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March 2010 Vol. 1 No. 6
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Trademax Publications
SA Affordable Housing
Infrastructure & Development Tel: 0861 72 7663 Tel: 021 591 7000 Cell: 082 266 6976 Fax: 0866 991 346 www.trademax.co.za P.O. Box 37053, Chempet, 7442 EdiTOR: Susan Gillam 011 447 5935 susan@trademax.co.za PuBliSHER: Billy Perrin 082 266 6976 billy@trademax.co.za AdVERTiSiNg: Daleen Filbey: daleen@trademax.co.za 083 409 3119 Susan Gillam: susan@trademax.co.za 084 580 6629 lAyOuT & dESigN: Vivienne du Preez OFFiCE MANAgER: Shironne Lezar: shironne@trademax.co.za SuBSCRiPTiONS & dATA: Kylin Perrin: kylin@trademax.co.za
SAHF International conference ........................................................................6 FEATURE THE HOUSES ....................................................................... 9 - 16 COVER STORY ....................................................................................... 18 - 19 ALL YOUR BRICK UNDER ONE ROOF FEATURE ALTERNATIVE BUILDING SYSTEMS ............................ 25 - 35 SAFETY ON SITE ..................................................................................... 37 -39 ZONING A WORLD OF ZONES HOMES APART ......................................... 39 - 43 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ................................................ 46 - 47
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Editors Comment
SA Affordable Housing is proud to introduce a new feature to our readership in this issue called The Housers.
he feature focuses on the companies, developers and financial institutions that have played the most important role in providing affordable housing. They are all brave, innovative and are breaking new ground in delivering housing to beneficiaries and uplifting communities. The South African Residential Developers Association (SARDA), which represents developers in the affordable housing sector (The Housers as they call themselves), was officially launched in Johannesburg on 24 November 2009. The establishment of SARDA is seen as a crucial step in ensuring efficient delivery of affordable housing by effectively leveraging both national policy and practical implementation. Given all the recent protests which have raged around our country in this past month, let us not forget the human suffering still around the lack of homes and proper housing. This must not be underestimated. Families are breaking down, women and children are being abused, there have been a number of suicides and some unemployed people have died due to stress.
Municipalities in general have not been able to account for losing millions and severely lack service delivery. In fact there is such a backlog of service delivery; RDP houses are falling down because of inferior quality and poor workmanship weak bricks, leaking water pipes, roofs, drains and toilets. All this misery surrounded by fraud, mismanagement and corruption. This magazine is also proud to introduce another new feature called Alternative Building Materials; where companies showcase their brilliant and innovative systems and there is no doubt this is the answer and solution to providing very quick and efficient building systems to provide better housing. The housers also experience almost on a daily basis, some major challenges with the banks in that they are finding approval for home loans very slow and often with dismal results. Both Absa and FNB are becoming more focused on assisting this market and they are to be congratulated. But much more has to be done by the government, the Minister of Human Settlements and especially the municipalities. Enjoy the read! Ed.
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French Minister for Foreign Trade strengthen ties with SA

Ms Anne-Marie Idrac, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, visited South Africa from 9-13 March, 2010. It was her second visit within 10 months; the last one being in May 2009.The focus areas of her visit included demonstrating Frances commitment to its strategic partnership with South Africa, sharing French experience and expertise in energy and nuclear power, and meetings with prominent French investors in South Africa.
enterprises.
inister Idrac was accompanied by officials of the French Treasury and by high level executives of state-owned
ABOVE: Mrs Anne-Marie Idrac (French Minister of Foreign Trade), Louis Von Zeuner (Deputy Chief Executive of Absa) and Gavin Opperman (Chief Executive of Retail Bank at Absa)
On the afternoon of 9 March, Minister Idrac visited a housing program financed by Agence Franaise de Dveloppement (AFD) in Pretoria-Olivenhoutbosch. On Thursday 11 March, Minister Idrac was in Cape Town and visited in the morning the Eskom nuclear power plant in Koeberg, which is an outstanding symbol of long term partnership between France and South Africa. At 2pm she met with Barbara Hogan, Minister of Public Enterprises, to discuss the strengthening of the relationship and cooperation between South African state-owned enterprises and French business.
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AWARdS CAll ON CREATiVES TO AdAPT ANd EVOlVE
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WIn TOp ACCOLADE AnD A TRIp TO 100% DESIGn In 2010 the plascon prism Awards shines the searchlight on South African Design Style; apt for a year that global attention is firmly on the country and the continent. The theme Adapt. Evolve marks South Africas spirited drive to survive, adjust, re-define and assimilate in a sea of change.
Categories: The two categories for entries are Commercial Projects (public spaces, offices, parks, stadia, retail developments and hotels) and Residential Projects (apartment blocks, estates, cluster developments and private homes). Judging: Student winners will be selected by some of the countrys most influential design voices, including trend analyst Dion Chang, architect Mokena Makeka, fashion designer Malcolm Klk and designer Heath Nash. The professional category will be judged by a high-calibre panel of international IFI-representatives (International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers) and local experts. Entries will be evaluated on innovation, design of the space and aesthetics, use of the Plascon 2010 Colour Forecast and overall insight and application of the concept. or the first time since its inception 11 years ago, the annual Plascon Prism Awards, renowned for identifying promising design and architectural students, now widens its search for professionals already working to shape the face of our country through creativity, innovation, technology and colour.
Finalists will have their entries displayed at Decorex Joburg, Gallagher Convention Centre, 5 9 August 2010. The winners will be announced at an awards presentation ceremony on 6th August. After Decorex Joburg the work will be on display at the Plascon Concept Store.
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By opening a new division to the professional market in this milestone year, the awards ring in a new decade of South African design, encourage industry growth and champion the advancement of a contemporary South African design vernacular. Professionals are called upon to submit work completed in the past 24 months - painted with Plascon - and which is a true representation of adapting and evolving in a style that is distinctly South African. Design students, meanwhile, are challenged to find their design cues in South Africas ability to adapt and evolve - to the environment and landscape, eclectic cultures, history and future - transforming an existing space or creating an entirely new one in a style that will ignite a contemporary South Africa. Their creative energy will further be fuelled by four powerful themes of Plascons 2010 Colour Forecast: Northern Exotica, Southern Spectacle, Western Desert and Eastern Promise. Eligibility: The Student section is open to final year interior design, architectural design and industrial design students. The Professional section is open to individuals who have worked in the architectural and industrial design industry and who are registered.
Professionals: the overall winner will receive an all expenses paid five day trip to 100% Design Shanghai, the leading networking platform for contemporary Chinese design products, held in the largest and most cosmopolitan city in China. Both category winners (residential and commercial) will have their winning entry professionally photographed for their portfolio and their work will be featured in the Plascon eBook. Design students: the overall winner will receive an all expenses paid five day trip to 100% Design London. The winning students lecturer will also win a trip to 100% Design London. In addition the winning institution receives a R10 000 grant. The category winners will each receive R5 000, while their institution of study will each receive a Plascon Colour Hamper. Submission dates: Online-registration for submission of entries opens on 1 March 2010. The closing date for student entries is 31 May 2010 and 1 July 2010 for professionals. For more information on entry details and submission criteria visit www.plasconprismawards.co.za or contact Samantha van den Berg at 082 574 2014, 011 782 7748 or sam@tepg.co.za
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Steel Awards 2010 Call for Entries

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) has called for entries for the 2010 Steel Awards.
AISC communications manager Renee Pretorius says that after the high standard of the 2009 Awards there has been extraordinary expectation throughout the steel construction industry in relation to this years Awards. We expect a high standard of entries for 2010 and we are particularly interested in high-class industrial projects, she said.
no fixEd EntriEs
There are no fixed categories in which to enter projects. Judges decide on categories and winners in the respective categories based on the actual entries received every year. Last years categories offer a guideline: Sports Stadiums, Export, Tubular Structures, Technical Excellence, Architectural Structures, Light Steel Frame Buildings, Residential and Industrial and Mining. Quite simply, the primary criterion for Steel Awards is: Does the project illustrate what can be achieved with steel? says Renee. She added that effort is made to give all projects entered some publicity.
Last years winner, the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.
EntriEs closE on 30th aPril 2010
The Steel Award dinner takes place on September 15th 2010 at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park. For more information www.saisc.co.za or 011 726 6111.
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Over more than a century, GMBA contractor members have made substantial contributions to the Gauteng infrastructure. pictured is the impressive The Wedge office park in Bryanston, built by long-standing GMBA member, Gothic Construction.
MASTERS AT PlAyiNg AN iNVAluABlE ROlE iN BuildiNg iNduSTRy

Steadily increasing membership, despite difficult economic conditions, is testimony to the invaluable role the Gauteng Master Builders Association (GMBA) is playing in the building industry.
he mission of GMBA, which evolved from its original founding in 1903, is to enhance and protect the interests of members by: Promoting ethical business practice; Assisting in dispute and conflict resolution; Promoting excellence of work; Facilitating equitable conditions of employment; Interacting constructively with government and other stakeholders; and Fostering, promoting and actively driving training, education and safety programmes.
full timE safEty consultants
With regard to Safety and Loss control, the GMBA employs full-time safety consultants to provide a comprehensive service with HIV/ AIDS awareness training an important component of the Health and Safety programme. In recent years, GMBA has played an important part in the pioneering Youth in Construction initiative which forms part of the Department of Public Works National Construction Week; and launched an annual training scheme to address the shortage of Health, Safety and Environment construction site personnel. GMBA standing committees deal with portfolios that include Practice, Finance, Safety/Loss, Contractual/Legal, Industrial Relations, and Marketing. In addition, the GMBA is also represented on the University of Pretoria and the University of the Witwatersrands Liaison Committees as well as the Tshwane University of Technologys Advisory Committee. For more information on GMBA, contact Colin de Kock, (011) 805 6611 website www.gmba.co.za.
Based in Midrand, GMBA members are main contractors, subcontractors, home builders, suppliers and manufacturers of building materials. The GMBA assists members on issues such as industrial and labour relations, legal matters, tender information, and marketing. It also provides education and training, supplies input on health and safety issues, organises seminars and workshops, and runs a bureau to deal with complaints about members activities.
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Women in leadership danai Magugumela

Danai Magugumela is the CEO of BKS, a leading multidisciplinary consulting engineering company consisting of about 860 employees. She is responsible for leading a team of 15 Top Managers and reports to the Board of Directors. Danai develops and drives the strategy for the group and ensures that the company is run profitably. She strives to inspire the entire firm to share a vision and to feel motivated to contribute to the companys success. Danai is married with two children aged 11 and 7.
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CEO of BKS - Danai Magugumela

anai was born in what used to be known as Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. When she was three years old her parents were exiled to Zambia. Danai was the youngest of four children and grew up in a very diverse environment amongst people of varying ages, races and cultures. At the age of twelve Danai and her family relocated to the United States. Here, Danai was introduced to what she terms the American Experience. Danai found herself in an environment which was quite liberal compared with the traditional African environment and praises the American tradition of encouraging teenagers to hold down summer jobs. Danai enjoyed the productive environment; she delivered newspapers, cleaned houses and did some babysitting to earn pocket money. She describes the experience as memorable and says it was a world of opportunity.
BackGround
Danais first professional job was as a lab assistant in a materials testing lab for the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation. After graduation Danai relocated to South Africa in 1995 with her husband and worked as an Assistant Resident Engineer before being registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. In 2001 she became a Project Manager for the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Unit, where she was later promoted to Chief Executive. In 2006 Danai was invited to apply for the position of Chief Executive of BKS, her current position. Values Danai was fortunate to have been born to parents who always put education above everything else. Danais mother went back to college in her thirties to advance her teaching qualification with a BSc degree in Nutrition Education. Seeing the sacrifices her own mother was willing to make set a great precedent for Danai to follow. Danai also values diversity and has a genuine interest in people.
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Danai attributes her success to her willingness to listen and to learn. She believes that this quality has enabled her to master the various roles she has had to play and to deliver beyond expectations. She also has a competitive streak and desires to achieve what people say cannot be done. Danai says that when faced with a difficult task she perseveres and often surprises even herself with the results.
insPiration
Education
After spending three years in the USA, Danai and her family returned to Zimbabwe. It was around this time that Danai won a scholarship, after completion of her O-levels, to attend an international college in Italy. After two years in Italy she was accepted at Prairie View A&M University in Texas where she completed her BSc in Civil Engineering. After gaining some work experience she later on completed an MSc degree at Texas A&M University. Danai says My international exposure has made me tolerant of different cultures and that shaped my thinking and my ability to be an empathetic leader of a diverse workforce.
Danai is inspired by the gift of life itself, by daily challenges, and by people who do extraordinary things, particularly when they are done against the odds. She says I am also inspired by people who achieve much more than me with much less than I have. Whilst it could not have been easy relocating so many times during her formative years Danai has been fortunate to have had some unique educational experiences, she has taken full advantage of those opportunities making a brilliant success of her life. Khuthaza is proud to profile Dana Magugumela as a leader of the industry. Danai regularly shares her knowledge and experience with others. BKS has also supported Khuthazas programmes through an Enterprise Development initiative.
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Houses for blue-collar market

