The new SABIS® International School – Runda in Nairobi achieved a 4-Star Green Star Africa-Kenya PEB v1 Design Rating in…
The new SABIS® International School – Runda in Nairobi achieved a 4-Star Green Star Africa-Kenya PEB v1 Design Rating in April 2020. The school is being presented as a case study at the World Green Building Week (21-25 September), and a tree-planting ceremony is being planned as part of the…
No. 6 Silo building receives star environmental rating from the Green Buildings Council of SA The V&A Waterfront today achieved another sustainability…
No. 6 Silo building receives star environmental rating from the Green Buildings Council of SA The V&A Waterfront today achieved another sustainability accolade when the Green Buildings Council of South Africa (GBCSA) handed over a plaque recognising the sustainable development of the Silo District’s No. 6 Silo building. The building, which now…
R63-million investment in partnership with the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund to create major opportunities for food talent within new, 360o farm-to-fork…
R63-million investment in partnership with the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund to create major opportunities for food talent within new, 360o farm-to-fork food experience. The V&A Waterfront is pushing ahead with a ground-breaking plan to develop a visionary and local food community incubator starring South African flavours and culture, which will create jobs and…
Being ranked number one in the Top 225 International Design Firm Rankings for Africa, published by US magazine Engineering News-Record…
Being ranked number one in the Top 225 International Design Firm Rankings for Africa, published by US magazine Engineering News-Record (ENR), demonstrates the value that a local player brings to the table, as well as being able to compete against the best. “It is important to note that an African…
Practitioners of the built environment should consider themselves as public health practitioners as well. This is because the work that they do has…
Practitioners of the built environment should consider themselves as public health practitioners as well. This is because the work that they do has both an immediate and long-lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of the people in the communities, settlements and urban areas within which they work.” This is the view of…
As the country adapts to Level 1 of the lockdown, the material handling and industrial equipment sector has had to adjust to a…
As the country adapts to Level 1 of the lockdown, the material handling and industrial equipment sector has had to adjust to a quickly shifting landscape as predictions for the industry were quickly turned on their heads. EIE Group CEO, Gary Neubert says as the economic data continues to paint a bleak picture…
The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has been asked for input for a major global conference dealing with the hazards…
The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has been asked for input for a major global conference dealing with the hazards of leaded paint. Tara Benn, executive director of SAPMA, has been attending preparatory online meetings with the World Coatings Council (WCC) to provide input on the situation in South Africa…
Keep employees safe by controlling office hygiene with door automation and touchless switches from Maxiflex. Companies can protect the health…
Keep employees safe by controlling office hygiene with door automation and touchless switches from Maxiflex. Companies can protect the health of their employees by curtailing the spread of bacteria, germs and viruses like COVID-19 through automating their doors and installing touchless switches. With Maxiflex’s range of door automation systems and touchless…
Demand for VIP industrial flooring from Europe, available in South Africa from a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, has rapidly escalated globally with…
Demand for VIP industrial flooring from Europe, available in South Africa from a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, has rapidly escalated globally with the Covid-19 pandemic requiring safe health care, as well as hygienic industrial, commercial and residential installations. a.b.e., part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, is the sole South African distributor…
In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also…
In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. While many medical advances have been made to safeguard against infection by pathogens, using vaccination, antibiotics and fungicide, pathogens…
Marble, an exceptionally versatile material used for centuries to create awe-inspiring art, majestic staircases, classic kitchens and resplendent flooring. With…
Marble, an exceptionally versatile material used for centuries to create awe-inspiring art, majestic staircases, classic kitchens and resplendent flooring. With today’s contemporary design trends, the wide selection of marble can be used in more ways than ever before.
