CMA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GOES ONLINE
In recognition of the outstanding work of its producer members, the Concrete Manufacturers Association is hosting its first online Awards […]
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Concrete Trends helps you navigate the African Construction & Totally Concrete Expo 2021
Concrete Trends is the very proud host publication of the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, being held in August […]
Unique duckbill spillway for raising of Garden Route Dam
The next edition of Concrete Trends brings news of an industry that sleeps. New projects, new ideas. New technologies, new polices. Contractors, Construction Giants, SMMEs, Suppliers. This is a world full of action, ideas and ways of managing through one of the toughest environments yet. This is the Resilience Edition
South African Concrete Wonders: The Owl House
Chryso and a.b.e Construction Chemicals generously agreed to be part of this project. Michelle Fick, Chryso, a.b.e. Executive Relationship and Project Manager explained: “When Daniel van der Merwe of Leaf Architects and Landscapers recommended Chryso and a.b.e Construction Chemicals to get involved in the restoration of the Owl House, we were thrilled to be part of this project. It is currently rated as one of the top tourist destinations in the Eastern Cape and was declared a National Heritage Site
CONCRETE TRENDS PRODUCING ‘THE CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY TOOLKIT’ – AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR POST LOCKDOWN SUCCESS STORY
As we approach May 1, and the details of South Africa’s phased return to work become clearer, Concrete Trends is […]
dmg acquires niche publications in South Africa
International events company dmg events Middle East, Asia and Africa, has acquired five exhibitions and an associated publication, focused on the construction and transport infrastructure sectors from South African media company Hypenica.
Access key decision-makers in the built environment
For 19 years Concrete Trends has been South Africa’s and more recently Africa’s leading concrete and construction journal and brings […]
New SA construction guidelines launched
The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) recently launched a series of building guidelines that are set to make a […]
New national president for the Concrete Society of Southern Africa
At its Annual General Meeting on the 30th March 2016, Mrs Hanlie Turner was inaugurated as the Concrete Society’s new […]
SARMA and readymix keep growing
Use of readymix is growing exponentially as the Southern Africa Readymix Association (SARMA) continues its drive to make accredited readymix […]
Stringent operational demands in Total House’s Green Star quest
Pretoria building contractors, J.C. van der Linde & Venter Projects, successfully met the challenge of complying with the Green Building […]
Sika strengthens Mercedes Advanced Driving Centre
Sika came to the rescue recently when structural strengthening was required at the Mercedes Benz Advanced Driving Centre at Zwartkops […]
New crushing and screening equipment launched
Mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer, Powerscreen, recently celebrated 20 years in the southern African industry in partnership with its […]
Kenya: Konza City to cost Ksh595 billion when completed in 2030.
Konza Techno City is expected to cost Ksh595.8 billion when completed in 2030, the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) CEO […]
Low-cost concrete wind foundation developed
Researchers from Spain’s Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) have designed and patented a floating platform for offshore wind turbines that […]
S.A. not using concrete strip roads to full advantage
South Africa has yet to fully discover and utilise the benefits of concrete strip roads, says Bryan Perrie, MD of […]
Fire-resistant concrete promises safer, cheaper and more efficient construction
By cutting construction time, requiring less equipment and making less noise, self-compacting concrete has a number of benefits over conventional […]
Greening up hospital grounds with permeable pavers
Since June 2015, residents of Strand and Somerset West can access a wide selection of health services, following the opening […]
BBG’s new offices: a shining example of Image Construction
Inhouse Brand Architects has constructed a sleek, masculine image for the corporate offices of the Berman Brothers Group (BBG) – […]
Algerian acquisition boosts Chryso Group’s African penetration
The Chryso Group has expanded its presence on the African continent with the establishment of production facilities in Algeria. Norman […]
Top five scaffolding safety tips to consider in 2016
Working on scaffolding can pose a serious danger especially if basic safety measures are not put into practice. In this […]
Celebrate the expanded role of women in the construction industry
The 4th annual Women in Construction awards cocktail evening will take place on the 10 May 2016 hosted by the African […]
Filtration technology for a dust-free working environment