It is official - an innovative South African bank, Absa has recently launched a 110% home loan for people who earn below R15 142 a month and whats more has added the benefit of an HIV/Aids voluntary counselling, testing and treatment programme and borrower education.
Absa has recently intensified its focus on the affordable-housing market. The plight of many lower-income earners inability to access housing is well recognised within the bank. In fact the bank has been investigating for a number of years a guarantee mechanism to help lower-income earners afford bonds. This is based on a similar methodology to the one mentioned by the president in his state of the nation address, explains Luthando. With the advent of the MyHome product and the expected R- billion guarantees to be provided by Government, Absa believes that it can commit to provide about R20 billion for end-user financing by 2014.
amBitious ProjEct
Absas commitment to affordable housing is not new as is evidenced by the bank exceeding its FSC commitment totalling R16, 88 billion. The bank has also embarked on an ambitious project in conjunction with the National and Provincial Departments of Human Settlements as well as targeted municipalities to accelerate housing delivery by providing an end-to-end housing solution. This project is part of the Governments Breaking New Ground (BNG) programme, which seeks to provide affordable housing through implementing an integrated approach geared at promoting the quality of housing delivery. The BNG replaced the Rural Development Programme. As a result of this strategic partnership, Absa has merged its Affordable Housing component - the End-User Finance, Development Company, the House Empowerment (which focuses on project sponsoring) and Development Finance into one business unit to support this initiative.
Borrowers not having to pay a deposit Inclusion of bond costs (normally this is about 4% of the purchase price of the property). Luthando Vutula, Managing Executive of Absa Home Loans, says: The partial guarantee to Absa on the MyHome product has the added benefit of an HIV/Aids voluntary counselling, testing and treatment programme and borrower education. The Borrower Education programme is specifically designed for customers who are buying a home for the first time and is an important aspect of lending. The programme teaches home loan customers on all aspects of homeownership.
Luthando Vutula, Managing Executive of Absa Home Loans

he 110% proposition is expected to address affordability and accessibility to home loan finance by:
housinG dElivEry ProjEcts
Absa is spearheading this programme through its housing delivery projects such as the Olievenhoutbosch initiative, with Chief Albert Luthuli, Kagiso, Klarinet and Knysna earmarked as follow-up developments. Through its Affordable Housing development arm DevCo, Absa acquires land by either purchasing it or partnering with the Government to work on a common housing development. The bulk of the funding for these developments is provided by Commercial Property Finance (CPF) with DevCo and CPF acting as feeders to Home Loans. All the housing projects are designed to accommodate schools, health facilities, open public spaces, religious facilities, industrial and commercial opportunities to encourage a quality work-lifeplay environment and integrated communities. It is expected that this programme will deliver approximately 100 000 housing opportunities, of which 65 000 have already been created.
aPProPriatE insurancE
Luthando says the HIV/Aids programme is managed by Absas external partners and includes voluntary home-based counselling and HIV/Aids testing and a managed treatment programme including anti-retroviral treatment where prescribed. As part of this product, Absa has sourced appropriate insurance so that homeloan instalments are covered in the event of a customer being unable to work due to an Aids-related disease.
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Time and money saved on Protea glen housing project

The use of Elematic prestressed hollow core concrete slabs on a housing project in protea Glen, south of Johannesburg, has saved both time and money for the client. The project involves the construction of 176 sectional title housing units over two phases, and is being developed and built by RBA Developments. The first 108 units were built using traditional rib-and-block construction. The 68 units in phase 2, however, have been built using Elematic 150mm hollow core slabs, which are manufactured and supplied in South Africa by Elematic SA (ESA).
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angdon Johnston, director at RBA Building Projects in charge of the project, says that at first, the company was reluctant to change from the tried and tested rib-and-block system. However, after discussing their needs with ESA director Craig Webber and a visit to ESAs factory to see how the products are manufactured, RBA agreed to install Elematic slabs on Phase 2 of the Protea Glen project.
products in the factory environment, and observed that they are produced according to strict standards and with new technology, we felt comfortable to go ahead, says Langdon. After a visit to the site by ESAs Occupational Health and Safety officer to liaise with RBA and ensure that the correct measures were in place, the Elematic slabs were delivered to site and installed in short order by ESAs crane teams. This system proved to be far faster and neater than the rib-and-block method, comments Langdon. We achieved substantial time and cost savings on the project, which is on a strict time line. He adds that RBA worked with two different crane teams from ESA, and found both to be reliable and efficient.
wEll-known and rEsPEctEd Brand
ESA is backed by Elematic in Finland, which was established in 1959 and is a well known and respected brand. Elematic Finland offers turnkey solutions for setting up production plants (it has done so in over 70 countries worldwide) and has ensured that ESA is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. When we saw the
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sEvEral BEnEfits
There are several benefits to using the Elematic system. Because the manufacturing process is strictly controlled, clients are assured of a high quality concrete product. In addition, the slabs require no backpropping and no curing time on site. They are installed directly on site by ESA, and once in place, they require no plastering underneath. The joints between them simply need to be filled with silicone, and then paint can be applied directly to the soffit of the slab. The Protea Glen project, which kicked off in June, is scheduled for completion in November, and is the first of a series of affordable rental homes which RBA is now developing. The company has previously developed stock in this category (ie R250 000 to R700 000 homes) for sale, but with tighter lending criteria imposed on consumers by the banks, the rental market is once again looking buoyant. Johnston explains that since the bank is happy with the model RBA presented to them, the company is now making efforts to develop other similar schemes particularly in the affordable market. The idea is to create secure complexes with attractive landscaping and playgrounds. Once this development is complete, RBA has another 153 unit complex coming on-stream just up the road in Protea Glen. We definitely want to use Elematic again on this new project, Johnston says. It was a pleasure to work with ESA and we are very happy with the product. Both he and Webber note that the working relationship between the two companies on the Protea Glen project ESA AD.paths 10/23/08 9:42 AM Page 1 parties clearly intend to continue has been excellent, and both building a mutually beneficial business relationship.
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Housing for the people by the people

Trustgros Corporate Mission is the efficient delivery of superior, entry-level residential developments to the South African market, including their commitment to effect and sustain a positive contribution to the development of the communities they serve.
A happy handover of another successful home by Trusttgro
ffordability and quality of residential units, the siting of projects close to places of work and a healthy community atmosphere are essential to the companys strategic approach to meeting basic human needs.
comPany BackGround
Trustgro endorses the following values: Client satisfaction as a prerequisite for long-term sound business; Sound business principles as a guideline for every decision made in/by Trustgro; Recognition of the family as the core of any society and the most effective way to ensure community pride is through job creation and economic empowerment.
Since the launch of the first Trustgro residential development during 1992, the company and its affiliates have expanded into one of the most prominent and recognised primary providers of entry-level, bonded residential units to the Gauteng market. With the market forces as a directive, Trustgro focuses mainly on the Gauteng market.
financial arranGEmEnts
Trustgro is proud of their status as an approved developer by all the major financial institutions - attention is given to the accessibility of end-user finance. This is the companys commitment to ensuring that every prospective homeowner enjoys housing assistance of their preference. On-going attention is given to efficient communication with enduser financiers to improve general service levels to the market. Guidelines in terms of valuation parameters are agreed upon and detailed information of planned developments is provided to facilitate and assist the process of end-user financing.
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Through their many projects, communities benefit through job creation and have ownership of quality homes with huge on-going potential in terms of investment value. Their projects are run with communities for and by communities by linking people to each development. The company is proud of supporting local contractors and businesses. Their construction policy may be defined as the economically efficient employment of as great a portion of local labour as is technically feasible, to produce as high a standard of construction as is demanded by the specifications and allowed by the funding available. The optimum utilisation of local semi-skilled and skilled labour and contractors obviates the need to invest in a large workforce and ensures flexibility in terms of project areas. These arrangements allow Trustgro to concentrate on the location of suitable land, conception of projects, design of financial packages according to market indicators and marketing.
Trustgro regards after-sale service as an important aspect of their business, which makes a significant contribution to their success in the residential market, and they regard this as a most important part of each project.
financE and infrastructurE Provision
Trustgro secures finance and provides the complete infrastructure for housing developments.This incorporates town planning, (tailored for a specific community and needs) through to the construction of roads, sewerage, electrical and water reticulation, assisted by leading professional engineering practices, urban designers and town planners, functioning in close liaison with the particular communities.
TEL 086110 6503 11 POLO CRESCENT WOODMEAD OFFICE PARK VAN REENEN AVENUE WOODMEAD 2157 WWW.TRUSTGRO.CO.ZA
communication and tarGEt markEt
Communication with prospective and existing clients is essential to Trustgros on going success in the market. The target market, being first-time home buyers, requires effective communication in terms of the process and the general responsibilities of being home owners. Home buyers are informed on a continuous basis to ensure an understanding of contractual rights, responsibilities and obligations, and the benefits and the financial impact of being a homeowner.
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ORgANiSATiON FORMEd THAT FOCuSES ON AFFORdABlE HOuSiNg

The South African Residential Developers Association (SARDA), which represents developers in the affordable housing sector, was officially launched in Johannesburg on 24 november 2009.
ARDA estimates that between two and three million households currently require affordable housing and the organisation believes that these numbers alone demonstrate the importance of its mandate. The establishment of SARDA is seen as a crucial step in ensuring efficient Willie Vos - CEO of SARDA delivery of affordable housing by effectively leveraging both national policy and practical implementation. Provision of affordable housing is one of the key socio-economic priorities in South Africa and SARDA is set to play an important role in the delivery of affordable housing. Developers and their clients and other stakeholders alike have a common interest in the existence of a healthy and vibrant affordable housing sector. SARDAs role is to promote the achievement of these common objectives. SARDA has reiterated its role in stablising this sector given the reality that its members work within very tight and price sensitive parameters where affordability is the over-riding concern. One of SARDAs key stakeholders is government and the organisation hopes to address unfriendly land development laws and to procure land at a much more affordable price.
infrastructure development and that hopefully results in significant job creation and materially contributes to poverty alleviation. Willie Vos, CEO of SARDA explains, SARDA plans to become relevant for many years to come by engaging in research projects relevant to the affordable market, which will benefit all role players, including banks and government. He also encourages and welcomes organisations that are interested in funding such projects to make contact and engage with the Association.
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sales@thembahomes.co.za Contact Andrew or Francois for Affordable Housing in the following areas: Cosmo City Dawn Park Grobler Park Lakeside Vanderbijlpark
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The Associations role includes improving operational conditions in this sector as well as the promotion of its members interests whilst ensuring delivery of a quality product. SARDA has geared itself up to engage financial institutions to improve lending in the affordable housing sector.
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The arrival of SARDA in the housing sector comes at the right time and will no doubt assist in accelerating delivery in a sector that has had many challenges in the past. The Association is at the core of
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lEAdiNg THE WAy TO AFFORdABlE HOMES

