Drawing on its depth of experience and strong reputation in Europe, Freyssinet is perfectly positioned to provide dependable solutions for the growing need for repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure in Southern Africa.
How does one balance long term infrastructure developments against short term funding considerations within the current economic climate?
This is a decision facing construction stakeholders from clients through to contractors and the most effective approach is focusing on the relative merits of construction of new infrastructure versus repair and rehabilitation of existing assets.
Unfortunately, for companies and organisations inundated with ‘wonder’ solutions from all corners of the world – thanks to globalisation – choosing the right service provider might be as complicated as tackling the problem itself.
Fortunately, at Freyssinet, as the world’s leading supplier of specialist construction solutions and products, construction firms in Southern Africa have a tried and tested service provider offering a “one stop shop” of comprehensive solutions for both new build and repair and rehabilitation, tailor-made to suit both their budget and infrastructure development plans.
Drawing on the experience of implementing successful post tensioning solutions to both the civils and buildings industries, Freyssinet identified a need for repair and rehabilitation solutions to be provided as an all inclusive package from design, through specification, to installation on site. Having successfully established this expertise in Europe over the last decade, the company is in a position to offer this unique service to the construction market in Southern Africa.
The bespoke product range
1. Versatile and Flexible Repair Options
Freyssinet fully understands that customers need the convenience of a package of services. So, with a keen focus on establishing a reputation as a solutions provider, rather than merely a repairs contractor, they can offer a range of versatile and flexible repair options including:
• Waterproofing and linings
• Epoxy Coatings
• Structural strengthening with advanced composite materials
• Crack injection
• Cathodic Protection
Freyssinet recognizes that precision is central in meeting specific repair demands. For this reason, working in partnership with stakeholders, technical teams and product suppliers, it offers bespoke repair to achieve restoration of original structural strength and purpose, amendment of structural use or correction of construction mishaps.
2. Post Tensioning Options
With particular application to ‘new build’, along with a growing number of solutions to the repair market, Freyssinet offers a wide range of post tensioning options to both the civils and building industries, achieving greater spans, reduction in materials, improved construction programs, or a combination of all three.
3. Products for Failsafe Installation
In response to the growing requirement to provide a guarantee on both materials and installation, Freyssinet has developed an expansive range of product solutions to be both supplied and installed by experienced in-house operational teams. It has customized a range of products for applications from small scale construction to large signature projects which include:
• Kilcher slip joints
• Elastomeric bearings
• Mechanical pot bearings
• Bridge expansion joints
• Car parking expansion joints
• High yield stress bar
4. Signature Structure Options
To cater for the needs of clients wishing to create a signature structure, Freyssinet offers a range of unique services including:
• Stay cable structures
• Heavy lifting solutions.
Expanding project portfolio
There is growing appreciation of the Freyssinet’s package of solutions amongst construction stakeholders within Southern Africa. Working with a wide range of clients, Freyssinet has offered solutions and products for the following selection of projects:
• Gautrain Rapid Transit Rail Link
• Greenpoint and Moses Madiba Football Stadiums
• 7th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
• Nacala Corridor Project
• Mining concessions across Southern Africa
• Water retaining structures across Southern Africa
Quality, safety and environmentally conscious
Freyssinet ensures that in the provision of its repair and rehabilitation products it is quality, safety and environmentally conscious.
With regard to quality, Freyssinet supplies and installs structural products that are in accordance with locally and internationally recognised quality standards.
Coupled with an integrated management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2007 and OSHAS 18001:2008, a comprehensive package of solutions can be offered giving respective clients confidence in the overall quality of the workmanship and products offered.
With safety as its main priority, Freyssinet strives as much as possible to ensure zero fatalities in all areas it operates. The award of OSHAS 18001 status illustrates its commitment.
Above and beyond, conscious of the significance of conserving the environment, Freyssinet supplies services and products that are sustainable. Without doubt, there is no better demonstration its dedication than being granted ISO 14001 Certification.
Positive growth potential
Freyssinet is encouraged by positive prospects in future demand for its products, seeing a lucrative niche in the repair and rehabilitation market.
What’s more, the development of infrastructure and transport networks across Southern Africa, which is key to the future growth of the regional economy, is likely to require the supply and implementation of post tensioning solutions and structural products for which the company sees itself playing a pivotal role in this development.
