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Contents3 From the Desk . . .

Cover Story5 Stairway to Heaven

Practice Profile6 Base Jumping

Trends in Public Facilities11 Public Architecture

Opinion15 What Would You Do With R100k to Improve Society?

Houseboats18 Cruising the Breeze

Software for Architects and Specifiers21 Closing the Gap

Energy Efficiencyy25 Your Own Personal Power Plant

Aluminium and Glass31 Doing it Differently

Doors and Windows35 Taking Control

Glass and Glazing39 Local Solution to Glass Testing

Bathrooms43 Pret a Potty

Chain Gang47 A County Sheriff Perhaps?

49 News & Views

63 AAAMSA Matrixes

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From the DeskThings have happened since my last editorial which require

the undivided attention of our readers.

W ith the publication of SANS 10400:A – The application of the National Building Regulations Part A General principles and requirements Form I

with its schedules A and B has been published.

This Form I is referred to in the National Building Regulations effected 1 October 2008 under regula-tion A2(1)(G) which makes it obligatory to show how the applicable functional regulations shall be satisfied at time of application for approval of the erection of the building.

To satisfy this requirement enclose the following Certificates issued by our Association:

In respect of Regulation N – Glazing; include the AAAMSA Performance Test Certificates for all fenestration types specified.

In respect of Regulation T – Fire Protection; include the TIASA Certificate of Compliance with SAQNS 428 in respect of the specified thermal insulation materials.

The minister of Trade and Industry published on 9 September 2011 the requirements for Energy Usage in Buildings. The regulation which is published for our reader’s convenience below will come in effect 9 November 2011 (Government Gazette 9 September 2011 No. 34586).

Part X: Environmental sustainabilityRegulation

XA: Energy usage in buildingsXA1 In order to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases buildings, and extensions to buildings in respect of which plans and specifica-tions are to be drawn and submitted in terms of the Act, having A1, A2, A3, A4, C1, C2, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, G1, H1, H2, H3, H4 and H5 occupancies or building classifications in accordance with regulation A20, excluding garage and storage areas contained within such occupancies, shall be designed and constructed so that they

(a) Are capable of using energy efficiently while fulfilling user needs in relation to vertical transport, if any, thermal comfort, lighting and hot water; or

(b) Have a building envelope and services which facilitate the efficient use of energy appropriate to their function and use, internal environment and geographical location.

Equipment and plant required for conducting the business of the occupant shall be excluded from these requirements.

XA2 At least 50% (volume fraction) of the annual average hot water heating requirement shall be provided by means other than electrical resistance heating including but not limited to solar heating, heat pumps, heat recovery from other systems or processes and renewable combustible fuel.

XA3 The requirements of sub-regulation XA1 shall be deemed to be satisfied when such building is designed and constructed in accordance with the following requirements:

a) Has an orientation, shading, services and building envelope in accordance with SANS 10400 Part XA; or

b) Is the subject of a rational design by a Competent Person, which demonstrates that the energy usage of such building is equivalent to or better than that which would have been achieved by compliance with the requirements of SANS 10400XA, or

c) Has a theoretical energy usage performance, determined using certified thermal calculation software, less than or equal to that of a refer-ence building in accordance with SANS 10400 Part XA.

Hans A SchefferlieExecutive Director

At least 50% (volume fraction) of the annual average hot water heating requirement shall be provided by means other than electrical resistance heating

Hans A Schefferlie, Executive Director


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COVER STORY

Since before Scarlett swanned down the staircase in “Gone with the Wind”, balustrades have added a touch of glamour

to a conventional flight of stairs. They also serve as an essential safety feature.

C linton Bunch, sales director, and Rika Vermeulen, product manager at Grace Haven Industries (GHI) recently chatted to “Architect &

Specificator” about the company’s new range of glass and steel balustrading accessories. “We’ve entered into a partnership with Q Railing, a well-known German supplier of stainless steel attachments in Europe,” Clinton tells us.

Visual flow“Glass has grown increasingly popular for its ability to facilitate uninhibited visual flow and there’s been a clear move to glass balustrading in office, retail and residential design,” he says, explaining the reasoning

behind launching the expanded range. “Grace Haven has always supplied balustrade clamps. Working with Q Railing allows us to offer a much more comprehensive offering to give architects more freedom of design.”

Rika goes on to describe the range in more detail. “We provide a dry glazed glass balustrade system in either a top fix or side fix configuration. The handrail profile is available in both 42 and 30 mm diameter channel tubing in 304 and 316 satin finish stainless steel. The glass clamps come in a variety of finishes in 304 and 316 satin, as well as 316 mirror polished in both curved and flat back. We

supply either 50.8 or 38.1 mm diameter posts, all with a wall thickness of 1.5 mm.”

Safety has gained increased attention and the new products conform to European standards. “We used to leave testing to the customer,” says Clinton,“but the new product comes pre-tested to EN-1260 standards, which means that glass over 8 mm can resist a dynamic force of up to 50 kg. It’s the only range with this ability currently available in the country.”

Pool safetyIn a logical development from indoor design, the same concept of maintaining visual flow has been applied to glass pool enclosures. “The system combines GHI’s upstands and offstands in 316 stainless,” says Rika.“The up stands are available in both top fix and core drill versions.”

Clinton adds that a main attraction of the pool range comes in the form of its safety latches. “Hinges are supplied in 316 stainless along with child-proof stainless steel magnetic latches. It’s a clever little device, positioned out of reach, that snaps securely into place.”

He admits that most of the components are al-ready part of GHI’s existing product range. “Apart from the safety latch, we’re not reinventing the wheel; we’re just showing other ways of using the systems we already have. Since the new features are merely an extension of what we already do, offering pool enclosure components is a natural progression for us. We currently supply fittings for many toughened glass applications including frameless glass showers and spider fitting facades for curtain walls. Balustrades and pool enclosures are just the next step,” he smiles.Rika Vermeulen, Grace Haven Industries, Tel. 011 608 2800, Fax. 086 532 9910, Email. [email protected], Website. www.ghi.co.za

A clear move to glass balustrading in office, retail and residential design

Pools are another area in which glass enclo-sures are growing in popularity

Stairway to Heaven

Clamps are available in a variety of finishes

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PRACTICE PROFILE

Base JumpingThe young team at Base Architects & Associates laugh

when they tell us that some describe architecture as an “old man’s” game. “I suppose it’s because you have to be around a long time to develop the relationships needed to succeed in this industry,” Werner ver der Poll, Technical Director,

explains to “Architect & Specificator”.

Despite this, the firm has established a solid foothold in the industry within a very short space of time – their first project was the R120 million Eco Court development in

Centurion. Of course, the partners Darren Ogden (MD), Vasco Da Silva, Andrew Rouse and Werner have been around as a team for far longer than their company has, having worked together prior to the formation of Base in 2008. They also at-

tribute their success to the fact that they’re willing to tackle tricky projects in short timelines without compromising quality.

Swat team“We’ve based ourselves in a specific part of the market. Essentially we’re the architectural ‘SWAT’ team that comes in to handle the tough stuff,” laughs Darren Ogden, another of the founding partners. “We’re a small group of guys who can create a lot, and we’ve been pulled in on projects where we’ve had a four day lead time to wrap up a top-class design. This ability has given us an advantage in an economy that has been very hard on our industry.”

Regardless of the timeline, the team goes all out to learn the intricacies of whatever may be required for a project. “We’ll never ignorantly put anything together without researching the technical require-ments. If we’re faced with something out of our sphere, we become experts at it,” he continues.

For instance, a recent job required a design for a church that could be assembled in South Africa and then shipped in ‘kit’ form into the DRC for construction. “It was a very different brief because we had to create the entire structure using mate-rials we may not ordinarily have chosen; it was a bit like working back-to-front because usually we’ll start with the design and allocate materials accordingly,” says Werner.

Spiritual spaceUndaunted by the industrial nature of the materi-als, the team conceptualised a building that would portray a sense of spirituality. The traditional cru-cifix has been integrated into the structure as a design element, while a modernised bell-tower has been incorporated in a nod to conventional church design. “We were really excited to take something that could easily have looked like a warehouse and turn it into a spiritual space,” Werner enthuses. “Our design will form the blueprint for a number of churches in various locations and will be constructed in 400-, 600- and 1500-seater configurations.”

Projects where we’ve had a four day lead time

Church – DRC Client: Private organization Project description: Church in DRC Project size: 3 different sizes as requiredProject value: still to be costed.


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In addition to religion, the containerised church will address another pressing is-sue. “Although Africa has a great need for construction, there are often problems when it comes to completing projects. With our ‘kit’ structures, all they have to do is prepare the base level and assemble the buildings,” says Darren.

The firm has an additional advantage when it comes to assignments on the continent since Vasco is fluent in Portuguese and French, which are vital languages in the area. This has led to involvement in some interesting conceptual work for proposed projects. “We designed a complete urban renewal programme for Bulawayo in Zimbabwe,” Darren continues. “The City has given us full approval to handle the project…if funding becomes available. And of course, that’s the tough part!”

Education firstWhile Base was born with the intention to tackle commercial projects, the team has turned their hand to a number of residential builds with considerable success. “At times like these, companies will ac-cept most types of work,” smiles Werner. However, they stick to their guns when it comes to design integrity. “As architects, it’s our responsibility to educate the client in terms of energy efficiency, as well as best use of their budget. You have to take them by the hand and lead them through the process.

“Very often, a client will come to us with something they’ve seen elsewhere and expect it to work for their own situation: Liquorice Allsorts design,” laughs Darren. Werner agrees saying: “We actually prefer it when a client comes to us with a loose brief and lets us show them what’s possible. It’s not always about spending a fortune. In fact, you can often do more with a small budget for a per-son who simply wants to create a home, than you can with a huge budget that’s intended to make a fashion statement.”

Something they’ve seen elsewhere and expect it to work for their own situation: Liquorice Allsorts design

ECO court – South Africa, CenturionClient: MT developmentProject description: Commercial offices & MT development head office.Project size: 16 823 sqmProject value: R120 million Completion date: End 2009


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Both emphasise that architecture should be time-less, whether commercial or residential. “Com-panies have more freedom to make statements with their design because they’re putting across a corporate image. But even here, there should be an understanding of brand identity that appropriately portrays the type of business they’re in,” explains Darren, whose early years in corporate branding have given him a strong awareness of this aspect.

Little boxesThe guys at Base are equally steadfast when deal-ing with developers. “Cutting corners to maximise profits is a short-sighted way to do business and we advise clients against it, partially because this sort of construction is irresponsible but also because they will end up with a product that is not really

marketable,” he says firmly. “We never want to be the type of company that churns out ugly little houses just to make a quick buck.”

At this point, Werner returns to his original state-ment. “This is probably why the industry is known for its mature players,” he smiles. “You can’t get in and get out with a pile of cash. It takes years to make friends, mentors, colleagues – people you can turn to. It’s the best way to accomplish things and to be true to your goal.”

Darren Ogden, Base Architects, Tel. 011 463 4742, Fax. 011 463 4984, [email protected]

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What had been dormitory townships – areas without any sense of place – have begun to be transformed

into the beginnings of towns.

This is not to suggest that some utopian solution to our urban challenges has been found. Quite the contrary; Cape Town like the rest of South Africa, still has some way to go towards being a sustainable city in which all people’s basic needs are met and in which they feel included and connected.

But the difference that public infrastructure invest-ment has begun to make is palpable .

For example, the hard landcape architecture of paved roads and sidewalks in communities like

TRENDS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES

Public ArchitectureThe changes observed in informal settlements from what they were like between 10 and 15 years ago underscore

the significance of public architecture.

SamoraMachel, which once perched precariously on a dumping ground, lend the area a sense of place, enhanced by the presence of vibrant roadside traders. In this community, the road to the station has pavements that are higher than the norm in some places to ensure the safety of pedestrians from taxis: a sign of responsive design and a break away from apartheid era design-by-number that used to be applied to townships.

The influence of design is being increasingly felt as ground-breaking, socially-responsive contemporary architects assert their influence to develop a built environment that has as its mission the commit-ment to design buildings that contribute to people’s experience of a place, that impact positively on the surrounding neighbourhoods and that are sensitive to issues of energy efficiency and sustainability.

Defying the normMokena Makeka’s (Makeka Designs Laboratory CC (MDL)) design of a police station in Retreat, a relatively modest project, beautifully exemplifies this responsiveness.

Moving from the belief that access to good design is a human right, this young architect working on his first public project defied the prescriptive government brief for projects of this nature. The design brief – from a manual with roots in the

apartheid adminis-tration - called for the mandatory inclu-sion of elements like the use of facebrick to avoid mainte-nance costs, small windows for security and a disregard for restrooms that fea-tured any comfort or aesthetics in the ex-pectation that they would be vandalised by users.

A soluteMakeka’s police sta-tion challenged these instructions at every turn. A white brick building, beautiful in its presentation and

human in scale;trimmed in wood, with windows that allow in plenty of natural light and softened by exterior landscaping, the police station is not your average contemporary South African town-ship copshop.

Mokena Makeka

Not your average contemporary South African township copshop


It is instead a salute to the innate humanity of people. Makeka’s desire was to create a building that would be appreciated by the surrounding community and encourage a sense of pride and ease in those who worked in, or had to visit, it.

A space for peopleThe greatest challenge experienced during the design of the police station washaving to change the misconception of what a police station must look like and function as. The most important fac-tor that Makeka pulled through the entire design is that it is a space for people.

This can be seen in the way it has no fences and is slightly set back from the street which invites people towards it and it is said to look more like an ‘art gallery’ than a police station, which again puts people more at ease than entering a building ready to be under siege with small windows and barbed wire fencing.

Makeka wanted to design in response to basic needs such as an area for the policemen to smoke. Initially they were banished to the outdoors but Makeka created an intimate courtyard space with a braai which has become the most important

area of the station. An important aspect of the design is that the spaces are designed to ensure the separation of victims and criminals within the police station. Such sensitivity is often lacking in the design of public buildings.

Completely differentThe design of the police station has taken into account the needs of both police officers and victims which has had a direct positive impact on the surrounding community. It has also benefited the larger, city wide community as it was the first of a series of stations that were renovated in the same way – creating a positive and functional police station that is completely different to the stations designed during apartheid.

The impact of buildings on people and their effects on how people experience space, together with buildings that take cognisance of issues of envi-ronmental sustainability, are critical considerations for contemporary architects. Especially in areas that are former townships. Public buildings not only should become local landmarks but should encourage place making, inclusivity, pride and instill a greater sense of permanency and ownership.

Low-cost creativityAnother example of socially responsible archi-tectural design is the first qualifying solution for

Taken into account the needs of both police officers and victims



the Design Indaba 10 x 10 Low – Cost Housing Project by Luyanda Mphalwa of MMA Architects. Their solution won them the 2008 Curry Stone Design Prize, an international award that recognises creative solutions with the power and potential to improve our lives and the world in which we live.

The brief was to find alternative solutions to low – cost housing within a prescribed budget with the objective to find innovative designs which are affordable and use sustainable design, construc-tion and operation principles. The vision behind the MMA design was to create dignified houses that would improve the quality of life for residents which in this case are those residing in Freedom Park Township in Mitchell’s Plain.

The houses are double-storied, located close to the road edge to allow for private garden space at the back, and encourages passive surveillance on the road since they look out onto the street. The houses are designed so that they can be extended as the family can afford it.

Local resourcesSustainable design has been achieved through the local materials and labour used. The design is adaptable as there is no brick or concrete foundation allowing for change over time and the houses can be mass produced. The choice of materials also challenged the paradigm that

brick and mortar is needed in creating homes.

The use of materials had to be cost effect to ensure staying within budget, reduce building time and they had to be appropriate to allow for community involvement in the construction. Sandbags act as the in-fill for the walls of the building which are filled with sand that is readily available on site.

The sand bags not only provide excellent thermal insulation for passive thermal control as it has the same temperature control qualities seen in traditional mud and wattle rondavels or stone houses but they also act as excellent noise control mechanisms which is important in areas with high densities.

