ASSA ABLOY South Africa, an industry pioneer in turnkey door opening solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the new, world-class ExiSAFE panic and emergency exit hardware from the renowned UNION brand. While many different emergency situations can occur in a building that requires quick evacuation, we have seen a notable rise in fire-related […]

Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital   I   NMCHT Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital   I  Kiaat Private Hospital   I   Life Hilton Hospital   I   Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital Healthcare Hospitals and Medical facilities are among the most challenging design and building projects, and they are increasingly moving away from focusing on illness and cure to wellness and the care […]

In this article, we discuss the mystical beauty Of ONYX, the stone that throbs with life and inspires energy. Walk into our warehouse and see the smile on any of our staff’s faces when you ask them to lift a slab of onyx up for you, the result is spectacular. We lifted a slab for […]

SA Airlink is an international flight training facility for pilots that airline Airlink created in conjunction with the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer. Embraer has brought in full flight simulators to train international pilots on their aircraft at the facility. The brief to the architect was to design an internationally rated flight training facility that could […]

Designed to exceed your expectations, the Miele MasterCool range comprises fridges, freezers and a wine storage unit that offers best-in-market functionality, style and efficiency. Says Miele’s Liam Gawne: “Simply put – you know you have really arrived if your kitchen features Miele’s absolutely stunning range of MasterCool refrigeration appliances. Designed to last for a minimum […]

Guest blogger, Marcia Margolius from SA Decor & Design talks through the differences between some of the most popular surface choices on the market, and how Caesarstone is different from them all. Today, we’re talking quality countertops for your home. Many homeowners aren’t sure of what the differences are across the wide variety of surface materials on the market. […]

The latest iteration of Sabroe’s reciprocating compressor, the SABROE SMC Mk 5, is setting new market standards for reciprocating compressors in terms of length of service intervals, efficiency and reliability. With a strong base of clients in South Africa, orders for the Mk 5 are already being received by Johnson Controls. “The Sabroe brand remains […]

Here at Turnstar, we’ve got the answer for your load shedding security problems. All Turnstar turnstiles and vehicle barrier boomgates are available with battery backup. The battery backup keeps your batteries charged and switches over to battery power only in the event of a power failure. Turnstar turnstiles can allow for over 5000 rotations and […]

Did you know that you can purchase insulated and decorative products from Isowall’s factory shop? Building professionals, specifiers and contractors can now buy items from the wide range of products with Isowall’s quality stamp of approval. Here is what to expect: A wide range of insulated and decorative products Products available at the factory shop […]

  “Will insulation keep my home cooler in summer?” – this is a common question asked by homeowners. We turn to Cobus Lourens from Swartland, the local distributor of world-leading Knauf Mineral Wool Insulation, for the answers…   With the sweltering heat of the current climate, there are many homeowners that are wondering how they […]

Free training workshops for construction professionals at the KZN Construction Expo Construction industry professionals eager to propel their skills and capacity forward in KZN’s ballooning R200 billion industry over the next seven years are invited to register for any of the fourteen CPD accredited workshops offered at the KZN Construction Expo. In March last year […]

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Nelson Mandela, May 1995. The multi award-winning Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital is a world-class paediatric facility – Ruben Reddy Architects partnered with GAPP Architects & Urban Designers and UK based architects, Sheppard Robson International and John […]

Hirt and Carter is an industrial building/office space that consists of a shared printing facility and head office in KwaZulu-Natal. Initially, the client was looking for a project site where they could build their new office and factory component. Over the course of the design stage with the architect, the tenant of the building realised […]

  We truly value the time given to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Based directly on the feedback received, we are now busy making changes that will improve your future experience. Congratulations to our winners! Five lucky participants have each won an Orthomat®! Anti-Fatigue mats can help improve your health and comfort at work. Watch […]

The newest ranges of “rigid core” and “glued down” LVT’s (luxury vinyl tiles) bring not only design flexibility, but also a number of practical solutions that are changing the hospitality, medical, education and residential markets across Africa. The City Lodge Group is one of the brands that has recently specified Traviata’s LVT flooring products in […]

