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Sustainability

2 weeks ago

Understanding Timber Preservation

By Specifile

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

Recycled for a sustainable future

By Specifile

Thermguard is made from more than 80% recycled material makes it the most eco-friendly, thermal and acoustic insulation in South Africa.

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...
23 Jul 2021

Creating real sustainability 

By DIY & Industrial Trade News

With a global shift towards sustainability and environmental consciousness, the manufacturing, mining and marine market segments are increasingly seeking greener alternatives.   Significant developments have been made through innovation in turning to green solutions. Even in a tough economic environment, manufacturers are continuing to make a difference in the creation of sustainable products.   Spanjaard, for example,...
23 Jun 2021

ABB offers smart home, building and intelligent community solutions for Africa

By Specifile

Smart cities in Africa can benefit from ABB’s expertise and know-how of building automation in both electrical and mechanical building systems By Yuri Ramsamy, Product Marketing Specialist Building Products Several major metros in South Africa are investigating the potential that smart city technologies have for meeting the needs of an increasingly urbanised population, a population...
21 Jun 2021

Hitachi ABB Power Grids helps power South Africa to a greener energy future

By Specifile

Hitachi ABB Power Grids has joined forces with Sun Africa LLC and M. Couto Alves S.A., part of the EPC conglomerate, on behalf of Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water, to supply the main electrical infrastructure to connect Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar project to Angola’s transmission network.
08 Jun 2021

AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award shortlist announced

By Specifile

The sixth AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award has announced its shortlisted entries for 2019/2020. These submissions showcase the best in African architectural and design innovation, specifically focused on addressing local and global sustainability challenges. Awarded and commended projects will be announced virtually on Thursday 10 June at 16:30. Established in 2009, entries are submitted in four categories,...
02 Jun 2021

Choosing the best

By Specifile

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 a new kitchen, it is best to...
26 May 2021

uPVC Windows—Why You Need them for YOUR Home & Business

By Specifile

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 windows are some of the...
24 May 2021

Raised "cradle deck" flooring system with unique water harvesting application

By Specifile

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 top of rubber cradles (small...
20 May 2021

Sustainability: South Africans need a more sympathetic approach to the planet and their living environment

By Specifile

The AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award is aimed at unearthing the best in South African architectural and design innovations that are specifically focused on addressing local and global sustainability challenges. This requires a deep understanding of what sustainability is and how to identify initiatives that truly reflect this. Principal architect at Artek 4 Architects and AfriSam-SAIA...
21 Apr 2021

Paragon Interface creates a new way of work for Deloitte at The Ridge

By Specifile

Following on from its successful completion of Deloitte’s new Africa headquarters at Waterfall City in Midrand, Paragon Interface has just completed a new workplace for the professional services firm at The Ridge at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. This was a high-profile project for the interior architecture company Paragon Interface, part of the Paragon...

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