A highly skilled and passionate team drives growth at Integrated Air Solutions Integrated Air Solutions is the exclusive regional sales and service company for top-tier compressor brands ELGi and FS-Elliott as well as the sole supplier of AIRCOM piping in South Africa The company offers refurbishment and repackaging as part of our end-to-end aftermarket solutions

CHRYSO Eco Dust has a proven track record as an indispensable tool for industries operating in dusty environments Gamechanger in the mining and quarrying sectors, providing substantial benefits and enhancing operational efficiency Compared to alternatives such as paving or tarred roads, implementing the CHRYSO Eco Dust solution leads to significant cost savings

Conveyors are among the most dynamic and potentially dangerous equipment in bulk handling The operational basics of belt conveyor systems regarding the hardware installed and the performance required from the components are too often a mystery to many employees This knowledge gap also creates a safety gap

Rand Air is investing in its rental fleet in order to be able to offer customers a wide range of flexible solutions It is adding more electric equipment to its fleet to provide customers with clean energy rental options that are more efficient and reduce carbon footprints, ultimately contributing to a greener planet It recently invested in a new portable electric oil-free screw compressor, the PTE 900 VSD+

ClickToGo is a new digital platform, a first of its kind in the construction industry, launched by AfriSam The user-friendly platform is a gamechanger providing a seamless and convenient experience for customers The platform allows existing customers in South Africa to effortlessly order materials and manage their accounts, providing a seamless experience.

Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new office in Cape Town The company is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical engineering contracting services SA was selected for the new base due to its perceived talented workforce – which has already seen many South African people join the Kirby team across Europe

Kubota appoints Springbok Os du Randt brand ambassador He has a history and background in farming which creates synergies with Kubota Kubota is a world recognised brand in the agricultural sector as well as construction and other industries

Registration with the BCCEI presents an opportunity for companies to actively contribute to the civil engineering sector’s stability and sustainability The mutual benefits for both employers and employees resulting from the BCCEI’s involvement cannot be overstated, making it a win-win for all The BCCEI plays a pivotal role in facilitating collective bargaining concerning wages and general terms of employment, consequently leading to fairer outcomes for everyone involved

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s successfully completed an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) project It has enabled a prominent bulk liquid storage provider to transfer commercial crude oil from its state-of-the-art storage and blending facilities in Saldanha Bay to a refinery in Cape Town via underground pipeline The major challenge was that project execution coincided with the global logistics crisis

ACTOM will take over a low-voltage product manufacturing facility in Kenya from existing technology partner Schneider Electric The move that will facilitate ACTOM’s industrial expansion into East Africa The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents numerous opportunities for intercontinental trade

Currency fluctuations, high fees, and lengthy processing times limit profitability and expansion, especially as the construction industry has a heavy reliance on materials and labour Real-time exchange rates, automated processing, and transparent tracking empower businesses to optimise cash flow, allocate resources effectively, and expand operations Understanding currency risk management in the construction industry

Clear need for South Africa to urgently provision renewable energy power plants Red tape that has held projects back in the past, labour provides another The skills gap is broad and poses a real challenge of how to ensure that practical skills are not lost

The establishment of solar farms continue to grow in South Africa, with Eskom’s renewable statistics page indicating that 2 787MW solar generating power is connected to the grid. Of this amount of 2 787MW solar generating power connected to the grid, 2 287MW of this capacity is from PV (photovoltaic) plants A further 500MW come from concentrated solar plants (CSPs)

The pressure to improve environmental performance is growing Developers are targeting ‘green buildings’ and want their contractors to be fully on board An important way to reduce the carbon footprint of projects is through carefully sourcing your construction materials

Integrated Air Solutions, compressed air system specialist is the sole distributor of the ELGi, FS Elliott and ABC Compressor ranges as well as AIRCOM piping The company supports these premium European brands with equally superior OEM after-market service solutions Technicians have the direct support of the OEM manufacturer. Fault queries, as-built documentation

Integrated Air Solutions is the exclusive regional sales and service partner for ELGi and FS-Elliott and the local service agent for ABC Compressors. The compressed air system specialist will showcase these top tier air compressor brands at this year’s KZN Industrial Technology Exhibition from 18 to 20 July. The region holds loads of untapped potential in the compressed air space

