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The Twilight Park Project team in the Eastern Cape are flying the NMC banner high after being awarded first place in the MBA Regional Safety Competition .
“ I am very proud of the team for their exceptional performance and drive to deliver a high quality product .
Having won first place in the MBA Regional Competition is a testament to the capabilities of this team and their commitment to live the NMC brand by setting the construction standard . With production increasing and the recent wins the Twilight Team are geared up for successful completion of this project .“ Ryan Schneeburger , Operations Manager .
Valued at R83 million , Twilight Park is a private residential development situated in the affluent town of Umhlanga , Kwa-Zulu Natal . The development comprises of two separate structures , Tower A and Tower B . Each building is made up of eight levels - three basement and five residential levels .
The building style has a contemporary design with the exterior made up of a concrete framed structure with brick and plaster in-fill panels .
The site team has been extremely disciplined and resourceful having to deal with numerous challenges . They have managed to keep the site operable while moving large volumes of material into the building , despite time and space constraints as well as complying to strict regulations from the Umhlanga quasimunicipal body .
Construction underway at NERSA Kulawula House
Construction works on the NERSA Kulawula House Refurbishment in Pretoria is well underway . Works commenced in March 2017 and with a 15 month programme is set for completion in August 2018 .
The scope of works on the project includes the refurbishment of all eights floors of the building . Refurbishment works will take place while the building is in full operation . A churn process will be implemented during construction to ensure the construction process causes minimal disruption to building occupants and operations .
A churn process , involves moving occupants from one location to another during the construction of a completely new fit-out ,
including modifications to building systems .
“ We are proud to be working on this project and the association with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa ( NERSA ).
There are numerous stakeholders involved in this project , with the added pressure of working in a live e nvironment , c o l l a b o ra t i o n b e t w e e n a l l stakeholders in this project will be key to its success . The team is committed to working together to ensure a smooth construction experience and deliver a high quality product to our client .“ Fernando Sboro , Contracts Manager .
Demushuwa Suites in Windhoek 90 % complete
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The NMC Construction Namibia team are churning out projects thick and fast with yet another project nearing the fi n i s h l i n e . A f t e r 1 0 m o n t h s o f construction , project works on the Demushuwa Suites are 90 % complete .
Located in the residential suburb of Kleine Kuppe in Windhoek , the new building will provide office space for corporate as well as medical tenants .
Valued at R36 million , the scope of works for the
2 project included construction of a 4 000m building , as well as tenant fit-outs for individual tenants . The building consists of three levels of offices as well as ground floor and basement parking .
“ The team work and collaboration between not only the Demushuwa site team and the rest of the project team but also the support from NMC Construction Namibia has been inspiring . Despite numerous challenges and delays on the project as well as tough market conditions - team spirit is high with their passion for the job shining through .
Thanks to all parties involved in this project for their hard work and dedication thus far and we look forward to handing over a high quality final product to our client .” Ras Oosthuizen , Project Manager .
The team is working towards final completion in October 2017 .