This award winning design took into account the surrounding community from the start and the benefits reflect this. The mass production of design means that more families will benefit in a shorter space of time. The simple design, use of materials and construction process encourages skills development within the community, including women, and results in a greater sense of pride and ownership. The private backyard spaces are safe and the active street edges ensure the integrity and notion of community living.

There are no nooks and crannies for kids to get up to nonsense



Social responsibilityThe importance of community involve-ment when designing is becoming more prevalent in architectural firms in and around Cape Town. Noero Wolff Architects exemplifies this ap-proach, believing that it is important for designs to reflect the culture of communities being designed, as well relating to the surrounding landscape.

An example which carries this design philosophy is the Inkwenkwezi Sec-ondary School, Du Noon, designed in association with Sonja Spamer Architects. The main building struc-tures create a protective outer wall which allow the inner play court yard spaces to be safe as there is heightened surveillance. The school is laid out in a way that the teachers

can look out over the whole school and be able to know what the kids are up to, saving teachers time as they no longer have to patrol the school grounds. There are no nooks and crannies for kids to get up to nonsense and where intruders can lurk and wait.

Fine exampleAnother fine example of socially responsible public design is the Kalkfontein Primary School, designed by Michele Sandilands Architects, which received an award from the Cape Institute for Architecture in 2007. The school gives presence to a large precinct of affordable houses and acts as a bulwark against the hostile space between this precinct and Kuils River. Care was taken with those mundane but important details which are the bane of many schools when they don’t work. The architecture is further elevated by its response to climate and its sensitive use of scale, relative to intensity of use, function, and also age groups. The school is sustainable in terms of its response to the physical, social, and economic environment.

The design of the school is architec-turally exciting and of large benefit to the local community – the community itself has embraced and protected the school as a vital cultural component

of the neighbourhood. Landscaping and tree planting will complete the attempt at humanising space and making place, as will provide much-needed shade during the hot windy summer months.

Sustainability in actionThe Tsoga Environmental Centre, situated in the SamoraMachel in-formal settlement and designed by ARG Design, Anna Cowen Architects and Vernon Collis and Associates is an outstanding example of sustain-able architecture in an area that is faced with enormous challenges. Recipient of a CIfA award in 2007, the Centre has successfully realised a remarkable vision despite many bureaucratic obstacles. Surrounded by informal housing and extreme poverty,Tsoga serves as a community

centre promoting much more than environmental education. Through projects such as community food gardens, nurseries, recycling pro-grams and compost production, it will address local poverty, unemployment and environmental betterment.

The design employs a wide range of sustainable and ‘green’ strategies; almost all materials, from recycled bricks to gum-pole trusses and locally produced scrap-metal balustrades, are carefully considered. Sited on the edge of a public square, the building comprises three simple halls grouped around a peaceful green cloister. Wherever possible there are plants. The difference in scale between Tsoga and the sur-rounding built fabric is just enough to create a strong presence and act as a magnet, but not so large as to be alienating.

The same can be said about the care-fully crafted interiors, with their simple materials and multiple textures. It is not difficult to imagine how this building and its urban square will become the hub of activity and hope in SamoraMachel.

MDL, Tel: (021) 425-5211, Email: [email protected]. Noero Wolff Architects, Tel: (021) 422-1840, Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

An outstanding example of sustainable architecture in an area that is faced with enormous challenges


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What Would You Do With R100k to Improve Society?

In order to get to know our community better, “Architect & Specificator” will be running a series of questions in upcoming issues to share the methods and motivations

of local architects with our readers.

Having sent out our first question, we were so delighted with the level of input given by one of our respondents that we’ve chosen to feature this as a highlight.

Recycling Collection PointMoney loses half its value every five years, so even as I type this out, my seed money is already dwindling...

Recycle, recycle, recycle in all townships in South Africa.

With the burgeoning township economies there is a huge surplus of discarded, consumable packag-ing - cans, bottles, glass, cardboard and more. Most of this waste ends up on burning pyres on vacant municipal lots and street corners. That is like burning money. Not to mention the detrimental effect on the health of local inhabitants and the planet as a whole.

Many townships are not serviced adequately, espe-cially informal settlements. A sorting and collection yard is a simple concept of alleviating township trash by turning it into an income for struggling local people. It utilises existing unused pockets of municipal land, road-reserve, railway-reserve and other vacant land to set up a core from which further economic and social development can take place. The project foot point is established through

an encompassing ring fence which includes the collections bins, sorting area and a washing area with an oil and grease trap. The cost of this devel-opment incubator is marginal in the order of one hundred thousand rand, to construct a ring fence, a paved area of about 200sqm and an admin office with some washing facilities.

It employs local people who can collect usable trash and simply de-liver it to the collection yards and get paid by weight. This collection can also grow from a grassroots enterprise through strategic part-nership with local su-

Recycle, recycle, recycle in all townships in South Africa

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permarkets and other branded stores. An established recycling company will set up their own receptacles for collection, so people can easily push a loaded trolley to the centre. The trolleys must be made of durable plastic which has little recycle value, lessening the chance of theft and can be rented out for a nominal fee. There must a recycling col-lection point within a five kilometre walking radius of residential areas to ensure maximum benefit to people without a mode of transport.

This is win, win scenario for the creation of sustain-able work and simultaneously saving the planet one small step at a time.

Craig Atkins, PG Architects

resources from contractors with whom we work), as well as to establish Libraries in these school, and initiate a drive to stock them with books.

I strongly believe that if we look after our kids and nurture them as they grow, everything else will fall into place. At the moment in our society, kids are dropping out of school at an alarming rate for different reasons. The challenge is on us to not miss the opportunity to intervene. As an African proverb states "It takes a Village to raise a child".

Abey Mamaregane, LPA Architects and Redevelopment Specialists

Our society needs to learn to stop littering. I have seen lots of plastic bottles and bags stuck in crevices and hooked onto branches etc. I’d pay teams to go clean the river banks running through our city.

Tania Glavas, Tania Glavas Architects

Next issue’s burning question will be: “What career would you have chosen if you hadn’t become an architect?”Please forward your responses to [email protected]

Other input was also thought-provoking and we feel that it deserves a mention:I would adopt two primary schools where the pu-pils leave home with empty stomachs. I’d use the funds for two projects. Firstly I’d set up a feeding scheme providing two slices of brown bread with peanut butter and a glass of milk every morning. This was done for me when I was a young boy attending primary school and it really made a big difference. Secondly, I’d enlist volunteers to paint classrooms (with the assistance of donations of


Lauren and David Gardner of Old Willow No. 7 Houseboat Charters

Houseboats“Architect & Specificator ” searched for houseboats in South Africa and found just a handful of operators at some of the main tourist attractions around the country. One of them is Old Willow No. 7 Houseboat Charters on the Vaal River near Sasolburg where we speak to owners David and Lauren Gardner. “We run a houseboat charter business on a similar basis as sister operations under Lightleys Holidays Houseboats in Knysna, Port Alfred and Swaziland,” says Lauren.

“The eight boats we have were designed by naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built by Knysna Leisure Craft in Knysna.”

We arrived at Old Willow on a Friday to find workers in a frenzy of activity, cleaning and preparing the houseboats for guests that start arriving mid-morning to take the boats out for a weekend on the Vaal.

DesignBeing charter boats, they are designed specifically for the rough handling that is part and parcel of hiring a boat out to inexperienced skippers. “Angelo

Lavranos is renowned worldwide for his master designs for safe and stable craft,” explains David. “The Knysna Leisure Liner was conceived for easy cruising and built with hand-crafted skill to provide comfortable headroom with superior quality finishes and marine standard specifications.

“The boat combines comfort and easy boating to make you the captain of your own holiday. Cruis-ing in calm waters is the obvious attraction while the boat’s hassle-free features mean that you can enjoy the open waters without the fuss of sails, lines or rigging.”

PowerThe houseboat is powered by a 40 horsepower outboard motor, enough to take you anywhere along the 55 kilometres of river available for sailing on the Vaal, but not too much to get up to mischief in terms of speeding or making waves by powerboat

Houseboats are relatively common in coun-tries around the world where rivers, lakes

and waterways link cities and towns, provid-ing a means for tourists to cruise through the country. Although originally developed from a boat that was modified to serve as

a human dwelling, houseboats in all shapes and sizes are today primarily used as leisure craft. Smaller houseboats can accommodate

up to four people, while larger boats have room for several people enjoying three bed-

rooms, a living room, kitchen and lots of deck space to laze about on.

Designed specifically for the rough handling that is part and parcel of hiring a boat out to inexperienced skippers

Cruising the Breeze

The stern, where South Africans braai

HOUSEBOATS


cowboying on the water. “As of March 2009, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has instituted new boating regulations that require that anyone piloting a boat with an engine of 15 horsepower or more has a Skipper’s Ticket or Certificate of Competency (CoC),” says Lauren.

“We, together with Lightleys Holiday Houseboats, have been accredited by SAMSA to train and is-sue each skipper with a Temporary Certificate of Competence that will be valid for the duration of the holiday, be it a week or just the weekend.”

The deckThe rooftop deck gives passengers a whole new perspective. It’s perfect for watching the world go by or for tanning under a hot summer sun while the generous, open cockpit allows for a full view of the whole boat and its surrounds. This is also where people braai. “Being in South Africa, that’s one of the first modifications we had to make,” says David with a chuckle.

“Imagine a weekend out without a braai for a South African? We supply a small Weber braai that fits perfectly on a platform at the back at hip height for comfort. However, we do warn people not to do this while cruising. We also had to put a braai on the boat to stop people from rigging a braai on someone’s private property just because it’s on the riverbank.”

Close to natureThese houseboats are also for sale to those who

The boat’s hassle-free features mean that you can enjoy the open waters without the fuss of sails, lines or rigging

Off into the sunset oin the Vaal River

have the means to cruise more often than the odd weekend, but then you have a wider choice of luxury finishing and fittings to suit your lifestyle on the water. Because of its shallow, 35 cm draft, the Knysna Leisure Liner enters shallow channels with ease, making it perfect for birding or view-ing wildlife on the water’s edge. Its economical cruising speed of 6.5 knots means that it creates a limited wake, making it an eco-friendly option in boat ownership.

The boat is a wide beam design, providing stabil-ity to the boat’s buoyant GRP (glass reinforced plastic) construction. Says David, “It’s a family boat and user-friendly boat for calm-water cruising. “What’s more, it’s moveable, so if you get tired of your surroundings, the boat can be lifted onto a road trailer and transported with relative ease.”

RugbyThe only convenience you won’t find on these houseboats is a television set, purely because it is too expensive to fit a signal tracking device to ensure good reception while cruising around. So fishermen stop off at one of the many venues on the route to cheer the boys.

Lauren Gardner, Tel: (016) 973-1729, Email: [email protected], Website: www.houseboats.co.za

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Closing the Gap

However, one of the most effective methods of conveying design ideas is through the use of physical models. The trouble is that these are considered costly and time-

consuming to produce. “Architect & Specificator” recently encountered a three-dimensional printing solution, originally designed for the engineering field, that has found increasing favour in archi-tectural circles.

The different 3D printers from Objet are unique in their ability to produce robust models for engineer-ing and other design applications. Available in a number of platforms aimed at various budgets, from high-end multi-materials systems down to affordable desktop units, each utilises inkjet-type technology to create models based on computer generated 3D designs.

Helping architects“We help architects by developing systems and materials for rapid prototyping and simulation of the final product in three aspects,” says Zehavit Reisin, head of business, consumables at Objet. “Firstly, we look at form: does it resemble the look of the end product in shape, color, surface smoothness, etc.? Secondly, does it fit together using all the materials and parts specified by the

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The gap between client and designer has always been one of communicating visual concepts in a way that is understandable by all parties. A lot has been done with CAD and 3D walk-throughs, which have made it easier

to translate concepts.

The Connex 500 – remarkably compact for a printer packed with punch

Each utilises inkjet-type technology to create models based on computer generated 3D designs

designer? And finally we look at function, asking whether the prototype fulfills the functional pur-poses it was designed for, and can it be used in the actual working environment the end-product is designated to function in.

“For example, one thing that is crucial is having models that keep their dimensional stability under different environmental conditions. They need to be able to withstand temperature fluctuations, as well as the pressure often applied by transporta-tion, storage, and other usages performed by the architect.”

Zehavit goes on to explain that the company recognises the importance of materials that best represent the intended end product. “Our materials cover the range from simulating standard plastics, and recently we also launched materials that simu-late ABS plastics, which is an engineering plastics material. Having a variety of materials with different


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physical properties and in different colors, such as transparent materials, bio-compatible materials, high temperature-resistant materials and more, enables Objet to meet various prototyping needs.”

Matchless multi-material capabilitiesWhile the entire range is designed to produce models efficiently, the Objet Connex series can jet two materials simultaneously to create a composite material for a variety of thermal and mechanical properties. “The digital material is a combination of two base materials that are jetted together from different print-heads in a pre-defined composition,” Zehavit elaborates.

Materials can be rigid, flexible, soft, or all of the above in the same model. Moreover, different colors and shades such as greyscale tones, blue tones, or pure white and black elements can be combined within the same print job. Objet is the only company to offer a 3D printer with this capability, and currently provides its Connex customers sixty-five different materials for various end-user needs.

Baby steps“South Africa is a new territory for us, but we see a very big market here for this range,” she emphasises. Jacques Kleynhans, whose com-pany DemaPlastech markets the range in South Africa, shares this opinion. “In spite of being in the country for about 13 years, 3D printing is still in its infancy locally. Many people haven’t heard of it – even engineers and designers and people who are clued up on new technology don’t know much about it.

“I believe that this is set to change in the next two or three years, for a number of reasons. Price was previously an obstacle but this drops every year. It used to cost about R3 million for a printer; now you’re looking at 10% of that.

“Designers are also learning that 3D printing streamlines the design process to eliminate errors from the outset, which saves costs down the line. The further along the process you go the more expensive mistakes become,” Jacques continues, describing the procedure step by step. “Typically, the architect does a 2D design and shows the cli-ent. The next step is to do a 3D render because

it gives the client a better idea of the visual. But you’re still looking at a flat thing. Where 3D print-ing comes in is that it fills the gap between the model builder and the architect.

“The modeler takes the two-dimensional design and converts it to a three-dimensional solid. We then print it to scale and the architect can show the client a replica which is an exact model of the final article. They can paint it, put a landscape around it and the client can see it from all sides in its environment to get a real feel,” he smiles.

Office-friendly systemWhile you might imagine the system would re-quire a room of its own, Jacques explains that the equipment is very office-friendly. “Picture a normal inkjet printer on your desktop with three cartridges to produce colours,” he explains. “3D printing is a similar concept.

“Whether you’re designing a watch or a building the concept is the same. The thicker the part is, the longer it takes to print. Generally, you’d be looking at two-and-a-half to three hours to print a golf ball. Obviously a building takes longer, but it’s still much quicker than sending the design to a model builder who physically sits and cuts paper and sticks it all together.

“Now, the designer completes the design and pushes ‘print’ and then heads out to the beach. When he gets back, the model is finished,” Jacques laughs. Changes are just as easily implemented: if the client doesn’t like the design, he can request amendments, the designer applies them and re-prints the model.

“Like many things, change takes time. In the ‘old days’ drawing was done by hand, now it’s mainly done in CAD. 3D printing will be the same,” he smiles.

Jacques Kleynhans, DemaPlastech, Tel. 011 462 2990, Fax. 011 462 8229, Email. [email protected] Website. www.demaplastech.co.za

It used to cost about R3 million for a printer; now you’re looking at 10% of that

Architectural steps from design to model to final site

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Your Own Personal Power PlantThe world, and Africa in particular, has an abundance of sunlight, now all we have to do is harness it widely and

effectively through improved and reliable technology. One of these technologies is photovoltaic (PV), a method of

generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that

exhibit the photovoltaic effect.