Cement production is a complex processes with challenges related to dust collection. Many steps of the process require dust control, […]
Polish company lands $2.7m machine deal
Dubai’s Consent LLC has bought a concrete block machine from Techmatik for a whopping $2.7 million at Middle East Concrete. […]
Don’t miss the biggest World of Concrete event in 7 years
Everything starts at World of Concrete. It’s the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry […]
Bell Equipment caters for the needs of the construction industry
South Africa’s premium home grown manufacturer, Bell Equipment showcases its extensive product offering available on the continent and reaffirm its commitment […]
Ethiopia: Gilgel Gibe III Hydroelectric Project has begun power generation
The Gilgel Gibe III hydroelectric power project began power generation on October 10. The Dam, highest roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam […]
Top 4 must-have clauses in your construction contracts in Africa
According to the Construction Review Online: The scramble for construction contracts in Africa continues. However, before you embark on a contract […]
Nairobi hosts a successful 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa
The 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa attracted over 400 participants this year and was rated as an excellent networking […]
How to make the most of your readymix concrete
Mistakes that builders make when specifying, ordering and receiving concrete can have far reaching effects on houses and structures built […]
Reducing plastic shrinkage cracking using micro fibres
Plastic shrinkage cracking (PCS) is one of the earliest forms of cracking in concrete and can be a major headache […]
Fives: offering innovative and pioneering solutions
Within Fives, the Cement / Minerals business line specialises in the design, supply and installation of core process equipment as […]
PPC Cement increases “green” footprint through new initiative
An innovative tyre-burning initiative at PPC’s De Hoek plant in the Western Cape has demonstrated the viability of burning waste tyres
MasterEase: a ground-breaking admixture range for low-viscosity concrete launched
A global leader in concrete admixtures, the Master Builders Solutions® experts have developed a new generation of polymers that offer […]
Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 showcases the industry’s best
BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA, International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles, is the biggest event […]
Laser and ultrasonic level products to optimise productivity
Crushers are key process components in several industries dealing with materials such as minerals, chemicals or agro based products. Whatever […]
Lafarge Chronolia™ a boon for Franki Africa
Franki Africa is the largest, oldest and most established geotechnical contractor in sub-Saharan Africa. Their Durban branch has extensive experience […]
LATICRETE has the concrete construction industry covered
For close to 60 years, LATICRETE has led the industry with pioneering advancements and the development of high-performance building materials […]
LATICRETE has the concrete construction industry covered
For close to 60 years, LATICRETE has led the industry with pioneering advancements and the development of high-performance building materials […]
Concrete Pipe Production
Concrete pipes are an important part of any country’s infrastructure. And for many years, worldwide there will continue to be […]
WestconGroup building is SAPOA’s ‘Best Industrial Development’
At the recent South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) 2015 conference, Empowered Spaces Architects the architects of the new WestconGroup […]
The amazing “bioconcrete” that repairs itself
Launched in 2006 by the European Patent Office, the prestigious European Inventor Awards honour the people behind some of today’s […]
Helsinki Guggenheim competition winner announced
Art in the City, by Paris-based Moreau Kusunoki, has won the Helsinki Guggenheim architecture competition (Credit: Moreau Kusunoki Architectes / […]
Responsible business boosts performance
Egypt’s ACC Ramliya cement plant doesn’t just deliver a utilisation rate 10% higher than the industry average, it beats industry […]
Mayday’s Syntesi 350 mixers incorporate innovative features
Mayday Equipment has supplemented its range of Syntesi electrically-driven concrete mixers with petrol-driven variants. This move underlines the company’s commitment […]
Custom work cell can mould conveyor belt cleaners
In a move designed to deliver global product availability and consistency with the fastest possible response to customer orders, Martin […]
From pit to profit: New trends in earth moving equipment
“With a relatively buoyant outlook, and a number of economies across the continent experiencing some of the fastest and highest […]
Lafarge Hydromedia™: the dry surface solution
For some years now, Lafarge South Africa has been partnering development projects with the New Jerusalem Children’s Home and the […]
TAL’s modernised laboratory augments quality and research
TAL recently modernised its laboratory through the acquisition of additional state-of-the-art equipment which will allow for increased research and testing […]
