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Engineering

12 Jul 2019

Sliding doors at the largest mall

By Staff Writer

Mall of Africa is Africa’s single largest shopping mall on the continent. Incredible engineering was achieved with over 10 million bricks and 8 500 tons of steel consumed during the construction of the Mall. Hillaldam Sliding Door Systems had the privilege of supplying the hardware for almost every single sliding and stacking door for each...
10 Jul 2019

Stand Up for Health

By Staff Writer

The second edition of our groundbreaking eBook is available to download now!  Two years ago, we published a cutting-edge eBook that explored all aspects of standing in the workplace. As the debate continues, we have gathered even more relevant data, as well as additional points of view. As somewhat of an authority on floor level...
28 Jun 2019

Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust - Ngwelezana Hospital Paediatric Burns Unit

By Staff Writer

Franke assist in an upliftment project to provide a new Paediatric Burns Unit at Ngwelezana Hospital In 2018 Franke was approached by the architects at Hospital Design Group who have undertaken, together with the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust, to uplift the paediatric facilities and services for trauma and burn patients at Ngwelezana Hospital....
27 Jun 2019

R600 million retail boost on the cards for PE’s Boardwalk Precinct

By Staff Writer

Flanagan & Gerard Group and Moolman Group have signed an agreement with Emfuleni Resorts, a subsidiary of Sun International, to extend and upgrade the retail area at Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, Port Elizabeth, in an exciting R600 million redevelopment project. Boardwalk Mall will include the latest shopping and leisure trends. Made for locals, the...
20 Jun 2019

Weidmüller's u-mation system embraces the IoT digitally connected world

By Staff Writer

Weidmüller’s u-mation system is more than just about automation, it is a connected digital solution for a diverse range of businesses. That’s because u-mation is an automation hardware and software solution that embraces the Internet of Things (IoT) philosophy in an increasingly digitally connected world. In South Africa, Phambili Interface is the exclusive distributor of...
20 Jun 2019

Maxiflex’s MaxiDock AP takes docking solutions to the next level

By Staff Writer

Maxiflex docking solutions has gained a stellar reputation for offering state-of-the-art industrial door and loading dock solutions to the Sub-Sahara African market. Further extending its innovative docking equipment suite, the company recently launched its locally designed, MaxiDock AP, a robust Air Powered dock leveller that connects the building with the vehicle and allows for quick...
18 Jun 2019

Energy Recovery Ventilators for better office environments

By Staff Writer

The office generates both moisture and pollutants. This moisture comes from cooking, washing and breathing. At excessive levels, moisture condenses on windows and can cause structural deterioration. Areas of excessive moisture are breeding grounds for mould, mildew, fungi, dust mites and bacteria. You know you have a problem if you notice black spots on walls....
13 May 2019

Custom Coloured Floor for Tashas Ballito

By Staff Writer

Finishes used for Tashas |  Ballito Floors  |  Colour Hardener Custom Colour Walls & Ceiling  | CemCote Skimmed Custom Colour Cemcrete Products Supplied By  |  Raedant Photographs  |  David Ross 
09 May 2019

YORK® YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller wins Edison Award

By Staff Writer

Johnson Controls announces the YORK® YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller was presented the Bronze Edison Award April 4 at Awards Ceremony in New York City. The cutting-edge chiller was selected as a finalist for the Environmentally Friendly Solutions sub-category of the Energy and Sustainability award category. “The entire Global Chiller Products team at Johnson Controls is honoured...
03 Apr 2019

Classroom air quality – are students being let down?

By Staff Writer

By: Dr Chris Iddon – Environment Design Manager – SE Controls We’ve all sat in lecture theatres; classrooms or meeting rooms and begun to feel drowsy. Yet in almost every case, this effect has nothing to do with the subject matter being taught or discussed but is a direct consequence of the gradual build up...
12 Mar 2019

Architectural applications for aluminium composite panels

By Staff Writer

Architects and designers use Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) mainly as external cladding for façades of buildings and for signage. However, its uses and applications in commercial projects, buildings and houses are varied. Most shopping malls, high rise buildings, feature walls/entrances and shop signs make use of ACP. Interior applications include internal partition walls, lobby and...
08 Mar 2019

Kaytech shores up R72 coastal road

By Staff Writer

An engineering challenge presented itself when SANRAL undertook to upgrade Section 3 of the busy R72 between Port Alfred and the Fish River, by providing continuous two-way traffic at all times. A seven-metre wide road was constructed at an elevated level on the existing alignment as a temporary measure. However, this new width meant there...