AECOM fulfils key QS role at Exxaro building to assist with a green rating
Sustainable buildings not only benefit the occupants but also achieve a lower cost of occupancy for clients, while at the…
AECOM fulfils key QS role at Exxaro building to assist with a green rating
Sustainable buildings not only benefit the occupants but also achieve a lower cost of occupancy for clients, while at the same time having a positive impact on the environment. Tenants are now much more aware of the benefits of occupying green buildings, which in turn makes leases more attractive. A…
Occupational Health and Safety competition returns in 2021
Assisting the construction industry’s occupational health and safety compliance during COVID-19 Given the hazards intrinsic to the on-site construction industry,…
Occupational Health and Safety competition returns in 2021
Assisting the construction industry’s occupational health and safety compliance during COVID-19 Given the hazards intrinsic to the on-site construction industry, ensuring companies comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements is crucial to reducing the chances of injuries and saving lives. “Since the onset of COVID-19, OHS regulations have evolved…
10 Commandments for proper construction
With the pandemic having created a survival mode for much smaller and emerging building contractors, it is now more important…
10 Commandments for proper construction
With the pandemic having created a survival mode for much smaller and emerging building contractors, it is now more important than ever for site staff to have at least a basic knowledge of concrete behaviour and performance in construction, says John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at the School of Concrete Technology.…
Going green. How Harvey EcoTile® is transforming roofing.
A building’s green credentials are determined by a variety of factors such as water efficiency; energy efficiency; environmentally friendly materials;…
Going green. How Harvey EcoTile® is transforming roofing.
A building’s green credentials are determined by a variety of factors such as water efficiency; energy efficiency; environmentally friendly materials; waste reduction; lowering carbon emissions and sustainable development and growth. In pursuit of sustainable, revolutionary roofing, Harvey Roofing Products has developed the Harvey EcoTile®, a sustainably produced mineral composite roof…
Cement & Concrete SA established to drive the industry to new heights
Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA) has today announced that the new consolidated industry body is open for business and is…
Cement & Concrete SA established to drive the industry to new heights
Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA) has today announced that the new consolidated industry body is open for business and is set to take the lead on all matters relating to cement and concrete in South Africa. The single non-profit entity, CCSA, was established through an extensive and thorough process of…
Low water use and other hygiene solutions
WC Pans consume up to 90 per cent of water usage in commercial buildings. New technology in the WC Pan…
Low water use and other hygiene solutions
WC Pans consume up to 90 per cent of water usage in commercial buildings. New technology in the WC Pan range, that delivers high performance and aesthetically pleasing designs. Franke sanitaryware and hygiene solutions Designed for ultimate hygiene solutions and ease of installation in public ablutions, the range caters for…
34th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards Regional Winner: UCT Landscape Architecture
Landscape architecture is a way of continuously negotiating between a wide range of practices, involving people, materials and timelines, according…
34th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards Regional Winner: UCT Landscape Architecture
Landscape architecture is a way of continuously negotiating between a wide range of practices, involving people, materials and timelines, according to Hayden Malan, declared the winner of the Most Innovative Final-Year Landscape Architecture Award on Friday 5 February. The event was part of the 34th Corobrik Architectural Student of the…
Designed for pet stains and spills at home
From scratch resistant to easy-to-clean! Atroguard® is the flooring that pet owners look for. We love our animal friends; but…
Designed for pet stains and spills at home
From scratch resistant to easy-to-clean! Atroguard® is the flooring that pet owners look for. We love our animal friends; but accidents happen. AtroGuard® flooring makes it easy to wipe away the little accidents, and there’s no need to sacrifice style for the inconvenience of an easy-care surface. Warrant guarantee AtroGuard® will not…
Going touchless – public bathrooms
Hygiene is the most important factor to consider in public bathrooms and the Geberit team believe that a touchless environment…
Going touchless – public bathrooms
Hygiene is the most important factor to consider in public bathrooms and the Geberit team believe that a touchless environment is key. The fewer shoppers or maintenance staff need to handle items, the better from a sanitary and hygiene perspective. Geberit sees touchless use in the public sector growing at…
Preparing for the repair of non-structural concrete defects
There are essential steps to follow before and during the repair of relatively minor yet unsightly concrete defects. Bryan Perrie,…
Preparing for the repair of non-structural concrete defects
There are essential steps to follow before and during the repair of relatively minor yet unsightly concrete defects. Bryan Perrie, Managing Director of The Concrete Institute (TCI), outlines what to do – and avoid – when tackling such projects: Firstly, repairs to new concrete should be done as soon as…
Sikla siFramo launches in South Africa
A first of its kind in Africa, siFramo is a non welded support system that saves time, money and labour.…
Sikla siFramo launches in South Africa
A first of its kind in Africa, siFramo is a non welded support system that saves time, money and labour. 15 years ago, Sikla pioneered siFramo: a versatile, multifunctional, and high load-bearing modular steel support system. SiFramo is the only system with 1-Screw technology in the world and is now…
3D Concrete Printing: Korodur and CyBe’s innovative construction methods create impressive projects all over the world
Multiple applications: from residential construction to the artificial reef – again and again, new application possibilities for specialized building material…
3D Concrete Printing: Korodur and CyBe’s innovative construction methods create impressive projects all over the world
Multiple applications: from residential construction to the artificial reef – again and again, new application possibilities for specialized building material from Bavaria In Germany, 3D printing applied to houses still only plays a marginal role – worldwide, however, more and more projects are being carried out using this innovative method.…
