Importance of water quality in the concrete mix
With water in short supply in many parts of South Africa, concrete producers could face increasing pressure to use water…
Importance of water quality in the concrete mix
With water in short supply in many parts of South Africa, concrete producers could face increasing pressure to use water from sources other than municipal tap water in future, says John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at Cement and Concrete SA’s School of Concrete Technology. “But the quality of concrete may be…
Colourful rugs brighten up industrial head office
Danish-based Ege Carpets, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in design, development and the production of high-quality flooring products, recently carpeted…
Colourful rugs brighten up industrial head office
Danish-based Ege Carpets, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in design, development and the production of high-quality flooring products, recently carpeted the head office of the company, Indeed, a major employment agency in the Netherlands. KBAC Flooring, with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, is the exclusive supplier of Ege products…
Choosing the best
Appliances alone don’t make a kitchen. However, from a functional perspective, they are arguably the most important elements in this space. We speak…
Choosing the best
Appliances alone don’t make a kitchen. However, from a functional perspective, they are arguably the most important elements in this space. We speak to leading appliance manufacturer, Miele’s Jon Molyneaux, for some guidelines on what to look for when choosing your kitchen appliances. Most contractors will tell you that if you are renovating or building…
COVID-19 Response range for facilities management
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has become a global pandemic in 2020 and governments, businesses and members of the public are having to…
COVID-19 Response range for facilities management
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has become a global pandemic in 2020 and governments, businesses and members of the public are having to take unprecedented steps to protect themselves and others. Whilst many countries are easing their lockdowns, normal socialising is strictly prohibited. Social distancing and contamination control are effective ways to reduce…
Can you use underfloor heating on cement floors?
Even though cement has great insulation properties; which means it is not as cold as many would believe; some clients…
Can you use underfloor heating on cement floors?
Even though cement has great insulation properties; which means it is not as cold as many would believe; some clients still prefer to have their home warm and snug in the cold winter months. The question “Can I use underfloor heating with my Cemcrete floors?” is a frequent enquiry. Below…
Curro schools turn to Turftech for quality pitch installations as sports’ activity resumes
The lockdown measures the past year put a halt to most sporting codes, but this break in play did give…
Curro schools turn to Turftech for quality pitch installations as sports’ activity resumes
The lockdown measures the past year put a halt to most sporting codes, but this break in play did give school administrators the time to improve facilities and complete planned installations. Curro Midrand Independent School, located in Gauteng’s Midrand area, was one such institution, taking the opportunity to install an…
Nutec Fibre Cement shapes with waterjet cutting
Waterjet cutting is widely known for its ability to cut virtually any material to near net shape. When it comes…
Nutec Fibre Cement shapes with waterjet cutting
Waterjet cutting is widely known for its ability to cut virtually any material to near net shape. When it comes to Nutec fibre-cement manufactured by Everite Building Products, waterjet cutting is precise and accurate and retains the quality and inherent strength of Nutec. Sunscreen / privacy screen waterjet cut pattern…
uPVC Windows—Why You Need them for YOUR Home & Business
Can one aspect of a home really make a big difference when it comes to all the important matters: comfort,…
uPVC Windows—Why You Need them for YOUR Home & Business
Can one aspect of a home really make a big difference when it comes to all the important matters: comfort, green living and cost savings? It can if you’re considering a different kind of window. Many new products hit the market each year and below you’ll find out why uPVC…
Sonae Arauco unveils three new decorative designs to coincide with Innovus launch
Sonae Arauco has brought excitement to the wood-based decorative panel industry with a continuous and evolving range of décors designed…
Sonae Arauco unveils three new decorative designs to coincide with Innovus launch
Sonae Arauco has brought excitement to the wood-based decorative panel industry with a continuous and evolving range of décors designed with the concept of matching life in mind. Innovus, Sonae Arauco’s global brand, recently introduced to the South African market, brings with it an eclectic range of contemporary finishes and…
Raised “cradle deck” flooring system with unique water harvesting application
Sustainability is the key feature of a new outdoor raised flooring application which is laid on recycled truck tyres and…
Raised “cradle deck” flooring system with unique water harvesting application
Sustainability is the key feature of a new outdoor raised flooring application which is laid on recycled truck tyres and will harvest vast volumes of rainwater. This system is exceptionally environmentally friendly. The InstaCradle system is comprised of cement pavers (600 x 600 x 40mm) which are loosely placed on…
Luxury vinyl flooring brands and systems
A range of Traviata’s Flooring Products and Systems are supplied by HMTX, a $750M global new materials manufacturer, whose brands…
Luxury vinyl flooring brands and systems
A range of Traviata’s Flooring Products and Systems are supplied by HMTX, a $750M global new materials manufacturer, whose brands service a diverse cross-section of the construction marketplace. The HMTX Family includes Aspecta, their high-end global contract brand for architects and designers; IsoCore, a 100% waterproof luxury vinyl with close cell IsoCore…
Precision engineered cement that builds Africa
Cemza cement is the new kid on the block in the South African cement market and has big plans to…
Precision engineered cement that builds Africa
Cemza cement is the new kid on the block in the South African cement market and has big plans to play a leading role in this sector. Cemza cement, is a division of Oza Holdings alongside Ikwezi Resources (bulk materials) and Zarbon Coal. Cemza have also partnered with one the of world’s largest…