Combining construction with healing in Dubai
The Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, an initiative of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime […]
Upgraded angle grinders maximise safety and productivity
The upgraded Bosch GWS 13 and GWS 17 classes of professional angle grinders in the ‘Power & Protection’ range are […]
Pilosio: the name for customised solutions
Pilosio provided an exceptional solution for casting the hollow circular columns on the construction sitefor the St. Anna and St. […]
Precast floor slabs slash months off Madeira Isles construction time
Elematic SA’s precast hollow-core concrete slabs have once again proved their worth when it comes to time-saving and efficiency on […]
Collaboration produces an industry-first ‘green’ floor concrete
AfriSam and Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF) have collaborated successfully in introducing an industry-first environmentally-friendly floor concrete by replacing cement in […]
Floating homes to offer semi-submerged living in Dubai
Developer Kleindienst Group is planning to construct 42 floating properties as part of the Heart of Europe development in Dubai. […]
STIHL takes on any challenge
When it comes to the challenge of tackling rock-hard materials on site, there can only be one logical option – […]
Concrete training: beware of imitations
The Concrete Institute’s School of Concrete Technology (SCT, for decades trusted as the most authoritative provider of concrete technology training […]
LATICRETE has the concrete construction industry covered
For close to 60 years, LATICRETE has led the industry with pioneering advancements and the development of high-performance building materials […]
SABS Mark for Mapei admixtures an industry first
Mapei South Africa’s Concrete Admixture product line was recently awarded the SABS Mark. The SABS certification covers the market-leading range […]
Getting you up-to-date in no time
BEUMER Customer Support ensures reliable intralogistic processes world-wide. African company Dangote Cement, based in Lagos, Nigeria has two ambitious goals […]
Advanced air cannon design for improved material flow
Company officials were aware that air cannons had proven themselves in cement plant applications, helping eliminate build-ups in preheater towers, […]
Plug&Grind®: the new solution in small and medium-sized modular and portable grinding stations
Cemengal’s history encompasses over 25 years of experience in building grinding stations. Today Cemengal is active in projects in Kuwait, […]
High accuracy as standard
Famdra’s range of belt weighers welcomes an internationally patented new addition. Famdra’s range of high-accuracy scales includes five models, from […]
Fundiciones Estanda: servicing the global cement industry
Fundiciones del Estanda, SA is a Spanish company offering the cement and mining sectors knowledge, experience and a wide variety […]
MBA North Youth Forum enthusiastically welcomed
Members of the Master Builders Association (MBA) North’s new Youth Forum have welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the future […]
Unshakable: even under the harshest conditions.
The harsher the environmental conditions, the more resilient the technical systems must be. This particularly applies to industries such as […]
CEMTEC: offering the most effective and efficient solutions
Founded by Franz Plochberger in 1990, CEMTEC Cement and Mining Technology GmbH with its headquarters in Enns, Upper Austria, is […]
Dunlop move forward in Africa
Despite global economic uncertainty, Netherlands-based Dunlop Conveyor Belting (Fenner Dunlop) is expanding its network of Dunlop Service centres, which supply […]
BASF opens concrete admixture production facility in Nairobi, Kenya
BASF recently inaugurated its new production plant for concrete admixtures in Nairobi. The production site will enable BASF to better meet […]
GIBB PRT at the forefront of providing low-cost housing solutions
In an effort to expedite and improve the delivery and quality of infrastructure in the province, the Gauteng Department of […]
BOLDROCCHI GROUP: the right partner for a Cement Plant
Boldrocchi Group is headquartered in Italy and since 1909 designs and manufactures highly engineered industrial equipment with excellent site services […]
Zambia : Handyman’s Paradise’s first Maerz Kiln installation has begun
The existence of local lime production is one of the prime indicators of a country’s economic development. While there is […]
Mayday Equipment’s scabblers meet every concrete need
Trelawny’s MHS11 introduces a new concept in pneumatic floor scabblers. Using smaller heads with a 70% increase in BPM (Blows […]
New technology lays foundation for green building
There could be no stronger statement about Murray & Roberts Construction’s innovative approach to sustainable building technologies than applying this […]
Kaytech introduces Concrete Canvas to SA
Kaytech has recently signed a distributorship agreement with Concrete Canvas® to supply Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats into the South African […]
