Speeding up concrete curing in cold weather
WITH South Africa’s winter season on its way, many concrete users will know that slower curing times could derail their contract or production schedules,...
Sanitech celebrates 50 years with a commitment to community and future growth
SANITECH, a leader in integrated hygiene and sanitation solutions, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Reflecting on the company’s journey from a small plumbing business to...
Revolutionising construction with Gyproc South Africa’s lightweight building solutions
IN the dynamic landscape of construction, innovation is the cornerstone of progress. Gyproc South Africa stands at the forefront of this evolution, bringing forth...
IFC partners with FirstRand Bank to expand green building and affordable housing finance in...
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC) has gone into partnership with FirstRand to support and scale the availability of green building and green home loan...
A sustainable future for ceramic, from the start
THERE’s no escaping the fact that manufacturing ceramic products requires resources.
The raw materials, the gas that fires the furnaces, process water, packaging and transport...
Avoid disappointment and potential disaster with competent design, installation and supervision
Disappointment with the outcome of construction projects, including segmental block retaining walls may manifest itself in two ways.
Aesthetics: unattractive sloppy finish or sub-standard material...
We must protect SA’s groundwater
By Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa.
THE borehole is a South African staple, accessing water from underground aquifers.
This is called groundwater,...
Providing water-security through bulk water storage tanks
RAINBOW Reservoirs is a supplier of premium quality Aluzinc bolted-steel panel tanks for multi-application liquid or water storage solutions. Our renowned, sought-after products are...
Portland Group takes advantage of Western Cape construction boom
By Diane Silcock
CONSTRUCTION in the Western Cape is soaring with locally-based Portland Group taking full advantage of the boom. Established 36 years ago, the...
Van Zyl: We don’t need more Red Tape
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Self-regulation and not more red tape is required to prevent another building disaster...
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