RBA was established in 1997 and has since grown to become one of South Africas preferred property partners in the affordable housing market, since its establishment in 1997.
The company offers a full bouquet of services: from stand selection to architectural design and plan approval, liaison with local councils and financial institutions, legal issues, project management and construction. Capitalising on the market demand for affordable housing without compromising on quality, RBA is the leader in the property development market.The company has built more than 6500 houses in Gauteng and has become the popular choice for individual and corporate clients alike. RBAs success can be attributed to its philosophy of do what you know best, in-depth attention to detail as well as a thorough understanding of clients needs and requirements. We have a reputation of being a stable, reliable construction business that not only takes the frustration out of building a home, but also provides after sales service that illustrates our commitment to not only building houses but also building relationships with our clients, says David Wentzel, Managing Director of RBA.
he company is a property development company that specialises in quality housing for South Africans earning R6 000 to R25 000 basic salary per month.
over their keys and welcome them to their new home. However, this is not the end of the relationship with RBA.The companys retention team ensures that all fittings, fixtures and construction aspects are fully working and if not, these will be repaired or replaced within the 3-month retention period. Ongoing advice is also offered, establishing long-term relationships with their clients.
skillEd ProfEssionals
RBA boasts a team of highly skilled professionals that handle each and every aspect of the building project. The team consists of engineers, architects, legal advisors and a project management team with a wealth of experience. The company also adds value by using its own construction team rather than outsourcing the building to a contractor. This ensures the building team is managed properly by allowing RBA to have full control over the quality of work and commitments to time whilst delivering the cost benefit to the homeowner.
what thEy do
RBAs full service offering for building homes begins with an assessment and consultation to establish the clients requirements for their house.The property is then selected from a variety of areas in Gauteng best suited for the client and a stand is chosen. Over 200 architecturally designed plans provide an extensive choice when choosing the size and design of a home. RBA conducts an interview to obtain the necessary information to submit a bond application. The entire process from bank approval to land registration and, finally, occupation is explained to keep the buyer in the know. Once the bond is approved, a conveyancing attorney arranges for registration of the property at the Deeds Office in the clients name. At the same time the corresponding bond is registered at the Deeds Office. Construction of the house is then initiated. Once complete, the project manager will meet the home buyer at the house to hand
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Cosmopolitan Projects
The company was founded in 1992 and were also the first to enrol 1 000 units with the nHBRC. They have built 17 000 houses to date which has made the company the biggest residential property developer in South Africa.
he group has two main divisions: Cosmopolitan Projects and Central Developments.
cosmoPolitan ProjEcts
Cosmopolitan Projects has received awards in achievement from numerous bodies: NHBRC Gauteng Provincial Government The Institute for Housing of SA. Cosmopolitan Projects structure includes the full spectrum of property development functions: Land procurement Township establishment Financial feasibility studies and analysis Internal services (storm water, water, roads, sewerage and electricity) Marketing and administration Project management Construction of top structures. There Approach: Hands-on undivided personal attention to clients specific needs and requirements: Capitalise on client loyalty and build long term relationships Practice efficient admin of transactions Monitor and evaluate clients agents activities and service 6 regional sales offices for convenience Take ownership and full accountability for performance Sales Office : 011 553 6600 info@cosmojhb.co.za www.cosmojhb.co.za
Cosmopolitan Projects focuses on the lower middle-class market and has been the market leader since 1992 in regard to affordable developments. They supply to the strongest market segment and rental demand in the housing spectrum. They have six offices in Gauteng and also in Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and Witbank. With their hands-on-approach and sound business principles and policies, they have delivered 2 700 units in the previous financial year, constantly overcoming all challenges with a long term approach. All Cosmopolitan Projects houses are registered with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) (membership registration no.197). Since the companys inception they have received a zero structural defect score from the NHBRC.
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Central Developments property group were established in 2002 and focuses on security developments with lifestyle elements for the middle income group and delivered 3 100 units to date. The focus is on value for money security developments The groups divisional structure is diversified to cover the housing spectrum from R250 000 to R2-million.
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R30m uPgRAdE FOR EASTERN CAPE MiNi-RESORT

onstructed in two phases, the upgrade includes the replacement of almost 4kms of gravel roads and footpaths with paved roads, walk-ways, parking areas, paved taxi station with wash-bays, a crche with playground and tuck-shop, a community braai area and trading facilities for hawkers. It all adds up to a significant improvement in the quality of life for the people living in the Ocean View area, says Theo Jonck of African Bulk Earthworks which has been contracted to carry out much of the civil engineering and paving work. With the new facilities at hand, Ocean View has been transformed into a very attractive miniresort for the inhabitants of surrounding areas. A total of about 30 000m of Technicrete Double Zig-Zag 80mm paving blocks have been used to re-surface both internal and linking roadways, parking areas and pedestrian routes.
PavinG
TECHnICRETE concrete paving is a central feature of a R30-million project currently under way to upgrade the quality of life of people living in the Ocean View area of Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape
The biggest single civil engineering/paving assignment in the uplifting of community life in Ocean View has been the base-restructuring of 3,8kms of internal gravel roads and resurfacing with the Technicrete interlocking pavers, renowned for their hard-wearing qualities. One of the roads conveniently links RDM homes with a nearby soccer field and newly paved parking area.
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covEr story
All your bricks under one roof

Brikor Limited, manufacturer of clay bricks, concrete roof tiles, concrete pavers as well as ancillary products was converted to a public company on 18 May 2008, and listed on the Alt-X of the JSE Limited.
he manufacturing plants are situated at Nigel, Olifansfontein, Vereeniging and Bronkhorstspruit. Brikor expanded its operations geographically with the acquisition of Zululand Quarries (renamed Stanger Brick & Tile) situated in the Mandini area on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Donkerhoek Quarries, which is strategically located in Pretoria East, is a quartzite quarry producing sand and stone, which was acquired with effect from 1 August, 2008.
clay Bricks from thE Earth
Clay brick, deemed as the most solid and reliable structural element of all times is widely recognised for its durability, compressive strength, ageless beauty and fire-resistant properties. Clay bricks are fully recyclable and can be returned to the earth. The new urgency surrounding the development of sustainable building reaffirms clay bricks role as an alluring, reliable and environmentally friendly building material.
aGElEss BEauty
Clay brick buildings are able to retain their original beauty even after long-term exposure to weather and other environmental elements. Very few building materials offer the same everlasting beauty.
clay maxi Bricks
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The Brikor Maxi brick has been purposely designed to cater for the needs of low cost and affordable housing as a competitive and superior alternative to products currently being used in this market segment.
An aerial view of the Donkerhoek operations. March 2010
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aGGrEGatEs
The Donkerhoek Quartzite operation is located just off the N4 highway, 24km from Pretoria and 30km from Bronkhorstspruit. This division of the company supplies various types of sand as well as readymix to the civil and road industry. Brikor operates its own laboratory at this operation where products are analysed continuously. The company also uses outside laboratories for independent results.
PlanninG ahEad
The company will continue to supply the current commercial, residential and infrastructural markets and will increase its exposure in the low-cost and affordable housing market. The company also intends to participate in the supply off silica-based stone into the iron and steel industry. Various BEE companies have been identified as empowerment partners to contribute to the roof tiles. companys objectives. The company is a level 6 BBBEE contributor with excellent scores achieved in socioeconomic development, ownership and enterprise development. Brikors preferential procurement policy is a proactive procurement initiative to ensure constructive participation by historically disadvantaged South Africans at all levels of business in the South African economy. The company uses its purchase power to contribute to social and economic change in the country. Brikor strives to be a market leader in the provision of a diverse range of high-quality building products, manufactured cost effectively, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
A recent low cost housing project built with Brikor bricks and
Apart from all the above mentioned advantages of clay bricks, the following aspects of Clay Maxis should be considered: Clay Maxi bricks are suitable for the construction of load bearing external walls in single and multi storey buildings. The bricks are on average 25-30% cheaper per square meter of walling. With Clay Maxis you need 33% fewer units than those required to complete an equivalent wall area built from standard bricks. Clay Maxis are up to 1/3 faster to lay than imperial bricks. The use of our Maxis translates into considerable savings.
throuGh colour roof tilEs
No surface finishing is required on a Through Colour Roof Tile as the tiles are manufactured with the colour pigmentation through the whole body of the tile, ensuring long lasting colour durability. Brikors new Majorca profile tile has been designed for its exceptional strength and cost-effectiveness, which makes it ideal for all large housing projects.
concrEtE PavErs
The market for paving blocks is currently growing at a rapid speed. One area which promises the greatest growth potential is the paving of township roads as part of the employment creation programme. This requires a modern concrete paving product, which is quick and easy to lay, and besides being aesthetically pleasing, has the advantage of excellent performance under traffic. In certain specific areas of application, concrete paving, with its cost-effectiveness, aesthetic qualities, ease of construction and maintenance and in-service advantages, is the paving of choice. Brikors Concrete Paving Blocks carry the SABS Certification Mark, giving customers the assurance of compliance with the quality requirements of SANS 1058/SABS 1058:2006. The company manufactures a 60mm and 80mm Interlocking paver suitable for domestic and industrial applications where project specifications require a class 25 product (25Mpa).
Automated brick handling by robotic operated equipment used at the Vereeniging factory.
Brikor officEs:
Head Office: Marievale Road,Vorsterskroon, Nigel Tel: (011) 739 9000 Midrand: 1 Premier Road, Olifantsfontein. Tel: (011) 357 4300 Donkerhoek: Tel: (012) 802 1393 Stanger: Tel: (032) 457 0237 Customer Service: Tel: 0861 535 333 E-mail: bricks@brikor.co.za Website: www.brikor.co.za
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interlocking bricks allow for unskilled to build

Ikhaya Brick Technologies have been developing soil brick making machinery and mixtures for the past five years in order to achieve optimum density, durability and compressive ratios for each i-Brick.
BuildinG Bricks
he company is proud to say that each i-Brick is manufactured to within micron accuracy under 20 tons pressure allowing for perfect, lego like interlocking bricks which allows for any unskilled person to build a world class structure.
machinEry is PortaBlE
12 months ago Ikhaya Brick Technologies teamed up with Pan Mixers SA (PMSA) as their technology partner and the results have been astounding. The i-Brick machinery has been admired by all with a production capacity of 3000 i-Bricks per day. The machinery is portable allowing for a fully functional, self powered brick yard operation the second machinery arrives on site. The machinery is being implemented into various government projects allowing communities to get involved in brick manufacture as well as building. Ikhaya Brick Technologies offer training and quality management services ensuring optimum skills are transferred to each community member to manufacture bricks and build using the building system. For the first time i-Brick provides real service delivery to all walks of life. In each community where the i-Brick machinery is being implemented men and women will become suppliers of bricks and building services to local contractors building in their respective communities.
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cEmEnt & concrEtE
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HOLLOW-CORE concrete floor panel manufacturer Echo Floors has established a separate operating department geared specifically to serve the domestic home-building market, which is showing the first signs of recovery from the economic downturn.
Composite
HOllOW-CORE CONCRETE FlOORS FOR HOME MARKET

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ocated at the companys manufacturing plant near Muldersdrift, in Gauteng, the new unit is offering a package of specialised professional solutions for building contractors, and also to home-owners planning alterations and additions. These include fast turn-around time for quotes; competitive prices; a complete slab, manufactured, Echo Group Marketing installed and guaranteed - and free Director - Melinda Louw professional counseling to architects and engineers on how to optimise building design for precast slabs.
moBilE cranE
At the same time, the new Echo Floors unit has been equipped with a specialised truck-mounted crane to facilitate the installation of hollow-core concrete flooring panels on sites with restricted space. Small sites and restricted access into estates and complexes have previously excluded Echo from some of these types of developments, Melinda says. Architects and developers have frequently expressed preference for the hollowcore concrete panel system because of its proven benefits, but have not always been able make use of it because of space restrictions.
A critically important benefit of all this is that the individual homeowner and contractor have the assurance and peace of mind of A5 advert Landscape 5/7/09 9:06 AM Page 1 dealing with a single, long-established and reputable company which C M Y CM MY CY CMY K accepts full responsibility for the slab and not a long list of subThe difficult job of maneuvering bulky mobile cranes into small A5 contractors who may deny Page 1 advert Landscape 5/7/09 9:06 AM responsibility if something goes wrong, building sites has now been made a lot easier. Smaller than the C M Y says Echo Group marketing director Melinda Louw. And if a mobile CM MY CYgenerally used for the purpose, Echos truck-mounted cranes CMY K concrete topping is required, Echo will inspect the finished product crane means a small or restricted site is less of an impediment to the for quality assurance. 011 589 8955use of hollow-core concrete floor slabs. 011 589 8800
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PavinG
local retaining block assists with up-grading of informal settlements

