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Creative Cities in Africa : Critical Architecture and Urbanism offers an innovative exploration of creativity in nine African cities : Dakar , Dalaba , Douala , Durban , Johannesburg , Lubumbashi , Maputo , Nairobi , and Ville Fantôme . Each chapter critically investigates urban imagination and creativity , offering an itinerary through which to explore the art and architecture of Africa in the last 70 years . Creative Cities in Africa examines urban photography , DIY culture , monuments , infrastructure , music , virtual reality , city planning , performance , and mapping — foregrounding what is unique about Africa and opening up connections to the world through cities like São Paulo , New York , Lisbon and Toronto . The book moves between megacities made of concrete and glass , and imaginary cities built with paper and plastic . This collection is based on the collaborative , creative intersections at the Gauteng-based research programme in Critical Architecture and Urbanism . The book will be of interest to those interested in African urban studies , architecture and creative aspects of African cities . ISBN : 978-0-7969-2648-7 WIN : The first person to message WIN to 082 572 4707 will receive a copy of the book . Please include your name .
NEW PRE-STRESS PRECAST CONCRETE CAPABILITY IN KZN
Bedrock Construction , a leader in the tilt-up and precast concrete industry , is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new yard for manufacturing prestressed concrete products . Located in the rapidly developing Cato Ridge Dry Port ( CRDP ) in KwaZulu-Natal , this facility marks a significant milestone for the company .
The new yard at Cato Ridge is strategically positioned to enhance Bedrock ’ s operational capabilities , allowing the company to meet the growing demand for large pre-stressed concrete elements . “ The need for Bedrock to acquire additional operational space has sprung from an increased demand for us to manufacture pre-stressed concrete elements . These elements are very large , such as bridge beams , which we have been contracted to build for the SANRAL work packages on the N3 and other national roads ,” stated David Kitching , General Manager of Bedrock Construction . “ This new capability puts Bedrock at the forefront as a precast company in the region . Cato Ridge is in a prime position for such an operation , and Cato Ridge Dry Port is developing rapidly , hence our choice to invest in this growing logistics and manufacturing hub .”
The operations at the new facility will focus on casting of massive precast bridge beams : Each beam is 33m long and weighs 67 tonnes . These beams are essential components for infrastructure projects like bridges and highways .
The new manufacturing yard at Cato Ridge Dry Port , signifies Bedrock Construction ’ s dedication to innovation , community engagement , and excellence in the precast concrete industry . This strategic expansion will not only enhance Bedrock ’ s manufacturing capabilities but also provide significant benefits to the local community and economy . With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to quality , Bedrock is poised to lead the industry in producing pre-stressed concrete elements for critical infrastructure projects . www . bedrockgroup . co . za
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