Even in an industry as competitive as construction, the pressure to improve environmental performance is growing Developers are targeting ‘green buildings’ and want their contractors to be fully on board An important way to reduce the carbon footprint of projects is through carefully sourcing your construction materials

thyssenkrupp Uhde has the technology know-how to produce large quantities of green methanol, a safe and efficient green energy and hydrogen carrier SA is moving towards renewable energy and the country’s climate (an abundance of sun and wind) Green hydrogen is not only a zero-carbon energy carrier; it is also an enabler and thus the basis for all other green technologies

On 1 March 2023, compressed air systems specialist, Integrated Air Solutions, was appointed as the official agent for the provision of technical services to ABC Compressors Agreement covers its installed base of PET high pressure oil-free air compressor in South Africa’s local beverage and packaging manufacturing sectors ABC has delivered compressors to over 130 countries, supplying products that are best adapted to customers’ needs and supporting them throughout their life cycle

The South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has at its recent annual meeting re-elected its three main office-bearers for the […]

Situated on a breathtakingly beautiful peninsula that juts right into the Kruger National Park Shawu’s Hills is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity and refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life Shawu’s Hills incorporates a range of sustainable practices that minimise impact on the environment

Atlas Copco Power Technique and Integrated Pump Rentals have signed a business partnership agreement The agreement improves and expands product offerings, provide green solutions and open up new markets, promoting business growth across Africa Power Technique will offer a complete diesel and submersible pump range which will be added to the IPR rental fleet for rental

Atlas Copco Power Technique and Integrated Pump Rentals have signed a business partnership agreement The agreement improves and expands product offerings, provide green solutions and open up new markets, promoting business growth across Africa Power Technique will offer a complete diesel and submersible pump range which will be added to the IPR rental fleet for rental

epidermix 389 and 395 for concrete crack repairs; durarep ZR for the treatment of steel reinforcement bars; epidermix 344 as an epoxy primer;

Used in the concrete sector, Atlas Copco’s Class Zero oil-free Low Pressure range delivers premium air quality which is carried over to the customers’ end products Low Pressure technology meets virtually every application and customer requirement in the cement, mining and waste water treatment industries Many customers value the ease of maintenance of the ZL, with many standardising on this blower

CHRYSO is giving concrete users another opportunity to raise their sustainability performance to the next level CHRYSO® Quad range allows concrete mixes to incorporate challenging sands without affecting concrete quality – including sand that contains swelling clay and sand with too much or too little fines. The use of crusher or manufactured sand in construction has been prevalent for many years as it is a cost effective and more readily available alternative to natural sand

Volvo Trucks South Africa is currently busy with the homologation of its first extra-heavy electric truck units locally Plans are to present the first of these vehicles to a local customer, KDG Logistics, within the next two months, once all statutory procedures have been adhered to. Volvo Trucks South Africa is bringing in its complete extra-heavy electric truck range, which includes FH, FM and FMX models in truck-tractor and rigid configurations

• Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages, as well as expanded infrastructure spending in several markets, have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs) • The company released its financial results for the year ended December 31 late last week • Bell’s autonomous technology has reached the adoption stage, with customers in the UK, South America and Australia set to introduce autonomous Bell ADTs on their worksites during 2023

a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has provided a wide variety of its products for the construction of Balwin Properties’ R9 billion Munyaka Estate in Waterfall City, Midrand The company is a perennial favourite producer for both contractors and home improvers in South Africa and is now in its 91st year of operations, and recently became part of Saint-Gobain Africa a.b.e. and VIP provided technical support to ensure application of the highest standard, and the Quality Assurance programme implementation by Akhanani Services also helped to ensure the top-quality end-result

In recent years, igus polymer bearings have emerged as a reliable alternative to traditional steel bearings, offering a wide range of benefits Maintenance-free because of the low coefficient of friction between plastic and stainless Noise Control: Plastic has the inherent ability to dampen vibration

Inspired by Italian architecture with an eye to the future, the collection reimagines classic stones in contemporary beauty with the high performance of Dekton Pietra Kode reinterprets the timeless beauty of three classic Italian stones: Vicenza, Travertine and Ceppo di Gré The carbon-neutral Dekton surface allows the collection to be used for a virtually limitless range of indoor and outdoor applications

