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TRADE
WINDS

Concor recognised

for excellence at

best projects again

oncor Construction has been
recognised for excellence at the
CConstruction World Best Projects
2021 Awards with two of its projects each
receiving an award.
While both projects entered are
quite different, the hallmark of quality
construction underpinned both. The Complete aerial view of southeast corner showcasing unitized glazed curtain wall with alu-
Radisson RED hotel in Rosebank, minium fin features, face brick facades and plant on the roof with screen wall completed.
Johannesburg received a Highly
Commended in the AfriSam Innovation
Award for Sustainable Construction optimised footprint, the hotel comprises compromising the standards demanded
category, while the 300 bed Covid-19 seven levels on top of a ground floor as by a world class medical facility.
facility at the Jubilee Hospital site north well as a roof level for plant and services. Concor used a modular approach in its
of Pretoria in Hammanskraal received It is a concrete structure based on construction plan, with units completed
a Special Mention in the Building conventional and post-tensioned slabs and put into operation while others
Contractors category. with grids to suit the room sizes. were still being constructed. To suit this
Situated in the vibrant Oxford Parks Radisson RED is committed to rapid roll-out, it was crucial wet services
mixed-use precinct in Rosebank, the sustainable design and the hotels contains and ventilation systems were carefully
contemporary 222 room Radisson RED numerous elements underpinning its selected as all mechanical services had to
hotel was designed to meet a minimum 5 Star Green Star Custom Hotel rating. be commissioned on a standalone basis.
5 Star Green Star Custom Hotel rating. This rating recognises that the building Concor demonstrated its commitment
The base build spec was provided by demonstrates “South African excellence” to socio-economic development on both
dhk Architects, while the interior design and is a step above the Best Practice level. projects with a focus on upskilling small
spec was by Source IBA. Concor took the The fast-track construction on the local business at the Radisson RED
project through to furniture, fitting and Jubilee Hospital project saw it being project and employing more than 230
equipment (FF&E) stage including beds, handed over to the Gauteng Department local unskilled and skilled individuals
chairs, television sets and the physical of Health just five months after work from Hammanskraal at the Jubilee
backbone for Wi-Fi connectivity. began in November 2020. Selecting Hospital Project. dw
With its architecturally compact design alternative building technology enabled
which incorporates functionality on an Concor to speed up construction without www.concor.co.za

The Concor team responsible for the Radis- An aerial view of the completed 300
son RED hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg bed Jubilee Hospital.
which received a Highly Commended in the
AfriSam Innovation Award for Sustainable
Construction at Construction World Best
Projects 2021.

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