Photovoltaic power generation employs solar panels composed of a number of cells containing a photovoltaic material. Driven by advances in technology and increases in

manufacturing scale and sophistication, the cost of PV has declined steadily since the first solar cells were manufactured. Net metering and financial incentives, such as preferential feed-in tariffs for solar generated electricity, have supported solar PV installations in many countries.

In South Africa, PV technology is here and is steadily being adopted as a cost effective means to supplement energy in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. A local company specialising in engineered solar power solutions is hudu, operating from headquarters in Paulshof just north of Rivonia. “Architect & Specificator” speaks to managing director, Martin Viljoen, about local developments in this field.

PV for Pretoria“Our products are accredited by all the relevant industry bodies and designed to be incorporated into either existing or new architectural projects. Right now we’re in the process of finalising one of the biggest PV projects in South Africa, a solar PV farm which will have over 2 000 solar panels installed to complement the energy supply of an entire retirement village in Pretoria.”

The company specialises in the supply, design, in-stallation and maintenance of custom-built, hybrid, on- and off-grid solar power plants for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. Martin explains, “hudu was founded in 2005 through a passion for eco design. Our expertise in develop-ing renewable energy solutions has allowed us to offer a clean and green energy lifestyle for many customers. We have a strong technical background with an engineering and design team as part of our group, ensuring a complete turnkey solution from design to implementation.”

The walls are filled with actual working solar power controllers, inverters and battery banks

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Concept showroomAs we enter the premises, situated in a shopping centre, it immediately strikes us that hudu is serious about getting people to understand solar energy systems. Their showroom has a modern arty feel about it, yet the walls are filled with actual working solar power controllers, inverters and battery banks sup-plying this working environment with all its energy requirements from PV panels installed on the roof of the building.

“We deliberately decided to go with the concept showroom theme so that people who visit us can get the ‘look & feel’ of the products; they walk in and can actually see the products working,” Martin says. “I think ours is the first of its kind in South Africa and we intend putting one up in Cape Town and Durban in due course.

“We had to get special permission from the owners of the building to install the system, but we’re not interfering with their power supply, we’re simply reducing our consump-tion from the grid significantly,” explains Martin. “Our intention with the South African commercial, industrial and high-end domestic markets is mainly to feed solar-generated power into the building’s grid in order to reduce consumption from the main electricity supply and not to replace it altogether.

Supplementary“The solar PV installation we did at the AECI building in Johannesburg is a typical example,” adds Martin. “The feed we put into the building’s grid is not independent of the main supply, it purely assists to reduce the electricity bill. This is called a hybrid system, typically also suitable for domestic installations, where we make use of solar power, but also draw on the grid when necessary. We can also make use of extra alternative energy sources such as wind power combined into one packaged solution, depending on how far the cli-ent wants to go.”

Usually companies either supply solar heating, PV, or wind generators, but here it’s all available under one roof. Martin also has a well-thought through philosophy in terms of renewable energy solutions. “The future of renewable energy lies in looking at the building as whole,” he warns. “Firstly all our buildings need to be properly

“The future of renewable energy lies in looking at the building as whole,” he warns

A small PV unit for housing where there is no electrcity at all being tested at hudu’s facility

hudu’s showroom in Rivonia

hudu also did a PV installation at AECI

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insulated to reduce energy losses which result in higher consumption. The second aspect is to reduce the electrical load which starts with simple things like changing light bulbs and using alternative heating sources. Only then should you decide on what type of renewable energy source you’re going to install.

Long term investment“Although the cost of these systems is coming down significantly, it remains an expensive exercise right now. However, predictions show that by 2015 the local grid price of electricity will be on a par with the price of PV energy,” adds Martin. “This means that the demand for alternative energy sources will rise dramatically which is even more reason to start looking at installing such systems now. At the moment pay-back time for a PV system is 7 to 9 years, but we expect this to drop to well below five years in the near future.

hudu is the sole distributor for Suntech Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) panels. “They develop, manufacture and deliver reliable and cost-effective solar energy solutions and are the world’s largest crystalline and Monocrystalline silicon module manufacturer, with more than 1.3GW of solar modules already installed worldwide,” says hudu’s electrical engi-neer, Elmond Khoza. “All products are designed according to the iec/ui standard and manufactured in IS09001 and IS014001 certified product lines. All the Suntech off-grid modules come with a 25-year power output warranty and a 5-year materials and workmanship warranty.”

Divide and conquer“This is the product we used at the retirement vil-lage, Oostvallei, in Pretoria,” Elmond adds. “The village has 122 flat roofed cottages on which we’re installing a total of 2 400 panels delivering 480 KW. With this installation we followed the proven old adage: divide and conquer. The system has 122 inverters, one for each dwelling instead of all the power going through just one large inverter.

“This means the power generated can be shared among those units where the demand is highest while ensuring consistency in supply even if one or two inverters are not fully functional. Power not consumed charges a battery pack, but this pack is otherwise charged from the main supply when all the solar energy is being consumed through the system.”

System optionsSystem options include Off Grid application, On Grid application, Grid Interactive application and a UPS Backup application. “The Off Grid application enables the user to harvest energy from the sun through the battery bank as a primary source of power while a wind turbine and an AC collector can be connected to support the system,” explains Elmond. “With the On Grid Application, the grid is the primary source of energy while energy generated

by the PV panels is pushed into the local grid.

“In the Grid Interactive ap-plication, the grid-power is mostly used when the PV array produces excess solar energy after loading the back-up batteries. If the PV load exceeds consump-tion, the excess will be fed back into the main grid for credit [depending on ‘Rebid’ developments],” elaborates Elmond. “Finally, in the case of a UPS, the converter con-nects together with batter-ies, grid charger, PV panels and charger controller, to a separate DB board. In the event of a power failure, the UPS will feed the designated sections on the DB board with power.”

WarningMany people have in the past burnt their fingers with inferior solar energy products, but as technology matures more people are gaining confidence to try out alternative sources of energy. “I’d suggest that anyone who wants to invest in a PV system make sure that the guarantee on the system, especially the panels, is ceded from the manufacturer through to the client,” Martin suggests in conclusion. “A guarantee of 25 years, like ours for example, should be in place from the manufacturer and obviously users should deal with a reputable company able to carry such a guarantee.”

Who do you call… hudu.Martin Viljoen, hudu, Tel: (011) 234-6116, Email: [email protected]

The PV panel still lets light through

This means the power generated can be shared among those units where the demand is highest

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ALUMINIUM & GLASS

Doing It Differently

The new Department of Public Works Building in Bloemfontein

When Daddy Mabe decided to go into construction he

didn’t want to “play” in the usual market and chose rather to set up a business making and fitting aluminium framed

windows and doors for big scale building projects.

This decision has set him on the road to success and proves that it pays to think differently and look for op-portunities in the market

where few others are competing for the same business.

“There are still not many BEE contrac-tors in the aluminium manufacturing and fittings market who are able to do big jobs. About seven years ago I saw it as a perfect opportunity to get into the construction industry and decided to take my chances and only tender for the big jobs. Now I can say it is starting to pay off,” Daddy adds.

Quality workWith many successful projects already under the belt his company, Lamda Projects cc, is getting recognition for quality of work done and is be-coming a well-respected member of the Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa (Aaamsa). His biggest and most recent project was the new Public Works building in Bloemfontein where they were responsible for the aluminium and glass work.

The company has also sub-contracted on other equally well-known projects including the Design Quarter in

The story of how the business was started can serve as an inspiration to many


Fourways, Atholl Square, Walter Sisulu Square Of Dedication (WSSD) in Kliptown, Emperors Palace, as well as several Post Offices and Telkom retail outlets. With this kind of experience the company

is surely on the right path to tackle even much bigger projects and to winning contracts as the main contractor.

“Naturally, we entered the industry as a sub-contractor working under the management and supervision of the appointed main aluminium contractor, but today here we are, still providing labour only but independently capable of organising, managing, supervising and technically executing the works, thanks to the support and trust Keren Kula Construction put on PDI`s like Lamda. The experience and money raised as capital will soon put us in a position where we are strong enough financially and technically to do our own projects,” he says.

Inspiration to succeedThe story of how the business was started can serve as an inspiration to many. Daddy explains that his background is telecommunications which he left with the intention of starting his own business, but all his initiatives failed due to his obvious lack of knowledge and experience in business. That’s when his life started to crumble around him.

“Briefly, I got divorced, nearly lost my house and in time had to even swallow my pride and go ask my neighbours for food. That was my lowest

Daddy Mabe of Lamda Construction

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point and one day I just decided to change my life. I realised I did not want to fail my children

so I took the decision there and then to do something about it.

“I also decided I didn’t want to just survive I wanted to live, nothing

modest I decided to go big right from the start. And I learned that with determination, hard work and a little help from everyday people you can achieve whatever you want to as long as you have a plan and do your research upfront,” Daddy tells us

enthusiastically.

BEE contractorsDetermined to find a way of breaking into the

construction industry he did days of research until

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he was satisfied that there was a big call for BEE contractors in aluminium and glass. Within just one month he set up an operation, sold his old Kombi and got a much- needed financial assistant and bought all the basic equipment he needed to manufacture aluminium casements (door and window frames). By the end of that month he already won his first contract and his learning curve began.

He realised quickly enough that even with the great-est determination and will to succeed, he needed help technically and from a management point of view. Employees who they hired to manufacture and install the aluminium would often deliver poor quality work knowing that he was not technically able to tell whether work was up to standard.

“You have to learn quickly and these kind of les-sons force you to do it quickly. The only way you can get to a position where you can’t be taken advantage of is to ask experts and those people

with the experience and patience to help you.

Helpful hands“During my very first contract working on the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown I was fortunate enough to meet and work with Andrew Riley of Grinaker Facades. He was a great help and took the time to encourage me and mentor me. He was not the only one who helped me though.

“I was lucky in many ways and when I started the business had people who put their trust in me and my ability to make a success of the opportunity. Just to mention a few, people like Tlhalefang Sekano who was my union leader at Telkom, and my cur-rent partner Steve Maleka, believed in me enough to offer financial assistance to start the business.

“Then there are pro BEE champions like Charles Hofman of Keren Kula Construction who has gone out of his way to help us succeed. He freely lends his years of experience to help our company suc-ceed. Lamda has to thank all these people along the way and in future we are committed to help people in the same way as we have been helped.”

Ingredients for successDaddy is quick to point out that despite all that they have achieved so far, they are still learning and even with seven successful years in construction he learns something new every day. “If you don’t know something never, never be afraid to ask”.

He wants Lamda Projects to be used as a model for the development of BEE in the industry and other small businesses in the country. His roadmap for success is not too difficult for any entrepreneur to put in place. It starts with determination and creating a path to success, then a plan and cour-age to implement it.

Next it takes nerves of steel to tender for the proj-ects you want and deal with the snags along the way. Learning all the way and striving to be the best helps to keep the momentum going forward and finally implementing effective business man-agement across the company to ensure technical and financial stability of the company to make it complete.

Constant improvement“When the work is done after each project it pays to take a break to reflect and identify the highlights of each project. Also to look at things that went wrong and how to stop it happening again in future. In this way you constantly improve and enter the next project with a clear head.

From the dark days before starting Lamda Projects, the company is now surely on the right path to success and business is promising. “The goal is to grow the business from working as a labour-only contractor to a fully independent contractor so that we can easily win tenders as the main contractor. Also, to start big manufacturing plants in the townships where we can help develop the communities and people in the same way as we have been developed.

“Assistance that we had along the way has helped us to grow the business technically into a suc-cessful one and when we are in a position to do the same for our community, we will.

“As a matter of fact, in all our projects we constantly recruit people who know nothing about aluminium and glass and give them the skills. A good number of them have since joined big companies and we are happy about that. What we critically need now is to develop some systems which will ensure that the business is sustainable,” concludes Daddy.

Lamda Projects, Daddy Lamda, Tel: 071 124 5966, Email: [email protected]

Daddy Lamda’s most recent project was the manufacture and installation of all the alumium and glass for the Department of Public Works Building in Bloemfontein.It included everything from standard 38 casement, to shop fronts, frameless screens and folding doors 85% of which is double glazed. All-in-all the total glass coverage was about 2600m² throughout the 6-storey building.

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DOORS AND WINDOWS

Taking ControlIt’s no secret that automated buildings are no longer the domain of science fiction fantasies. Most basic functions

can be controlled with simple switch boxes – often remotely via cellphone.

Some companies have taken this beyond the element of human interaction by equipping buildings to control themselves. Russell Cramb at Robertson Ventilation Industries,

the distributor of SE Controls, tells “Architect & Specificator” that by installing a system of sen-sors, buildings can become safer and more energy efficient.

Bells and whistles“Ideally, we like to get in from the conceptual stage,” he says, grinning as he admits he’s delighted when a client requests an installation with all the bells and whistles. “Using thermal modeling and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) we can accurately place a network of actuators, thermal and rain sensors which work together through the building management system to manage windows, doors and airconditioners.

“Thermal sensors control windows according to external and internal temperatures, while rain sensors will shut them if it rains. We need to see window facades to position sensors. We’ll want windows opening at the bottom and top to facili-tate air flow.” Russell explains that opening high and low level windows creates a combination of positive and negative pressures. Rising hot air is flushed out while cooler air takes its place.

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By installing a system of sensors, buildings can become safer and more energy efficient

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“We can even include CO2 sensors in areas such as lecture halls or conference centres to ensure that if levels get too high, natural ventilation can be used to dissipate the gas and avoid sleepy oc-cupants,” he smiles. “We also apply ‘night purging’ strategies whereby windows are opened slightly between midnight and 4am to cool the building’s thermal mass. In this way, you arrive in a cool building in the morning and don’t need to switch on the aircon.”

Energy for lifeAdditional elements in the form of solar shading and internal blinds and fans enhance energy sav-ings. Russell emphasises that if these are specified during the design stages, a building can remain energy efficient for its entire life. However, there are sound arguments for retrofitting too, and the company handles a number of projects of this nature.

“Here we can conceal wiring and aluminium framing and work with the architect to avoid compromising aesthetics,” he says. “We usually advise owners that they won’t see a huge impact immediately, but they’ll definitely start to reap benefits down the line.”

It’s also necessary to consider regional conditions when specifying equipment. For example, Cape Town winds will influence buildings in this area, while coastal humidity will affect structures built near the sea.

“Although the entire system is automated, it includes an override function to allow human interaction. You can open a window yourself if you want, so there’s a combination of manual and automated operation. After an hour, the system goes back into automated mode.”

Smoke control is another important aspect. “Our smoke and fire detection system works through the main DB board, although we include D/C battery backup in case of power loss,” Russell continues. “Upon triggering of a fire alarm, all windows open completely to flush smoke from the building.

“Our window actuators in the smoke controlled areas are fire-rated and cabling is siliconed to withstand intense heat. Once the threat has passed, a fireman’s override switch returns the system to normal.”

Nice projectsThe technology has attracted a number of high profile assignments. “We’ve worked on some very nice projects, such as the Department of Foreign Affairs, Century Estate, Pretoria University, Wits University and numerous shopping centres,” he says.

“The applications are endless. There are excellent benefits for hospitals where natural ventilation is essential in TB clinics. Retirement homes can use the system so that wheelchair-bound occupants can simply push a button to open windows, and it’s also handy in schools, to overcome the need for long poles to open high-rise windows. Right now, our only limitations are our imaginations,” Russell laughs.

Russell Cramb, RVI, Tel. 011 608 4640, Email. [email protected], Website. www.robventind.co.za

Correct window positioning facilitates airflow

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GLASS AND GLAZING

Local Solution To Glass Testing

“The Chinese bamboo tree is planted after the earth is prepared, and for the first four years, all of the growth is underground. The only thing visible above the ground is a

little bulb and a small shoot emerging out of it. Then, in the fifth year, the bamboo grows up to eighty feet.”

The change in South Africa’s energy efficiency landscape is similar to the growth of the Chinese bamboo: slow, but steady with much work needed to get the foundations in

place. SANS 204 (Energy efficiency in buildings), SANS 10400 XA (The application of the national building regulations – Part X: Environmental sus-tainability – Part XA: Energy Usage in Buildings) and the National building regulation part X have been in the making since 2005. These standards have now been published and the regulation promulgated.

