Concrete Trends – Marketing Insights 2022 Edition
Market Insights 2022 is Concrete Trends’ fourth edition and presents the inside track on public and private sector infrastructure, civils, […]
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STIHL: tough enough for any construction task
Partner with STIHL to effectively achieve the many challenging tasks on a construction site that must be done as quickly, […]
New construction technique allows concrete domes to be build
There probably aren’t many domed concrete structures where you live and there’s a reason for that – they’re difficult to […]
Why use readymix concrete?
Ready-mix Concrete is Economical•Local Materials: Readymix concrete is made from local raw materials. In addition, most worksites are within a […]
Fibre-reinforced one-component cementitious mortar and adhesive primer
Mapei South Africa focuses on developing industry-leading solutions in concrete waterproofing and protection with highly specialised products suited to demanding […]
First trial of self-healing concrete under way
The first major trial of self-healing concrete in the UK, led by a team of researchers from the School of […]
Innovative façade created with hollow-core concrete slabs
Precast hollow-core concrete slabs are not just ideal as a reliable and time-saving solution for building floor slabs, as a […]
Appropriate curing agents improve final concrete finish quality
Concrete structures are expected to last a certain number of years and, in order to meet the expected lifespan, the […]
Polokwane motor dealership paved by Technicrete
The durability and finished appearance of forecourt paving for petrol stations is a key factor for petrol suppliers in creating […]
AfriSam drives environmental stewardship and sustainability
AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental stewardship over 15 years ago with the introduction of its first environmental policy […]
AfriSam drives environmental stewardship and sustainability
AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental stewardship over 15 years ago with the introduction of its first environmental policy […]
AfriSam drives environmental stewardship and sustainability
AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental stewardship over 15 years ago with the introduction of its first environmental policy […]
High-quality concrete products for sewage and wastewater systems
Machines for manufacturing high-quality prefabricated concrete products for sewage and wastewater systems are available from PMSA due to its well-established […]
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, […]
New and innovative developments in the latest Plug&Grind® models
Since its presentation to the world in Ghana in 2011, Plug&Grind® has introduced new features in its development of its […]
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 […]
French infrastructure firm joins power-generating road race
The concept of solar power generating roads got another boost recently when French infrastructure company Colas unveiled its photovoltaic surfacing […]
A Tale of Two: Contemporary Concrete Living
Italian-born, Johannesburg-based architect Enrico Daffonchio was invited to exhibit his work at the Venice Biennale’s TIME SPACE EXISTENCE exhibition. Daffonchio […]
Gearing up for multi-billion infrastructure projects
As Government gears up to spend R813 billion on infrastructure development over the next three years the Aggregate and Sand […]
AfriSam’s Thank Tank is an ‘Ode to the Builder’
AfriSam acknowledges the role that all stakeholders play in creating a sustainable future for South Africa
Creating colourful and functional architectural finishes using Lanxess
Colour pigments are becoming increasingly popular across a broad spectrum of products in the built environment where colour is required […]
Supplying DuraPozz®Pro for Kusile power station project
When concrete work began on Eskom’s Kusile power station in 2009, Ash Resources, South Africa’s leading fly ash supplier, committed […]
Scaw Metals certified as ‘Green’
In March 2015, as a result of its on-going dedication to sustainable business practices, the Scaw Metals Group (Scaw) has […]
Mapei’s innovative bitumen instant waterproofing emulsion has no equivalent locally
South Africa is only the third country in the world to introduce Mapei’s innovative bitumen instant waterproofing emulsion, Plastimul 2K […]
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 […]
Bat-friendly bridge: the ultimate green concrete structure?
