive in an environment characterised by rapid urban and peri-urban expansion.
A well rounded construction company should be able to provide a turn key service to its clients; this includes aspects of development such as environmental impact surveys, architectural services and quantity surveying. In some instances construction companies even offer interior decorating solutions which supply interiors that are in tune with the clients’ requirements and the office pace itself in order to ensure productivity and satisfied employees.
The modern construction company will also form a strong partnership with its clients to ensure that the construction project is able to deliver an attractive and structurally sound building within the time and budgetary limits that are set at the inception of the project. The control of the construction project will be in the hands of experienced professionals with the appropriate qualifications to ensure that both domestic and industrial building conforms with all relevant legislation and industry standards applicable to construction within the South African regulatory environment. These standards ensure that the construction projects deliver solutions that are uniquely suited to the requirements of both businesses and private homeowners in South Africa.
Companies such as Afri-Devo are supplying expertise that is changing the landscape of areas such as the Northern Cape and ensuring that the productivity of the region can provide employment opportunities for the homeowners that are resident in the area. By adhering to the best industry standards a construction company like Afri-Devo can make a real difference to the lives of people in South Africa.
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Posted on August 22nd, 2011 by heinrich
Opportunities For A Professional Industrial Construction Company
The development of industrial property in South Africa is a specialised field which requires a multi disciplinary approach to the property development process. An industrial construction company must firstly ensure that the building process has a minimal environmental impact. The necessity for an independent environmental assessment is thus extremely important. Once the professional industrial development company has received the go ahead and certification that allows them to begin the development process then the multi disciplinary approach begins to make enormous sense, both from the viewpoint of the industrial construction company and from the viewpoint of their clients.
A multi disciplinary approach means that the industrial construction company will have professionals skilled in a number of areas in the employ of the parent company. These professionals include those skilled in architectural work, quantity surveying, the building process itself and even interior design. This ability to supply a turnkey service is tremendously attractive to property developers and those supplying the finance for the industrial development project, as it ensures that quality control and project timeline issues can be dealt with at source quickly and efficiently. By using this model costs can also be strictly controlled which is becoming increasingly important as the costs of raw materials and labour are in constant flux.
An industrial development company also has to consult to the client on matters relating to the proposed outputs of the industrial development as this directly influences factors such as architectural design and building materials. Even factors such as waste management need to be taken into account when the industrial construction company is at the planning stage of the project. Once again the multidisciplinary approach where the company has a variety of professionals under one roof can pay dividends during planning.
If you would like to deal with an industrial construction company that is changing the face of South African business then contact us.
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Posted on August 22nd, 2011 by heinrich
Opportunities For A Commercial Construction Company In South Africa
As the excitement around the Soccer World Cup which was held in South Africa in 2010 fades away the knock on effects for business are also fading. For a while large infrastructure projects kept the pipeline of civil engineering projects healthy, but is the situation today as rosy as it was a year ago? One construction sector that seems to be going from strength to strength is the commercial construction industry. Increasing numbers of domestic and international companies are viewing South Africa as the jumping off point for doing business on the African continent, while the South African economy seems to have escaped to worse of the contagion brought about by the global recession. A commercial construction company in South Africa is today faced with opportunities in almost every province of the country.
Commercial construction encompasses a variety of different construction disciplines, from the building of retail centres to hotels and office blocks and housing. If current trends continue many urban centres are going to require more of all of these as urbanisation continues and more low cost housing estates are developed. One of the models for these low cost housing estates calls for homes to be close to business centres and other amenities, all of which might be developed by a commercial construction company. This model has found favour elsewhere in the world and in South Africa would serve to reduce pressure on a strained transportation network as people are offered the opportunity to work and shop close to where they live, removing the burden of the cost and time spent commuting to more established business centres.
In addition to these commercial developments a construction company is South Africa can be involved in projects such as the development of housing estates which are becoming increasingly popular with many homeowners due to security issue and the ability to enjoy a ‘lock up and go’ lifestyle. A South African commercial construction company may be involved in many aspects of the development of both residential and commercial properties, from architectural work, to quantity surveying and interior design.
For further information from a commercial construction company with intimate knowledge of the South African landscape contact us.
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