This process has been boosted by the fact that stakeholders in the domestic glazing industry can now access glass-related data in the international glazing database – a major advantage, particularly when it comes to sourcing glass products required for energy-efficient applications.

BackgroundThe total heat transmission (solar heat gain coef-ficient) and the insulating (U-value) properties of glass are key when determining what glass should be used in building projects aiming for energy efficiency. These values are based on the measured transmission and reflection values of the glass and properties of the frame. The US-based National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) has prescribed testing methods for the characterisation of fenestration components, including glazing. Although it is relatively easy to test a sample in a laboratory, the validity of these results is key because different equipment is used and the interpretation of results may be inconsistent.

For this reason, the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory is mandated to maintain the International Glazing Database (IGDB). The IGDB had more than 3 800 characterised glazing components published

Raised issues about the integrity and accuracy of the glass performance

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in version 19.0. These glazing components were submitted by sixty-five members (manufacturers or data submitters on behalf of manufacturers) only after successfully completing an inter-laboratory comparison test to confirm the validity of the results obtained from the equipment used to characterise the glazing components. The inter-laboratory com-parison is done every four years, with the latest session done in September 2011.

Andreas Landman, production manager at PFG, says prior to the IGDB, performance data was usu-ally obtained from the glass manufacturer. “This raised issues about the integrity and accuracy of the glass performance. With the IGDB, however, all manufacturers worldwide have access to the database and the ability to compare glass options,” Landman maintains.

The values used to date in South Africa are based on ASHRAE methodology, while the new values used to characterise glass will be based on the NFRC methodology.

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PFG, acquired a state-of-the-art spectrophotometer.

However, initial participation in inter-laboratory comparison testing showed that this equipment was not up to the standard required to meet the NFRC requirements for submission of accurate data to the IGDB. Further investment was needed, and this time PFG acquired a first-of commercial 280 mm integration sphere to be able to pass the rigorous inter-laboratory comparison test. PFG currently has the only equipment in the country that is capable of measuring the full solar range – wave lengths from 300 nm to 2 400 nm. Using this equipment and with its in-house testing expertise, PFG has a world class measuring solution that is accredited in terms of NFRC criteria.

PFG’s is currently characterising over 125 of its samples, including its leading ClearVue, SolarVue and SolarShield ranges of products. The company’s Intruderprufe and ColourVue products do not need to be submitted since these products can be adequately modelled with the Optics software. Seven of these products are available in version 18.1 of the IGDB. By December 2011, glass products manufactured by PFG will be available on the IGDB.

Glass, construction and other industry stakehold-ers who are interested in submitting data of glass products that are not found in the IDGB should contact the South African Fenestration and Insula-

tion Energy Rating Association (SAFIERA) – the custodian of fenestration energy efficiency in South Africa. SAFIERA should also be contacted to char-acterise framing components of the fenestration.

PFG, Andreas Landman, Tel: 011 360 1000, Email: [email protected] or Safiera, Tel: 011 805 5002, Email: [email protected]

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BATHROOMS

Pret a PottyTrends come and go, and in the fickle world of design, it is

often difficult to determine which will stay the course.

When faced with the development of integrating bathrooms into bedroom areas, the “Architect & Specificator” team was torn by conflicting opinions.

Are these rooms capable of withstanding exposure to so many human body functions, or should some things simply be kept apart?

Functional designTo avoid further debate, we took the question to the experts, in the hope that they’d flush out some new thinking. “In many instances, bringing your bathing area into your bedroom has a func-tional purpose,” says Tania Glavas of Tania Glavas Architects. “It’s convenient to be able to get up, get bathed and dressed without moving from one room to another. Incorporating your dressing room and vanity area is a sensible way to use space ef-ficiently and to streamline the dressing process. You also avoid the problem of steamed up rooms and foggy windows.”

She tells us that the level of integration is usually determined by the client. “One client may simply want a transition from bedroom into bathroom without walls, while another might decide to have

the bedroom and bathroom within one specific area. She adds that there are some stipulations, however. “Obviously it’s necessary to ensure that attention is paid to details such as moisture and steam management. And you can’t just dump a bath and basin in a room without considering how it works together. The overall aesthetic needs to be respected.”

Another architect, who preferred to remain anony-mous (perhaps for fear of irking the Potty Police), agrees, saying that in the right context, a bath-friendly boudoir can be very attractive. “It’s vital

Get up, get bathed and dressed without moving from one room to another

Would you feel comfortable including your bathroom into your bedroom?


Few feel comfortable with a toilet in their bedroom

to look at the overall design of the room and work in the elements appropriately. Privacy should not be overlooked, however. A discrete, low wall could be incorporated in case someone barges into the room while you’re in the bath.”

Tania acknowledges that this could be useful, although she adds that in her experience, you wouldn’t invite someone into your bedroom unless you were comfortable enough to let them see you bathing. Of course, this may depend on what you plan to do in the tub, but a good old-fashioned locked door is probably the easiest solution.

Holiday hotspotsOn the topic of alternative bathroom activities, this raises another issue that was discussed by the “Architect & Specificator” team. Bathrooms can be tremendously romantic if correctly designed. Perhaps it’s a positive sign that designers are looking at providing couples with more ways to interact intimately.

“My last romantic getaway featured a bathroom in the bedroom and it was fantastic,” said one contributor. “The designer had used the space to take full advantage of the surrounding environment, so there were no walls interrupting the views.”

On the other hand. “I stayed in a boxy hotel room in the Northern Suburbs that was awful,” a recent

I felt like a hamster

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a frosted pane or a fully lockable feature is also dependent on the client, but few are comfortable allowing others into this space.

“Heck no,” laughed one team member. “A bath in your bedroom may be romantic, but a toilet is always going to kill the mood!” Even nature-loving Chris agrees. “The toilet and bidet must be in another room. I’d add a great big lock and a “Keep Out” sign, along with four types of toilet spray, but that’s just me.”

It would seem that the vote is overwhelmingly in favour of the practice. I have to say, we’re not so sure.

I’d add a great big lock and a “Keep Out” sign

visitor from France told us. “You certainly couldn’t invite anyone up to wait for you to get ready for an excursion. It reminded me of a budget hotel I once stayed in during a visit to Tokyo.” Clearly, the idea of multi-functional spaces needs to be tempered with a little sensitivity. If it becomes obvious that the primary aim is to save space, it’s easy to give the wrong impression. “The carpet ended abruptly where the tiles began,” she describes. “There was a cramped van-ity table, a tiny shower and an equally small toilet, both behind frosted glass. I felt like a hamster.”

The littlest roomChris van Hoof of CVH Ar-chitects concurs, although he explains that combining a bedroom and bathroom can be an effective way of creating a sense of spaciousness in a home that may not necessarily have a lot to spare. “I don’t necessarily design for the rich and famous,” he chuckles. “Some homes are very modest and a separate bathroom could end up being tiny.

“Personally, I’m all for combining the two rooms. I think it’s natural – if you love your partner – to share the ablution ritual. I’m also in favour of a double shower, without enclosure if possible, or simply surrounded by glass if you have no choice. I even like to take it a step further and have the shower outside. You can always include an optional enclosure if the weather is bad.” Nosy neighbours may also be an issue, but for Chris this is no deterrent. “If they’re far away, they won’t see much!”

Phia van der Meulen at MSquare Lifestyle Design echoes Chris’s thinking on space use. “We do it often,” she says. “It’s a useful way to create a beautiful space rather than a confined room.” In her opinion, it’s also a good idea to introduce some form of delineation to show the different areas. “We usually bring in a separation device of some sort,” she explains. “But generally this won’t block the spatial flow; it could be a ceil-ing detail or some sort of screening item which indicates that the areas have separate functions.”

View of the looRegardless of their feelings on baths and beds, all agree on one important issue: the toilet should remain private. “A loo must always have a door,” emphasises Tania. “There are some things that people simply don’t want to share, no matter how close they are.” Whether this door is merely

Company’s such as Kaldewei, have introduced products designed specifically for the bathroom/bedroom environment

Integrating bathroom and dressing areas can have functional advantages

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These are some of the reasons why:Sheriff Joe Arpaio created the “tent city jail” to save Arizona from spending tens of millions of dollars on another expensive prison complex. He has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them. He banned smoking and porno magazines in the jails, took away their weightlift-ing equipment and cut off all but “G” movies. He says: “they’re in jail to pay a debt to society not to build muscles so they can assault innocent people when they leave.”

He started chain gangs to use the inmates to do free work on county and city projects and save taxpayers’ money. Then he started chain gangs for women so he couldn’t get sued for discrimination.

He took away cable TV until he found out there was a federal court order that required cable TV

for jails. So he hooked up the cable TV again but only allows the Disney channel and the weather channel. When asked why the weather channel, he replied: “so these morons will know how hot it’s gonna be while they are working on my chain gangs.”

He cut off coffee because it has zero nutritional value and is therefore a waste of taxpayer money. When the inmates complained he told them, “this isn’t the Ritz-Carlton. If you don’t like it, don’t come back.” He also bought the Newt Gingrich lecture series on US history that he pipes into the jails. When asked by a reporter if he had any lecture series by a Democrat, he replied that a democratic lecture series that actually tells the truth for a change would be welcome and that it might even explain why 95% of the inmates were in his jail in the first place.

With temperatures being even hotter than usual in Phoenix (47 degrees centigrade just set a new record for June 2), the Associated Press reports: About 2000 inmates living in a barbed wire-surrounded tent encampment at the Maricopa County Jail have been given permission to strip down to their gov-ernment issued pink boxer shorts. On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing pink boxer shorts were chatting in the tents, where temperatures reached 53 degrees. “This is hell. It feels like we live in a furnace,” said Ernesto Gonzales, an inmate for two years with 10 more to go.“It’s inhumane.”

UnsympatheticJoe, who makes his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic. “Criminals should be punished for their crimes- not live in luxury until it’s time for parole, only to go out and commit more crimes so they can come back in to live on taxpayers’ money and enjoy things many taxpayers can’t afford to have for themselves.”

On Wednesday he told all the inmates who were complaining of the heat in the tents, “it’s between 49 to 54 degrees in Iran and our soldiers are living in tents too, and they have to walk all day In the sun, wearing full battle gear and get shot at, and they have not committed any crimes, so shut your damned mouths!”

Way to go, Sheriff! If all prisons were like yours there would be a lot less crime and we would not be in the current position of running out of prison spaces. Sheriff Joe was just re-elected Sheriff in Maricopa Country, Arizona.

A County Sheriff Perhaps?

Jimmy Bruton writes:To those of you not familiar with Joe Arpaio, he is the Mari-copa County Sheriff (Arizona) and he keeps getting elected

over and over again.

Originally built to house male inmates, Tent City is now used for females as well. Joe calls himself an “equal opportunity incarcerator!

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“Criminals should be punished for their crimes- not live in luxury until it’s time for parole”

“This isn’t the Ritz-Carlton. If you don’t like it, don’t come back.”


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News & ViewsCustomised access control The choice in security barriers is influenced by a number of factors, including the building’s risk profile, its archi-tectural style and expectations of the security barrier’s practical operation. Trellidor’s security barriers range from trellis-style retractable security gates to roller shutters and security screens.

A popular preference is for the trellis-style security gates from the Trellidor Retractable Security range, which are manually operated or fitted with an electric lock with a push button or remote control and combined with other Trellidor ranges in very high risk areas.

“We offer special options to cater for health and safety regulations, such as cut-in bottom tracks for safe passage, and can install these gates so that they stack away into a wall recess when not in use,” says Trellidor commercial manager Paul van Blerk.

Trellidor Rollerstyle aluminium roller shutters have punched or vented slats with views of the outside, while the grille-type slat offers full views. They can be fully automated and remote controlled with customised control options.

Solid slatted versions close up the building completely

Trellidor Clear Guard screens

when necessary and roll up out of sight when not in use. “The shutter box can be completely recessed if provided for in the design stage of the building. Retro-fitting isn’t a problem either,” he adds.

Trellidor’s Clear Guard combines an aluminium frame with a stainless steel mesh insert, allowing clear views of

the external environment and air circulation while still controlling entry.

Trellidor, www.trellidor.co.za

Regulating measurement and verificationA South African Technical Standard (SATS) for the energy efficiency tax incentive programme has been completed and is available from SABS – SATS 50 010. It is expected to be converted to a full South African National Standard during the course of 2011.

The South African National Accreditation System (SA-NAS) was tasked to develop an accreditation process for measurement and verification (M&V) bodies. The mechanism is in place and SANAS is ready to accept applications from companies wishing to become ac-credited.

SANAS provides full information and guidelines for accreditation on their website and will accredit M&V bodies using the SATS 50 010 as basis, as well as M&V-specific requirements such as having access to appropriately skilled and qualified human resources.

In the event of malpractice, SANAS will deal with companies while the Council for Measurement and Verification Professionals of South Africa (CMVPSA) will deal with individuals.

With the SATS, and Sanas systems in operation, the only outstanding aspect is the publication of the regulation which will allow companies to claim tax on their energy efficiency savings. This is expected to be published toward the end of 2011. Individuals wishing to verify measurements for energy efficiency tax incentives and

ISO 50 001 certification must register as professional M&V practitioners with the CMVPSA.

CMVPSA, Izelle Bosman, Tel: 018 297-5908, www.cmvpsa.org.za

30th Anniversary celebrationsDen Braven SA celebrates 30 years of supplying local DIY consumers, and professionals in diverse fields such as engineering, construction, and automation, with silicone sealants.


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In demand: new branch opensSika recently opened a national branch in the city of Bloemfontein.

Sika SA MD Paul Adams says, “There has been a keen demand in this area for all Sika products and we want to establish a strong presence in all segments of our market. Sika has chosen to open a dedicated branch in this region, as opposed to using distributors, as we believe it is vital for the presence of a fully-staffed local office to be felt here again. It is also important to have the logistical sup-

port locally, but the main reason is to ensure that there is always stock available in Bloem when needed.”

Sika has appointed Herman van Rensburg as the new branch manager and he will act as technical sales representative for Sika’s four business units: contractors, industry, con-crete and distribution. Assisting Herman will be Rousseau Swart who recently joined Sika as the Bloemfontein branch administrator.

Sika South Africa, Paul Adams, Tel: (031) 792-6500, www.sika.co.za

Sika’s new Bloemfontein branch

The company, with its home base in the Netherlands, has the technological infrastructure to produce products 100% suitable for the South African climate.

Den Braven was the preferred sealant used on such proj-ects as the O R Tambo Airport upgrade, the new highway barrier system around Gauteng, the Moses Mobida football stadium and the Saxon Boutique Hotel in Houghton, to name a few.

Den Braven, Tel: 011 792-3830, www.denbraven.co.za

Den Braven’s sealant was used on the O R Tambo Airport upgrade


News & ViewsVisual and functional polishThe brand new Yamaha show-room in Johannesburg North is one of the latest customers to receive an Artevia Polish make-over from Lafarge. The floor is easily and quickly placed, durable, easy-to-clean and accessible to delivery vehicles, should the need arise. It also adds an eye-catching design dimension to the finished look of the showroom.

Kempton Park’s newest Su-

The glossy, easy-to-clean floor in the Kempton Park Super Spa

Artevia Polish in Yamaha’s new Jhb North showroom

per Spar also received an Artevia Polish makeover from Lafarge. The floor is easy-to-clean, promoting cleanliness and hygiene - high-up on any super-markets’ list of priorities. It is also durable, making it accessible to forklifts for packing and deliveries.

Lafarge Tel: 011 657 1000 www.lafarge.co.za

Financial foundation for new retail fundNedbank Corporate Property Finance has approved finance to the value of R3.8 billion, creating the financial founda-tion for Hyprop Investments – South Africa’s leading listed shopping centre property fund – to acquire 100% of Attfund Retail Limited, previously a 100% subsidiary of Attfund.