First Cut is the primary supplier of machines and consumables to Special Steels, with a strong relationship spanning some 20 years This loyalty has manifested in the acquisition last year of five Everising machines: the H560HA, S250HB, H260HB, H460HB and P150ILA models, complementing Special Steels’ existing Everising installed base Special Steels has grown organically since its establishment in 2002, with a significant stockholding and an efficient logistics capability

The Africa Energy Indaba – aimed at paving the way toward a more secure energy ecosystem – took place last week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre Businesses across the country are suffering significant financial losses due to the unexpected additional costs they incur when running diesel generators The last decade was all about solar, and solar will continue, but the long-term solution is going to be a combination of solar, wind and battery storage

Caterpillar Inc. announces that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the Paving Products family. These standard 2.44 m size-class paver and screed combinations weigh in at 14 to 16 metric tonnes and include the Cat AP400, AP455 Mobil-trac, AP455 Steel Track, AP500, AP555 Mobil-trac, and AP555 Steel Track asphalt pavers as well as the SE47 VT and SE50 VT tamper bar screeds. They come equipped with features that excel in both urban and rural applications and can fit the needs of both large and small contractors

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Steady demand for specialist plant hire services is driving the growth of Benoni-based service provider, Webcon Mini Plant Hire, requiring expansion of its fleet for several different requirements Customers are moving to suppliers of quality equipment who can take a load off their shoulders by maximising equipment availability and solving their onsite challenges Every aspect, every part, and every person plays a vital role in smooth operations

DPP will display a portion of its product line-up rebranded in Bobcat trade livery at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas, 14-18 March. DIV will showcase rebranded Bobcat forklifts as part of the in-booth display at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, 20-23 March, as well as at LogiMAT in Germany, 25-27 April. Bobcat-branded material handling equipment and portable power products are expected to be available through Doosan Bobcat’s extensive, global dealer network at a later date. Bobcat and these rebranded product lines will proudly remain part of the broader Doosan Group portfolio.

It’s no shocking new that excess heat represents Earth’s single largest pool of energy. South Africa is ideally positioned to […]

Nine equipment operators compete head-to-head this March in the final round of the competition during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas After two rounds of putting their heavy machinery and technology skills to the test, only nine of the original 5 500 operators are left in Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge The finals will test every operator’s skills

The construction industry endured a difficult year in 2022 GVK’s project pipeline Forecast

Wacker Neuson South Africa is proud to unveil its all-electric mini-excavator, the EZ17e, which boasts no direct exhaust emissions and particularly low noise levels The EZ17e works just as flexibly as its combustion engine counterparts. Its knock-out blow is that it delivers all this cleanly and quietly Wacker-Neuson Group has been at the forefront of harnessing clean battery power into its light equipment and compact machines

NSK redesigned one customer’s wheel hub and stub axle assembly (with correctly specified bearings) to reduce failure rates from 20 a year, to zero This providing savings for the customer of EU€68 607 Repeat failures of the concrete floor manufacturing machine were of serious concern to the customer’s management team

Frumecar ends the year with great innovations in digitization for the concrete sector to optimise and simplify all processes Among the innovations presented this year are the new RealScale weighing measurement control system and the new advanced formula control module within its K2 plant automation system New centralised formula control system for concrete batch plants

HDI will be changing the brand name on its construction equipment to ‘DEVELON’, confirming this as its new global brand identity today 18th January 2023 Incorporating the message to ‘Move onwards to the future with innovation’ Online brand showcase to be held in February, and equipment with the new brand name to be revealed at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March

Liebherr and its dealers will sell used machines, attachments and spare parts for certain products via a new online trading platform It is being developed in partnership with software-as-a-service provider Krank Companies rush to move manufacturing closer to home to protect against supply chain disruptions The platform will cover the sale of used mining, earthmoving and material handling machines, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes, concrete technology and corresponding used attachments and spare parts

2023 will be yet another busy year for PRAWA as it continues on its journey to professionalise the industry It is imperative that stakeholders across the value chain continue to work together using PRAWA as their forum to stamp out poor quality workmanship once and for all, it says PRAWA has already taken tremendous strides towards launching its own certification system for the roof repair and waterproofing industry

Komatsu announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment Move will bolster the company’s offerings and support for customers in underground hard rock and industrial minerals Komatsu intends to continue the excellent service GHH provides and plans to support business as usual post-acquisition