In March 2009, Cape Retaining Systems, Cape based retaining block manufacturer and Terraforce License holder, was approached by Requad Construction to reclaim more habitable surface area for building low cost homes near Kayamandi, an informal settlement in the vicinity of Stellenbosch. After some consideration, Terraforce retaining blocks were decided on, as they provide a cost-effective, yet durable method for creating platforms and road/ sidewalk support on the old farmland earmarked to provide 380 emergency homes to families that are currently living on what will eventually become the parking area for the upgraded Kayamandi sports field and Tourism Centre.
ays Henk van Renssen, project engineer with Arcus Gibb, the engineering and science consulting company involved in the project: The site, called TRA2 (Temporary Relocation Area 2), forms part of the bigger Watergang Housing Project and will soon be home to 380 families that need to be relocated so that urban up-grading can take place in the area. The homes, for now consisting of basic wooden structures, will eventually give way to 100 permanent homes. The goal is to provide more formal housing in the long run, while improving the general environs
that the blocks require low hardware input for manufacture, low transport costs and low inventory requirements at sales outlets. They are hollow, yet strong enough, and require less concrete to do the job when compared to solid block systems, which of course saves money He adds that: concrete retaining walls constructed using the Terraforce system are easily formed into complex curved shapes or into walls in which the upper and lower profiles are continuously changing, while the system also allows you a choice between round face, (plant supportive) or flush face (smooth or split version) to suit specific requirements. Above all, they present a closed vertical surface structure that provides maximum amount of soil mass within the wall, which prevents backfill spillage, while at the same time offering uninhibited permeability.
most EnErGy EfficiEnt
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The retaining blocks used at the Kayamandi site were pioneered by Terraforce - a Cape Town based pre-cast concrete licensor - 30 years ago and represents one of the most energy efficient segmental retaining wall systems. Says Jeremy Leighton of Cape Retaining Systems: What makes this product so popular in the industry is
March 2010
PavinG
somE uniquE challEnGEs
A similar project using Terraforce blocks was initiated by the Ministry of Urban Development of Swaziland to provide urban upgrading in the suburbs around Mbabane, were steeply sloping and easily erodible topography in a high rainfall area posed some unique challenges to the local town planners. To prevent further serious damage to the environment, remedial measures were carried out, using manual labour as much as possible. Terraforce L11 blocks and Terracrete hard lawn blocks, supplied by Milito Precast of Manzini, were found to be ideal for providing the following: Storm water drainage channels (Terracrete blocks), filled with soil or soilcrete, depending on the anticipated velocity or volume of water flow. Cascades, stilling basins and small diversion weirs, filled with soil or concrete as required. Gravity retaining walls as and when required for road widening or improved storm water drainage. Drift crossings and weirs across small streams. Hard surfaces (Terracrete blocks) at various strategic locations for parking refuse collection bins. According to Michael Toepfer, owner of Milito Precast, Terraforce products provided cost-effective, environmentally sound solutions, as well as job opportunities: The blocks are manageable enough to use manual labour to install and many unemployed locals managed to find work during the construction period. Because lots of smaller walls were built, no heavy machinery was required and the locals, armed with a shovel and pick, were able to lay the blocks themselves. The workforce came directly out of the informal settlements, monitored and trained by recommended contractors and supervisors.
The first concrete foundations were laid in November 2009. Each of the three walls is fitted with a 110 mm subsoil drainage pipe that runs along the entire length of the wall and exits through weep holes cut into individual blocks at regular intervals.As the walls were built up, a sand drainage layer of 500 mm was filled to the top to prevent possible damming up of water.
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L13, L18, L22
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4x4 Multi
L11, L12, L15, L16
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Obtainable in different sizes and colours Reversible units for variations on elevation Va r i a b l e setback allows featuresque appearance Design flexibility - complex corners, curves and stairs possible Choose between round, straight or rock face finish Hollow core: plant supportive and fully permeable
Call TERRAFORCE on (021) 465 1907 for more information
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Western Cape: Cape Retaining: (021) 875-5151 | George: Mobicast: (044) 874-2268 | Port Elizabeth: Deranco Blocks: (041) 463-3338 East London: Terraforce EC: (043) 745-2264 | Pietermaritzburg: Corobrik: (033) 397-0949 | Durban: Corobrik: (031) 560-3111/3222 Gauteng : Remacon: (011) 393-5504 | Windhoek: Namwall: (061) 23-9800 | Upington: Poort Beton: (054) 335- 1111 Swaziland: Milito: (268) 602-0084 | Vredenburg: Van Dyk DCM: (022) 713-1244 | Natal South Coast: Port Shepstone Precast: (039) 682 3323 Piketberg: Fick Cementworks: (022) 913-1921 | Nelspruit: Lyrapro: (079) 199-2200 | Lesotho: Lesotho Brick: (266) 223-14570
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construction machinEry
Self-loading concrete mixer range ideal for low cost housing sites
pan Mixers hydraulically- operated standalone machines are able to maneuver, making them suitable for the concrete lining of canals and tunnels, road works, building construction sites, low cost housing sites and other infrastructure projects.
Director, Pan Mixers South Africa, Walter Ebeling says that his company signed the deal for the Fiori agency on 1 March 2010, believing the plant to be a top quality offering for the local building and construction industry, as well as certain applications in the mining sector. This equipment is ideal for mixing high- quality concrete, without having a massive concrete batching plant or a large labour force. To be able to mix your own quality concrete in rural areas or Greenfields Director, pan Mixers sites means cutting down the costs and logistics South Africa, involved in transporting ready mixed product. Walter Ebeling
aking its debut in South Africa in the next few weeks is the super-strong Fiori self-loading concrete mixer range that is equipped to handle South Africas toughest terrain and batch quality concrete in the most remote areas.
The advantage of small equipment like this is that cement can be batched immediately, eliminating down-time spent waiting for deliveries. Complementing this, Walter adds, are Pan Mixers Universal (Uni) and Mobile plants for the manufacture of bricks, blocks and paving products - also particularly suitable for small or rural development. The Mobile, the Uni and the Hydraulic Uni boast twin shaft vibration technology- usually used on much larger machines-which enables the manufacture of paving on smaller equipment that occupies far less space on sites. Customers have the option of machines mounted on trailers for ease of transportation, and a larger piece of equipment called the VB1 that is mounted on a flatbed trailer, along with a concrete mixer. In this instance, small shouldnt be confused with unproductive: The Unis produce between 10 000 and 14 000 bricks per shift; the RE600 produces 28 000 in the same time span; and the VB1 produces 50 000 bricks.
oPEratEd By a sinGlE PErson
These hydraulically- operated, standalone machines are able to scoop, load, mix, transport and place concrete independently, while being operated by a single person. They are also easy to maneuver, making them suitable for the concrete lining of canals and tunnels, road works, building construction sites, low cost housing sites and other infrastructure projects. Customers can also opt for the on board electronic weighing system which ensures that every batch is identical in quality and weight, with a receipt printed out for every operation to keep as a permanent record, Walter explains. The mixing drum has a double auger system that mixes concrete very intensely and prevents material segregation, giving a superb quality end product. Always keeping safety top of- mind, the Fiori design allows the driving station to rotate so that the driver can turn the seat and load bucket, and also check the texture of the concrete without having to get out of the cabin. Whats more, these mixers have their own loading bucket and are mounted on a mixing truck, which drives the bucket into the sand and stone stockpile and loads itself. Bigger models offer four-wheel drive with hydrostatics that enables them to handle rough terrain ideal for local conditions, says Walter.
involvE local communitiEs
Currently being used by Brickon in Mozambique to build housing in rural areas, the equipment has been manufactured by Pan Mixers for some 20 years. Plant like this enables companies to involve local communities in the making of the bricks and paving products; thereby, creating jobs and offering basic skills to the local community, Walter explains. Pan Mixers is confident that both the Fiori mixers and the brick making plant will continue to find favour with companies that see the value in being able to take small plant with them into far flung regions across South Africa, making them almost entirely selfsufficient and not dependent on deliveries. Being in control of the job - and especially the equipment and materials - is often the key to a smooth build. Thats what the Pan Mixers offerings is all about: ultimately, our customers final product is what we want to be proud of , concludes Walter.
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Pan Mixers will be offering the entire range of Fiori self loading mixers, from the 1, 1 m3 capacity to the 4 m3 machines. We saw a need in the construction industry for plant that can be operated in smaller, remote or even Greenfield sites. Pan Mixers already deals in hydraulic systems, so peace of mind is part of the offering when it comes to maintenance and parts.
March 2010
altErnativE BuildinG systEms
Future environmental and safe housing systems

The Ikhaya Futurehouse System (IFHS) which consists of thermally insulating walling panels, has been designed to improve building comfort, enhance structural performance and to significantly reduce energy required for heating and cooling in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential buildings.
A standard IFHS wall has a thermal insulation value at least six times better than a 230 mm plastered brick wall, which improves building comfort and reduces energy required for heating and cooling. Sound insulation characteristics of these wall panels are 10 dB superior to a conventional wall.
Easy to transPort
These lightweight panels are also easy to transport and position. Each panel area is 2, 8 m which means construction is quick. Plastering can be done conventionally, or by the spray method if greater building speed is required.
The Ikhaya Futurehouse System (IFHS) which consist of thermally insulating walling panels, has been designed to improve building comfort, enhance structural performance and to significantly reduce energy required for heating and cooling in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential buildings. This is an Ikhaya Futurehouse class room constructed recently.
This environmentally-friendly and safe to use building material, with enhanced thermal and sound insulation properties, also offers advanced structural integrity over traditional building methods, like bricks and mortar, says Claudio Rossi of Ikhaya Futurehouse Systems. IFHS walling systems, which have been effectively used in different types of construction throughout the world for nearly 50 years, are becoming even more popular in energy efficient building programmes.
IFHS panels are secured directly to starter bars cast into the foundations of the structure. These starter bars act as positional guides and vertical stabilisers for the wall panels. Each panel is secured to the next panel by a vertical width of over-lapping mesh that is wire tied to the adjacent panel. Corners and wall joins are further strengthened by right angled mesh pieces. Window and door openings are cut into the wall panels where required and suitable frames are installed in these openings. Electrical conduit and plumbing piping is placed between the wire mesh and the EPS core.
ExPandEd PolystyrEnE systEms (EPs)
PrEvEnts formation of cracks
This system utilises expanded polystyrene systems (EPS) to provide building products that withstand the effects of rising building, electricity and labour costs. With the promulgation of new energy efficient legislation SANS204 - expanded polystyrene now plays a much greater role in the South African building environment. The sandwich structure of IFHS wall panels consists of an 80 mm thick corrugated EPS sheet core, which is encapsulated by a pre-galvanised, high tensile steel mesh cage and 35 mm thick sand cement plaster for structural strength. If necessary, this plaster can be further re-inforced with the addition of polypropylene fibre. These factory manufactured panels, which are 2, 5 m high and 1, 12 m wide, have a finished wall thickness of 150 mm.
This monolithic reinforced construction, which ensures a structurally sound structure that is difficult to penetrate, also prevents the formation of cracks. Another important feature of this system is its enhanced fire resistance characteristics.The fire rating of a standard 150 mm IFHS panel is REI 120, which means a fire rating of 120 minutes. The IFHS system, which is designed for single and double storey installations, perimeter and security walls, as well as for infill panels for steel and concrete frame structures, is Agrment and NHBRC approved. The company has recently upgraded its easy to navigate website - www.futurehouse.co.za
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New low-cost building solution enters South Africa

