Could discontent’s winter get any colder? As a first order of business I must pay respects to my predecessor, Bafikile Bonke Simelane, not only for the highly professional way in which he conducted his presidency of Master Builders South Africa, but also for his very erudite and informed monthly Comment in our magazine. The building […]
ACHASM celebrates 11 years of H&S service to industry The Association of Construction Health & Safety Management (ACHASM) conducted a one day symposium in Midrand in March which addressed a range of important Construction Health and Safety topics, amongst which client baseline risk assessments, cost of accidents, medical surveillance and motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). A […]
Master Builders South Africa tackles the shortage of skills in construction Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) hosted an industry-wide Construction Sector Skills Development Colloquium on 08 March 2018, at the offices of the Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. The event was convened to outline a clear education-to-employment roadmap for careers in the built environment as […]
Advice to CT contractors on tender submissions during the water crisis Master Builders Association Western Cape offers the following cautionary advice to its members regarding submission of tenders, due to the water crisis in the Greater Cape Town area: At the time of submitting a tender for any works, both main contractors and subcontractors need […]
Corobrik – SA’s substantive brick brand Reviewing the origins and history of Corobrik over the past 115 years, technical competence in clay brick and tile manufacture stands out as one of the key business fundamentals applied to underpin the integrity of the Corobrik brand, sustaining competitiveness, growth and the financial success of the business. From […]
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 […]
Potential of timber construction top of mind at annual Wood Conference The 8th annual Wood Conference, well-respected knowledge platform for architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and timber experts, took place in February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. With attendance having grown tenfold since its inception in 2011, this year’s event, themed ‘Fascination Wood’, brought […]
Saint-Gobain pledges an additional R1 million to Rhino conservation Saint-Gobain Gyproc is entering its second year of a three-year sponsorship of The SANParks Honorary Rangers, aimed at furthering efforts to protect Rhinos and augment anti-poaching strategies. Extending its contribution to safeguarding the Rhino population, the company will continue to donate a percentage of sales from […]
Smart building data makes business sense By Neil Cameron Buildings have become so much more than brick, mortar and glass. They are smart business tools which assist organisations to achieve their business objectives. Today’s buildings are essentially technology centres, embedded with complex networks of connected devices and systems. The constant flow of data that these […]