Traviata Flooring has introduced the latest surface from “Allure”, the leaders in vinyl flooring technology. Featuring the most advanced “in register” embossing technique, the new Traviloc range boasts a super matt finish that sets it apart in terms of authenticity in the luxury vinyl wood plank market. In addition to the new finish, this range [...]
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Bathroom renovation tips
Tips for bathroom renovations provided by Geberit Southern African Many of us have “war-stories” about renovating bathrooms whether from experience or from other’s experience – and hindsight is 20-20. Geberit would like to offer some suggestions before renovating which aims to take some of the guess-work out of bathroom refurbishments. Find a reputable plumber who [...]
Bathroom tap and mixer trends for 2013
Bathroom taps and mixers have come a long way since their humble beginnings as a mere functional way of turning water on and off. The bathroom faucets of today stand proudly as stylish and elegant features in their own right. They are seen as a fashion item in the home. Saville Jacobson from Bathroom Bizarre [...]
Cobra’s eco focus gives it the edge in ‘green’ government project
The energy and water savings offered up by its Cobratron range of taps and mixers combined with its efficient electronic urinal flush valves made Cobra the natural choice when it came to selecting a supplier for the City of Cape Town’s new ‘green’ Manenberg Housing Contact Centre. The R30-million centre, Western Cape’s first government [...]
Grohe grows at double-digit rates and relies on “Made in Germany”
German quality and German engineering enjoy an excellent reputation throughout the world. They are among the most important success factors for German companies operating on an international scale. Grohe AG, Europe’s largest and the world’s leading supplier of single-brand sanitary fittings, relies on innovation and quality “made in Germany” at all its worldwide locations – [...]
From housing to homes: An emerging development trend
Large-scale housing developers are increasingly recognising the necessity of constructing projects alongside broader community infrastructure such as schools, shopping centers, hospitals and public transport. This holistic focus is a welcome shift from the emphasis on constructing as many homes as possible, regardless of whether they may be located far from job opportunities or the [...]
Peace and quiet in Italy’s kitchens
Nuove Dimensioni Ambientali, S.p.A. (N.D.A.), the Italian supplier of solutions for acoustic insulation, uses Basotect® to absorb sound and thermally insulate its Zeus® ventilation system. Zeus is designed to provide thermal insulation and sound absorption in building air vents and the inside is lined throughout with light gray Basotect G. BASF’s open-cell melamine resin foam [...]
Renewable Energy World Africa to launch at POWER-GEN Africa 2012
PennWell Corporation has announced the launch of Renewable Energy World Africa, which will be co-located with the inaugural POWER-GEN Africa conference & exhibition to be held in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa on 6-8 November 2012. Renewable Energy World Africa joins PennWell’s existing network of leading Renewable Energy World events including Renewable Energy World [...]
Intelligent buildings for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges
In today’s energy-sensitive world, it comes as no surprise that good common sense can do a great deal in making a difference. Buildings and the various cogs and chains that run it are no different. According to Neil Cameron, General Manager at Johnson Controls Building Efficiency: Systems & Service: Africa, energy efficiency does not enjoy [...]
Technology contracting can build ‘smart’ into your buildings’ foundations
Smart buildings are not a fad; they offer proven advantage. Technology contracting, an emerging best practice for construction of facilities, literally builds ‘smart’ into the supporting infrastructure of a building. It’s doing away with traditional multi-contractor autonomy, centralising management and responsibility for the planning, implementation and commissioning of complex supporting systems. The benefits are considerable, [...]
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