A new product called Stumbelbloc was launched on 19 February 2010, that will provide South Africans with limited skills and limited means the opportunity to build their own homes. Stumbelbloc is a concrete building block that can be produced from plastic moulds that will give you a construction that is cheap, easy and quick to build.
n developing countries, such as South Africa, the provision of housing that is both fully serviced and affordable remains a major challenge. A lot of settlements still comprise poor housing structures that are prone to damage during inclement weather, with poor or no utilities, few community facilities and poor roads. Low-cost housing is also an issue of huge social relevance in South Africa, and globally. Andre Esterhuizen has invented an alternative building technique that will provide disadvantaged South Africans with affordable housing that is cheap, easy to build and socially acceptable. After a career as deep-sea fisherman and exporter, Andre became a builder and project manager in Cape Town. With experience in many different types of construction, from low cost housing to multi-million rand private homes, he has encountered all the normal building problems, especially those prevailing in South Africa, notably low or zero skilled labour and extremes of temperature.
Block dEsiGn is uniquE

Keen to help the disadvantaged, and with the help of his colleague Riedewaan Jacobs, he started to experiment with concrete building blocks that can be produced from moulds at a low cost. After three years of extensive experimentation and testing, a suitable mould and block was developed called Stumbelbloc.
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Andre explains The block design is unique in that the blocks are interlocking, and therefore self-aligning and self-leveling: similar to childrens bricks. The blocks resulting from the moulds can be produced locally and built into structures using labour with almost no skills and without the use of any external energy source. Stumbelbloc concrete blocks are made from the unique and innovative Stumbelbloc plastic moulds. The moulds are simply filled with a standard cement mix and left to dry. When removed from the mould, a very accurate hollow-core block is created. The unique interlocking shape of the block allows building with great ease and provides a very strong, fast and cheap construction method, A 16m x 2m wall can be built from foundations in 40 minutes and a small house including a roof from foundations, in three days. Unlike anything else on the market, the good news is that Stumbelbloc blocks can be made by the totally unskilled. Even better, from a firm and level base, no skill is required to build the most simple of structures like ponds, walls and simple dwellings. This rovides the previously disadvantaged with opportunities not previously available to them.
matErial cost
The material cost for making a standard block is R3.75. A significant consideration is the saving on the cost of transport of normal blocks at R3.00 per 100km. Stumbelblocs can be manufactured on-site, thereby saving money and creating work on-site. The cost of each (full) mould is R174 plusVAT. Half moulds are also available and bulk packs can be purchased at a discount.An average,unskilled,labourer can make 30 blocks a day, using the traditional hand-mixing method.With some basic tools and power a small production team, employing 3 labourers @ R100 per day, can produce up to 200 blocks per day.
madE with minimal tools

Stumbelblocs can be made with minimal tools; only a spade (to mix cement), any trowel and a rubber faced hammer are all thats required. They can be made without electricity or power of any kind, other than human effort, and are therefore suitable for remote areas in all parts of the world. The only raw materials are cement, suitable sand and, if required, stone. No separate energy source, for example electricity/petrol/diesel, is necessary to build blocks, This, together with their longevity and Sound insulation properties, make them environmentally friendly with a low carbon footprint. For builders, farmers, garden landscapers, Stumbelbloc provides a new and very cost effective way of working. Provided there is shade, they can be made on site.This means that the blocks can usually be made for approximately the same cost as just transporting the equivalent standard hollow core block.
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ROBuST BuildiNg SySTEM iNTROduCES AN iNNOVATiVE HOuSiNg TECHNOlOgy SET TO REVOluTiONiSE glOBAl CONSTRuCTiON
What is the Robust Building System?
Due to the Robust external walls being 115mm thick and internal walls 90mm thick, it adds approximately 11% more floor usage area to a 50m2 house.
PositivE Economic imPact
Robust Houses are easy and fast to construct.They are an ideal solution to replace makeshift housing and improve the quality of life for people all over the world. The developers believe the Robust construction method used to build houses could have a substantial positive economic impact in many countries. Not only will unskilled labour be used to build the structures, but local contractors will be needed to supply windows, doors, plumbing, and electricity, which will create jobs for thousands of people in the area. For undeveloped countries the appeal of low-cost permanent housing is natural. Theyre interested because the houses are crack proof and resistant to termites, fire, earthquakes and hurricanes.
he walls of the Robust Building System are constructed with factory-produced expanded metal panels to which mortar is applied on both faces of the expanded metal panels to form the Core structure of the wall. The Core will be plastered on both faces to complete the system. Mortar is applied to the panels either by hand packing or mechanically. Mechanically applied mortar may be applied wet (pumped) or dry (gunited).
thE ultimatE way to Build
In South Africa this system will increase the amount of houses constructed in a certain time frame, and could be the answer to the ever so present backlog on low-cost housing. Robust carries the approval and certifications of Agrment South Africa and NHBRC.
somEthinG for all
Example of Robust wall, showing mortar applied to Core, and plastered both sides to finish.
Surface beds have thickened edge beams and are thickened under internal walls. Roof construction and roof coverings are conventional.
It is our belief the Robust system is a great benefit to all.A family who owns its own home is a stronger family unit with more pride and sense of belonging.The permanent home is a family treasure as well as a tax base for the community. The Robust System is a walling system, which has been designed with durability and simplicity in mind.With limited tools, a building of incredible strength and integrity can be built in a very short period of time.The Robust building is a steel and concrete structure thereby eliminating the risk of fire and insect damage. It is a bondable home built to last for generations. Incorporating high tech components into a low-tech construction design, it is designed to ship in great quantities, up to 45 x 50m2 homes per 20-foot sea going container. There is something for everyone in the Robust building: a more efficient building system, monolithic structure, crack proof, fire proof, insect proof, hurricane and earthquake resistant, no design limitations and easy to build. From Low-cost housing to up market housing, schools, clinics, community centers, apartment blocks, office blocks, hotels, shopping malls, warehousing, swimming pools, silos, water reservoirs, retaining walls, slabs, boundary walls etc.This revolutionary system will be the way to build for the future. Willem van Moerkerken : Marketing Manager Robust Structure (Pty) ltd
quickEr, chEaPEr, stronGEr & addEd sPacE
Current conventional building methods are generally too costly and to slow for large housing projects in developing countries such as South Africa. In just 10 days a house of 50m2 can be constructed by relatively unskilled workers, and for a turnkey cost of 20% less than concrete blocks and up to 40% less than conventional brick. As an added bonus, a Robust wall has strength of between 15Mpa 25Mpa, compared to a brick wall of 7Mpa. This high Mpa rating gives Robust walls a load bearing of 30ton/lm making it possible to have two storey buildings without any column support.
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FRAMECAd Building Expo successfully demonstrates sustainable building solutions.

As demonstrated at the Expo, with FRAMECAD technology and FRAMECAD building products, you will be able to turn architectural inspiration into commercial reality much faster and more cost effectively than ever before.
ecognised as the worlds most advanced end-to-end steel frame design and manufacturing system, FRAMECAD can provide your company with the best design and build solution available. Our system will allow you to massproduce cold formed steel frames with confidence as accuracy and precision are determined by the system rather than just the skill level of factory workers or on-site assemblers. FRAMECADs solution is a fully sustainable building process that incorporates the intelligence of FRAMECAD software and FrameMaster manufacturing equipment. Complemented by
FRAMECAD Building Products (an international building products supply chain providing steel, cladding, lining, flooring, insulation, roofing and building hardware) we can bring you and your company to the next level. For further information about FRAMECAD please visit Metal Rollforming SA www.metalrollformingsa.com Authorised Distributor:
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Stronger Smarter Faster

Using technology to build better buildings, in a better way, for a better quality of life and for more than a decade thereafter Imison was a boutique alternative construction company focused almost exclusively on building luxury homes in and around Cape Town. During this time enormous strides were made in the continual improvement of all facets of the technology cementing its suitability to all aspects of structural design.
uly 2008 marked the culmination of all these improvements and energised by a change of ownership, Imison made its bold foray into all segments of the housing, commercial and industrial construction sectors. This unparalleled system has proven irresistible to clients across the board winning social acceptance in every area without exception ensuring Imison is at the forefront of consideration for virtually every type of structural development. The unique Imison combination of quality, speed, ecofriendliness and strength has propelled the company into a large scale construction company active in five of South Africas nine provinces, Namibia, Angola and Mozambique with further international expansion at advanced stages. Imison staff are an even greater asset than our exceptional technology. We are able to rely on a large, committed, high-performance team of diverse skills and talents. The evolution of our staff is evident not only in the manner in which it maintains the superiority of our technology but also Imisons method of operation. Our operations are characterized by speed and accuracy, superior quality, minimal waste, environmental friendliness and community upliftment and development. Imison is in the privileged position of providing one of the necessities of human existence. Providing homes and workplaces that exceed established expectations in terms of quality, speed, strength and eco-friendliness has a profound effect on the communities in which we work. The rapid eradication of backlogs and delivering housing and places of work and leisure in a fraction of the time taken by traditional building methods allows community development to take place in keeping with the urgency of human need. Imison however is mindful that there is more to community development that the rapid delivery of quality infrastructure. In recognizing that communities are primarily made up of people, Imison focuses as much on the development of people as we do on the delivery of higher quality homes using our technology.
Zola, a section of Soweto in Gauteng South Africa. In building more than a thousand homes for the Gauteng Provincial Governments 20 PTP project, Imison employed local unskilled labourers from Zola and established 32 local SMME (Small Micro and Medium Enterprises) to undertake the building work. This not only improved the area of Zola but also created much needed jobs, skills transfer and enterprise development.
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Of the 95% local unskilled labourers used, 60% are youth (in South Africa less than 35 years of age) and 29% were women an unprecedented number for a construction company.
corPoratE social invEstmEnt
Amongst its recent Corporate Social Investment initiatives, Imison was able to donate a new 78m2 home that was gutted by fire in a tragic incident that led to the deaths of 3 people.The house is located next door to the Nelson Mandela Museum in Vilakazi Street in Soweto.The 55m2 61 year old house that was gutted by fire was demolished and the new home rebuilt in just 9 days.
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Consisting primarily of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), light gauge steel columns, and a high-density, structural plaster technology called Fibrecote. Imison is used across the full spectrum of structural development: from multimillion Rand homes, to affordable housing and informal settlement eradication projects and commercial buildings ranging from warehouses, factories and offices to schools and hotels. In contrast to many other alternative construction technologies, Imison has been recognized as a system that harnesses the evolution of construction and a global solution for infrastructure backlogs. Imison is well positioned in terms of credibility and flexibility to fulfill this mandate, through: Various construction certifications suited to overcome the challenges of different locations around the globe Financing and insurance by leading institutions Operating in an environmentally friendly manner Delivering these solutions at great speed able to eradicate any backlog
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Imison not only delivers homes and workplaces that far exceed expectations, it is able to do so using up to 95% local labour as is evidenced by its operations in
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liGht GauGE stEEl columns
Inserted into the Imison wall panels are engineer approved steel columns to bear the requisite loads for the building to be built. The columns range from light gauge, mill and mild steel, with differing profiles depending on specific loading requirements. Steel columns are fixed to the foundation using an automatic powder-actuated tool, commonly known as a Hilti gun,to fix the hoop iron to the foundation. The same method is used to fix the steel column to the ring beam that distributes the roof load, ensures the home is square and connects to the roof. The steel columns are also fixed to the polymer concrete window and door sub-frames to bare their respective loads.The steel columns not only provide strength to our wall but due to the fact that they are measured for accuracy ensure, along with the other processes that the walls are 100% plumb and square.
ExPandEd PolystyrEnE (EPs)
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is made up of organic materials, primarily carbon and hydrogen, contains no CFCs and is therefore one of the most environmentally friendly products to be used in any construction process. Its composition is 98% air a major reason for its light weight. EPS is fully recyclable and we ensure that EPS waste is recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not harmful to the environment. EPS has exceptional thermal insulation properties and its use in construction plays a key role in the conservation of energy. It is this quality that allows Imison structures to be substantially warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer and up to 67% more energy efficient than a comparable brick and mortar house. EPS is durable rot proof and provides no nutritional value for any living organisms. When installed as recommended, EPS will remain effective as an insolent for the life of buildings. EPS also does not settle dramatically reducing the probability of structural cracking in Imison walls. www.imison.com Stronger Smarter Faster consistently, in practice shrinkage cracks in excess of the specified limits inevitably appear. Generally, drying shrinkage cracks may not exceed 700 microstrain Fibrecote is superior to conventional plaster for the following reasons: Stronger Fibrecote has a compressive strength of at least 22MPa and high density (2200+ kg/m3) that is consistently achieved. Conventional plaster has a cubed strength of 7 MPa and its usual density of 1800 kg/m3, which is not consistently achieved. Fibrecote can sustain a 40kg point load on a screw allowing even heavy household appliances like geysers to be hung on the walls. More Durable Fibrecote is extremely durable because of its superior and consistent compressive strength, low shrinkage, favourable chloride conductivity and low oxygen permeability. Less Shrinkage The polypropylene fibres in Fibrecote absorb water and slowly release it over a period of time to assist in the curing process. The drying shrinkage results achieved by Fibrecote (160 495 microstrain) is substantially lower than specified limits, and radically reduced cracking is achieved. Conventional plaster requires moist curing over a period of three days after application. As this is not done consistently, in practice shrinkage cracks in excess of the specified limits inevitably appear. Generally, drying shrinkage cracks may not exceed 700 microstrain.5www.imison.com
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leading Expert Buoyant on Future of light Steel Frame Building industry in SA

