Concor stresses green building practices in its new Rosebank project

South African construction group Concor has highlighted progress at its Green Star V2-rated Oxford Parks Block 2A Phase 1 project, in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosebank. Work started in February and the project is scheduled to take 17 months, with completion targeted for September next year. “The initial phases, including bulk earthworks, were swiftly completed in early March, with the construction team moving forward with raft foundation work,” reported the company. “The proximity to the Gautrain servitude limits the use of piling, necessitating raft foundations that, while more time-consuming, will ensure the project’s stability and durability. Additionally, the initiation of construction during the rainy season posed a challenge due to the area’s adverse soil conditions.”

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