- THINKING OUT OF THE BOX Not many buildings can be summed up in just one sentence, but that doesn’t stop Kuba Granicki from Johannesburg-based Architects Of Justice (AOJ) from trying; “It’s a giant box for boxes which are filled with boxes of people’s stuff.”
- Bramley reveals its mini facelift Bramley, a proudly South African skin care and cosmetic brand, has announced the launch of its brand new look with a redesigned logo as well as new product developments. The solid oval shape of their logo has remained as it reflects stability and cohesiveness. The newly designed logo and modern font with its thick and...
- ATTENTION TO KITCHEN DESIGN DETAIL Restaurant kitchens today are not too dissimilar from domestic kitchens: they are stages for engaging the diner in the preparation and theatre of food. However, a restaurant kitchen is more an engine room than an aesthetic space. So how does a designer incorporate the best of both worlds?
- SAPMA offers online training to retail paint staff Deryck Spence, executive director of SAPMA, says research has shown that the sales volumes of retail outlets are directly proportional to the technical and application expertise among its sales personnel and their ability to offer professional advice to DIY consumers as well as smaller paint contractors.
- Bonitas announces healthy annual results Bonitas Medical Fund (the Scheme) reported its financial results for 2018 announcing bolstered reserves from R4.0 billion in 2017 to R4.13 billion in 2018, despite difficult trading conditions. As at 31 December 2018, the Scheme had 330 993 Principal members with a total of 710 206 beneficiaries. ‘The surplus achieved in 2018 will be invested back into...
- How tech trends are shaping the insurance industry With unprecedented technological advances and shifting customer and employee expectations, the South African insurance landscape is set to keep changing. Metropolitan’s Berniece Hieckmann, accountable for Metropolitan’s “Business of Tomorrow” strategies, takes a closer look at tech trends that are compelling the industry to stay ahead.
- Discovery building six Green Stars The new Discovery head office is only one of a handful of projects to have achieved a 6-Star Green Star As-Built rating. This achievement from the Green Building Council of South Africa, pushes the envelope for an environment- and occupant-friendly building.
- Clere Pure & Protect shares tips for effective hand hygiene This year UNICEF and The World Health Organisation (WHO) have themed Global Handwashing Day – Hand Hygiene for All. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen governments and health organisations from around the globe calling on individuals to be more vigilant than ever about handwashing. Clere Pure & Protect There is no doubt that the pandemic has...
- BUDGET 2018: SA faces R48.2bn revenue gap Despite an improved outlook, government still faces a revenue gap of R48.2 billion in 2017/18, which feeds through to the outer years of the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). This is according to the latest Budget Review published by National Treasury today
- JF Equipment launches innovative mobile unit for sanitisation in public places In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic JF Equipment has launched the revolutionary and durable Sani-Tunn, a mobile unit that can sanitise an individual as well as whatever they may be carrying. As the world adjusts to the new social norm, it’s encouraging to see how innovative our resilient nation is becoming. Sanitation is critically...

Cement and Concrete

26 Jul 2019

5 featured fireplaces with designer finishes

When the temperature cools down, Cemcrete heats things up with some gorgeous fireplace designs. A fireplace doesn’t just keep you…

5 featured fireplaces with designer finishes

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.…