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Published by Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd 13A Riley Road Bedfordview, 2008, South Africa Box 695 Edenvale, 1610, South Africa Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.interactmedia.co.za PUBLISHING UNIT LEAD: Sean Macnamara [email protected] EDITOR: Eamonn Ryan - [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES: Joanne Lawrie [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS SALES & ADMINISTRATION: Maxlee Marange - [email protected] SUBEDITOR: Tina Heron DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Selina Morulane PROCESS COORDINATOR: Matthew Van Wyk - [email protected] DISTRIBUTION: [email protected] COVER IMAGE: GEOGROUP PRINTING: Paarl Media CIRCULATION: Jan - Mar 2019 Total circulation 3016 ARTICLE REPRINTS: To purchase reprints of articles, please send your request via email to Maxlee at [email protected]. ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PRINTING All paper is sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council and Chain of Custody-certified suppliers. All waste paper from the plant is recycled. All used plates are recycled. All new printing equipment is purchased for low energy-consumption levels and low volatile organic- compound emissions. MANAGEMENT CONTENT: Benjamin Brits | benjamin@interactmedia. co.za FINANCE: Laetitia Arnott | [email protected] CONTENTS JUNE 2019 | VOL 53 NO 6 14 On site: Project 1 COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER While every reasonable precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the advice and information given, neither the editor, publisher, proprietor, staff, nor any official body represented or published in this issue, will accept responsibility for any damages, loss, injuries or false claims that may arise or be made in the content. We subscribe to the Codes of Conduct of the Advertising Standards Authority and the Press Ombudsman (refer separate explanations in this issue). Disclaimers by individual companies are hereby overridden by this disclaimer. Reproduction of any of the content is expressly forbidden in terms of the Copyright Act of 1987 with all amendments. All requests to reproduce must be made in writing to the publisher and such confirmation must be given in writing before proceeding. A copy of where the reproduction was published must be supplied to the publisher at the above address. No reasonable request will be refused provided all conditions are met. All Publication and Exhibition titles are registered as trade marks in terms of the Trade Marks Act of 1993 and are held by Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd, Reg No 2014/092774/07. The sky’s the limit Remote-controlled (RC) car, drone and planes specialist Grandprix Models recently refurbished its premises, opting for a highly engineered look using an airplane wing design to capitalise on its distinctive location. 20 On site: Project 2 Transforming ‘ordinary’ edifice into an architectural landmark PRESS OMBUDSMAN: This publication has committed itself to maintain the highest standards of journalism as embodied in the Press Code of Professional Practice. If you believe we have failed to report news and comment accurately, honestly and fairly, you may lodge a complaint with the Press ombudsman either by email, fax or letter, or by telephoning the office for the procedure to be followed. Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.ombudsman.org.za for the press code A 26m-long, highly unusual concrete portico over the entrance of the Council for Geosciences head office, located in Silverton, Pretoria, transforms what was a fairly ordinary looking building into an architectural milestone. 24 Feature: Piling and lateral support This publication subscribes to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Code of Conduct which represents truthful advertising. Should any reader feel/believe that advertising in this publication lacks substantiation, is dishonest or misleading in any way they may refer to the ASA. www.asasa.org.za Making sure things don’t go ‘crack’ WINNER of CESA/AON Engineering Excellence awards. Publisher of the year Trade Publication 2016. Over 50 years' service to the industry. 2 | CEC June 2019 A good geotechnical investigation is a bit like ‘cheap’ insurance for the cost and integrity of your structure. Geotechnical aspects of a project like piling and lateral support do go wrong – and when they do it’s significant and very costly. Where it more frequently goes wrong is in cost overrun – sometimes considerably. www.civilsonline.co.za