21 Nettleton attains their Green Key Award from WESSA, becoming South Africa’s first boutique hotel to achieve this accolade for…
21 Nettleton attains their Green Key Award from WESSA, becoming South Africa’s first boutique hotel to achieve this accolade for its efforts in sustainability. An exciting partnership between WESSA and 21 Nettleton has resulted in the private boutique hotel in Clifton, Cape Town being awarded the prestigious Green Key award.…
In its ongoing efforts to showcase the potential that renewables can play in boosting the security of energy supplies in…
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…
As the three established divisions of Norcros SA, TAL, Johnson Tiles and Tile Africa recently played important roles in an…
As the three established divisions of Norcros SA, TAL, Johnson Tiles and Tile Africa recently played important roles in an extensive tiling project at North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus in North West Province. The project entailed refurbishing the five-block Sports Village, a guest house facility providing accommodation for the public, athletes…
The eviction process protects tenants, but landlords still have rights
The eviction process protects tenants, but landlords still have rights
Only by building risk intelligent organisations will leaders be able to overcome six distinct global threats identified by the Institute…
Only by building risk intelligent organisations will leaders be able to overcome six distinct global threats identified by the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA). This is according to Christopher Palm, IRMSA’s Chief Risk Advisor. “Leaders at the highest levels of the private and public sectors must embrace an…
A massive spike in online sales during the Covid-19 crisis is expected to fuel unparalleled growth in e-commerce operations in…
A massive spike in online sales during the Covid-19 crisis is expected to fuel unparalleled growth in e-commerce operations in South Africa. The general rule of thumb is that e-commerce requires three times the logistics space of traditional storefronts. “Therefore it is reasonable to assume that we will see a…
As the pharmaceutical industry eagerly anticipates the creation and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and the pandemic itself shines a…
As the pharmaceutical industry eagerly anticipates the creation and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and the pandemic itself shines a spotlight on health and safety issues, companies will need to be increasingly vigilant when it comes to maintaining the cold chain during the storage and transportation of sensitive products, says…
While the recent move to level 2 of the national lockdown has been widely welcomed, many businesses have encouraged their…
While the recent move to level 2 of the national lockdown has been widely welcomed, many businesses have encouraged their employees to continue working from home as the country comes to grips with COVID-19. However, the reintroduction of load shedding due to the strain on the national power grid has…
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) which highlights the need for quality over quantity when it comes to the training…
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) which highlights the need for quality over quantity when it comes to the training of South African welders. This is critical as the global restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic emphasise the importance of a trusted, locally-based manufacturing sector, where as much as 80%…
New measures need to be taken to ensure the health and well-being of occupants and visitors of buildings and communities…
New measures need to be taken to ensure the health and well-being of occupants and visitors of buildings and communities at large, says Zutari 12 August 2020: The Covid-19 pandemic is driving important shifts in designing spaces within buildings. This encompasses the provision of fresh air and ventilation, increased monitoring…
People management solutions company, PRP Solutions (Pty) Ltd has launched a range of solutions for companies and organisations faced with…
People management solutions company, PRP Solutions (Pty) Ltd has launched a range of solutions for companies and organisations faced with new challenges for managing people safely in the workplace during Covid-19.
The exceptional sealing and insulation qualities of Maxiflex’s electrically operated sectional doors, swing lip dock levellers and strip curtains streamline traffic flow and deliver uncompromising temperature…
The exceptional sealing and insulation qualities of Maxiflex’s electrically operated sectional doors, swing lip dock levellers and strip curtains streamline traffic flow and deliver uncompromising temperature control critical for keeping fresh produce fresh and preventing product spoilage at Evergreens Fresh Market in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. Evergreens Fresh Market opened its first store in Pretoria, Gauteng, 35 years…
Our work environment needs to adhere to the safety regulations and guidelines that have been put in place by the…
Our work environment needs to adhere to the safety regulations and guidelines that have been put in place by the authorities. These include access systems that do not require touch-based identification. No Touch Exit Sensor The No Touch exit sensor is an ideal solution for entrance and exit doors with…
Healthcare hospitals and medical facilities are among the most challenging design and building projects, and they are increasingly moving away…
Healthcare hospitals and medical facilities are among the most challenging design and building projects, and they are increasingly moving away from focusing on illness and cure to wellness and the care of people.