“Through the merger of Attfund’s and Hyprop’s property assets a superior shopping centre fund has been created,” comments Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, Gauteng regional executive Ken Reynolds.

Continually ranked as one of the top-performing listed prop-erty funds in the country, Hyprop specialises in premium regional, large regional and super regional shopping centres. Its R11.6 billion portfolio mainly comprises prime shopping centres in key urban locations as well as some non-core

offices and a small hotel component. These include Canal Walk, Hyde Park Corner, The Mall of Rosebank, The Glen, Southcoast Mall and Stoneridge.

“The acquisition of the Attfund Retail portfolio enables Hyprop to augment its portfolio, almost doubling its value to around R20 billion, while retaining its niche focus on shopping centres,” adds Ken.

Following the approval of the required finance by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, the Attfund Retail portfolio, which includes iconic retail centres such as Clearwater Mall, Woodlands Boulevard and CapeGate, will now form part of Hyprop’s direct property investment portfolio.

Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, Ken Reynolds, Tel: (011) 294-1649, Cell: 082 900-4244, Email: [email protected]


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Extensive waterproofingProducts supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals were used to waterproof the main roof slab and parapet walls of the Bestmed building in Pretoria.

a.b.e. technical sales consultant, Greg Underwood says the project — involving surfaces about 1 000 m2 in extent — was handled by industrial and commercial waterproof-ing specialists Amco Waterproofing, and approved a.b.e. applicators.

“Initially, the roof slab and parapet walls were prepared by removing the existing, deteriorated waterproofing system. This was followed by an application of a.b.e.’s bituprime, a bituminous priming and sealing solution containing petroleum solvents. Bituprime can be used for effectively sealing and priming all porous and non-porous surfaces prior to waterproofing treatment.

“Amco then applied a.b.e.’s Index Unigum 4mm, a dual carrier torch-on membrane made of distilled bitumen with polymers added to produce a mix where the bitumen is dispersed into a polymeric continuous phase. Unigum membranes are covered on the top face with an evenly distributed fine talc which allows the membranes to be unrolled easily. The product provides durability and dimen-sional stability,” says Greg.

“a.b.e’s super laycryl acrylic and rubberised waterproofing compound was used in conjunction with the Index Unigum membrane to maximise the waterproofing. Next, a.b.e.’s silvakote, a UV-protected bituminous aluminium-pigmented paint was coated onto the waterproofing membrane. Silva-kote is highly reflective, simple to apply and can be used on concrete, metallic and bituminous surfaces,” he adds.

a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, Elrene Smuts, Tel: (011) 306-9000, www.abe.co.za

a.b.e.’s silvakote was coated onto the waterproofing membrane

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BEE compliance soon mandatory for government contractsFrom December 7 this year, proof of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) compliance will have to be provided in tenders for government contracts, says Gauteng Master Builders Association (GMBA) education, training and transformation officer Deon Landmann.

Deon says National Trea-sury regulations regarding evaluation of tenders will be changed from the said date. “Evaluation of tenders from that date must be done

using BBBEE status. Revised Prefer-ential Procurement Regulations have finally made a BBBEE compliance scorecard mandatory when tendering for government tenders.

“The revision now brings the Prefer-ential Procurement Policy Framework Act into full alignment with the BBBEE Act. Tender officials and procurement officers consequently will need to change their tender assessment to ensure compliance with the new legislation,” he states.

“The requirements will allocate tender points based on compliance with the BBBEE scorecard. If a company has achieved highly in this regard, it will be awarded maximum points but if it is non-compliant, it will receive no or little recognition. Only valid certificates will be accepted.”

Companies interacting with the public sector, and in possession of a verified BBBEE scorecard, would receive preferential treatment by public sector and also other companies, as these companies aimed to procure 50% of their annual procurement from companies with BBBEE certificates.

“It makes economic sense to obtain a B-BBEE compliance certificate. Construction businesses with such scorecards will increasingly gain market share from competitors in an already fiercely competitive industry,” adds Deon.

GMBA, James Tubb, Tel: (011) 805-6611, www.gmba.org.za

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Reinforcing concrete columns Mapei South Africa, part of the global Mapei Group with specialist contractor Mndeni Structural Services, was contracted by Stefanutti Stocks to help with the repair of concrete columns in a multi-storey parking garage for the University of Pretoria.

The columns were designed for comprehensive strength of 30 mPA, but after construction measured an approximate 25 mPA and had to be strengthened. Strong but lightweight carbon fibre wrapping was preferred and MapeWrap C UNI-AX 600/40 fulfilled the project’s specification requirements.

Before the wrapping could be applied, the columns had to be thoroughly prepared. First, laitance was removed with grinding and sandblasting to provide an open texture sur-face. MapeWrap Primer 1, an epoxy primer specific to the MapeWrap system, was then applied to promote adhesion.

All blowholes were filled with Adesilex PG2 - a two-component epoxy resin-based product containing special hardeners that offers extended workability, ideal for structural strengthening and sealing large cracks.

MapeWrap C UNI-AX 600/40, a high strength, uni-direc-tional, continuous carbon fibre fabric with high modulus of elasticity and high tensile strength, was then layered tightly around the columns in segments with overlaps, and MapeWrap 31, a medium viscosity epoxy resin, applied to the concrete.

MapeWrap C UNI-AX 600/40 was then rolled on and blinded with silica sand. After the epoxy hardened, excess sand was brushed off and a skimming mortar was applied to the columns. Planitop 200, a single-component cementitious mortar with high bonding strength was finally applied to smooth the surface, protect the wrapping and finish the columns.

Mapei SA Lollita Pitso Tel: (011) 552-8476, Email: [email protected]

Applying Mapei’s MapeWrap C UNI-AX 600/40

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News & ViewsAdding colour to the royal weddingAt the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in London earlier this year, Bayferrox pigmentation played a role in adding colour and radiance to the proceedings.

In the run-up to the wedding, the roads and footpaths around Buckingham Palace were resurfaced with stone mastic asphalt, coloured with Bayferrox 130 C iron oxide red pigment.

The asphalt for the surfacing was provided by a British subsidiary of the French asphalt producer Eurovia Roadstone.

Bayferrox 130 C is a synthetic red iron oxide marketed as a compact pigment, which means it has excellent free-flowing and low-dusting characteristics. It is produced in Germany us-ing the Laux process and distributed in South Africa by Chryso SA.

The success of the Buckingham Palace project has brought Bayferrox many new pigment contracts for the colouring of asphalt in London and further around the UK.

“The determining factor for specifiers over there - and in South Africa as well - is the high colour consistency and colour strength of Bayferrox pigments, which makes colour matching much easier. This property is critical, particularly in high-profile areas,” says Chryso SA concrete aesthetics business manager, Hannes Engelbrecht.

“Another important advantage of the pigments is their high long-term colour stability. This durability will ensure that the roads and paths around Buckingham Palace will still be looking good next year when the eyes of the world turn there once again, when London hosts the 2012 Olympic Games,” he adds.

Chryso SA, Kirsten Kelly, Tel: (011) 395-9700, www.chryso.com

Bayferrox pigmentation was used for resurfacing the areas around Buckingham Palace

Construction industry looks to Africa for growthTo counteract the weak local market, construction companies are looking to Africa to export their services and expertise.

With the positioning of South Africa as a springboard into Africa, Coface South Africa is seeing some of the larger construction companies supplying construction skills into Africa for infrastructure development projects, to facilitate trade with large foreign investors such as China.

“What is interesting is the manner in which these com-panies are circumventing the instability of certain African countries’ inherent business environment,” says Coface South Africa industry analyst Brian Peterson.

Local construction companies have recognised the potential pitfalls of doing business in Africa and are buying the skills and project management from South African construction companies and implementing projects in countries such

as Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, who are then paying the South Africa companies directly.

This is ensuring the stability of trade and that local construc-tion companies are able to control the funding of projects while African countries benefit from improved infrastructure.

“It has also created alternative opportunities for an oth-erwise weak local construction sector with a more stable financial platform compared with dealing directly with a high-risk country,” he concludes.

Coface rates the business risk environment of over 170 countries worldwide, ranging from A1 to D, with A1 being a low-risk country and D, high-risk. South Africa is only one of two countries in Africa with the most stable A3 business rating, the other being Mauritius.

Coface, Natasha Hardy, Tel: (011) 208-2517, Email: [email protected], www.coface.com

Energy efficient data centre opens in Cape TownVodacom has opened a new energy efficient data centre in Cape Town Foreshore.

Scalability of the data centre was a key design feature with the data floor area being able to expand from an initial 1 552 m2 to an ultimate 2 862 m2. All major building works and the envelope of the building have been completed in Phase I and further expansion can be easily introduced by fitting out of electrical and mechanical services as and when required.

Cooling is provided by an energy efficient water-cooled chiller plant. Low energy usage has been a key design goal, eg, air-cooled step-down transformers with an efficiency of greater than 98%, distributing power at the highest pos-sible voltage as close to the source as possible, a selection of T5 technology lamps as well as LED lamps throughout the building, and lighting control through individual Lux


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Recycled aggregates key to future concrete man-ufacturingCape Brick manufactures quality concrete products from predominantly recycled crushed aggregates (RCA), using equipment supplied by Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA).

Cape Brick MD Anthony Gracie says the company’s range of concrete bricks and blocks contain an average of 70% recycled materials, while its wet cast products contain 20% recycled materials - mainly sourced from demolition and scrap concrete. “Approximately 70 000 t of recycled mate-rial is used by Cape Brick annually to create its masonry products. This equates to around 10% of Cape Town’s total recycled building waste materials,” he explains.

Anthony notes that Cape Brick’s RCA-based concrete bricks and blocks are manufactured using a PMSA VB4X brick

Cape Brick manufactures quality concrete products from predominantly recycled crushed aggregates

and block machine and a P1000 pan mixer. The product’s embodied energy is approximately half that of a standard concrete brick, and around 1/6th of a standard clay brick. “The use of RCA in the manufacture of concrete masonry products eases the pressure on landfill sites, as less virgin materials - such as sand and stone - have to be quarried. This also reduces the mining impact on the environment.”

“All of our concrete bricks and blocks conform to SANS 1215 standards, while our wet cast paving products comply with the abrasion standard contained in SANS 1058,” he says, adding that due to their ability to recycle their own waste, Cape Brick aims for a zero per cent reject rate.

PMSA, Quintin Booysen, Tel: 086 100-7672, Email: [email protected], www.pmsa.com

and motion sensors mounted to each fitting with a time delay to off.

Continuous cooling mitigates the risk of overheating (thermal run-away) during utility grid power failures when the Hvac plant is starting up. The data centre is also protected with an environmentally friendly 200 Bar Inergen gas suppres-sion system throughout.

The use of service passages around the data centre floor areas improves thermal insulation, reduces the risk of water entrance to critical data floor areas and improves physical security.

Vodacom, Chris Ross, Tel: (011) 653-5000, vodacom.co.za/business.

Nigeria hotel developmentThe Three Cities Group will begin on the redevelopment of The Mia Hotel in Nigeria, in November 2011. This project will be the hospitality management group’s first venture into North West Africa.

Kaduna, a city with a population of over six million, was chosen as the group’s first Nigerian project. The Mia Hotel “city resort”, located in the CBD within a 1.5 hectare oa-sis, will be redeveloped into a 60-bedroom establishment consisting of two to three bedroom cluster bungalows set in a picturesque park-like environment.

The hotel will boast two restaurants, a spa, gym and large outdoor pool as well as a conference venue that will be able to accommodate up to 60 delegates. Its facilities and ambience will be ideal for weddings and other outdoor functions set around the tropical pool area.

The Hotel’s location and facilities will cater for the both the business and leisure market, aiming strongly towards the conference and R&R market segments from Abuja. Wherever pos-sible, Three Cities has elected to use local sup-pliers and is committed to skills development that will boost the Nigerian economy. Development of The Mia is envisaged to take 18 months.

CEO Mike Lambert says, “The Three Cities Group hopes that this project will lay the foundation for additional property development in Africa.”

The Three Cities Group, Tel: (031) 310-3333, Email: [email protected], www.threecities.co.za

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News & ViewsExpanded grout colour rangeTal, a key player in the tile ad-hesive sector, is expanding its Wall & Floor grout range with a new colour.

Tal is introducing a mushroom-colour to perfectly match tiles with a neutral tone. “Light-coloured tiles remain popular and the mushroom colour blends perfectly with the wide variety of neutral tiles on the market,” says TAL brand manager Gela Ohl.

Tal Wall & Floor is a cement-based grout suitable for filling interior and exterior wall and floor tile joints up to a width of 8 mm. The grout is mould and crack resistant, inhibits moisture ingress and resists bacterial and fungal growth.

It is recommended that when applying TAL Wall & Floor grout to exterior, exposed and wet applications, high-traffic areas

and areas subjected to thermal stresses or temperature changes, or where some flexibility is required, the water in the mix is replaced with Tal Bond, a latex additive, to improve water resistance, flexibility and strength of the grout.

Tal Wall & Floor grout is available in 5 kg and 20 kg pack sizes with a range of mod-ern and classical colours, including super white, white, light grey, dove grey, dark grey, light brown, mid brown, dark brown, terracotta, beige, calico cream, ivory and mushroom. Other colours are available on special request.

Tal Technical Advice Centre, Tel: 0860 000-825, www.tal.co.za

Durban: future low carbon cityClimate change mitigation and adaptation opportunities for transitioning Durban into a low carbon city are the focus of a consen-sus study commissioned by the eThekwini Municipality and completed by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).

The report entitled ‘Towards a Low Carbon

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Sustainable energy office for Cape TownThe Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa: Solar Water Heating (Sessa SWH) has opened a dedicated office in Cape Town to, among other goals, help achieve its vision of installing one m2 of solar collector per person by 2020.

The new office, situated in the Colosseum Building in Century Boulevard at

$100m Zambian skyscraper refurbishmentA $100m redevelopment project has officially started on Zambia’s tallest building, the cyclopean Society House tower, which was gutted by fire in 1997.

The reconstruction comprises a 160-room, four-star Holi-day Inn hotel, conferencing, a retail mall, A-grade offices and a 1 100-car parking garage. It is to be designed and constructed by the ‘Zambezi Consortium’ comprising South African and Zambian firms.

The South African consortium members are architects Louis Karol, quantity surveyors Turner & Townsend, Pam Golding Properties and BWK Monamodi electro-mechanical engineers.

Louis Karol Architectural partner and design architect for the Society House project, Robert Silke intends for the tower to be refaced in copper and remodelled beyond recognition, using a 20-story externalised fire escape, to animate the existing late modernist structure.

“Lusaka is a city of polite modernism and cyclopean towers. Society House is a 20-storey extruded concrete concertina with a neo-oriental brutalist pagoda on top and you can’t just mess with that lightly. We’re going to embrace the existing form (love it or hate it) and surgically add and subtract using appropriate geometries, materials and expressive devices,” he says.

The redevelopment is a joint venture between State-owned organisations, Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority and the Zambia National Building Society.

Louis Karol,Tel: (021) 462-4500, Email: [email protected], www.louiskarol.com

City: Focus on Durban’ identifies key areas of intervention that would position it on a pathway towards a low carbon city. It provides 12 key strategic recommendations, as well as sector-specific recommendations, which the city needs to address.

The need to shift to a green economy is emphasised: this provides an overarching framework in which all activities can be steered in a coordinated way, in a low carbon and sustainable direction. A strong drive to ensure multi-level governance and the recognition of the role of visionary leaders or local champions is also necessary for low carbon development in the city.

An understanding of the city’s carbon footprint, from a consumption perspective, is important. Land-use plan-ning also plays a key role in low carbon development. Key principles include combating urban sprawl, compacting city form, decentralising urban opportunities, promoting sustainable neighbourhood planning, and a shared vision of spatial development in the city amongst all stakeholders.

Urgent attention must be given to the industrial and transport sectors - recognised as the major greenhouse gas emitters in the city. It is recommended that eThekwini Municipality extends its focus on energy efficiency in municipal buildings to the broader built environment in the city.