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· Many property owners only find out that they appointed the incorrect contractors to work on their property when their insurance provider outright rejects their claim for damages · They often unsuspectingly dealt with an incompetent contractor · There has been an influx of new operators to the roofing industry and many of them do not have the skills and knowledge to work in the field

Supplied by PR South Africa’s construction sector has shown great resilience in rebuilding and rebounding after the pandemic. All eyes […]

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CNH Industrial, the parent company of Case, has announced that from December 31, 2022, it will cease all sales of construction equipment in China CNH Industrial has said that it does not expect to incur significant charges in connection with the cessation of its construction equipment sales activities in China In the latest Yellow Table, International Construction’s ranking of the world’s largest OEMs according to sales, CNH Industrial were ranked number 21 with sales of USD3.08 billion

Hazeldean Road, part of the Riverwalk Project near Pretoria East, is currently undergoing upgrades to not only reduce traffic congestion between The Blyde and Silver Lakes residential estates, The constant increase in the development of lifestyle estates and commercial office parks in areas previously open spaces, puts increased pressure on existing infrastructure, creating challenging situations that require economically viable engineered solutions Rocla’s IJ pipe is for use in stormwater applications

The adoption of many digital solutions specific to the construction industry is in its infancy in South Africa The uptake of other technologies such as building information modelling (BIM) and integrated platforms has been even slower Mobile technology is important for the built industry as it enables anybody with a mobile device to access information from wherever they are

Africa as a market is highly important to many global businesses, not only today but in terms of the potential the continent offers in the coming decades Great potential in African markets Three of the newest dealers – Sodim TP in Gabon, Machinery Exchange in Zimbabwe and Albadri Power Co. Ltd in Sudan – express increased optimism in their respective markets

Doosan DL420CVT-7 provides new operating efficiencies in sand pit More efficiency not only in reducing fuel consumption Especially for the quarrying and mining industries, where the productivity in terms of tonnes of materials per litre of fuel is crucial, the faster loading cycles and higher bucket capacity of the new generation DL-7 wheel loader series from Doosan provides more efficiency as well as lower fuel consumption

• The new 305 CR model is the final machine to be reengineered to the Cat next generation mini hydraulic excavator line concept. From the 1.5- to 10-tonne class • The engine on the 5-tonne class Cat 305 CR Excavator delivers enhanced machine performance. Hydraulic system improvements provide higher breakout forces • The cab’s large glass areas plus skylight afford all-around visibility

A logical expansion across multiple industries Local expertise and old-fashioned values Looking for the light

Supplied by Rocla Pedestrian safety alongside roadways and near to railways is an area often overlooked in infrastructure planning, but […]

Crafco improves productivity for crews repairing wide cracks and distresses with the introduction of its new, larger capacity Mastic Patcher Crafco’s latest innovation, the Patcher 4, offers a material tank double that of the Patcher 2 model Patcher 2 was selected by contractors as Road’s & Bridges Contractors Choice GOLD award winner for top road patching equipment

• Recruiting a sober workforce • Testing for substance misuse • Decriminalisation is not a defence

Hillary Construction relies on Tjeka Training Matters to equip its employees with the skills that they need to work in a more productive, efficient and accurate, as well as safer manner Hillary Construction recently enrolled a group of candidates at Tjeka Training Matters to complete a one-year Construction Roadworker National Qualifications Framework 3 Learnership When Hillary Construction’s employees set out pipes, culverts and transfer levels as part of the practical components of their training, they only worked with STABILA levels

• The severe flooding that caused extensive damage to infrastructure and buildings in KwaZulu-Natal in mid-April has resulted in an increased demand for concrete block earth retaining systems • Corobrik also decided to extend the range by introducing the GEOLOK 500 concrete block • The benefits of the new GEOLOK range

• Chlorides are a major cause of reinforcing steel corrosion, the primary reason for the failure of reinforced concrete structures • Chloride ions increase the solubility of the passive layer, causing it to give way at a threshold concentration • It potentially extends the corrosion initiation period by years compared to untreated concrete

• Insurers are increasingly noting the safety benefits of dry-type transformers and mini-substations • It can translate into lower premiums for developers and owners • The technology features a much lower risk of fire or explosion when compared to traditional oil-cooled transformers

