ON SITE
Dev Devan is the project manager at 3D Projects .
Comment
Asked to comment on the industry generally , Devan muses , “ I think we have come out of a quiet period from an office development point of view , having been awarded two large projects in the Sandton area . After that , the industry quietened down a little ; nevertheless , there is a general sense of optimism in the construction industry .” To a large extent , he attributes this optimism to the new political order and adds that the industry is looking forward to the construction sector being reignited . “ Talking to all stakeholders within construction , from suppliers , contractors , and clients to developers , there is a positive sense of anticipation ,” he assures . Alford explains that Mega Pile Inland has recently established an office in Johannesburg after its managing director , Greg Whittaker , decided to break away from the Durban branch . “ We have only been in Johannesburg the past five years and we are extremely busy with a good
Dan Alford , Mega Pile Inland contract manager .
client base , mostly as a result of our good reputation , since establishment in 1996 . “ We buy only world-class geotechnical equipment , with brands like BAUER , Casagrande , and Comacchio , in order to stick to our motto of ‘ Delivering innovative geotechnical solutions ’ for our clients . “ Hiring only works if it is a shortterm project . If you ’ re going to use these machines all day and every day , it becomes more cost effective to purchase reliable equipment ,” Alford adds . But it is Moonsamy who best sums up the project thus far : “ This has been one of the few sites where everything has gone according to plan , with no need for night-time work on the site ,” he states with conviction . Oxford Road is holding its breath until July 2019 when , if all continues at the present smooth rate of progress , the completed project will grace this thriving thoroughfare and join the plethora of activity along its length . nn
Pregan Moonsamy is contracts manager at Harrogate Civil Construction .
“ This has been one of the few sites where everything has gone according to plan , with no need for night-time work on the site .”
Pregan Moonsamy , Harrogate
List of professionals
Project : 96 Illovo Type : Office Client : Victhyme Investments Architects : Lyt Architects Project management : 3D Projects Bulk earthworks : Harrogate Civil Construction Piling and lateral support : Mega Pile Inland Structural and civil engineering : Calibre Consulting Mechanical engineering : C3 Mechanical Engineers Electrical engineering : KKK Consulting Fire consultant : Chimera Green consultant : Solid Green
CEC June 2018 - 17