B2B Central

Hospitality Design

23 Mar 2020

Specialists in healthcare requirements for safety and security

By Staff Writer

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.
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...
09 Mar 2020

Intelligent Design for intelligent toilets

By Staff Writer

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 offering an unparalleled experience of...
09 Mar 2020

Johnson Controls unveils new FireClass Addressable Fire Alarm Panels

By Staff Writer

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 makes these panels ideal for...
06 Mar 2020

7 Awe-inspiring marble use cases

By Ruan van Heerden

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.
06 Mar 2020

New design automatic special needs gate by Turnstar

By Staff Writer

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 as well as a heavy...
06 Mar 2020

Special Effect Paints

By Staff Writer

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 traditional country to a contemporary...
05 Mar 2020

First Green Key Boutique Hotel in South Africa

By Staff Writer

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. Green Key is a well-established...
05 Mar 2020

Stainless Steel Door Furniture

By Staff Writer

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 backplates, available in both standard...
05 Mar 2020

Sanitaryware for hospitals, clinics and mortuaries

By Staff Writer

  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 Slop Hoppers, Drip Sinks, Bottle...
04 Mar 2020

Helipad at the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown

By Staff Writer

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 fairing coating that provides an...
04 Mar 2020

Kwanobuhle Wastewater treatment

By Staff Writer

Kwanobuhle, a large township on the outskirts of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, had a wastewater treatment works that were long overdue for refurbishment. Projects of this nature are often overlooked, however, given the magnitude of the impact of these works on the community, the decision was taken to refurbish the WWTW. Access to clean...

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