FULL CIRCLE: FRANKI'S JOURNEY BACK TO PAARDEN EILAND
In the vibrant tapestry of South Africa’s construction history, Franki stands as a stalwart pioneer, shaping the landscape with innovative foundation solutions since 1946. Established by Wally Rowland, Frankipile in SA began as a subsidiary of Frankipile International, a renowned Belgian-based piling company. As we continue to write our story, our recent project at the new Ford Motus Car .....
BUILDING A FUTURE FOR YOUNG PUPILS
Leading construction material company AfriSam has collaborated with the Northern Cape Department of Education to complete a community development initiative aimed at improving educational infrastructure in the region. As part of this initiative, AfriSam constructed two Grade R classrooms at the GN Pressley Intermediate School, providing a conducive learning environment for 60 young pupils. Each classroom can .....
MATHE GROUP’S RECYCLED RUBBER HITS THE ROAD
The use of large amounts of recycled rubber crumb for the manufacture of road surfaces and related products is propelling South Africa towards a circular economy where waste products can be used to address key infrastructure needs, says Dr Mehran Zarrebini, CEO of Hammarsdale-based radial truck tyre recycler, Mathe Group. Much of the production from Mathe Group factory, which recycles .....
EVA-LAST: THE BENEFITS OF COMPOSITE DECKING
Eva-Last is an expert, providing eco-friendly composite decking made from recycled plastic combined with renewable eco-friendly bamboo to over 32 countries around the world. In line with its slogan, “Inspired by nature, designed for life”, Eva-Last’s ranges of advanced composite decking – Apex Plus, Infinity and Eva-tech – emulate the natural beauty and texture of timber, combined with the performance benefits .....
CONCRETE MASTERY TRANSFORMS WATERFALL CITY SKYLINE
The new DHL Express Service Centre in Waterfall City is a prime example of modern construction that harnesses the functionality and aesthetic appeal of concrete. This tenant-driven project, developed by SOM for Portimix (Pty) Ltd and used by DHL Express, showcases a blend of office space and a substantial warehouse, strategically located to optimise .....