The Vlotwateringbrug by Next Architects will span a river that forms an important natural pathway for the local bat population, […]
Working with employee representatives for a safe workplace
Effective, comprehensive health and safety procedures are not only essential for compliance with the Operational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, […]
Custom-designed inverted culverts for Mozambique power station
Rocla has supplied precast concrete inverted culverts, lids and bases for use in the cooling channels at the R2.24-billion Gigawatt […]
Ash Resources fly ash – a key ingredient for success
Ash Resources, supplier of quality fly ash products throughout Southern Africa, featured strongly with its sponsorship and branding at the […]
This lecturer can solve concrete queries – in five languages
School of Concrete Technology lecturer, Matthews Magwaza, has one important attribute that helps teach hundreds of South Africans how to […]
Dubai to construct the world’s first 3D printed building, its furniture and interior
Dubai is constructing the world’s first fully functional 3D printed building as part of plans to become a global hub […]
World’s first ‘solar road’ generates more power than expected
An experimental bike path that also functions as a giant solar cell has far exceeded expectations in the six months […]
New paving range adds lustre to Gauteng shopping centre
Aveng Infraset’s newly launched Villa, a dry-pressed flagstone paver, and York Cobble, a dry-pressed cobble paver, have been used to […]
Gauteng Piling rigs stood up to rocky challenge
Gauteng Piling successfully coped with another rocky challenge in providing the foundations for a new luxury apartment block in Bryanston. […]
Urbanisation sparks construction and development in East Africa
According to the African Development Bank, East Africa will grow by 5.6% in 2015 and by 6.7% in 2016 making it the fastest growing
Curing of concrete affected by cement extenders
It is important to consider the effect of cement extenders in a concrete mix when curing concrete, says Bryan Perrie, […]
Technical Forum 1: All about pigments
QUESTION: What factors need to be considered to achieve maximised quality and consistency when using pigments in concrete? ANSWER: Firstly, […]
Renico Plant Hire relies on Mercedes-Benz tip-top tippers
One of Renico Plant Hire’s pay-of lines: “the right equipment, at the right time, at the right price” perfectly embodies […]
Trevor Sawyer appointed country manager, Chryso Eastern Africa
Trevor Sawyer has been appointed as the country manager of Chryso Eastern Africa, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Sawyer is a […]
Savannah Cement in Kenya to launch special product
Savannah Cement, which is the newest entrant into the cement market in Kenya, is set to launch a special kind […]
Saint Gobain celebrates 350 years of innovation
In 2015, Saint-Gobain is celebrating its 350th anniversary. First founded as the royal manufactory in 1665, Saint-Gobain has played an […]
Lafarge South Africa appoints a New Country Manager – Communications
Lafarge South Africa has announced the appointment of Unathi Batyashe-Fillis as Country Manager: Communications. Batyashe-Fillis has an impressive track record […]
Innovative alliance brings quality silica fume to South Africa
Recently Silicon Technology (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa has formed an alliance with Norchem, Inc. a leading producer of silica […]
Concrete convenience for Africa
Well-resourced, Putzmeister South Africa is a reliable provider of one-stop concrete solutions to construction sites in sub-Saharan African countries Driven […]
World Premiere! Swedish Scanmaskin launches the new way to grind
“This is world news! The new Scan Combiflex 800DSP represents something new that the industry has never seen before,” says […]
Contractors must register with National Construction Authority in Kenya
Contractors operating or wanting to undertake construction operations in Kenya are required by law to register through the National Construction […]
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 […]
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 […]
Extensive growth of cement production expected in East Africa
Totally Concrete East Africa is uniquely designed for manufacturers, transporters, processors and users of cement in East Africa who are interested […]
Flooring marvel Mondéco Crystal introduced to Africa
Architects across Africa can now utilise the aesthetic advantages of the seamless resin terrazzo system Mondéco Crystal to create eye-catching […]
Milan moves, with Cifa
The K41 XRZ sets a fast pace on the Tangenziale Est Esterna di Milano (TEEM), Mi-lan Outer Eastern Bypass Without […]
Westbrook mega-development launches in Port Elizabeth
Master developers, The Amdec Group, whose current property portfolio places the company among the country’s largest independent property developers and […]
Specialists in industrial flooring and construction chemicals