KORFEZ ENG: tailor-made solutions for ball mills
KORFEZ ENG. is a technical consultancy located in Neubeckum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The company delivers high-alloy wear- and heat-resistant steel […]
Rocla jacking pipes for Palmiet/Signal Hill project
No population can survive without potable water, making the management of water a crucial element of local municipality responsibility. The […]
Students research green technology in artificial reefs
Biology and chemistry students from Valdosta State University, Georgia, are one step closer to commercialising a green-technology artificial reef used […]
Motor dealerships turn to Technicrete
Petrol stations and motor dealerships have specific requirements for paving on their premises to meet differing operational requirements such as […]
Removing oil stains from concrete surfaces
Commercial property owners, facilities managers and home-owners often struggle to remove oil and grease stains from concrete areas such as […]
Associations pledge to support housing initiatives, eliminate corruption
Associations representing the main materials used in the construction of houses have thrown their weight behind Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s call […]
First green taxi rank benefits from innovative solutions
South Africa’s leading building materials company, Lafarge South Africa, worked closely with Cape Town architects Stauch Vorster right from the […]
WinSun 3D Prints six-storey apartment building and impressive villa
The 3D printed home is an accomplishment which many architects and designers have at least been contemplating for some time. […]
Chryso Southern Africa offers a full range of additives to optimise cement production
Chryso Southern Africa, the largest construction chemicals specialist in South Africa, offers a full range of cement additives to optimise […]
An affordable alternative in self-loading mixers
A low-cost, yet high-performance self-loading concrete mixer is the ideal solution for the African construction sector, which is experiencing considerable […]
UK partners aim to develop 3D concrete printing in construction
Skanska UK and Loughborough University have signed a collaboration agreement to develop the use of 3D printing in construction. The […]
Going green for 35 years
Terraforce turned 35 in 2014, and Holger Rust, founder and owner of the company wishes to thank clients, licensees and […]
TailorCrete seeks to revolutionise concrete fabrication
Superpool’s Full Scale Demonstrator is a sculptural form built from concrete plates folded via robotics before fully setting. Concrete construction […]
Aurecon’s second Century City building to seek Green Star rating
When Aurecon’s Century City office building in Cape Town was built in 2011, it was the first building in South […]
Critical factors affecting concrete quality for housing
The role that the various mix constituents play to produce quality concrete for housing is often not fully understood, Bryan […]
Binishells make affordable, energy-efficient homes
Looking something like homes for modern day Hobbits, Binishells are ideal for meeting the world’s need for affordable, energy-efficient homes. […]
Turnkey solutions showcased at Kumba’s Sishen housing project
The Raubex Group has showcased its turnkey solutions capability at a 476-unit housing project for Kumba Iron Ore at its […]
Concrete industry gets tough
Tightening specifications for readymix concrete has led to substantial growth in the membership of the Southern Africa Readymix Association (SARMA) […]
‘Together sustaining engineering – delivering NDP priorities’
Keynote speaker at the Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) conference in Limpopo during November 2014, Minister Thulas Nxesi of the […]
Five quotes from Dangote on why he is successful
To become a successful entrepreneur is not a day’s job. Successful businessmen all have a driving force and this motivation […]
Qatar unveils third World Cup stadium
The body responsible for building stadiums and infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has unveiled the design for […]
Investors keep an eye on the big picture in Africa
Concerns about the Ebola crisis and plunging commodity prices would have had investors fleeing Africa not that long ago.But dealmaking […]
Namibia: Hailulu explains why govt should not provide free housing
National Housing Enterprise (NHE) Chief Executive Officer Vinson Hailulu says no free houses should be provided in the country because […]
Mtwara cement plant set to fuel Tanzania’s growing economy
Tanzania’s economy is booming, with the construction industry and demand for cement being key drivers in boosting the economy. Commissioning […]
New financial manager at Ash Resources
Ash Resources, South Africa’s leading manufacturer and supplier of fly ash products, has appointed Mayibongwe Geqeza as its new Financial […]
a.b.e. appoints national flooring sales manager
Peter Jones has been appointed national sales manager: flooring for a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group. […]
Anglo American leads South Africa in Corporate Social Investment
