Innovation In Cement Production Crucial To Environmental Sustainability In this exclusive article SA Builder delves into sustainability in cement production: AfriSam’s Dudfield cement plant near Lichtenburg in the North-West province has its roots dating back to 1949 and remains a vital pillar in South Africa’s construction sector. Vishal Aniruth, general manager at AfriSam Dudfield, notes […]
Carbon Tax: Legal Assessment Guide For Companies By Ayanda Msimang The much anticipated and long overdue Carbon Tax Act came into effect on 1June 2019 – this after president Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Carbon Tax Bill into law in May. During the Minister of Finance’s budget speech in February 2019 it was announced that a […]
Environmentally Eco Friendly Readymixes Are Gaining Traction AfriSam, as part of its efforts to conserve the environment, perfected the art of producing composite cements using additives as partial replacement for cement. While Portland cement served industry for well over a century it has been superseded by composite cements. Using sustainably sourced materials coupled with more […]
Nothing wasted, everything gained Clay bricks are highly durable and have a life expectancy of hundreds of years. Bricks can also be reused, which minimises waste and distributes their carbon footprint over an extended life span. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Renovation of an existing building can result in significant reductions in both cost and environmental impact […]
Corobrik continues to lead the way in sustainable practices While sustainability is becoming commonplace in the construction industry, it has always formed an important component of Corobrik’s business – from the environmentally high-performing clay bricks to every aspect of its business operations. “Sustainability doesn’t just make sense from a business perspective, it is the social […]