On his recent visit to South Africa, professor Gregory Hancock world renowned expert in cold-formed, lightweight steel technologies, said that there was no reason why light steel frame building (LSFB) should not become as popular in South Africa as it was in countries like Australia, the US and many countries in Europe.
and chaired the Australian committee which produced AS/ NZS4600:2005, apart from being one of the leading academics in the world in this specialised form of steel design and construction. There are so many advantages to light steel frame building, says Prof Hancock. Firstly, its a perfect replacement for timber as this becomes an increasingly scarce commodity.The growth of light steel frame roof trusses in South Africa is an excellent example of this. In India, China and the Far East, LSFB replacing wood is happening on a significant scale indicating the massive global market potential for this construction method.
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The availability of the steel in South Africa, the professional way in which the industry is being organised through the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA), and the general appropriateness of the technology in this part of the world leaves me in no doubt that in a few short years LSFB will be a mainstream alternative construction method here, said Professor Hancock
Also, the trend towards densification in cities is promoting LSFB structures since they are easy to build, and can be used for vertical extension of existing buildings, generally without having to beef up the foundations. LSFB can also be built away from the centres because transporting a LSFB house is cost effective and efficient. In general, this method is answering the global requirement of getting quality building quickly and efficiently. Prof Hancock says that in South Africa we will see LSFB used increasingly in both upmarket and affordable arenas. LSFB is simply another building method and, like with bricks and mortar, one can build a wide range of building types from affordable to upmarket housing, low rise office buildings, hospitals, clinics, schools, etc.
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prof Hancock
The professor has been on the staff of the University of Sydney for 37 years and the Professor of Steel Structures for nearly 20 of those. His main focus has been on cold-formed steel structures or light steel frame metal structures. He was brought to this country by the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC parent body of SASFA) to present a course on cold-formed steel design according to Australian Standard AS 4600:2005. SASFA director John Barnard says that in order to update the South African design standard for cold formed steel structures (SANS 10162:2) it was decided to adopt the Australian Code AS/NSZ 4600:2005 with minor modifications and that the SABS is making the necessary changes. The new standard will be available as SANS 10162-2:2010.
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John Barnard
It was obviously ideal that an Australian lead the seminar let alone Prof Hancock who is a member of the AISI committee
According to Barnard, there are many advantages to this building method. Speed, reliability, accuracy, quality finishes, and energy efficiency - it reduces the unnecessary use and wastage of energy from the lower embodied energy content of the materials, the lower logistical and handling costs, through to the energy efficiency in terms of heating and cooling of LSF buildings. (see www.sasfa.co.za).
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iNSTiTuTES TRAiNiNg MOST AuTHORiTATiVE iN SA

The Cement and Concrete Institutes School of Concrete Technology (SCT) has for decades been trusted as the most authoritative provider of concrete technology training in South Africa, says petrus Jooste, Education and Training Manager of the C&C I.
Training in progress at South Africas most respected concrete technology training institute: the C&CI School of Concrete Technology.
etrus says the School places a high priority on staying at the forefront of concrete technology and continuously upgrades courses accordingly. Whats more, the School is privileged to be able to draw on the input of local concrete technologists to add value to the technical content of its courses. Most of these experts are respected world-wide and generously contribute their time because of the relationship they have with the C&CI. The unrivalled status of the School of Concrete Technology in the South African training field is important to remember as an increasing number of unproven new training consultants appear on the scene to pitch for corporate business, he adds.
30 Concrete Technology courses are more intensive and designed for civil and structural engineers or highly experienced technicians, sales managers and building contractors. Courses are run in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. A correspondence course Concrete Technology and Construction (run under licence to City and Guilds of London international) is also available. The SCTs prestigious Advanced Concrete Technology (ACT) course carries a diploma which enjoys world-wide acceptance as the leading qualification in concrete technology.The fact that the UK Institute of Concrete Technology appointed the SCT to present this diploma course carrying the highest qualification in concrete technology globally in South Africa testifies to the unique international recognition the SCT enjoys.
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Their emergence is not surprising. Concrete is by far the most widely used construction material in the world and - as the strength, durability, eco-friendly and economic benefits of concrete become better known the demand for more skills and advanced training in the concrete industry is increasing. To meet industrys needs, the SCT has created several courses for the various levels of education and skills typically required on a construction site, or in concrete-related industries, Jooste states. The SCT Level 10 course, for example, is an introduction to concrete suitable for Clerks of Works, construction team leaders, junior technicians and sales staff or anyone wanting a short but detailed introduction to concrete. The SCT Level 20 courses - aimed at more senior foremen, Clerks of Works, technicians, sales and engineering staff - build on the concepts and foundations laid down in Level 10 courses. The SCT Level
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John Roxburgh, lecturer at SCT, says companies stand to gain immediate benefits from sending staff to SCT courses. Their staff members will return with a thorough knowledge of concrete concepts, the most upto-date best concrete practices, latest concrete trends and leading edge technologies, all designed to help staff make meaningful impacts when back at work. Some of the more obvious benefits would be an increase in concrete quality, higher production,getting it right the first time, and a greater understanding of clients needs. These benefits all give a company substantial economic advantages, he explains. Information can be obtained from www.cnci.org.za
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hEalth & safEty golden Helmet Award: Rewarding safe practice
The decision by an individual to wear a high quality safety cap with the required industrial approvals could mean the difference between life and death
s the worlds leading manufacturer of sophisticated safety products, MSA is dedicated to the protection of workers whose health and safety are often at risk in their line of business. To kick off a safe and injury-free 2010, MSA has launched its V-Gard head protection accident campaign, the Golden Helmet Award. The award from MSA is designed to enable employers to recognise employees who have been protected from serious injury by choosing to wear their MSA V-Gard hard hats.
arEas whErE liGhtinG is rEquirEd
The V-Gard range also includes a polycarbonate plastic caplamp bracket option designed specifically for mining functions and other areas where lighting is required by workers. V-Gard caps and hats exceed the legal requirements for a Type 1 helmet as outlined in SANS 1397:2003, and are available in nine standard colours and 16 special colours, where a minimum order quantity is required. The Golden Helmet Award sees a gold plated V-Gard cap presented to the winning individual by MSA at an award ceremony attended by the Press, ensuring that the winning companys commitment to health and safety is also highlighted. The purpose of the award explains Pearson, is to promote the use of quality, legal-standard head protection and to recognise and reward a workers adherence to safety procedures. It also helps our customers incentivise their staff to follow safe practices, and to acknowledge their adherence to SANS requirements. In doing this, we hope to assist our customers in promoting their own safety programmes. Should one of your employees to be involved in an incident where their MSA V-Gard has saved a life or prevented massive injury, reward them by acknowledging their compliance to your safety regulations on site contact Loren Pearson at MSA African (011) 610-2625 or Loren.Pearson@msanet.com.
diffErEncE BEtwEEn lifE and dEath
The decision by an individual to wear a high quality safety cap with the required industrial approvals could mean the difference between life and death, says MSA Africa Senior Head, Eye, Face and Hearing product manager Loren Pearson.This choice is made simple by MSA:The companys patented V-Gard Protective Caps and Hats consist of a superior quality shell made with a durable injection-molded, 100% virgin high-density polyethylene and a liner/ suspension system, working together to avoid head injury and reduce risk. MSAs V-Gard head protection features advanced lightweight styling in either cap or hat styles, and side slots which allow for either face or hearing protection to be incorporated.The range offers a choice of three different four-point liner suspension options: SnugFit, StazOn and FastTrac (ratchet); each of which provides superior protection.The liner or suspension is key to protecting the head from the full impact of falling objects. Coupled with the high quality shell, it works to ensure that the head is cosseted from forces that can cause injury and sometimes permanent damage.
CHANgiNg THE lANdSCAPE OF BuildiNg SOluTiONS

Mazibila Building Construction cc aims to change the landscape of construction solutions in South Africa by providing services that are affordable to communities.
The company was established and registered in 1999 and has built a profitable business by providing quality services to private businesses, parastatals and government departments. Sole member of the company Elvis Mazibila explains,The market for construction and building in South Africa is not really exploited. It is a market that has been concentrated on business ideals that suited a certain segment of the marketplace, which has failed the previously disadvantaged communities.We aim to change the landscape in marketing the company and to be innovative but still learn at the same time.
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Water & sewer retention Civil - roads and stormwater General building renovations painting, plumbing and waterproofing Ventilation installation air filters, whirly birds and air-conditioners etc.
Mazibila Building Construction owner Elvis Mazibila
Mazibila Building is registered with Sars, the NHBRC and the cidb. Mazibila Building Construction. PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS TEL : 011 728 3106 FAX: 011 728 3106 E-MAIL: elvismazibila@yahoo.com
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Reaching the hard-to-reach & delivering safety messages

Where key communications are a matter of life and death, many large corporations have turned to Jincom to provide communications solutions that people understand.
Where key communications are a matter of life and death, many large corporations have turned to Jincom to provide communications solutions that people understand. Jinja Communications or Jincom specialises in producing turnkey communication solutions to reach semi-literate audiences globally, and MD Andrew Smith says that the channel mix of comics, animations, instructional posters and mobile phone solutions has become invaluable in the mining, construction and healthcare industries, where information is less about entertaining than it is about saving lives. Tailors material specific to a workplace Jincom tailors material specific to a workplace or audience. We customise distribution strategies to suit each client, and currently reach over 1-million semiliterate people every month in over 20 languages. I identified a need for a complete communication solution for semi-literate audiences, and Jincom now employs over 20 staff members - all with wide ranging media skills, but who are focused on making messaging simple and getting it to the people, Andrew explains.
n a country with 11 official languages and a functional literacy rate that is still too high, vital health and safety regulations must be communicated to workers in a manner that enables them to comply.
governed by strict regulation, such as mining and construction. We also use mobile and other methods to impart information to huge numbers of staff; for example, where a new bonus structure has been put in place or changes in legislation affect each worker, Andrew maintains. In some instances, the company has used regional radio to produce a series on mine safety for workers and the local community. In another, the company runs a campaign where a health and safety comic series is stapled to pay slips of over 30 000 employees each month, in their own languages, along with a question that workers were asked to answer via SMS to stand the chance of winning a small cash prize.
GauGE comPrEhEnsion
This helps us to gauge staff comprehension of the message, and provide feedback to our clients. It has also helped us built a database of 12 000 people who are obviously interested in the message, active in passing it on and who would make good ambassadors for future health and safety initiatives. Its a business, explains Andrew, that grows as it goes .
According to Jincom, imported labour has a huge effect on African markets and the Middle East. We translate into a variety of languages for each market, and Jincom MD - Andre Smith for each initiative. For example, Xstratas Lydenberg operations required us to The companys long term clients include Murray & Roberts, explain the companys sustainability policy, not only to its own Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti, Xstrata, BP, Sanlam and Bayer workers, but to the community that would be positively impacted Environmental Sciences. by it.We were then asked to communicate the companys new TARP Over the past decade, Andrew has steered the company to take health and safety system, and get staff involved in the concept of advantage of every medium that works for its specific audience. acting promptly when a problem Our company has developed an animation style that is extremelyis spotted. Simple is best in effective and economical to produce in our own studio. We can both these cases, and the deliver it via online streaming, DVD or mobile, and record them in message was relayed clearly and any language. effectively, Andrew concludes.
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kEy hEalth and safEty issuEs
By using every appropriate form of media, Jincom ensures that key health and safety issues are made clear to all personnel in industries
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Home fire safety kit to the rescue
SafeQuip is launching an affordable fire safety kit that detects and prevents fires in the home. By far the most commonly occurring fires are domestic fires, which can spread quickly. A pan of oil bursts into flames, a child starts a fire, or a paraffin lamp falls over - suddenly there is a blaze.
hat do you do? The first thing is dont panic, the fire alarm will detect and alarm you. Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher, aim at the base of the fire and press the trigger.Within seconds, the fire is out.And you will be saved from what could have been a real disaster!
thE riGht EquiPmEnt
If not armed with the right equipment, fires that get out of control can be horrendous. Third degree burns, loss of property, valuables, disfigurement and deaths are all possible if not probable. So the fire detection, suppression and extinguishing system is a must. The fire kit in a box contains an easy to install smoke detector, a fire blanket and a nifty 600g fire extinguisher. It only costs R260.00 and could mean the difference between containing a fire, or total disaster and or losing your valuable possessions. The SafeQuip is effective in most emergency fire situations. It provides peace of mind, and ensures the safety of the family, home and its contents. SafeQuips MD, Mr. Jan Fritz says Every home should have one, its affordable, effective, and cheap at the price when you consider a great deal of loss and pain can be prevented. The fire kit in a box can be ordered by calling SafeQuip on 086 000 FIRE or leave an enquiry on the www.SafeQuip.co.za website.
FREE HOME FiRE SATEy KiT FOR ONE luCKy REAdER Question : What is the cost of the fire safety kit? Email your answer to : editor@trademnax.co.za
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A WORld OF ZONES Homes Apart