Control the movement of people across your perimeter, with perimeter fencing and throughout your site with entrance security solutions which…
Control the movement of people across your perimeter, with perimeter fencing and throughout your site with entrance security solutions which blend into the design of the building, creating a smart and welcoming entrance area. Choose from a range of entrance gate options: Speed Gates for swift and efficient throughput and…
What is load shedding? Load shedding is a deliberate stoppage of power supply to a power distribution system with…
What is load shedding? Load shedding is a deliberate stoppage of power supply to a power distribution system with a primary objective to prevent the failure of the complete system. It is typically done across the country to protect its power system from a complete blackout, or it can…
Turnstar is excited to announce its new design automatic special needs gate. The gate is a drastic improvement in terms…
Turnstar is excited to announce its new design automatic special needs gate. The gate is a drastic improvement in terms of overall size of the post, method of glass clamping and a totally different drive solution. Fitted with a servo motor and gearbox, the gate has position and torque sensing…
Africote’s Special Effect Paints are ideal for that added special touch. The special effect paint range includes chalk paint, rust…
Africote’s Special Effect Paints are ideal for that added special touch. The special effect paint range includes chalk paint, rust paint, copper paint and vintage rust paint. Chalk Paint Africote’s Chalk paint is an innovative water-based paint, with a unique chalky matt finish for all styles, from the cottage to…
Yale offers a comprehensive range of door hardware consisting of hinges and handles made from high quality 201 Grade stainless…
Yale offers a comprehensive range of door hardware consisting of hinges and handles made from high quality 201 Grade stainless steel. The range is ideal for new projects, as well as the replacement of existing door furniture. Consisting of four tubular handle designs, made from 19mm diameter material on 200mm…
Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium kitchen and bathroom products, is excited to release…
Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium kitchen and bathroom products, is excited to release their Parallel tap collection to Africa. Governed by the crispness of sharp angles and flat planes, the Parallel collection is inherently harmonious by way of its clean-lined, no-frills aesthetic. What…
AXOR products turn your home into an everyday celebration of flawless design, encasing seamless functionality in beautiful taps and showers that…
AXOR products turn your home into an everyday celebration of flawless design, encasing seamless functionality in beautiful taps and showers that set the tone for design excellence. AXOR collections are created in collaboration with the world’s most admired architects and designers. And their passion shines through in every glistening curve. Designed…
There’s more to getting into a hot bath than just the warm water on the surface…the bath is a place…
There’s more to getting into a hot bath than just the warm water on the surface…the bath is a place where we can shed our daily responsibilities and immerse ourselves – in a very literal sense – in the healing water. hansgrohe’s sBox® tub is a striking innovation that takes…
Eezi Quartz brings you an affordable countertop solution. When wood, laminates and scratch-easy surfaces let you down, it’s time to turn…
Eezi Quartz brings you an affordable countertop solution. When wood, laminates and scratch-easy surfaces let you down, it’s time to turn to nature’s choice for durability – quartz. Eezi Quartz countertops don’t just offer amazing durability and a good-looking kitchen or bathroom finish.
