Mark Twain described synergy as “the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously.” Rob Harris reports on a project in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where an exceptional team has come together and achieved some remarkable results.
Hunt Construction Group brings extensive ballpark and stadium-building experience to the joint venture formed to oversee construction of the Florida Marlins’ new Major League Baseball stadium. Keith Regan learns how project leaders are using technology and teamwork to ensure the team can play ball in the spring of 2012.
Srinivash Singh is managing director of McNally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd, one of India’s leading diversified engineering companies. Here, he talks to Jayne Flannery about the company’s meteoric growth.
It’s vital to build on solid foundations; and underneath an increasing number of bridges and buildings in South Africa is piling work undertaken by Fairbrother Geotechnical Engineering. Ruari McCallion finds out more from Adrian Meerburg.
The importance of a reliable and safe bus service cannot be underestimated in South Africa. Mphumudzeni Muneri talks to Andrew Pelis about how Great North Transport has driven home a competitive advantage based on reputation.
Public transport in South Africa has long been a topic of much debate. Today, competition remains as rife as ever, despite the recent downturn in the economy. One company that has ridden out the tough times better than many has been Great North Transport (GNT).
Namibia’s telecommunications infrastructure is currently undergoing amazing transformation. Andrew Pelis learns exactly why Telecom Namibia has been recognised for the impact its work has had on the creation of a vibrant national business environment.
Turner Construction is on course to deliver a splendid new courthouse for Florida’s Duval County. Project executive Mark Alles talks to Gay Sutton about the unique features of good courthouse construction.
Tunnel boring can be hard work, but it doesn’t come much harder than on this Maryland project by Oscar Renda Contracting, as Alan Swaby learns.
There are gophers busy under the suburbs of Silver Spring, Maryland, but they’re not doing any harm. Instead, they’re busy nibbling away the rock, ready to construct a vital link in the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) water system.
April Terreri learns a few secrets about the success of Shepard Development Corporation, including its philosophy not to build on spec, but to have value-added tenants ready to occupy new office and commercial buildings.
When Dubai dramatically fell victim to the global economic recession, the construction industry was hit harder than most. Electromechanical construction specialist Trans Gulf has come through it remarkably unscathed. General manager Sekhar Reddy explains to Gay Sutton how the company’s partnership policy and pragmatic approach to growth have stood it in good stead.
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