Construction Magazine October 2015 | Page 54

BIGEN AFRICA
Bigen Africa provided the full spectrum of infrastructure services for Luano City . This included design , planning , construction supervision , roads and access as well as structural and sanitation services on the multi use commercial , residential and industrial Luano city development in the DRC .
As a part of the expansion strategy , Bigen recently opened their Ghana Office .
The taxi rank uses alternative energy and water provision systems to ensure considerable savings for the local municipality , such as a rooftop solar photovoltaic panel system , rainwater harvesting and recycling of up to 70 percent of water used . These innovations have culminated in Green Star South Africa awarding the Wallacedene taxi rank a four-star rating which recognises that the facility adheres to the body ’ s “ best practice ” guidelines .
With the group ’ s capabilities ranging from the provision of basic , essential infrastructure to innovation on unique projects – such as Wallacedene and the massive , prestigious Steyn City residential project – Bigen Africa has proven itself up to every design and
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