Anglo American has recently been ranked as South Africa’s leading company in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) by Trialogue, for the […]
Chryso Group acquires Sri Lankan admixture producer
Global construction chemicals producer, the Chryso Group, has acquired the controlling shareholding of Sri Lanka’s CST (Concrete Solutions Technology Lanka […]
New General Manager for Lafarge Aggregates
Lafarge recently welcomed Praveen Bechoo as its general manager for aggregates. Praveen, whose appointment commenced 01 October 2014 is based […]
New cement formulation could dramatically cut carbon emissions
As one of our most relied upon construction materials, concrete makes a significant contribution to our overall carbon emissions. By […]
Transforming the steel industry
Dhuva Liswa is a steel and chemical company that supplies carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium to the chemical, construction, […]
Atlas Copco South Africa hosts Dealer Driver’s License Training
Global Engineering Group, Atlas Copco, believes that excellent after-sales service support from a team of experts is essential to ensuring […]
Record Enrolment for 2014 MBA North Small Builders’ Course
A record total of 31 students enrolled for the Master Builders Association (MBA) North’s popular Small Builders Development course which […]
Four precast concrete standards under review
The CMA’s technical committee under the chairmanship of Taco Voogt has formed a working group to revise four precast concrete […]
Fulton Awards 2015 set for record entries
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa reports that 36 nominations have been made for the 2015 Fulton Awards, which, if […]
North East Waste Water Treatment Works
The existing Bloemspruit Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) currently services the greater Bloemfontein area and is hydraulically overloaded. A new project […]
Decking system speedsup construction of major malls
“Contractors working on modern construction projects strive to achieve the fastest possible pour cycles and, in doing so, still have […]
Premiere in the Baltics: Tartu Bridge, Estonia
The bypass round the city of Tartu is a large-scale infrastructure project now under construction. In terms of formwork engineering, […]
Ten key findings from the Lafarge Education Trust
Professor Graeme Bloch, Wits School of Public and Development Management and Mpogeng Nkgadima, CEO, Lafarge Education Trust, measured LET’s contribution […]
Open Doors Programme
As part of NPC’s commitment to sustainable development, partnerships and community interaction, NPC offers guided tours to our cement plants. […]
MBA Training Portal for CPD points
Master Builders Association (MBA) North is in the final stages of launching a Training Portal for professionals to acquire essential […]
Devland community shuns the ‘hand-out’ and welcomes a ‘hand-up ’
On 24 September 2013, Deborah Terhune founder of NGO Growing Up Africa, construction industry teams and the community began clearing […]
Poor concrete practice hits the bottom line
South African companies applying incorrect concrete practice are seriously jeopardising their profitability, warns John Roxburgh, lecturer at The Concrete Institute’s […]
George and Mossel Bay receive Govan Mbeki Awards
‘Twenty Years of Freedom’ was the theme of the recent Western Cape Government’s Govan Mbeki Awards in May this year. […]
Historic piling method to preserve C.B.D. heritage
Leading piling contractor, Gauteng Piling, resorted to an age-old piling technique to cope with space restrictions and heritage preservation when […]
bauma China 2014: Six weeks to go!
Everything you need to know about the fair – bauma China 2014 is only a few weeks away. The organisers […]
Heavy construction equipment performs well on St Helena
Babcock’s supply of heavy construction equipment for construction of an airport on the remote island of St Helena will also […]
Lynnwood Bridge Complex final phase progressing well
AfriSam has supplied 13,000 m3 of 30-MPa enhanced suspended slab mix for Phase 3 of the Lynnwood Bridge complex, in […]
Aganang cement plant to come on line by end-July
Cement producer Sephaku Cement (SepCem) hopes to bring its Aganang cement production facility on line by end-July, following commissioning during […]
Obituary Louis Marais
4 May 1932 – 30 May 2014 Louis Marais, widely regarded as the pioneer of modern concrete paving in South […]
Lafarge South Africa’s innovation wins PMR Awards
Lafarge South Africa, the local presence of the international Lafarge Group, the world leader in building materials, was recognized with […]
Third Eastern Cape depot to increase AfriSam’s market share
AfriSam is poised to increase its market share in the Eastern Cape with the opening of a third rail to […]
Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Centre awarded Design of the Year prize
By Adam Williams Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid has won the London Design Museum’s Design of the Year award for her […]
Concrete Innovations and Trends: an update and future predictions
By Daniel van der Merwe, Architect, PPC Ltd The beginning of civilisation as we know it started with a series […]
