Robert Barnes

Robert Barnes is a prolifi writer of many years with expertise in the construction industry around the world. He is the managing editor of constructionreviewonline.com and has been instrumental in identifying industry thought and trends into the next decade.

August 2013 Issue

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The design concept using precast slab deck and manufactured steel girder sections enabled the Bridge to be completed in the shortest time possible. While this met client deadlines, it also gave the Angolan community the benefit of an early completion. As a commercial artery to and from Angola, the Bridge serves as a critical road link to Namibia and South Africa.

September 2013 Issue

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De Hoop Dam will be one of the largest concrete dams in South Africa in terms of concrete volume with a total of more than 1,1 million m3 of concrete including Immersion Vibrated Roller Compacted Concrete as well as Conventional Vibrated Concrete.