EThekwini Municipality, Sohana Singh, Tel: (031) 311-4805, Email: [email protected], www.durban.gov.za

Cape Town’s landmark Century City, will be run by Robin Thomson, who served on the

Sessa SWH committee from 2007 to 2011. Robin sees the growth in Sessa being reflected in ordinary South Africans’ acceptance of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels, where suitable, so that renewable sources account for a major share of all their energy needs.

“Having an office in Cape Town will go a long way towards spreading the message of sustainable energy more directly across a broader spectrum of the South African population and make available much-needed analysis and research for the sec-tor,” adds Sessa SWH ambassador, Irvan Damon.

“Sessa SWH is already active in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, and with an office now in the Western Cape, we are in a far stronger

position to offer our solar expertise and knowledge to the industry, Government, parastatals and the market, to assist with relevant technical support, relevant industry sector information and analysis.”

Sessa SWH, Tel: (021) 526-0476, Email: [email protected]

Robin Thomson



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News & ViewsR500 million shopping centre to open in 2012The new Nicolway Bryanston shopping centre, due to open in April 2012, is set to provide convenient shopping with excellent visibility and access from William Nicol Drive.

The 23 000 m2 centre will feature about 100 shops with a compelling food convenience offering, a 3 200 m2 Woolworths concept store, a 3 600 m2 Checkers and a 2 200 m2 Food Lovers Market and an array of dining options, such as Tasha’s. DionWired, Dis-Chem and a home decor offering including @Home, will be major attractions, with a range of stores including Exclusive Books, Look & Listen.

The centre is being developed by The Rodrigues Group together with development managers Fla-nagan & Gerard Property Development & Invest-ment and who are also responsible for its leasing.

MDS Architecture designed the building, focusing on subtle sophistication and minimalism. Partner John Williamson says visibility and relationship to the street were important design considerations, given that the site is in a residential area. The building’s exterior finish is a mix of steel and glass, and the restaurant area boasts light-filled double volumes.

Emphasising the inclusion of energy efficient elements and green building techniques in the design, John notes that elements above the walkways and glass have been used to reduce light and heat, with natural ventilation in the restaurant area.

Located with extensive frontage to William Nicol Drive, it will primarily serve the affluent consumer market within a five to 10 km radius of the centre, including William Nicol Drive commuters.

WBHO has been appointed main contractor for Nicolway Bryanston and construction has started.

Flanagan & Gerard Property Development & Investment, Patrick Flanagan, Cell: 083 265-5649, Email: [email protected]

Profit margins are being squeezedProfit margins of developers and contractors have been squeezed to bring new developments to the market dur-ing the economic downturn, says Rabie Property Group director Colin Green.

Many purchasers of new properties were unaware of the various components that make up the selling price of a unit. “An analysis of several recent sectional title develop-ments carried out by the Rabie Group are illustrated in the accompanying pie graph and indicates where one’s money goes when purchasing a new sectional title apartment. Although the percentages vary slightly from development to development, they are consistent per development product. However, the percentages vary between different products such as sectional title, group housing and single residential,” says Colin.

“Construction costs, not surprisingly, account for approximately


Straight line polishersFor the past nine years Bohle Glass Equipment has being supplying a range of high quality glass processing equipment to the glass market. Part of this range includes the Vetrocraft Straight Line Polishers, which offer a good price performance and are designed to effectively grind, arris and polish straight edges.

The polishers are available in both 6 and 8 spindle models depending on the customer’s individual requirements and can process glass panels weighing up to 300 kg, measuring from 80 X 80 mm to 2 m X 3 m in thickness and ranging from 3 mm to 28 mm. In addition the working speed is continuously adjustable from 0.8 to 3 m/s.

Used in conjunction with Acecool 5679 cooling liquid, the polishers run smoother, stay cleaner, reduce wear and tear and save on grinding parts such as the polishing and grinding wheels. The coolant also ensures a brighter polish as well as less maintenance on the piping and tanks as it stops the glass sediment from going hard and blocking up the system.

These polishers have proved popular with 27 operating successfully throughout South Africa and neighboring countries. The company offer full service backup and a 12 month warranty on machine and parts.

Bohle Glass Equipment, Tel: (011) 792-6430, www.bohle.co.za

50% to 55% of the purchase price. The developer’s profit is a variable that depends on how accurate the developer was in estimating total development costs and predicting selling prices. Gross profit, before overheads, ranges from approximately 9% to 13% of the purchase price. Land accounts for between 8% and 12% of the purchase price and includes development contribution fees.

“Interest (holding costs) and finance charges account for 5% to 6%. This is historically low and is indicative of the recent low interest rate environment. With large scale developments that include a fair degree of repetition, pro-fessional fees and marketing /commission come in next at around 4% each.

Miscellaneous costs such as council scrutiny fees, NHBRC registration costs, insurance, audit fees, legal costs, etc, account for approximately 2% to 3% of the selling price,” he concludes.

Rabie Property Group, Colin Green, www.rabie.co.za

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Leading by example“Prudent financial man-agement, a black eco-nomic empowerment (BEE) deal that has not indebted the staff and sound business principles bolstered Corobrik’s bottom line”, Chairman, Peter du Trevou says.

“This was despite the global economic crisis that plunged South Af-Peter du Trevou

New division raises the roofSteel processor and supplier BSi Steel is looking at consolidating on its current successes through its newly-established roofing division, based at the company’s R150-million central steel processing and distribution centre at Kliprivier, Midvaal.

Roofing division manager, Alan Havenga says the division was established in May 2010 as part of the company’s overall growth strategy. “Creating this division is a logical step forward for BSi Steel, in order to support the company’s plans for expansion into the structural steel industry.”

The company invested more than R28-million in the roofing division - after purchasing three new rolling mills, compli-mented by a stockholding of flat and long steel products valued at R25-million - and it has grown significantly.

Alan is confident that BSi Steel will continue to signifi-cantly-increase its market share through low-cost housing roofing kits made up of lipped channel, cranked widespan

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Easy to programme and install it takes up to nine unique, six-digit, user pin codes, as well as a master code. If a user has forgotten their code, or is no longer authorised access, their code can easily be removed from the system. An audio verification tone with optional ‘beeps’ indicates whether a correct or incorrect code has been inserted dur-ing programming or normal day to day usage.

Utilising the latest battery technology, lithium-ion CR2 batteries, the code handle ensures up to 100 000 opera-tions before battery replacement is necessary. A low bat-tery indicator via an LED light also notifies the user of the required battery replacement status as well as providing extra peace of mind.

With a modern brushed steel finish, this stylish door fur-niture compliments office furniture/decor and is available in an uncoded version, so all doors can be fitted with matching furniture.

Yale products are available from all leading retail outlets, Yale Express and Yale Security Point stores or online.

Yale Security, Tel: (011) 781-9110, Email: [email protected], www.yalelock.co.za / www.yalesecuritypoint.co.za

News & Viewsrica into recession. In comparative terms Corobrik has done well, selling over 800-million bricks in the financial year to June. To give perspective, the entire UK industry sold 200-million bricks less than Corobrik in the same period.”

Peter adds, “The sound balance sheet and conservative financial management had meant the company was not

cash-strapped during the recession as was the case with many other industry players.

“While government spending in the current financial year will be slower than the comparative period past that was driven by infrastructural demands

ahead of the FIFA World Cup Soccer tournament, the private residential market is expected to gradually improve, building on the relative buoyancy in the lower priced end of the residential market,” he says.

Nationally, the construction industry is being led by alterations and additions rather than new building developments and the company has experienced increased foot traffic through its Corobrik Centres from where sales were concluded with the public and trade customers that serviced this market.

In the current year, the company is seeking to boost its standing in the affordable housing market where clay face bricks have great utility and play a greater part in the price sensitive 40m2 Government subsidy house segment where concrete block dominated because of the lowest first cost.

“Essentially, there has been an evolving realisation among corporate sponsors and government that constructing houses with maintenance-free materials like clay brick pays dividends in the long-term. At a macro level, research into the thermal performance of houses with different walling envelopes has shown clay brick walling options as afford-ing superior thermal comfort compared with lightweight system type walling and through-the-wall concrete block construction.”

Corobrik, Peter Kidger, Tel: 031 560 3233, Fax: (031) 565-1532, Email: [email protected], www.corobrik.co.za

Easy accessYale’s Code Handle is specifically designed to suite internal doors which require restricted access, without the headache of complicated access control subsystems.


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James Tubb has been appointed executive director of the Gauteng Master Builders Association (Gmba).

Malose Chaba has been appointed as chief operating officer at AfriSam Aggregate and Readymix, with effect from 1 September 2011. He replaces Grant Neser, who was appointed commercial executive of AfriSam in May 2011.

Brian Wilkinson is the newly appointed chief executive officer of the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).

Ex- Construction Industry Development Board CEO Ron-nie Khoza has been appointed Aurecon South Africa offices manager.

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roof sheets, 4 mm galvanised wire and fasteners. He adds that they are sup-plying roofing kits to contractors, who have been awarded tenders for more than 13 000 low-cost homes in a construction project in the Free State.

The roofing division fo-cuses on three roofing

profiles namely: inverted box rib (IBR), widespan IBR – both of which are available with or without the strengthening rib - and corrugated iron.

“All materials stocked by BSi Steel’s roofing division come in varying degrees of quality – ranging from low-cost, thin gauge material used in low-budget affordable housing applications, to expensive colour-coated material, which used for high-end applications, such as commercial ar-chitecture,” he says.

BSi Steel Grant Mackenzie, Tel: (011) 861-7617, Email: [email protected], www.bsisteel.com

Alan Havenga


GAUTENG EASTERN CAPEA100 Aluminium Wood & Steel Products (011) 708-6750 Associate Argonaut Aluminium & Glass (044) 533-2112 AssociateB & H Glass & Aluminium (012) 664-8568 Associate Extrusion World (041) 451-1033 AssociateDelarey Welding (011) 673-6603 Associate Extrusion World - Mosselbay (044) 697-7200 AssociateMatsoge Glass Works CC (011) 935-5481 Associate Almex Aluminium* (043) 736-6334 SupplierR du Toit Building Contractors (011) 792-0583 Associate Argonaut Aluminium & Glass (044) 533-1723 SupplierVan Schalkwyk Construction CC (011) 791-5940 Associate Conways Aluminium* (041) 404-1900 SupplierAndy Wright Consulting 082 579 2394 Consultant H B S - Port Elizabeth (041) 403-1400 SupplierDoug Richards Consulting (011) 807-0317 Consultant Savignac (Pty) Ltd (041) 581-8495 SupplierD Purdue & Sons (Pty) Ltd (011) 453-0838 Distributor Wispeco* (041) 487-1509 SupplierHinges & Hardware* (011) 748-2660 Distributor Xline Aluminium Solutions (041) 451-1186 SupplierAkzo Nobel Powder Coatings SA (Pty) Ltd (011) 861-0500 Finisher KWAZULU NATALCascolor Aluminium Finishing (011) 626-2772 Finisher Shaka Windows (031) 564-9020 AssociateDiri Aluminium (012) 666-9022 Finisher A100 Aluminium Wood & Steel Products Wholesalers (031) 561-7185 AssociatePolynam (011) 618-1055 Finisher Hinges & Hardware* (033) 386-1422 DistributorWispeco* (011) 389-0000 Finisher AKZO Nobel (Interpon Powder Supplier) (031) 451-3269 Finisherabe Construction Chemicals (011) 306-9000 Supplier abe Construction Chemicals (031) 913-5400 SupplierAlustock* (011) 626-1300 Supplier Conways Aluminium* (031) 579-8300 SupplierAlustock - Pretoria* (012) 333-0361 Supplier H B S * (031) 564-7350 SupplierArchitectural Hardware* (011) 622-7246 Supplier H B S - Richards Bay * (035) 797-4450 SupplierBohle Glass Equipment (011) 792-6430 Supplier Iseo South Africa 083 447 9991 SupplierC H C Polymerworld (011) 876-6707 Supplier Phoenix Aluminium Profiles (031) 579-4485 SupplierConways Aluminium* - Randburg (011) 796-0900 Supplier Savignac (Pty) Ltd (031) 569-1125 SupplierConways Aluminium* - Pretoria (012) 803-7989 Supplier S E Controls Africa (031) 467-2738 SupplierConways Aluminium* - Edenvale (011) 454-0300 Supplier Silicone & Technical Products (031) 700-2201 SupplierDNH Tradeserve CC (011) 468-2722 Supplier Wispeco* (031) 579-8300 SupplierDorma Door Controls (011) 510-1500 Supplier Xline Aluminium Solutions (031) 579-4750 SupplierErgosystem Walling Solutions (Pty) Ltd (011) 801-9560/1 Supplier OTHERFineline Mirror Doors (011) 477-5408 Supplier Aluminium City* - Namibia (00264) 61 26-4364 SupplierGrace Haven Industries (Pty) Ltd* (011) 608-2800 Supplier MPUMALANGAH B S * (011) 626-3330 Supplier Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 ManufacturerH B S * (011) 626-3347 Supplier Alustock* - Nelspruit (013) 755-4218 SupplierHenderson Sliding Door Gear (011) 663-6600 Supplier H B S * (013) 758-2266 SupplierHillaldam Coburn Systems* (011) 626-1001 Supplier Mpumalanga Aluglass CC (013) 752-7985 SupplierHulamin Extrusions (011) 206-0200 Supplier RM Renovators & Aluminium * Nelspruit (013) 755-4008 SupplierIseo South Africa 076 562 9254 Supplier MOKOPANEL & D Enterprises* (011) 618-1512 Supplier Glass & Aluminium 2000 (015) 491-4156 AssociateM Bunyard & Associates (011) 706-3336 SupplierRaven Window & Door Seals (011) 442-7799 Supplier GAUTENGRobertson Ventilation Industries (Pty) Ltd (011) 608-4640 Supplier Burger Emoyeni Skylights (Pty) Ltd (011) 792-7742 Manuf/InstallerSA Weatherstrip & Textiles* 083 490 6616 Supplier Centurion Glass & Aluminium (012) 666-8000 Manuf/InstallerSavignac (Pty) Ltd (011) 873-9886 Supplier Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium (012) 804-3795 Manuf/InstallerS E Controls Africa 082 451 7001 Supplier L & D Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (011) 618-1512 Manuf/InstallerSilicone & Technical Products (011) 392-2426 Supplier Rene Turck & Associates (011) 571-7400 Manuf/InstallerTremco Limited (011) 254-5583 Supplier Robertson Ventilation Industries (Pty) Ltd (011) 608-4640 SupplierUpat SA (Pty) Ltd - Fischer Fixings* (011) 624-6700 Supplier S E Controls Africa 082 451 7001 SupplierWispeco* (011) 389-0000 Supplier Skybright Skylights (010) 222-0497 Manuf/InstallerXline Aluminium Solutions (011) 873-3255 Supplier Trialco (Pty) Ltd (011) 615-5130 Manuf/InstallerWESTERN CAPE KWAZULU NATALAlunite CC (021) 551-3433 Associate Durban Aluminium Windows (031) 563-9601 Manuf/InstallerArmour Glass CC (021) 761-5128 Associate Hilro CC (0333) 45-4527 Manuf/InstallerCover Frameless Glass (Cape) (Pty) Ltd (021) 949-2197 Associate S E Controls Africa (031) 467-2738 SupplierEASA Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (021) 946-1563 Associate Skybright Skylight (010) 222-0497 Manuf/InstallerGlasshopper (021) 797-7209 Associate EASTERN CAPESwartland Boards CC t/a Glass & Aluminium (021) 555-0661 Associate Aluminium Systems (041) 451-2130 Manuf/InstallerSwartland Boudienste (Edms) Bpk (022) 433-8000 Associate Atlantic Glass and Aluminium (041) 453-4872 Manuf/InstallerD Purdue & Sons (Pty) Ltd (021) 592-1347 Distributor Bacalum Manufacturers (043) 722-6776 Manuf/InstallerHinges & Hardware* (021) 905-0005 Distributor Dundonald Skylights (041) 4871088 Manuf/InstallerAKZO Nobel (Interpon Powder Supplier) (021) 511-1981 Finisher Palmer Alum t/a Alutech (041) 451-5039 Manuf/InstallerPezulu Finishing (Pty) Ltd (021) 551-1070 Finisher R V Smith (043) 743-3407 Manuf/InstallerRaycolor Powder Coaters CC (021) 386-6707 Finisher Rodgers Aluminium (044) 533-3663 Manuf/InstallerWispeco* (021) 528-1100 Finisher Skybright Skylights (010) 222-0497 Manuf/Installerabe Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd (021) 505-2800 Supplier WESTERN CAPEAlberg Aluminium CC* (021) 905-0705 Supplier Cloud 9 Skylights & Patio Systems (021) 552-5655 Manuf/InstallerAlmex Aluminium Distributors CC (021) 905-5770 Supplier Glazing Vision (021) 510-3295 Manuf/InstallerConways Aluminium* (021) 528-1100 Supplier Lifestyle Conservatories (021) 709-0901 Manuf/InstallerH B S * (021) 380-6100 Supplier The Glass Alui Co (021) 8544731 Manuf/InstallerHulamin Extrusions (021) 534-5531 Supplier S E Controls Africa (021) 385-1967 SupplierIseo South Africa 071 355 4658 Supplier MPUMALANGALigget Extrusions (Pty) Ltd (021) 704-3962 Supplier Mpumalanga Aluglass CC (013) 752-7985 Manuf/InstallerRF Metals* (021) 551-0125 Supplier Showerline Shower Doors (021) 797-3695 ManufacturerSavignac (Pty) Ltd (021) 982-2427 SupplierS E Controls Africa (021) 385-1967 Supplier C JohnstonSilicone & Technical Products (021) 534-9055 Supplier T KennellyThaba Aluminium Installations CC t/a Extrusion World (021) 982-6233 Supplier J MacKenzieWinklik* (021) 385-1705 Supplier M PoteWispeco* (021) 528-1100 Supplier E SievertXline Aluminium Solutions (021) 703-0366 Supplier N WrightNORTH WESTPlotz and Muller Traders (018) 297-0808 Associate Arup Façade Engineering FREESTATE Ness ConsultingAluminium Hardware Sales Bowen & Sons* (051) 432-1800 Supplier Pure Consulting (Pty) LtdAnso Aluminium* - Bloemfontein (051) 432-5437 Supplier WSP Group - Mr T Linder

