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Figure 3.6 Traditional Solutions of the past and “Optimal” Solutions of the present.
While in the past the criteria for awarding the contract was typically the cheapest solution in a modern world this criteria is now more extensive and includes factors such as:
• Low construction costs;
• Low maintenance costs;
• Limited maintenance work, greater availability of the road;
• Quicker use of the road;
• Longer lifespan;
• Recycling of building materials;
• Containing adequate stiffness;
• etc.
In developing countries there may be additional criteria such as:
• Labour intensive construction methods;
• Use of locally available materials, etc.
This recent change in the approach to finding a solution to a particular problem and to contracting has resulted in a huge push for innovation on the side of designers and implementing agents. Innovation is driven by the opportunity to make more profit. The playing field has been levelled and new players come to the party.
This has also opened an opportunity for innovation in material use and this is where the niche for PowerCem Technologies as a company and its products, especially RoadCem has opened up.
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