Renico Construction – the epitome of a Master Builder In Bergbron, to the west of Johannesburg and just off Gordon Road, Renico Construction currently has a number of upmarket residential developments in progress, along with a commercial project in Randpark Ridge. Driven by Nico Louw’s enthusiasm, these projects are moving swiftly and efficiently. Coupled to […]
Master Builders South Africa – Congress 2018 – PE 9-11 September The Master Builders Annual Congress is a major highlight on the construction industry calendar that is aimed at addressing immediate issues and opportunities within the South African building and construction industry. It is an inclusive event, covering contributions from government, building industry leaders and […]
Sink or swim – it’s your call Well, the headlines haven’t really changed – not enough to make us feel that the economic tide has actually turned. Donald Trump sent a ripple through global markets with a hell-bent withdrawal of his country from the multilateral nuclear non-proliferation accord with Iran, sending the rand, for one, […]
Construction expo a resounding success The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2018 staged at Gallagher Estate in Midrand in May was a resounding success. The quality of exhibits and level of expertise on each was of the highest standard, as was the calibre of visitor attending the expo and its many workshops and panel […]
Seminar seeks to slash the number of accidents on Western Cape building sites Only a quarter of the way through 2018 and already there have been 412 accidents on Western Cape construction sites, with six fatalities and 58 people left permanently disabled. This is according to figures from the Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company (FEM), […]
Construction Regulations: Driven Machinery and Pressure Equipment Master Builders Association North recently hosted a seminar on the Guidance Notes to the Construction Regulations, Driven Machinery Regulations and Pressure Equipment Regulations at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand. The workshop was well attended by over 100 delegates. The keynote speaker was Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director […]
Efficient stormwater drainage solutions The Beany Block Ineffective drainage causes a multitude of issues when areas such as roadways, parking lots, walkways and areas around buildings become swamped with large volumes of non-dispersing water. The Beany Block from Technicrete – a member of the ISG Group- is an efficient and practical solution for effective drainage […]