Secure storage solutions for a wide variety of needs… With the continued need in South Africa to keep valuables secure, security specialists Yale have a wide range of safety boxes and safes to not only suit consumer pockets but their varied security requirements too. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, Yale has keyed cash boxes […]

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium is a new empowered South African rail company tasked with the revitalisation of rail transport in South African metro areas. The purpose of the Gibela Train Station project was to create a train manufacturing facility in Nigel, Gauteng. Several processes needed to be housed within the facility and the design team […]

KOHLER now successfully mimics the rain with an amazing shower system rivalling nature itself called Real Rain. Due to KOHLER’S scientific approach, Real Rain bears an impressive similarity to nature with different droplet sizes, different drop rates and random formations that are as natural as rain is non-uniform. Reminiscent of the way summer rain feels […]

Chryso Southern Africa will increase its product offerings to the decorative concrete market as well as basic concrete producers from this year onwards, says Thierry Bernard, president and CEO of the Chryso Group. Paris-based Bernard, on a recent visit to the Group’s South African operations – which includes a.b.e. Construction Chemicals – said Chryso is […]

    The multi-million rand 61 Katherine development in Johannesburg’s new Sandton CBD is a flagship property for the area and required a high-speed secure access control system. That’s why Turnstar was chosen to provide over 9 lanes of Speedgate Express lanes and 3 Special Needs Gates. All the cabinets were manufactured from 304 grade […]

Cornices are the narrow mouldings that you see capping the lines where the walls of a room meet the ceiling. Traditionally, they were made from wood, plaster, paper-covered plaster, polyurethane, and nowadays, they are made from polystyrene. Says Cobus Lourens from Swartland, a leading supplier of a wide range of products to the building industry, […]

Since the kitchen is the heart of every home, Cemcrete decides to look at the top design trends for 2019 to give you some kitchen renovation inspiration. Dusky Ambiance Opting for a dark kitchen is a daring choice but when you take the risk it can really pay off. Combining a matt black floor with […]

Not all locks provide the same level of security. The lock on your front door will need to be of higher security compared to your internal door locks. The extent to which you are protected depends on the type of lock you are using. It is always important to install the right lock for the […]

  Floors are probably the largest single surface in any workplace and as such have a major influence on both the aesthetics and productivity of the space. From a design perspective, flooring can be used not only to achieve an overall look but can also be used to demarcate areas or to highlight activity zones.  […]

IP360 video entry system by CAME BPT The IP360 is a real revolution in video intercom systems as they have been known up to now. Integration and maximum flexibility are the keywords to describe the new IP360 system from BPT, a brand of the CAME Group. The IP360 video entry system enables the integration of […]

Multi award-winning bathroom and kitchen manufacturer, KOHLER takes the design and performance of their sanitary ware seriously. And that includes the smallest detail, such as their toilet seats. The brand is pleased to announce the arrival of their sleek new Slim Seats for the Reve, Replay and Modern Life ranges, with Escale and Presqu’ile to […]

Two Gyproc RhinoBoard products receive global environmental accreditation Two RhinoBoard products within Saint-Gobain’s Gyproc stable have received international accreditation validating their environmental impact in accordance with the global programme, The International EPD® System. Gyproc’s RhinoBoard 12,5mm and 9,5mm have both received an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) under the ISO 14025 standard and EN 15804, an independently verified and […]

abecote flooring system can be used on walls too Three components of a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ popular abecote flooring system were used for both new flooring and walls at the Douglas Green Winery in Wellington in the Western Cape. The abecote primer was initially applied as floor primer by the a.b.e.-approved applicators, Walrus Coatings of Paarl.  […]

Northgate Heights chooses quality – uPVC windows and doors tick all the boxes for 295 apartments Northgate Heights is ideally situated in the north of Johannesburg. Catering for young professionals that require a comfortable lifestyle, the apartments range from single bedroom to family-sized 3-bedroom apartments. For the developers of Northgate Heights, Key Projects (Pty) Ltd […]

Property portfolio managers and tenants are facing punishing escalations in water and electricity tariffs. Consequently, making every cent count has never been more important, nor has the need to ensure that billing is accurate and that the collection of monies is efficient. Invirotel, a specialist division of the Proudly Bidvest group’s Voltex, have put the […]