We live in our own little world and only time will tell if this is a blessing or a curse.
oning has its roots in the 1860s when a specific State statute prohibited all commercial activities along Eastern Parkway (Brooklyn), setting a trend for future decades to follow. In 1916, New York City adopted the first zoning regulations to apply city-wide as a reaction to construction of The Equitable Building (which still stands at 120 Broadway). The building towered over the neighboring residences, completely covering all available land area within the property boundary, blocking windows of neighboring buildings and diminishing the availability of sunshine for the people in the affected area. In South Africa the famous forced segregation (apartheid) laws from 1948 to 1989 brought another meaning to the term zoning. Until a democratic government was elected in 1994, the official year of the end of apartheid.. Today zoning still seems to be very much part of our lives, playing an enormous role in the reconstruction and development of our country. But as we await the completion of new and durable RDP houses as stipulated by the Reconstruction & Development Programme, the following question jumps to mind: Will the South African Government come to realise the pitfalls that will follow once the new houses had been established on old turf, i.e. within the very same deprived settlements that previously were spatially separate (by apartheid) from the rest of the world?
tErminoloGy of zoninG
During an in-depth discussion with Monique Kriel (Terraplan Town & Planners), we touched upon several meanings of the word Zoning: ZONING is the process of planning for land use by a locality to allocate certain kinds of structures in certain areas. Theoretically, the primary purpose of zoning is to segregate uses that are thought to be incompatible. Zoning is used to prevent new development from interfering with existing residents or businesses and to preserve the character of a community. Zoning is commonly controlled by local governments such as counties or municipalities, though the nature of the zoning regime may be determined or limited by state or national planning authorities or through enabling legislation. It is also a term dictated by big industry and their financial and administrative empires and is a term used to describe the presence of buildings of the same function clustered together in an area of a city or town. It includes restrictions in different zoning areas, such as height of buildings, use of green space, density (number of structures in a certain area), use of lots, and types of businesses.
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entities, expressed in exchangeable numbers and densities. The degradation which characterises many people undeservedly and the lack of integration into the wider city needs to be actively addressed if South Africa wants to see these areas transformed into better as well as safer living environments.
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TRANSFORMATION: Here, the government is looking for what we called more integrated cities. This means a city which has less of a contrast between white/black and rich/poor. One of the big problems that we have is that, even though the government is set to reverse the effects of apartheid planning, they continue to enhance it. There are hundreds of examples where they have provided housing outside the urban edge, or at the edge of communities. This is because land in the cities, close to public amenities is highly sought after and often very expensive. Added to the expense is that these sites often have buildings on them already which will need to be knocked down or sometimes renovated. So, going on to 20 years post apartheid, we still have a government which is still providing housing in a very much apartheid style manner. The Sunday Times of 31 January directly pinpoints the current sewerage and toilets without walls crisis in the scanty town of QQ in Khayeletisha. Add the escalating sewerage problem (a crisis of dignity) to the list of poor housing and -service delivery and we face a monstrous crisis on hand. One needs only to look at recent statistics provided in our parliament by Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale: The number of informal settlements (zoning settlements) in the country has escalated from approximately 300 in 1994 to more than 2 600 settlements in 2009. Its a disaster in our country, it is Haiti everyday
MONO ZONING would be presumed to consist of single types of zoning uniform zoning where one would have a whole area with only one zoning i.e. residential. FUNCTIONAL ZONING is usually used for cases where one groups the same types of functions together. Its a type of monozoning but more complementary in nature. Its like having all the shops that have anything to do with cars in one area, so youll have your dealers, your tyre places, etcthats functional. LEVELS OF TYPES OF ZONING includes open space, residential, retail, commercial, agricultural, and industrial. An example is if you wanted to open a business in an area that was zoned as residential, then it could mean that you might not be able to do it, unless you received a variance (exception).
thE lEGacy of aParthEid

The politics of industrial infrastructure in South Africa used to have been based on the spatial (territorial) separation of functions which aimed at controlling the movement and lifestyles of certain sectors of society, rather than ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. It ensured an accessible pool of cheap labour for industry, as well as increased control over the movements of members of certain racial groups. Divisions between those living in better protected environments and those living more exposed lives are now less along racial lines and increasingly along economic ones. A specific consequence of zoning is that it may have specific spatial characteristics which contribute to the particular urban pattern present in most South African cities. As a direct consequence of zoning, most inner city areas are deserted outside business hours (this pattern characterises many countries in which such planning principles have been applied). Monique explained that the legacy of Apartheid resulted in the phenomenon of dislocated settlements. There are textbooks with a planning model which shows the typical layout of apartheid in town, but this model basically shows the inner city in the city with the white residential areas around it. Then somewhere on the periphery, usually over a hill or on the other side of a factory would be the non-white settlements.
EnvironmEntal dEsiGn
The government has come up with a number of planning principles to increase the sustainability of our cities and its in The White Paper on Land Use Management as well as in the Development Facilitations Act. Remember the White Paper on Wise Land Use Management is also a policy which plays a big role in planning and development. Also there are a couple of new policies on the cards proposed
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Dislocated communities are a direct result of zoning as the ABSTRACTION of city and countryside and we all now know that zoning can reduce the proudest communities to mere statistical
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by the government. Most prominent is the National Paper on Strategic Planning which will align the planning goals of all the provinces and has the potential to have huge impact but the implementation is crucial to its success. President Zuma, in his state of the nation address, said that one of his priorities is getting this paper out. In the past, the desire to separate communities meant that many public facilities (e.g. schools) were embedded in certain areas rather than exposed to high activity zones. One effect of the separation of land uses is that people using inner city areas become more susceptible to crime, and businesses depart. We often notice how cities with residential areas in the inner city (e.g. Hillbrow or Alberton Park, Durban) suffer decay, which in turn leads to depressed rentals and degraded living environments. This is a cyclical process, which some of South Africas metropolitan authorities are trying to address.
Low levels of trust in the police in many communities. A heritage of fragmented and separated urban environments, resulting from previous planning sectors. Large differences in existing facilities and services accessible to particular sectors. Deteriorating traffic conditions slowed and poorly developed road networks and transportation barriers are faced by low-skilled auto-less workers. Underdeveloped infrastructure facilities in surrounding urban areas, for example water supply infrastructures. A suspicion towards the capacity and delivery of local governments in South Africa, and their ability to deliver. Notorious extremes between the rich and the poor.
crimE PrEvEntion
An added responsibility for any environmental design policy in South Africa is that it should seek to prevent crime, while at the same time not encouraging the division of communities nor the introduction of new forms of post-apartheid `gatekeeping in residential areas. By exposing public facilities, crime prevention benefits of longer hours of use and constant natural surveillance could be addressed. Typical of the zoning of integrated cities (townships) in South Africa, we are faced with particular crime patterns and a relatively high crime rate and levels of fear. The reason is that mono-zoning enable offenders to locate attractive targets (both property and people) easily.The separation exposes people travelling from work to distant homes on traditional pay days, and makes it easier to plan petty crime and more sophisticated penetration of high security areas. In the meantime, poorer inner city inhabitants remain victims of crime. Interventions to upgrade the inner city may reduce crime, but may also increase rentals and displace the residents who now occupy the low-rental flats. This could increase inequality, as well as displace crime to other locations. Characteristics of integrated / zoned cities include: To ensure an improved and more crime free environment for future generations, the focus will have to shift to these spatial aspects: Spatial dislocation of the poor on the peripheries of the cities and the ever increasing low density suburban sprawl; The influx of thousands of unemployed immigrants into mono-zoning areas; development of cities, must be fcommunities. ZONING is an urban disease of modern times and it DESTROYS democracy and culture. Cities are the most successful survival machines ever devised by humans- they are important and we need to study them, to understand them better if for no other reason than to not ruin them, Dr Bruce M. Firestone.
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a framEwork of orGanisations
They do really good work (most of them!) and probably dont get half the recognition that they deserve! Across the world organisations such as The International Human Settlements Group work to reduce poverty and improve health and housing conditions in the urban centers, from Latin America to Africa and Asia. Human development is first and foremost about allowing people to lead a life that they value and enabling them to realize their potential as human beings. Programmes like the New Partnership for Africas Development (NEPAD), is living evidence of this willingness to develop the continent, but a country needs more than the sheer will to develop. According to The National Housing Subsidy Programme, 53.6 % of the population live in urban areas. The Human Settlement Redevelopment Programme, initiated in 1999, aims to improve the quality of the urban environment and address the imbalances and backlogs inherited from the apartheid government. This involves yearly roll-on housing development plans spanning all three tiers of government. So far the government has spent more than R40-million in 15 areas in all 9 provinces in human settlement programmes.
The separation of communities through rapid transport routes, large buffer-strips and undeveloped open land, degraded and poorly developed built environments; Undeveloped public open spaces and a lack of maintenance and upgrading in degraded built environments can establish a bad image, contributing to urban decay and open these areas up to criminal activities; The rigid mono-functional zoning of land with often inappropriate, enforced land-uses that leave some areas deserted during the day or night; Central cores where most employment opportunities are located (people being forced to travel long distances to employment) and a distant periphery where dormitory residential areas are situated; Leaving ones properties, children and the elderly exposed to criminal activities in dormitory areas; The effective exclusion of many city residents from the amenities and economic opportunities offered by the city due to the location or absence of these facilities; Increased commuting patterns to more developed areas, more regular visits to local shebeens or participation in gangster activities, etc.
The National Housing Subsidy Programme aims to stimulate both rural and urban development. For housing developments to be sustainable, contributions are required from all sectors of society government, communities, NGOs, the private sector and individuals. The NSDP (National Spatial Development Perspective), the DFA (Development Facilitation Act) and the Land Use Management Bill plays an important role in this. Two of the main policy documents regarding planning and development, the Green Paper on Development and Planning (1999) and the DFA (Development Facilitation Act (1995) both advocate an integrated and holistic approach to planning and development in South Africa. The CSIR Building and Construction Technology (Boutek) serves the building and construction industry, including government at all levels. Following a discussion with Lehlohonolo Mokhema (CSIR), it turned out that the transition process should be viewed in a serious light, but with certain limitations: The CSIR promotes and supports the development of sustainable, viable and liveable settlements and communities. In respect of Multifunctional land use we have but one of a range of aspects that could contribute to this objective. Therefore it should be considered within a specific context and in combination with other factors.
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It would be worth remembering though that crime is not in all cases necessarily linked to zoning. There is just as much crime in our white urban areas, especially at times when we are away at work. Crime is unfortunately something that is rife throughout South Africa and everyone is susceptible to it, but you are right that policing isnt perhaps what it should be in those areas, but in that fact none of the services are up to scratch in settlements.
February 2010
zoninG
Things South Africans can do: Improve our understanding of how changing rural-urban interactions affect the livelihoods of low-income and vulnerable groups in urban and rural settlements (including developing appropriate methodologies); Support the capacity of local institutions and government to identify the opportunities and constraints for poverty reduction and regional development provided by ruralurban linkages, and act on them; Help develop a dialogue between national and local government to ensure a better integration between national macro-economic and sectored policies and local initiatives; Speed up municipal infrastructure programmes to meet targets for water, sanitation and an electricity framework; Only when problems manifest themselves in health epidemics, housing shortages or food contamination does the government initiate action this should be AVOIDED. We must aspire to an integrated, responsive and highly effective governance system working with communities to achieve sustainable development and improved service delivery. As for all national departments, these priorities involve work that needs to be moved forward.
How to implement a Multi-Zoning infrastructure is a difficult question. Lehlohonolo says that a variety of principles should be applied and qualities that should be strived for as per research reports. One way of learning more about the implementation of a multi-zoning infrastructure, is studying a range of different studies and documents. The CSIR acts as a research organisation and not as many people assume, as an implementing agent or governmental department. Questions raised on the matter of various laws and statues influencing the spatial development of cities, must be forwarded to the Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. In addition questions which revolve around the expected timeperiod of change may be raised in at our provincial government and municipalities. The issue of social development and local governance is also critical to the notion of crime prevention through environmental design These measures should not simply be seen as minor changes to the physical environment to deflect or prevent criminal acts (generally for the benefit of the wealthy), but as encompassing broader programmes of economic and social upliftment aimed at improving the conditions of the poor.
transformation of zonEd citiEs

