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