Benefits of Cycling. More specifically, Urban Commuting

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I cannot think of a better way to start the day and ride my bike to work. It gives me something to look forward to, and when I get to work I feel invigorated and ready to start my day.

If more people commuted on bicycles there would be:

Less fuel consumption, saving you money as an individual and saving the earth

Less noise pollution

Less traffic congestion, saving everyone time and reducing stress

Less damage to roads as bicycles are lighter, leading to fewer repairs and maintenance to roads

Less damage to the environment as there is no carbon footprint

Less roadkill and save animals

Fewer health issues, as the benefits of cycling, include:
– Building a Strong Immune System
– Increasing Cardiovascular Fitness
– Improving Flexibility and Joint Mobility
– Boosting Mental Health
– Promoting Weight Loss

Cycling is easy to fit into your daily routine by riding to the shops, friends, school or work and it does not feel like you are doing exercise, you are just having fun by riding your bike.

Cape Town has already successfully implemented cycling lanes into its town planning and is already seeing the benefits as more people are commuting to work and feel safe in doing so.

Low-income workers have also saved on transport costs through cycling to work instead of taking a taxi. Cycling is also more social distanced than travelling in a crowded taxi, making it a safer option in Covid times.

I wish more towns in South Africa would build cycle lanes as it would enable a lot more people to commute via their loved bicycles.

Sources:
India
Better Health
Open Streets


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I have been working at L2B since March 2011 and my current position is Deputy Head of Department - Africa. When I am not working I am either riding my bicycle or spending time with my dogs.

Featured Project: Nkuna Kraal – Infrastructure

Limpopo

Description
Construction of infrastructure and services for Nkuzana mixed use development on a portion of the Farm Hoogmoed 69 LT, within the Makhado Municipality in Limpopo. The entire project will cover an area of 115,826 ha. Value withheld. The central co-ordinates of the site are S 23°12’29.70” and E 30°18’37.58”.

 

Status Region
Procedural Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
Category Value
Underway  0 Million – R 30 Million
Industry Timing
Residential, Office & Commercial, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure, Healthcare May 2021 to July 2021 (3 months)
Sector Class
Private Invited

 


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Quick Fact Unplugged – July 2021

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Buildings that took the Longest to Build

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Each and every building and structure can be anything from spectacular creations with stunning sculptures on the outside and gorgeous murals on the inside to geometrical marvels with much accuracy and design, to eye-catching architecture that is a standing work of art and one can just stare and behold their magnificence. There are many such buildings and structures around the world; however, some of these buildings are as follows:

The Taj Mahal:

The construction of this spectacular palace began in 1632 and took 21 years to construct. The Mughal emperor, Shan Jahan, had the palace built-in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died that year while giving birth to their 14th child. The interior and exterior are absolutely marvelous and are among the finest in Mughal architecture.

Angkor Wat:

The temple of Angkor Wat is made up of many buildings constructed in one place, which is interconnected by gardens and paths. Angkor Wat means “City of Temples” and is thought to have been constructed between AD 802 and AD 1220 with 300 000 laborers and 6000 elephants, it is also said that five million tons of sandstone were used.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa:

The tower was built as a freestanding bell tower for the cathedral situated nearby and is one of the famous monuments of today. The tower was meant to be straight; however 5 years into the construction when builders reached the 3rd floor, the foundation began to sink on the one side, which caused the tower to lean. The tower is hollow inside with a spiral staircase, which consists of 257 steps. The construction started in 1173 and took 200 years in total to complete as construction halted for a period of 100 years.

The Great Wall of China:

The Great Wall of China is one of the structures that is the most recognizable in the world and also one that took the longest to build. There are several Great Walls that were built and altogether the wall took over 2000 years to complete. All the walls were built by the different dynasties and kingdoms of China over a period of 22 centuries.

The Sagrada Familia:

The construction of this beautiful masterpiece began over 150 years ago and believe it or not, is still under construction. Construction started in 1882 and by 1926 the church was only 25% completed when architect Antoni Gaudi passed away. Over the years since then, 9 architects have taken on the project, however ended up walking away due to the many obstacles of this project. Architect, Jordi Fauli, has taken on the challenge of completing this iconic building. It was anticipated that the construction would be completed by 2026, however, this has now been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It is not the beauty of the building you should look at: it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.” – David Allen Coe

You can dream, create, design, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it requires people to make the dream a reality.” – Walt Disney

We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.” – Winston Churchill

Sources:
Leaning Tower Pisa
Great Performers Academy
China Highlights
Wikipedia
BDC Network
Construction Blog


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KwaZulu-Natal

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PYP/W1/6/21/1889 – Transnet

Description:

TTenders are invited for the: RFP for the Provision of Aerial Inspection Services of the Petroleum and Gas Pipeline Servitudes for Transnet Pipelines’ Southern Pipeline Route Inlcuding NMPP PL1 for a period of Three Years.

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Consultants Institutional
Region Site Inspection
KwaZulu-Natal No details
Closing Date Contract Period
27 July 2021 at 10:00 3 Years

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Featured Company: Reinforcing Steel Contractors (RSC)

 

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Northern Cape

Description
Construction of a 125MW CSP (Solis 1 Concentrated Solar Power) Project, located near Upington in the Northern Cape. Previously known as Sasol CSP Facility. The exact co-ordinates are currently not available however the GPS marker has been placed near Uppington -28.513486, 21.084673

 

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Procedural Upington
Category Value
Infrastructure  R 100 million+
Industry Timing
Power Grid 2015 / 2016 onwards
Sector Class
Private EPCM

 


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