• The agreement gives Wacker Neuson access to the full Cangini range of attachments • The range includes concrete mixer buckets • Wacker Neuson customers can now benefit from faster, local access to Cangini products, product expertise, and aftermarket care

·      with the advent of electrified construction machinery and availability of modern lithium-ion batteries with high energy density for small as well as large vehicles, we are witnessing steady progress towards usage of batterification ·      A shift from traditional tools to battery powered equipment can benefit the industry through zero emissions, increased efficiencies, lower maintenance costs ·      Battery-powered hand tools, and other lighter-duty tools and equipment have been used on jobsites for year

• MBA North has partnered with Master Builders Insurance, part of the Risk Benefit Solution Group (RBS) • The partnership will offer specialised cover and advice to MBA North members, to help them insure against the unique risks facing construction companies • The RBS engineering and construction division helps clients cover the risks associated with construction projects, including machinery breakdown and resulting business interruption industries and more

• Power for work with screws and drills with larger diameters, rapid for clean work progress when working with small diameters • Maximum performance thanks to the extremely powerful, brushless, and therefore long-lasting, EC-TEC motor • A robust resilient four-speed metal gearbox, also fully covered by the comprehensive support provided by Festool Service

• The Reach Group acquires 100% of Jasco • The deal will broaden Reach’s services offering platform and deliver more value to customers • The Reach Group are experts in both the real estate and telecommunications management industries

• Adult basic education and training (ABET) is a starting point in a lifelong journey for many individuals • This enabled one employee of GKD Africa to significantly improve his performance at the company as one of their top performers • Many employees who have completed Triple E Training’s REALL programme study for a university degree

• durarep EC and abecote SF 217 were selected for the repair and protection of the return activated sludge (RAS) pump station of the Strandfontein sewer works in Cape Town • Trowel-applied durarep EC provides exceptional non-slump consistency for the smoothing of irregular surfaces and blow holes on concrete and masonry

• thyssenkrupp Uhde’s 360° service solutions throughout the entire plant life cycle optimises assets and processes for sustainable productivity and production • Industry is under increasing pressure to increase production while reducing costs and shrinking their carbon footprints • There are four fields of excellence within thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Integrated Asset Management approach, namely organisation, processes, technologies and engineering

• Delivering capabilities that help architects stay focused on their design, through better management of information that increase efficiency across projects • Providing innovative new capabilities that help manage and navigate an array of design options, through which architects can explore greater ‘what if’ scenarios within the design process • Navigating designs with even greater speed and performance and working on highly crafted details — regardless of the scope or complexity of the project

• Lafarge SA on July 18 launched its lower-carbon cement ECOPact to the domestic market • ECOPact is available in products containing between 30% and 100% less carbon emissions • ECOPact products integrate fly ash and other upcycled construction materials

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• Skills development has been identified as one of the areas in which Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is failing • Skills development and training is prominence in the B-BBEE Codes because transformation starts with appropriate human resource development • Companies’ B-BBEE levels reduce by an entire level if they fail to meet the sub-minimum targets for skills development

• Wacker Neuson announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Academy and Telematics Centre on 3 June 2022 • The Training Academy can accommodate up to 80 delegates for both theoretical and practical training to and key customers • Traditionally Wacker Neuson South Africa’s focus has been 80 percent construction and 20 percent agriculture

• Exhibitions are still an ideal opportunity for brands to personally connect with a very targeted audience for promotion and selling • Covid brought on two years of limited physical interaction with customers, and brands yearned to engage with these buyers • Digital content sponsorship that leads to physical sponsorship at an exhibition, allows your brand to stand out from the crowd and reinforces your brand messaging

• The new ZR/ZT90-160VSD air compressor range incorporates three cutting-edge technologies – advanced screw element, oil-free and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) • Given that compressed air production accounts for more than 40% of a plant’s total electricity bill, energy is the most expensive cost component in the total cost of producing compressed air • Atlas Copco reached a new milestone as the first manufacturer to be awarded ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 certification

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• Roll-out of infrastructure projects will increasingly rely on a wide range of purpose-designed admixtures to facilitate quality outcomes • Durable concrete gives structures their expected lifespan, thereby delivering value-for-money for end clients • These solutions are also important in high-rise buildings where concrete is pumped to great heights, making for rapid progress

• Rand-Air, announces it is committed to a continued investment in the expansion and renewal of its comprehensive hire fleet • The industrial sectors it targets includes construction, petrochemical, power generation, food & beverage, automotive and utilities • Rand-Air recently bolstered its GA 160, 110 and 75 air compressors with the addition of another ten machines for underground applications

• The best way to protect their investment is by having their products serviced at the correct intervals • The Service Plan provides scheduled service options that will match the precise needs of customers’ pumps with genuine parts quality and professional workmanship • Different machines need different types of lubricant to perform optimally.