Our rural-urban linkages and interactions are usually neglected by both local government (which tends to divide rural and urban responsibilities) and national government (whose ministries rarely address urban rural linkages directly). The transition of dislocated settlements and our cities as such is a much desired phenomenon in order to reduce crime, poverty and improve health and housing conditions in the urban centers of Africa. However, one cannot expect to change large cities and towns overnight. Scarce resources, existing infrastructure and wellestablished mindsets are but a few aspects that are providing difficulties towards integrated cities. Within this context, several questions are asked in terms of the compatibility of gated communities and integrated cities and it remains to be debated and seen whether gated communities would assist towards the integration of cities and communities or not. We face exceptional challenges in the field of re-zoning and lowcost housing in South Africa. The building and construction business has unlimited access to urban opportunities and at all times it should keep the interest, promotion of safety, security and wellbeing of South Africans at heart. However, there are many hurdles to overcome yet as the unequal city structure is still being replicated.
toPmost transformation PrioritiEs:

Speeding up growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods; Massive programme to build economic and social infrastructure; Comprehensive rural development strategy linked to land and agrarian reform and food security; To provide capacity building and technical support to municipalities; Infrastructure and local economic development (LED) strategies.
a stratEGy of survival
It must be emphasized that Affordable Housing ought to focus not only health and wellbeing aspects, but also work towards an improved-building strategy of our residential, commercial and multi-family environment. Surfacing in the wake of the apartheid era, South Africa faces a phenomenon which has the means to effectively destroy the infinitely complex social and physical fabric of pre-industrial urban communities. ZONING is an urban disease of modern times and it DESTROYS democracy and culture. Cities are the most successful survival machines ever devised by humans- they are important and we need to study them, to understand them better if for no other reason than to not ruin them, Dr Bruce M. Firestone.
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March 2010
infrastructurE & dEvEloPmEnt
infrastructure development remains the key African challenge for 21st Century
Costs higher for the continent than developed world; Africa not spending enough on development.
hile infrastructure development is a global challenge, the African challenge is a particularly acute one in the twenty-first century, with the continents governments facing severe pressure to deliver on economic growth whilst simultaneously ensuring infrastructure rollout. It is estimated that US$40 trillion will be required to address infrastructure needs between now and 2050 globally. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, addressing energy infrastructure needs will require US$250 billion over the next 15 years. The global recession has also impacted on how governments prioritise their infrastructure allocations in relation to competing priorities created by the global economic downturn. While infrastructure funding is a key concern globally, a number of other sectors have emerged as demanding government attention. These were some of the views to emerge at the inaugural Infrastructure Dialogue forum convened by financial advisory services firm KPMG, with participants drawn from the public sector, the private sector and the infrastructure development support sector.
the head of the KPMG South African Global Infrastructure Project Group (GIPG). Some estimations place the costs even higher than that. Currently, Africa is spending about half of what it should be spending on infrastructure development, he said. According to the World Bank, Africa currently spends US$45 billion per annum on infrastructure, when it should be spending about US$93 billion. Drawing on models implemented in the UK, Sheriff of the City of London, David Wootton, was optimistic that constructive lessons could be drawn from the British experience in public-private partnerships (PPPs), however. The UK PPP model is peoplefocused and was invented to deliver government services to the people while also giving government more control over ensuring value for money. The key focus is on long-term outcomes, he said. The success of the UK model of PPPs hinges on a combination of political support, building public confidence, the use of experienced advisors and reassurance of the taxpayer through impartial public audits of projects. In order to expedite the bedding down of PPPs, it is important to understand that all government processes are systematic, and careful and therefore slow, said Wootton. It does help to standardise tender and procurement procedures so that bottlenecks can be eased. In a set of global surveys conducted by KPMG over the past three years, it emerged that there was remarkable consensus between government and the private sector that government efficacy was a key barrier to delivery, said Klaus Findt, Chief Operating Officer of GIPG Africa. These global surveys show that more than 80 percent of respondents in the public and private sectors identified government efficiency as a key barrier to delivery.
historical laG in infrastructurE dEvEloPmEnt
The common global challenges around infrastructure development centre on rapidly growing populations and the concomitant need to care for people with longer life spans through the provision of energy and water and the global trend of rapid urbanisation. In Africa, the challenges are heightened by an historical lag in infrastructure development, the nature of the continents geography, and institutional, regulatory and administrative arrangements. This has been estimated to cost African infrastructure development at least twice the costs in the developed world, said De Buys Scott,
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March 2010
infrastructurE & dEvEloPmEnt
From front left: David Wootton, Sheriff of the City of London Darryl Murphy, Associate partner, Global Infrastructure KpMG London Chris Wells, CEO of Transnet De Buys Scott, the head of the KpMG South African Global Infrastructure project Group (GIpG) Klaus Findt, Chief Operating Officer of GIpG Africa Back left: Yunus Suleman, Chair of the KpMG policy Board Tim Bashall, Executive Director and policy Board Member
affEctinG fundinG for futurE Plans
The global demand for scarce infrastructure development resources also makes the cost of development high. These resources range from skills to equipment to materials to implement projects, further compounding funding pressures on infrastructure projects. Transnet acting CEO, Chris Wells, illustrated the dilemma by pointing out that there are no continental locomotive manufacturers or producers of requisite high-gauge quality steel in Africa to modernise its rail transport system and these have to be imported. Local assembly, however, created opportunities for the local economy. He also expressed Transnets objective to project and meet infrastructure needs before they become a necessity.Countries that have superior infrastructure, have superior GDP growth, he said. While Transnet
has been meeting needs through its own balance sheets thus far, he anticipated that the downturn combined with resource scarcity would impact on GDP growth, thus affecting funding for future plans for the parastatal. A welcome development in the South African context was the announcement recently by economic development minister, Ebrahim Patel, that SAs projected infrastructure spend had been increased to about a trillion rand, observed Yunus Suleman, Chair of the KPMG Policy Board.
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March 2010
cEmEnt & concrEtE
PRE-SEAlER HAilEd By lEAdiNg CAPE MASONRy PROduCER

network structures, chemically bonded to the concrete matrix. Traditional water-repelling admixtures contain fatty acid salt, physically deposited in the concrete - not chemically bonded as with Pareflo 15. This permanent chemical bonding means that the admixture cannot be washed away by capillary water penetration.
pareflo 15, Chryso SAs new silicone water repellant that virtually eliminates efflorescence in concrete blocks, bricks and pavers has been enthusiastically welcomed by Revelstone, the Western Capes leading manufacturer of simulated stone products.
lex Cyprianos, director of Revelstone in Landsdowne, Cape Town, says the company started introducing Pareflo 15 as masonry pre-sealer in August last year, following months of intensive tests in consultation with David Dodd, Chryso Sales Manager in the Western Cape. Significant reduction in reject volumes The results were most satisfactory. We experienced a significant reduction in reject volumes, substantially enhanced colours, and subsequent lower efflorescence in our pavers, cobble stones, tiles, coping, and cladding. Revelstone has always strived for top quality in our product range, irrespective of cost. The relatively small extra cost involved in adding Pareflo 15 to our production mix has been well worth it. It enhances our end-product. Recently, for example, Revelstone pre-sealed pavers were specified for a Caltex filling station in Rondebosch, primarily because the Pareflo 15 protection would counteract oil stains and wear and tear on the forecourt with its heavy traffic, Alex stated. Chrysos David Dodd says whereas traditional water repellant admixtures cause insoluble fatty acid calcium salt deposits in the concrete matrix, Pareflo 15 forms poly-siloxane cross-linked
cost EffEctivE admixturE
Fatty acid calcium salt deposits may also produce an oily surface, and are biodegradable. Pareflo 15, on the other hand, is both alkaliand biologically-stable, offers long-term durability, and produces no change in the appearance of the pressed concrete surfaces. It is a cost-effective admixture suitable for pre-sealing coloured decorative walls and pavers, single leaf block walls, retaining and basement walls, damp-coursing, any load-bearing blocks, as well as pavers around swimming pools and other wet areas, David states. Tests have shown that Pareflo 15 substantially reduces water absorption and efflorescence. The degree of water resistance can be varied simply by changing the dosage, and the admixture emits no hazardous material during its application. The product can easily be incorporated into any existing pressed concrete manufacturing procedure, he explains. www.chryso.com
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March 2010
ProjEct Proven again in 2009 the most cost-effective solution for any size roof...
300 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 R186 R199 R202 R234 R253 R267
CMA ROOFING SYSTEM WITH CONCRETE ROOF TILES CONVENTIONAL TIMBER TRUSSES WITH CONCRETE ROOF TILES CORRUGATED IRON SHEETING PREPAINTED IBR METAL SHEETING
QUALITY CONCRETE ROOF TILES

57 m ECONOMIC HOUSE Roof area R/m excl. Vat
CORRUGATED FIBRE CEMENT SHEETING PRESSED METAL TILES
Quality and value for money! The results of this independent survey which have been updated recently to verify the cost-effectiveness of different roong materials prove again conclusively that Concrete Roof Tiles are still todays most cost-effective roong option.* The survey covers three case scenarios: A 57 m economic house, a 134 m standard house and a 1158 m commercial building. Prices are for a complete roof including trusses, general sundries, roof erection and roong materials including xing. All prices are based on August 2009 gures. Standard Double Roman tiles have been used for the calculation. * Full details are available on our website or from the CMA .
500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
134 m STANDARD HOUSE Roof area R/m excl Vat

NATURAL SLATE FIBRE CEMENT SLATE
THROUGH COLOUR CONCRETE ROOF TILES
PREPAINTED IBR METAL SHEETING
PRESSED METAL TILES
R249
R260
R295
R437
R454
1158 m Commercial Building Roof area R/m excl. Vat

500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 R300 R305 R329 R492 R501
THROUGH COLOUR CONCRETE ROOF TILES PREPAINTED IBR METAL SHEETING PRESSED METAL TILES NATURAL SLATE FIBRE CEMENT SLATE
These cost comparisons are the result of input from many sources, co-ordinated by Mr Victor Booth Pr Eng.- Consulting Engineer specialising in roofs. The Concrete Manufacturers Association gratefully March 2010 acknowledges the efforts of all participants in helping to formulate the data.
Tel +27 11 805 6742 Fax +27 86 524 9216 e-mail: main.cma@gmail.com website: www.cma.org.za

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