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02 Mar 2020

Laboratory furniture

By Staff Writer

Leading laboratory furniture manufacturer, EC Laridon, has recently added their product range to the Specifile information service.

27 Feb 2020

The Nxuba wind farm Renewable Energy

By Staff Writer

In its ongoing efforts to showcase the potential that renewables can play in boosting the security of energy supplies in South Africa, Enel Green Power (EGP) highlights its commitment to the country as it nears the completion of its Nxuba wind farm in the Eastern Cape. The company recently started construction of its Karusa and...

26 Feb 2020

Control your home with your smartphone

By Staff Writer

Eluma Automation provides very cost-effective home automation solutions by adding a thin layer of innovative technology on top of your existing building installation that can also easily be reverted to the conventional operation.

25 Feb 2020

Lighting shines on monochromatics and metallics

By Staff Writer

A black and white palette is timeless and classic, with endless possibilities that range from subdued to statement-making. What’s even better is adding a splash of oh-so-trendy metallics to the mix for some razzmatazz! The latest range of monochrome and metallic desk lamps from The Lighting Warehouse offers the ideal way to complement this particular...

25 Feb 2020

Noisy Offices no more

By Staff Writer

Noisy offices are no more, thanks to Datlink’s ThermocousTex®. A common problem in the increasing demand for open workspace areas is the increase in noise disturbance. A simple solution is to place ThermocousTex® boards in the ceilings to dampen the sound and create a productive place of work. The newly opened Venture WorkSpace Constantia did just that...

18 Feb 2020

HOMEMAKERS Expo Johannesburg 2020

By Staff Writer

InHabit We live in a world that is better connected than ever before. People are longing to feel like they belong, that their voice is heard and that they fill a significant space in the global village. This February, the 27th Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo will connect visitors with the products and services that help...

17 Feb 2020

Coronavirus delays construction industry in South Africa

By Staff Writer

In South Africa, local construction projects are impacted by the novel coronavirus due to indefinitely delayed shipments of construction material. Since the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Hong Kong in early February 2020, the government has imposed various measures in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Factories in China...

13 Feb 2020

Leonardo shines brighter at about 10% of the running cost

By Staff Writer

Each element of the new iconic landmark has been selected for quality, luxury, and sustainability The Leonardo, Sandton’s newest skyscraper, is rapidly approaching completion. When finished, it will be Africa’s tallest building. Home to residential, commercial (both office space and retail), and a Legacy hotel, The Leonardo is being considered South Africa’s icon of prosperity....

03 Feb 2020

Green Building – Certified sustainable construction

By Staff Writer

Sustainable buildings and construction products Sustainable construction that pays attention to the smallest detail: the Vector company head office in Stuttgart was awarded the Platinum level of the DGNB certificate in 2017. Network solutions with BACnet allowed GEZE to achieve significant benefits in the planning and operation of this project. © Jürgen Pollak / GEZE GmbH...

23 Jan 2020

The launch of Mac Care high tech healthcare products

By Staff Writer

The recent SAFHE exhibition in Cape Town became the launchpad to introduce our new MAC CARE range of stainless steel Hospital Sanitary Ware and Mortuary Equipment. Medical Sanitary Ware: Mac Brothers consulted with healthcare practitioners, engineers and architects and it became clear that a major re-engineering would be required to meet aspired infection and safety...

23 Jan 2020

Home automation

By Staff Writer

Eluma Automation specialises in the design and implementation of building control systems. Eluma Automation is all about home and business automation. The company was founded in 2011 to provide industrial system integration and control system implementation services to various industries including, mining, mineral processing, manufacturing and energy management for buildings. Eluma Automation turned its focus...

08 Jan 2020

Waste incineration to create "sustainable" energy

By Staff Writer

In Switzerland, there are no landfills. Since the early 2000s, all the waste is either recycled or incinerated to produce electricity. How “green” is it to incinerate waste in order to produce electricity? Is it something that South Africa should consider? Burning rubbish to generate electricity or heat sounds great for “sustainable” energy. Many developed...