• Tjeka’s learners receive start-up toolboxes, which are equipped with the best basic tools • The toolbox helps them go out into industry and apply their new knowledge and skill either in an employed or self-employed situation • Right from the outset, learners are taught how the correct tool influences the type of work that they can undertake; the quality of their workmanship

By Eamonn Ryan MasterSeal 7000 CR consists of two components: the primer MasterSeal P 770 and the membrane MasterSeal M […]

Sourced from Citi-Con Citi-Con, a leading South African concrete repair company, is harnessing sophisticated digital technology to undertake accurate and […]

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Master Builders Solutions is a global leader in the construction chemical industry. The Master Builders Solutions brand brings all of expertise together to create chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance repair and renovation of structure.

All States Concrete Equipment is the distributor of Ligchine equipment in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It is the only equipment in the All States range that is not manufactured in-house.

• Weholite manholes drastically reduce the cost of construction programmes and allow customisation • New products to be manufactured at the company’s World class Ruiru plant • Narok Water and Sewerage Services Company pioneered the use of Weholite technology for its first sewer system

• Jet Demolition has extensive experience in power plant demolition and decontamination • Demolition projects are highly mechanised to ensure the safety of personnel and other persons • The main challenges posed by these type of demolition projects is accommodating live services that might be compromised within the demolition works area and the associated structural elements that must remain undamaged

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• CHRYSO Southern Africa has continued to enhance its laboratory facilities in its quest to help customers generate more sustainable construction materials • The latest expansion within its Centre of Excellence in Jet Park near Johannesburg has been a cement laboratory • This is why CHRYSO Southern Africa’s wide breadth of facilities – combined with its depth of expertise – is so effective, with its cement and concrete laboratories under one roof

• It’s not just about an app • Serving the main market • But education is the key…

• Called the Visionary-S CX, the camers integrates with robotic handling systems (e.g. depalletisation or picking systems) or quality control solutions to enable the real-time identification, picking, and selection of goods accurately and quickly for highly optimised warehouse or production operations • Previously, robotic carton handling or quality control packaging systems were limited by 2D technology • The Visionary-S CX, essentially gives the robotic system human vision that identifies target items and understands where these are

• A nano-sized silica-dioxide particle, colloidal silica is significantly finer than other Pozzolans, including silica fume or even micro-silica • SCP’s small size, combined with the unique distribution package used, enables the colloidal silica post-placement pozzolan technology to reach all of the interconnected pore spaces in concrete and provide a larger reactive area • Finding a way of halting the corrosion of reinforcing steel will, therefore, extend the longevity of concrete

• 2021 was the start of a record number of individuals downing tools, shutting laptops, handing in their notice or simply quitting on the spot • Before the pandemic, employee engagement was nice to have – now it is an essential retention tool • According to Forbes.com, employers who think workers want to return to the office as much as they do should consider taking a reality check before it is too late

• Non-compliance or failure to mitigate risk can have enormous consequences • Through BPO, enterprises can relieve the pressure of compliance on their internal resources • The biggest drawcard to BPO for businesses is that all risk and responsibility for outsourced functions lie with the BPO provider

• Kwikspace has announced the launch of the KWIK Kit • KWIK Kit is a prefabricated structure, rapidly supplied and delivered in component form, together with detailed construction drawings • It is available in a range of different unit types, including ablutions and toilet facilities; dormitories; residential units; isolation wards; kitchens or canteens; clinics; offices; boardrooms; classrooms; tuck shops; storerooms; control rooms and remote camps

Reskilling through quality portable skills training helps create sustainable mining communities. By focusing on reskilling employees and training community members to become trades people in the construction sector, mines are taking a long-term view that transcends the life-of-mine. Mines are not merely training for just the sake of it or to meet the commitments that they have made in their social-labour plans to receive mining rights

