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Correct curing essential for concrete strength and durability

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Adequate curing ensures that concrete becomes stronger, more impermeable, durable and resistant to abrasion.

23 Sep 2021

Correct procedures can control crazing of concrete floors, says CCSA

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Unsightly craze cracking of concrete surfaces can generally be prevented, says Bryan Perrie, CEO of Cement and Concrete SA.

16 Sep 2021

Selection of aggregates important for concrete quality

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The selection of aggregates is very important in quality concrete production.

09 Sep 2021

Concrete is the popular choice for residential flooring

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Concrete offers both aesthetic and practical options for flooring of key areas such as foyers, patios, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and garages.

03 Sep 2021

Understanding Timber Preservation

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SAWPA (South African Wood Preservers Association) is an industry association that promotes the use of treated timber and treated timber products.

12 Aug 2021

Cement storage advice from CCSA

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Proper storage of cement is important to prevent heavy financial losses from cement absorbing moisture, not only by direct contact with water but also from the air as the material is hygroscopic. Poorly stored cement bags will either be set as hard as stones or produce poor quality concrete, warns John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at...

10 Aug 2021

The merits of concrete recycling & retrofitting

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Enormous economic and environmental benefits could be achieved globally by placing more emphasis on the recycling and retrofitting of concrete, the most commonly used building material on earth, says Bryan Perrie, CEO of Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA). “Modern civilisation is built on concrete and its positive social impacts are immense. Because of its extensive...

28 Jul 2021

IZA calls for a new zinc refinery to be built in South Africa

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South Africa is in desperate need of a zinc refinery to assist with the vast quantities of galvanized steel likely to be taken up by the government’s ambitious infrastructure development plans. “If we intend to rebuild our water and wastewater plants as well as the national rail network, then we need to refine our own...

27 Jul 2021

Impressive achievements by newly-launched Cement & Concrete SA

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Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA), launched on March 1 this year, following the amalgamation of The Concrete Institute (TCI), Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA), and Association of Cementitious Materials Suppliers (ACMP), has already shown the merits of unification by completing noteworthy projects in less than five months of operations, says Hanlie Turner, Business Development...

23 Jul 2021

KZN structural engineer is CCSA's top Young Concrete Researcher

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Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA) has named Dr Benedict Olalusi, lecturer at the University of KZN’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Africa’s top Young Concrete Researcher for 2021. The new award, made at CCSA’s recent Young Concrete Researchers, Engineers and Technologists’ YCRETS 2021 online symposium, recognises young researchers who are making a significant...

14 Jul 2021

Huge economic benefits in sound concrete practice

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The costs and consequences of poor concrete practice are unnecessary threats to the survival of building and construction enterprises in the current challenging times, says John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at the Cement & Concrete SA’s School of Concrete Technology. Roxburgh says getting construction projects done properly, on time and within budget requires proper education. “But...

09 Jul 2021

Training course for building contractors of light steel frame buildings

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Due to COVID concerns, SASFA’s popular Light Steel Frame Building course for building contractors is now offered online! If you haven’t yet booked, we have a few slots left on our next course: The SASFA Light Steel Frame Building course for LSF contractors will be presentedonline via Zoom from 28 July to 3 August 2021. Successful completion of the course...