Technical Finishes has been a leader in the field of surface preparation and protection since 1989. The company specialises in […]
Ash Resources rises to the St Helena challenge
South Africa’s leading fly ash producer, Ash Resources, has an impressive track record of supplying its high quality fly ash […]
DDE launches Pentruder cutting equipment in South Africa
Demolition and Drilling Equipment (DDE), a specialist demolition and drilling equipment company, has been appointed the sole supplier in South […]
“Make us your preferred supplier of iron oxides in the construction industry”
Rolfes Pigments is a subsidiary within the Industrial Chemicals arm of the Rolfes Group of companies which is strategically positioned […]
Chromaflo Technologies invests in Africa
An industry leader in chemical and pigment dispersions Chromaflo Technologies is one of the largest independent global suppliers of chemical […]
Floor screeds crack as contractors cut corners
The lowering of standards in the construction industry has been under the spotlight for over five years; and for good […]
In Miami, successfully assembling an ‘orange’
Skanska is building the iconic Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science in Miami. The planetarium is in the foreground. […]
New Houghton office block:77 foundation piles installed
Gauteng Piling was entrusted with the provision of foundation piling for a new luxury office block development in Eighth Street, […]
WAMGROUP®: meeting all your concrete production equipment needs
WAMGROUP® has come to stand for innovation in bulk material handling technology and specialised equipment supply. In this context, WAMGROUP® […]
Echo prestressed slabs and cell phone technology connect at MTN Data Centre
The 21st Century has seen South African construction professionals making increasing use of precast hollow-core slabs for the construction of […]
a.b.e. Polyurea coatings applied to several new projects
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ VIP Polyurea coating has been applied as lining for several new concrete and steel surfaces throughout South […]
Sanika waterproofs Johannesburg’s Turbine Hall
Sanika Waterproofing specialists recently completed the concrete waterproofing of the basement car park at Turbine Hall using Kryton Krystol Technology.Turbine […]
How far has Nigeria gone in Ensuring Sustainable Construction?
Built Environment is the slogan The need to protect the built environment in the face of infrastructural development has been […]
Murray & Roberts pioneers the latest developments in concrete technology
The Murray & Roberts Group is pioneering the latest developments in concrete technology in its ongoing effort to become a […]
Innovative bridges earn Corrie Meintjes a lifetime award
Corrie Meintjes, senior partner of Jeffares & Green Engineering and Environmental Consulting, has recently been honoured with the prestigious Branch […]
Hycrete: trusted concrete waterproofing in projects around the world
Hycrete, a leader in waterproofing and corrosion protection solutions for concrete, has been successfully utilised in thousands of projects around […]
Sika opens admixture facilities in the UAE and Reunion
Sika is continuing its dedicated and successful expansion strategy with the opening of a new mortar manufacturing facility in Dubai […]
Watertight concrete pipe succeeds in difficult pipe-jacking project
A precast concrete jacking pipe with watertight joints developed by Concrete Manufacturers Association member Concrete Units at the request of […]
BASF in South Africa celebrates company’s 150th anniversary with an interactive programme.
The year 2015 is a landmark for BASF marking 150 since its founding in Germany in 1865. It began by […]
Tables provide the right solution in Swakopmund
Construction projects are alive and well in Namibia, and currently, the skylines of Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund are changing […]
Reusable elements in concrete design, a vital component of sustainability
In a recent article, Bryan Perrie, MD of the Concrete Institute said: “There is growing concern worldwide about wastage of […]
Tanzania to construct a US$ 15bn rail network
Tanzania is set to construct a US$ 15-bn new rail network that will see the country’s transport infrastructure improve as […]
Architectural concrete: some new international projects
Considered an aesthetic high-quality material, concrete is increasingly employed for more than just building construction. Thanks to the continual development […]
A 21st century solution to our problems
How smart technology is changing the concrete industry for the better. John Oliver, the host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight […]
For PPC, concrete is only the first step in the customer journey
South Africa’s leading cement supplier, PPC Ltd prides itself in offering its clients more than just cement. This has led […]
Alfabloc offers a practical chemical powder barrier
Storing bulk supplies of inorganic chemicals in powder form can be problematic with the greatest risk being cross contamination of […]
