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Building systems and materials

23 Jun 2021

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

By Staff Writer

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...
16 Apr 2021

The perfect solution for any public sanitary facility

By Staff Writer

It is safe to say that the topic of hygiene has come to the forefront of people’s minds in recent times. This issue is not isolated to the home, but also applies to, and is possibly more prevalent in public areas. Electronic washbasin taps are primarily used in sanitary facilities in public and semi-public buildings...
01 Mar 2021

Going green. How Harvey EcoTile® is transforming roofing.

By Staff Writer

A building’s green credentials are determined by a variety of factors such as water efficiency; energy efficiency; environmentally friendly materials; waste reduction; lowering carbon emissions and sustainable development and growth. In pursuit of sustainable, revolutionary roofing, Harvey Roofing Products has developed the Harvey EcoTile®, a sustainably produced mineral composite roof tile with superior functional benefits...
24 Mar 2020

Noise affects hospital care

By Staff Writer

Sleep well and heal faster Sleep is fundamental to human health in general, and critical to patient recovery. The World Health Organization (WHO) stipulates that for a good night’s sleep, continuous background noise should not exceed 30 decibels, and individual noise events exceeding 45 decibels should be avoided.
23 Mar 2020

Home on the slopes

By Staff Writer

When the owner of a home on the slopes of Table Mountain in South Africa noticed her existing retaining wall was dangerously leaning over with partial collapses in places, she turned to her trusted builder Zane Samuels, Zane Samuels Construction, for help. He immediately recommended replacing the wall with the Terraforce ® retaining wall system: “I...
23 Mar 2020

Eezi Quartz by International Slab Sales

By Staff Writer

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. 
20 Mar 2020

COVID-19 in SA construction and built environment

By Staff Writer

On the 15th of March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation with regards to the Covid-19 outbreak, this comes shortly after the declaration of the coronavirus as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. The President has declared the National State of Disaster, subsequently outlining a number of emergency measures to be implemented...
20 Mar 2020

Insulation – the first step to going green

By Staff Writer

If you are thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, the first thing you should be considering is how you can improve its insulation. We speak to Daneel Pretorius, Category Manager of Swartland’s Summit range of insulation and decorative ceiling products, for an overview of what makes insulation such an important addition to your home....
18 Mar 2020

Public Service and Administration COVID-19 outbreak

By Staff Writer

The government continues to serve with caution amid the COVID- 19 outbreak Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’ s declaration of the State of National Disaster due to the Corona Virus (COVID–19), the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) calls for government departments to ensure all necessary precautions are in place to mitigate the spread of...
18 Mar 2020

316 Grade Stainless Steel Turnstiles

By Staff Writer

Turnstar manufactures all its turnstiles at its state of the art 8 800 square meter factory in Johannesburg, South Africa. Some of our capabilities include the manufacture of turnstiles in powder coated mild steel, hot-dip galvanized steel and even stainless steel. An in-house pickling and passivating plant are used for the treatment of 304 and...
16 Mar 2020

Doors for fresh-produce retail store

By Staff Writer

  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 ago supplying fresh produce, groceries...
16 Mar 2020

Public and Commercial Buildings

By Staff Writer

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 great aesthetics in the main...