Intelligent toilets create new levels of comfort and cleanliness, but with their tankless design and minimalist aesthetic, it’s easy to…
Intelligent toilets create new levels of comfort and cleanliness, but with their tankless design and minimalist aesthetic, it’s easy to assume they are only suited to ultramodern bathrooms. In truth, KOHLER® intelligent toilets are available in a range of styles that allow them to complement any bathroom design style while…
Johnson Controls introduces two new FireClass Addressable Fire Alarm Panels, the FC702 and FC708, to its wide range of fire…
Johnson Controls introduces two new FireClass Addressable Fire Alarm Panels, the FC702 and FC708, to its wide range of fire detection solutions. Featuring ergonomically engineered 8.4-inch Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) colour touchscreens and Intelligent User Guidance, the new panels offer improved aesthetics, advanced usability, and a great deal of flexibility. An attractive state-of-the-art design…
Franke is a leading supplier of sanitaryware products to hospitals, clinics and mortuaries – environments where hygiene is of…
Franke is a leading supplier of sanitaryware products to hospitals, clinics and mortuaries – environments where hygiene is of the highest priority. Franke is certified to ISO9001: 2008 quality management standards. The designs and construction ensure that the products meet the demands of safety, hygiene and quality. Products include…
Nick Pike, Technical Sales Consultant for a.b.e. in East London, says for the extensions and renovations of the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown, it supplied the…
Nick Pike, Technical Sales Consultant for a.b.e. in East London, says for the extensions and renovations of the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown, it supplied the main contractor, RWC Infra, with durarep FC fairing compound, as well as a.b.e.’s Unigum waterproofing membrane. “durarep FC was extensively used on the new interior walls of the Frontier Hospital. This is a single component, polymer-modified cementitious…
When the temperature cools down, Cemcrete heats things up with some gorgeous fireplace designs. A fireplace doesn’t just keep you…
When the temperature cools down, Cemcrete heats things up with some gorgeous fireplace designs. A fireplace doesn’t just keep you warm during the cooler months, but it also provides a focal point for the room. Get your imagination going with these 5 featured fireplaces that were created using Cemcrete finishes.…
This year’s Packaging and Beyond Conference, which takes place on 27 and 28 June will present an array of exciting…
This year’s Packaging and Beyond Conference, which takes place on 27 and 28 June will present an array of exciting topics.
InHabit We live in a world that is better connected than ever before. People are longing to feel like…
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…
AfriSam and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) calls on all practitioners – architects, engineers, project managers and designers…
AfriSam and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) calls on all practitioners – architects, engineers, project managers and designers of sustainable solutions – to enter the AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award, South Africa’s most prestigious sustainability award. SAIA President, Dr Luyanda Mpahlwa, says adjudicators are looking forward to entries for…
During DERBIT’s annual customer dinner, DERBIT SA General Manager Harland Dix-Peek announced that the 1 000 000m² milestone of DERBIT…
During DERBIT’s annual customer dinner, DERBIT SA General Manager Harland Dix-Peek announced that the 1 000 000m² milestone of DERBIT membrane application had been achieved. The dinner was attended by various DERBIT customers, applicators and specifiers. The new Imperbel CEO, Mr Gregoire Morel as well as the Imperbel Exports Manager,…
CHRYSO® Southern Africa and its subsidiary, a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals, provided admixtures and specialised construction products for five winning and virtually every other project entered…
CHRYSO® Southern Africa and its subsidiary, a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals, provided admixtures and specialised construction products for five winning and virtually every other project entered for this year’s Fulton Awards, the Concrete Society of SA’s annual accolades for excellence in the use of concrete. CHRYSO® and/or a.b.e.® products were used to facilitate the construction of the following Fulton…
The Concrete Institute’s School of Concrete Technology will present one of its most important training courses for experienced construction personnel…
The Concrete Institute’s School of Concrete Technology will present one of its most important training courses for experienced construction personnel in Midrand, Cape Town and Durban in October and November this year. The SCT30 “Concrete Technology” five-day course, with laboratory sessions included, will be offered in Durban from October 14…
Durban, 5 September 2019. South Africa’s oldest carpet manufacturer, Van Dyck Floors, has extended its global footprint by launching its…
Durban, 5 September 2019. South Africa’s oldest carpet manufacturer, Van Dyck Floors, has extended its global footprint by launching its latest operation in Zimbabwe. The official opening, which took place at its Harare premises on Tuesday, 20 August, welcomed some of the country’s leading contractors, architects, and designers for an…
Top African Design Trends at the 2019 Decorex Joburg exhibition. See the highlights and innovations to Design for Africa.
Top African Design Trends at the 2019 Decorex Joburg exhibition. See the highlights and innovations to Design for Africa.
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