The 88 room Hatfield Manor Hotel has been revamped and renovated to become one of the premier destinations for diplomats and business travellers to the Pretoria area. The Boulevard Group who owns the hotel, also used the opportunity to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint. In addition the Boulevard Group is rebranding the Manor and making [...]
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The Building Centre
Established in 1953 by Laurie Wale, a pioneer in South Africa’s building industry, The Building Centre is a permanent exhibition space , giving members of the building trade (architects, builders and renovators), as well as homeowners, an opportunity to view available building products before making purchases. At the outset, Laurie Wale founded the Architect [...]
Sika invests in new concrete laboratory in Gauteng
In spite of South Africa’s ever-volatile economy, Sika has confidently decided to expand its service offering in a way that few companies can. After doubling production and warehouse space at its Head Office in 2009, Sika is proud to announce the opening of its new Concrete Laboratory Facility in Gauteng. Sika’s Concrete Business Unit [...]
C&CI leads drive to promote precast construction
The Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI) is driving a campaign – and leading a special task group – to promote the concept of prefabricated construction which has to date been under-utilised in South Africa. Gary Theodosiou, Structural Engineer at the C&CI, says construction with prefabricated structural elements offers several advantages. “These include speed of [...]
Weathering the storm – dhk thinkspace looks recession-proof
While all industries suffered the effects of the global recessionary impact, the architectural industry and its allied interior sector are often seen as a measure of economic effect, experiencing highs and lows in parallel with the broader economy. Based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, dhk thinkspace is becoming a major player in Gauteng. By successfully [...]
AfriSam signs 49M pledge as commitment to long-standing energy efficiency
AfriSam has achieved another significant milestone in its history by becoming the first construction materials company to sign the 49M pledge. This step signifies the company’s commitment to the global agenda for energy efficiency and to playing a proactive role in contributing to energy saving across South Africa. Launched in March 2011, 49M is [...]
Profile: Msawenkosi (Musa) Xinwa
Driven by an entrepreneurial calling to create much-needed housing and employment in South Africa, Msawenkosi (Musa) Xinwa chose a career in the construction and property development industry. It has been only six years since Musa completed his studies, but he already has an impressive portfolio of projects to his name, punctuated with unique experiences [...]
Lafarge gives education a boost
Lafarge, a world leader in building materials, places emphasis on improving education as this, the company believes, is the core to building and sustaining meaningful transformation. One of Lafarge’s most recent candidates is Tsembaletfu Primary School in the Kabokweni community of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, which is an award-winning school having won the Premiers Service [...]
Plascon voted Paint Company of the Year
Plascon South Africa beat eight other nominees to be named Paint Company of the Year at the third annual DIY Trade News Industry Awards 2012 held at Moyo in Zoo Lake Johannesburg. “Being named Paint Company of the Year is confirmation of Plascon’s pre-eminent market leadership position and with its 120-year heritage, Plascon has [...]
Plascon’s Nuroof Cool with Enviroshield lowers energy consumption in the home
Plascon, South Africa’s leading coatings manufacturer, has taken paint technology to the next level with the launch of their newest paint innovation, Nuroof Cool with the Herotech Enviroshield™ formulation. This breakthrough in paint technology reflects at least 30% of the invisible infrared light off roof surfaces, reducing the temperature of home interiors by up to [...]
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