The recognised leader in asphalt modification announces a ‘game-changing’ HP ER Enhancer Programme. An organic, No VOC base viscosity modifier with a proprietary blend of rejuvenating and adhesion-promoting additives, HP ER Enhancer is designed to blend with paving grade asphalt to produce Crafco’s HP ER Binder for high-performance cold patch production. Crafco HP ER Asphalt Cold Patch has been the most effective, high-performance repair material on the market for years and still is to this day

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Tjeka Training Matters’ facilitators in Gauteng recently received training on the use of the renowned STABILA levelling and positioning tools, […]

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Combining an ergonomic design with smart technology, Atlas Copco’s Surface Rock Drill (SRD) range delivers everything that is required from […]

To be able to offer customers holistic solutions for every day at the construction site, Wacker Neuson is continually developing new […]

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A four-star Eco-Product Label has been awarded for the low cement concrete used by infrastructure contractor Concor to build wind […]

Hot and windy conditions can lead to plastic shrinkage cracking on fresh concrete, but CHRYSO® ProFilm 19 can solve this […]

While no grease can truly be an “all-purpose” lubricant, aluminium complex grease is a valuable multifunctional, multipurpose product. Since they […]

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Identifying needs within its customer base and addressing these sets Metric Automotive Engineering apart in the diesel engine component remanufacturing […]

Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is growing its footprint in mining and beyond with increased take-up of its safe […]

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More manoeuvrable than dedicated planers and cost-effective to maintain, Bobcat planer attachments are being deployed on many road-rehabilitation and maintenance […]

Atlas Copco is globally renowned for its proven range of superior quality, compact range of HiLight LED light towers that […]

CHRYSO Southern Africa offers outstanding solutions when it comes to fibre reinforced concrete. A mutually beneficial partnership with Oxyfibre has […]

In over 200 years of crane manufacture and supply, Demag’s range of universal cranes still offer a superior lifting option […]

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in partnership with SANEDI (South African National Energy Development Institute) has successfully completed […]

The increased use of devices and appliances has resulted in the increased use of adaptors as well as adaptors-on-adaptors in […]

The coolest range of quality gloves are available in the Tork Craft range Gloves are essential for protection and handcare […]

For cutting all sorts of material, tailormade and designed to cut any angles and configurations The Bessey Company has grown […]

It is not always logistically possible for customers to attend crane demonstrations and the current movement restrictions due to COVID-19 […]

Werner Pumps, leading South African design, manufacture, supply and maintenance specialist in high-pressure jetting equipment, is positioned to meet the […]

Atlas Copco dealer of the year, Zenith Mining and Industrial Supplies, recently secured an order from one of their longstanding […]

A new introduction to the Tork Craft range is their Cantilever TCTB172 a 172 piece Mechanical toolbox sets and the […]

Computational design tools are streamlining workflows and disrupting old ways of working

Atlas Copco’s QES mobile generator range is the most practical predictable power choice, combining performance, efficiency, and reliability to seamlessly […]

durajoint waterstops, provided by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, have been widely used in concrete […]

Goscor Earthmoving (GEM) has appointed Murray Leith as its new Operations Manager. “I am extremely optimistic about the SANY brand […]

Frimax Foods, based in Verulam KZN, a producer of various potato and corn chips, required waterproofing on their Administration Block […]

CemteQ has launched the first in its range of Perlite and cement composite products. These composites use Perlite as an aggregate […]

CoreSlab, a leading South African precast-concrete specialist, manufactured and installed a total of 260 hollow-core slabs (HCS) in only four […]

The power tools market is on the rise and there are “exciting trends and innovations emerging” in the industry, says […]

Recently, Elevo Group South Africa, the Portuguese reference group in all large and small scale engineering and construction sectors, has […]

Specialising in the heavy industrial and large commercial space, Jet Demolition prides itself on being able to undertake challenging demolition […]

The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT) has taken delivery of two new mobile harbour cranes from equipment manufacture Liebherr. “The […]

The new DD128C compactor from Volvo Construction Equipment is said to have the highest frequency in the industry, resulting in […]

Kemach has launched its new range of Kemach forklifts for the South African and sub-Saharan African markets, which will be […]

Ageing, worn or surface damaged concrete no longer has to be demolished and recast at a cost to the customer […]

Fraudcheck offers its customers sophisticated risk analysis software to provide a risk rating assessment and recommendation on a person or […]