[email protected]@wspgroup.co.za

SASA - Skylight Association of Southern Africa

[email protected]@gsa.co.za

[email protected]@mweb.co.za

~ Applicant members are not included as product testing has not been finalized

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AAAMSA - Associate MembersPlease refer to the AAAMSA Registered AAAMSA Contractors Matrix for Manufacturers and Specialist Contractors

SAGI - South African Glass Institute [email protected]

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~ Companies indicated * thus are members of the Aluminium Stockists & Distributors Association

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GAUTENG GAUTENGAluglass Bautech (011) 451-8400 Distributor Donico Interior Systems 082 880 6003 GlazierGSA - Johannesburg (011) 392-4430 Distributor Easy Do Aluminium CC 074 526 9042 GlazierGSA - Pretoria (012) 653-6701 Distributor Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium (012) 804-3795 GlazierGSA - Roodepoort (011) 474-7070 Distributor Edgars Glass (Pty) Ltd (012) 806-6858 GlazierGSA - Springs (011) 817-1350 Distributor Elite Glass & Aluminium (011) 953-4363 GlazierGSA - Vereeniging (016) 421-3910 Distributor El-Shaddai General Dealer & Glass 076 942 0442 GlazierGuardian Africa Corp. (Pty) Ltd (011) 826-6019 Distributor Elwierda Glass & Aluminium (012) 654-3454 GlazierMcCoy's Glass (011) 864-1313 Distributor Ergosystem Walling Solutions (Pty) Ltd (011) 801-9560/1 GlazierAbcus Windows and Doors (012) 803-8791 Glazier Evolution Glass and Aluminium 076 179 8018 GlazierAbsolut Glass & Aluminium (012) 803-9454 Glazier Expo Glass & Aluminium Trust (011) 973-2721 GlazierActive Glass Services (011) 477-6490 Glazier Express Aluminium (011) 420-2664 GlazierAffordable Glass & Aluminium (011) 857-1276 Glazier Fair Deal Wooden Windows (012) 993-0550 GlazierAFFSL Glass & Windscreen Centre (011) 953-2384 Glazier Fast Glass (011) 485-3902 GlazierAfricon Glass (012) 379-9972 Glazier Fedglass Balustrades (011) 608-4195 GlazierAG Aluminium & Glass Products (011) 827-0806 Glazier Fernando Aluminium 072 259 7219 GlazierAG Glass (011) 472-9238 Glazier FM Glass 082 543 8870 GlazierAGE Aluminium CC (011) 908-9501 Glazier Fordsburg Glass Works (011) 834-7399 GlazierAlbert van Rensburg Glass 082 895 7759 Glazier Gauteng Glass & Aluminium (011) 493-4123 GlazierAlberton Aluminium Installations (011) 868-3351 Glazier Gemini Glass House t/a Wolinco General Sale (016) 986-3075 GlazierAlf's Glass 082 922 3602 Glazier Glaco Industries CC (011) 873-8278 GlazierAlpa Aluminium (011) 976-2804 Glazier Glasfit (011) 607-3000 GlazierAlu 4 U 082 891 1444 Glazier Glasfit Blackheath (011) 476-7478 GlazierAlu All Glass & Aluminium (012) 653-8876 Glazier Glasfit Booysens (011) 493-4340 GlazierAlu Glass 2000 (018) 462-8786 Glazier Glasfit Centurion (012) 663-7843 GlazierAlu Gro (Pty) Ltd (012) 804-4129 Glazier Glasfit Krugersdorp (011) 953-4120 GlazierAluline Aluminium & Glass CC (011) 626-1772 Glazier Glasfit Pretoria Central (012) 322-0090 GlazierAluminium Experts / DJG Aluminium Experts (012) 548-1441 Glazier Glasfit Pretoria North (012) 546-0121 GlazierAlu Pro Designs 083 727 1558 Glazier Glasfit Pretoria West (012) 327-1882 GlazierAlu Spectrum (011) 622-6588 Glazier Glasfit Roodepoort / NRC Glass (011) 760-1550 GlazierAlufast CC (011) 472-6169 Glazier Glasfit Silverton (012) 804-9500 GlazierAluluxe & Steel Structures CC 082 925 8500 Glazier Glass & All 4 U 082 670 2793 GlazierAlumac Aluminium & Glass Specialist CC (011) 615-0340 Glazier Glass & Aluminium Doctor (016) 422-4547 GlazierAluminium Dimensions (011) 792-4835 Glazier Glass Brass (011) 454-3390 GlazierAluminium Enterprises (012) 542-1057 Glazier Glass & Mirror Services (011) 917-8779 GlazierAluminium Junction CC (011) 965-1234 Glazier Glass Bugs (011) 394-4512 GlazierAluminium Shopfitters (011) 822-8233 Glazier Glass Clinic (011) 894-4550 GlazierAluminium Solution Services (011) 022-2445 Glazier Glass Design (Pty) Ltd (011) 708-4868 GlazierAluminium Windows & Shopfronts (011) 814-1577 Glazier Glass Dynamix (012) 751-7669 GlazierAlumutech 072 288 9597 Glazier Glass Fella's CC (011) 792-5529 GlazierAlu-Vaal (016) 932-4174 Glazier Glass Partners Holdings (Pty) Ltd (011) 474-2550 GlazierAluwood (012) 333-2919 Glazier Glass Planet (012) 803-1187 GlazierAnthony's Glass Works (011) 760-2511 Glazier Glass Tempering t/a Clear Glass (011) 970-1550 GlazierApache Glass and Maintenance (012) 335-2319 Glazier Glassfill (011) 316-5644 GlazierArch Aluminium Manufacturers (011) 892-1640 Glazier Glassworld (012) 326-4279 GlazierArtisan Project Management CC (011) 465-4196 Glazier Gorr's Glass and Aluminium CC (012) 653-4577 GlazierAsatico Civil & Construction CC (011) 740-7211 Glazier GP Safety Glass (011) 334-1080 GlazierAttack Glass Works (011) 907-1250 Glazier GRL Glass and Aluminium CC 078 456 9730 GlazierB & H Glass and Aluminium (012) 664-8568 Glazier Groenbou Konstruksie (Pty) Ltd 082 655 5294 GlazierB G & J Steel Windows (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-4493 Glazier Gujemo Trading Enterprise 073 304 2301 GlazierBates Fraser Suppliers 083 962 7256 Glazier Hartbees Glas & Aluminium (012) 253-2826 GlazierBea's Glass Works (012) 565-4373 Glazier HD Glass & Aluminium CC (011) 693-2561 GlazierBJ Glaswerke / Roodeberg Projekte (012) 332-1753 Glazier Henque Glass and Aluminium (012) 548-2112 GlazierBokamoso Aluminium Projects (011) 892-1110 Glazier Hillside Glass & Aluminium (012) 386-1961 GlazierBonanza Projects (Pty) Ltd (011) 493-7628 Glazier Hi-Tech Glass t/a Hellenic Glass (011) 845-3182 GlazierBoss Glass - Silverton (012) 804-1090 Glazier Honeydew Glass & Mirror 078 277 4416 GlazierBraam Glass/Nozipho Braam Glass (011) 624-1100 Glazier IDI Glass & Transport (016) 987-2031 GlazierBracken Aluminium & Glass (011) 827-0693 Glazier IFM Consulting CC (011) 854-2651 GlazierBrad's Glass & Aluminium (011) 474-0919 Glazier Icon Glass & Aluminium (011) 472-0740 GlazierBreedt Aluminium Doors and Windows (011) 869-6500 Glazier Ideal Glass and Mirror CC (011) 787-8993 GlazierBreytenbach Glass (011) 764-4718 Glazier Ideal Trading 49 CC t/a Glass & Mirror Specia (011) 453-2547 GlazierBucks Brother G Trading 6 082 305 8210 Glazier Ikon Aluminium t/a PG Aluminium East Rand (011) 524-0648 GlazierCAM Glass & Aluminium CC (012) 321-3324 Glazier Impala Glass CC t/a P G Glass (016) 341-6623 GlazierC G S Shopfitters (011) 402-4440 Glazier Inkulu Construction CC (012) 321-9905 GlazierCL Letagent Trade Enterprise 083 699 7630 Glazier Inso Aluminium Johannesburg CC (011) 864-5301 GlazierCapital Civil & Building Construction (011) 979-1170 Glazier Inso Aluminium MK (Pty) Ltd (011) 704-4443 GlazierCarlies Traders (012) 804-5512 Glazier Instant Glass (011) 614-5228 GlazierCastle Ultra Trading 306 t/a Home Décor Group (012) 561-2991 Glazier Intello Glass Solutions (012) 379-7722 GlazierCDC Glass Studio CC (012) 653-6117 Glazier Isicelo Senu Maintenance (012) 345-6811 GlazierChristie Mojakie Property Dev. 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SAGGA - South African Glass & Glazing Association


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SAGGA - South African Glass & Glazing Association (Continue)


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(021) 854-8401 Associate

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SAGGA - South African Glass & Glazing Association (Continue)

NORTHERN

South African Shower Enclosure Manufacturers Association


GAUTENG WESTERN CAPEComfort Living CC (086) 126-6367 Contractor Automa Styromould Cape (021) 931-6181 ConverterFabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (012) 800-3606 Contractor Isolite Cape Town (021) 951-6100 ConverterInsul-Coustic Contracting (011) 314-3930 Contractor Isolite Montaque Gardens (021) 551-6350 ConverterInsuTherm (012) 663-4833 Contractor Sagex (021) 951-1167 ConverterKAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (011) 974-8123 Contractor OTHERPolyfoam (Pty) Ltd (011) 887-8538 Contractor Global Polymer Industries (Pty) Ltd (00264) 6 730-3191 ConverterSGB Cape (011) 842-4000 ContractorSouthey Contracting (011) 579-4600 ContractorVedder & Moffat (011) 835-2127 Contractor GAUTENGAlucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (012) 800-3606 Distributor Abacus Space Solutions (011) 397-8150 ContractorD & D Roof Insulations (012) 800-3606 Distributor Club Refrigeration (IPM) (012) 541-0977 Manf/ContractorDatel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor Insulated Structures (011) 462-2130 Manf/ContractorGlobal Innovative Building Systems (011) 903-7080 Distributor Isobodies (012) 541-3035 Manf/ContractorInsulation Convertors & Distributors (011) 824-6060 Distributor Isowall (012) 804-3564 Manf/ContractorInsulation Warehouse (Pty) Ltd (012) 804-5454 Distributor Precool (012) 327-1291 Manf/ContractorEco Climate Comfort (011) 793-2222 Installer KWAZULU NATALAfripack (Pty) Ltd (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (011) 249-5224 Manufacturer Precool 083 449 8380 Manf/ContractorAfrica Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (011) 462-9122 Manufacturer Rapid Panel Structures CC (033) 394-5023 Manf/ContractorBhamuza Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (011) 864-6290 Manufacturer Rudnev, A division of Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd (031) 709-1888 ManufacturerBrits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (011) 979-1192 Manufacturer NAMIBIAIsofoam SA (012) 653-8204 Manufacturer Panel to Panel (00264) 6420-3445 Manf/ContractorPlatinum Fibre (011) 914-5875 ManufacturerPolybond (012) 804-5903 ManufacturerPolyfoam (Pty) Ltd (011) 887-8538 ManufacturerSealed Air Africa (011) 923-4600 Manufacturer GAUTENGAcer Projects (011) 622-2922 Specialist ACU Ceilings & Partitions (011) 673-7064 ContractorAlf Peyper (011) 824-6060 Specialist Ambient Contracting Services (011) 663-9000 ContractorSasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (011) 344-0159 Specialist Azdec Projects cc (086 698 8421) 082 568 6472 ContractorFangriaan Energy Spectrum (016) 931-0008 Supplier Centurion Ceilings & Partitions (011) 673-2052 ContractorInsulpro (011) 835-2127 Supplier Combined Ceilings & Partitions (011) 615-7153 ContractorPolyfoam (Pty) Ltd (011) 887-8538 Supplier Dracon Contractors (011) 786-2800 ContractorNampak L & C P (011) 249-5497 Supplier Ergosystems Flexible Walling Solutions (Pty) Ltd (011) 801-9560/1 ContractorTMS Group Industrial Services (016) 986-2210 Supplier/Cont Excel Ceilings & Partitions (011) 766-2394 ContractorKWAZULU NATAL Fast Track Shopfitters (011) 824-1473 ContractorKAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (031) 480-1881 Contractor HST International cc (012) 460-8005 ContractorAlucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (031) 208-0240 Distributor Hunter Douglas SA (011) 793-3641 ContractorD & D Roof Insulations (039) 976-0065 Distributor Jay-C Systems (011) 845-2910 ContractorDatel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor Nthlambini Trading Enterprise (011) 985-2066 ContractorGlobal Specialised Systems (Pty) Ltd (031) 468-1234 Distributor Star Contractors (Pty) Ltd (0861) STARGROUP ContractorAfripack (Pty) Ltd (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (031) 903-3657 Manufacturer CAPCO (011) 822-8142 SupplierBrits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (031) 713-2397 Manufacturer Ergosystems Flexible Walling Solutions (Pty) Ltd (011) 801-9560/1 SupplierFrame Industrials (Pty) Ltd (031) 710-7700 Manufacturer Lafarge Gypsum (011) 389-4500 SupplierPearl Star 90 CC t/a XPS Boards (032) 533-0240 Manufacturer Lafarge Gypsum - East Rand (011) 826-1701 SupplierSpunchem Holdings t/a Spunchem International (031) 538-8700 Manufacturer Lafarge Gypsum - Johannesburg (011) 402-4747 SupplierThermguard (Pty) Ltd (033) 346-0111 Manufacturer Lafarge Gypsum - Pretoria (012) 325-2408 SupplierIsofoam SA (031) 700-3525 Supplier Lafarge Gypsum - Roodekop (011) 865-2390 SupplierSustainable Fibre Solutions (Pty) Ltd (036) 488-1430 Supplier Lafarge Gypsum - Troyeville (011) 402-4747 SupplierTMS Group Industrial Services (031) 914-3767 Supplier/Cont Lafarge Gypsum - Wynberg (011) 444-8020 SupplierEASTERN CAPE Masonite Africa Limited (011) 453-3260 SupplierAlucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Call Centre (086) 027-2829 SupplierAlucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Head Office (011) 345-5300 SupplierIC Insulation t/a Eco-Insulation (041) 581-0863 Installer Saint Gobain Gyproc - Samrand (012) 657-2800 SupplierRhino Plastics (041) 451-3197 Supplier Saint Gobain Gyproc - Florida (011) 472-0155 SupplierWESTERN CAPE Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Pretoria (012) 653-5376 SupplierAfrica Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 951-5796 Distributor WESTERN CAPEAlucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 556-8006 Distributor Hunter Douglas SA (021) 552-2100 ContractorD & D Roof Insulations (021) 559-8006 Distributor Lafarge Gypsum - Cape Town (021) 510-3670 SupplierDatel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor Masonite Africa Limited (021) 556-2250 SupplierAfripack (Pty) Ltd (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (021) 979-3520 Supplier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Kaymore (021) 957-5480 SupplierBrits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (021) 577-1490 Manufacturer Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Paarden Eiland (021) 512-2860 SupplierIsofoam SA (Pty) Ltd (021) 983-1140 Manufacturer KWAZULU NATALRhino Plastics (021) 932-6601 Supplier AGS Aluminium Glass Specialist (032) 551-4382 ContractorTMS Group Industrial Services (021) 508-3482 Supplier/Cont Fast-Track Shopfitters (Pty) Ltd (031) 577-9632 ContractorMPUMALANGA Hampson Interiors (Pty) Ltd (031) 569-5024 ContractorIseco (Pty) Ltd (013) 755-2400 Contractor Hulafab - Durban 086 460 460 ContractorNova Plant Services (IIG Group) (017) 631-3038 Contractor Hulafab - Pietermaritzburg (033) 346-0460 ContractorSasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (017) 619-2413 Specialist Hunter Douglas SA (031) 263-1449 ContractorTMS Group Industrial Services (017) 631-2949 Supplier/Cont Shospec (Pty) Ltd (033) 386-0100 ContractorFREESTATE CAPCO (031) 569-6090 SupplierFabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (051) 432-6997 Contractor Ifuba Products (031) 533-6400 SupplierSasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (011) 344-0159 Specialist Masonite Africa Limited (031) 534-1700 Supplier

Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Durban (031) 569-7200 SupplierGAUTENG EASTERN CAPEAutoma Multistyrene (011) 974-3524 Converter Adel Group (Pty) Ltd (041) 363-4396 ContractorIsowall (012) 804-3564 Converter Hunter Douglas SA (041) 373-3867 ContractorSagex - East Rand (011) 360-8333 Converter RV Smith cc (041) 453-2568 ContractorSagex - West Rand (011) 762-5381 Converter Lafarge Gypsum (041) 484-6308 SupplierTechnopol (SA) (011) 363-2780 Converter Masonite Africa Limited 083 251 6711 SupplierABP Buildling Products (011) 450-2139 Specialist Saint-Gobain Gyproc - George (044) 878-0649 SupplierAutoma Building Products (011) 450-2139 Supplier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Port Elizabeth (031) 453-3367 SupplierBASF (011) 254-2400 Supplier FREESTATECourtney Products (011) 463-4801 Supplier Hunter Douglas SA (051) 430-7799 ContractorEASTERN CAPE Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Bloemfontein (051) 434-1493 SupplierSagex - East London (043) 745-0222 Converter MPUMALANGASagex (041) 461-1508 Converter Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 ContractorKWAZULU NATAL R M Renovators & Aluminium (013) 755-4008 ContractorIsolite Durban (031) 465-0305 Converter Lafarge Gypsum - Nelspruit (013) 752-2129 SupplierSagex (031) 705-6273 Converter POLOKWANECourtney Products (031) 561-3340 Supplier Lafarge Gypsum (015) 293-2985 SupplierKurtz Systems Africa (032) 538-1200 Supplier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Polokwane (015) 297-2542 Supplier

EPSASA - Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa

TPMA - Thermal Panel Manufacturers Association

EPSASA - Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa

South African Building Interior Systems Association

Thermal Insulation Association of Southern Africa

SABISA


A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4

GAUTENGAfrifuture Technologies CC (011) 786-1314 T T T

Alu Direct CC (011) 894-7977 T T T

Aluglass Bautech* (011) 451-8400 X T

Aluminio (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-5005 T T

Alumnispec (011) 615-0491 X T

Aluminium SA (011) 262-2040

Alu Pro Glass & Aluminium (011) 838-5555 T

Alu Projects (012) 644-1369 T T T X X T

Alutech Aluminium (011) 805-7984 T T

AMA Aluminium (011) 786-2686 X T

AMISSA (011) 763-1144 T T

Asatico Civil and Construction CC (011) 740-7211 T T

BJ Glaswerke & Aluminium (012) 332-0914 X T X T X T

Burger Emoyeni Skylights (011) 792-7742 X X T

Brad;s Glass & Aluminium (011) 474-0919 X T X T

Centurion Glass & Alum* (012) 666-8000 X T T X T X T

Cubitrax Aluminium & Glass (Pty) Ltd (011) 794-8750 T T

Da Costa Interiors (011) 827-0708 X T

Diri Aluminium* (012) 666-9022 T T T T T X T T T T T T T T T T

DST Glass Enterprises CC (011) 315-0598

Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium* (012) 804-3795 T X X X T T X X T T X T X T T X T T T X X X T

Frontier Aluminium (011) 579-9340 X T

Glass Rite (012) 804-9522 T

Govenders Aluminium & Glass (011) 334-2621 X X T X T T X T X X T T X X X T

Grinaker-LTA Building Inland (011) 578-6200 X T X X T X X T X X T X X T X T T T X X X T

G W Glass & Aluminium (011) 025-4416 T T

Hunter Douglas (011) 793-3641 T T T T

Image Glass & Aluminium (011) 914-1363/5 X T X T

Industria Glass & Aluminium t/a Tshwane Glass (012) 804-5044 T X X X T T T T T T X T X T X X X T

Inso Aluminium - Pretoria (011) 316-4416 T

Kwena Glass & Aluminium 072 216 9788 X T X T

LC Sequ-Door (Pty) Ltd (016) 362-2211 T T

L & D Enterprises* (011) 618-1512 T T

Lamda Projects CC 071 124 5966 X T

Mushiane TZ Construction 079 304 8180 T T

Preplan* (011) 908-2765 T X T T T T T T T T T T

RCH Glass & Aluminium 082 789 8168 T

RDA Aluminium Doors & Windows (011) 908-4281 T

Rene Turck & Associates (011) 571-7400 X T T T T X X T

REV Aluminium Products (Pty) Ltd (086) 073-8477 X X T X X T T X X X T

SAA Glass & Aluminium (011) 440-1918 T

Sell-Mar Installations (011) 835-1762 X T X X T X X T

Ted Kaye Aluminium & Glass (011) 626-1528

Trend Aluminium & Glass (011) 453-9503 T

Trialco (Pty) Ltd (011) 615-5130 X T X T

Win-Door Warehouse CC (011) 887-5371 T T X X T

World Of Windows (011) 613-2036 X X T X X T T T T T T T T T X T T X X T T X X T

Geustyn & Horak Aluminium* (051) 432-5104 T X X T T T T T X T T X T X T


Glasfit Phalaborwa (015) 781-1063 T T

Quality Glass & Aluminium (015) 293-2679 T T

SAA Glass & Aluminium (015) 297-1371 T

Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464

Mpumalanga Aluglass (013) 752-7985 T T T

R M Renovators & Aluminium (013) 755-4008

Special

Products

Note: To ensure quality end products Specifiers using this Matrix are encouraged to invite only tenderers who have relevant AAAMSA Test Performance Certificates for the required products

MPUMALANGA

Side Hung

(Proj)

REGISTERED AAAMSA FENESTRATION CONTRACTORS - September 2011

Pivot

Patio

POLOKWANE

Doors

FREESTATE

Horizontal

Sliders Sliders

VerticalVertical Top Hung

(Proj.)Shopfronts

Curtain

Wall



Addo Glass & Aluminium (041) 484-1621 T T

AL Glass & Aluminium CC (041) 374-9052 T

All Aluminium (Alcon) (044) 874-4248 T

Aluko Aluminium Products CC (041) 365-0155 T

Aluminium AllWays (041) 461-2745 X T X T X T

Aluminium House (043) 732-1377 T T

Aluminium Innovations (041) 360-3638 T

Aluminium Systems (041) 451-2130 X T

Alu-Sash (Pty) Ltd (041) 373-0831 T T T T T X X T X X T

Atlantic Glass and Aluminium (041) 407-1300 X T T T T T X T X T T

Bacalum Manufacturers (043) 722-6776 X T X T X T X X T X X T

Brandon's t/a Mister Windows (043) 726-9907 T T

Coastal Multiglass (041) 484-2622

Duro Pressings (041) 486-1480 T

Glasfit Port Elizabeth (041) 581-8122 T

Glasfit Queenstown (045) 839-4134 T

Glass & Aluminium (041) 484-7084 X T

Glass & Aluminium Centre (044) 695-1142/3 T T T

Glass Co (043) 722-8519 X X T


Ilingo Aluminium CC (041) 922-6155 T

Inso Aluminium - Border (043) 743-0303 T T T

Jowil Aluminium Trust (044) 453-2733 T T

National Auto Glass (043) 643-4268 T

Palmer Alum t/a Alutech (041) 451-5039 T X T T T T T X T X T

Queen Glass t/a P G Glass Queenstown (045) 838-3683 T T X T

Richards & Barlow t/a Durowin (041) 486-2453 X X T

Rodgers Aluminium (044) 533-3663 T

R V Smith (0437) 43-3407 T

A1 Aluminium & Glass (021) 851-0427 T X T

AKF Aluminium (021) 871-1789 T

Aldiy (021) 709-0901 X T X T

Alunite (Montague Gardens) (021) 555-3546 T

Aluplan Architectural Aluminium (021) 701-2002 X T X T

Alusolutions (021) 982-7661 X T

Alu-Station 084 587 7361 X T X T

Anglo Window Services (021) 982-8477 X T

Artistic Aluminium (021) 691-3080 X T

Boland Aluminium t/a Alutech (021) 981-1550 X T X T X T

CT Aluminium CC (021) 975-6541 X T X T

Dix Aluminium & Glass (021) 797-1111 X T X T X T

Excluminium (Pty) Ltd (021) 982-5931 X X T

Eurostyle Windows & Doors (021) 552-8095 X T

G & E Glass & Aluminium (021) 903-5173 X X T

G W Glass & Aluminium (021) 905-0349 T

Geustyn & Horak Aluminium (021) 905-2460 T X X T T T T T X T T X T X T


Limelight Fenestration (Pty) Ltd (021) 933-5559 X T T

Mazor Aluminium (021) 556-1555 X X T

Multi Homes Aluminium (021) 981-9273 T T T

Pedersens Aluminium (021) 557-1561 X X T X X T

Prime Glass & Aluminium (021) 931-1141 X T

Sage Aluminium (021) 692-2604 X T X X T X X T

Salient Aluminium Systems (Pty) Ltd (021) 905-1287 T X T X T

Status Aluminium (021) 854-4563 T X T X T X T

Skillfull 180 (021) 905-2170 X T T X T T T T T T T T X T T X X T

Sterling Waterford Developments (021) 555-1105 X X T

Trendsetters Glass & Aluminium (021) 691-1918 X X T

Winlite Aluminium Windows & Doors (021) 386-6707 T X T X X T T T T X X T X X T

World Of Windows (021) 551-3235 X X T T T T T T T T T X T T X X T T X X T

Special

ProductsWallShopfronts

Vertical

Pivot

Patio

Doors(Proj) (Proj.)

REGISTERED AAAMSA FENESTRATION CONTRACTORS - September 2011 Horizontal

EASTERN CAPE

Curtain

Sliders Sliders


Vertical Side Hung Top Hung

WESTERN CAPE & WEST COAST



KWAZULU NATALAA Aluminium Windows & Doors (031) 564-4129 X T X T T

Advance Glass Works (Pty) Ltd (031) 465-8861 X T X T

AGS Aluminium Glass Specialist CC (032) 551-4382 X T X T X T

Alulogic (031) 811-7444 X T X T

Alumaster CC 082 554 8878 T

Aluminium Dynamics (031) 563-2278 X X T X X T

Aluminium Glass Maintenance (035) 789-3611 X T X T

Alusolutions Glass & Aluminium (031) 401-2324 T T T

Alustar (031) 579-3785 X X T X X T

City Glass & Aluminium (031) 579-4580 T T X T X X X T X X X T

Clear Cut Glass & Aluminium CC 082 576 4706 X T X T

Clearview Aluminium (032) 944-6152 X X T X X T X X T

Coastline Aluminium & Glass CC (032) 947-1103 T T

Cutrite Glass Works (031) 465-1321 T T

C V Steel & Aluminium (031) 500-4550 T T

Durban Aluminium Windows (031) 563-9601 X T X T T T T T

Exotic Glass t/a Aluminium & Glass Centre (031) 569-2732 X X T X X T

Façade Solutions (031) 569-5024 T T T T T X X X T

Freedom Glass & Aluminium (031) 500-4417 X T

Glasfit Stanger (031) 551-1574

Glass & Aluminium Craft (031) 914-4635 T T

Hampson Interiors (031) 569-5024 T T T T T X X X T

Hibiscus Aluminium t/a Alutech Aluminium (039) 682-3398 X T X T

Hilro (033) 345-4527 X T

Hitech Glass (031) 579-4580 X T T T X X X T X X X T

Howick Mirror and Glass / Pegma 77 (033) 330-6380 X T


Inso Aluminium - KZN (031) 702-2066 X X T T X T X X X T

International Glass & Aluminium (031) 700-3347 X T T X T X X X T

J N Glass & Aluminium (032) 552-5542 X X T X X X T

K S R Glass & Aluminium 083 777 8164 T T T

Kwikfit Glass & Aluminium (033) 394-3846 X T X T

Louren Aluminium (031) 902-7747 T

Magnum Profile Industries (031) 401-4531 T T

Millenium Aluminium & Glass (031) 577-6956 X X T X X T

Mobile Glass (033) 345-3782 X T X T

Mpisane Glass & Aluminium 082 434 2307 X T X T

Phasiwe Aluminium & Glass (032) 944-1678 X T X T

Pro Aluminium & Glass 911 (031) 701-2001 X T X T

Richards & Barlow (031) 902-2323 T T T T X X T

Seawood Home Centre (032) 947-0121 X T

Shesha Engineering (031) 500-6534 T T

Sunsai Aluminium & Glass (032) 533-1861 X T

Terry's Win-Door Centre (031) 468-5181 T T

T P Glass & Aluminium (031) 463-1674 X T X T

Tri Nu Aluminium & Glass (032) 533-2573 X T X T X T

Wandsbeck Glass & Aluminium (031) 709-1161 T T

World Of Windows (031) 579-3442 X X T T T T T T T T T X T T X X T T X X T

AluCraft (00267) 395-9752 X X T X X T

Alutech (Namibia) CC (00264) 61-374580 T

Alutech Holdings t/a Surelite Aluminium (00267) 316-7883 T

Fortune Aluminium CC (00264)61 245080 T T X T T

R Allers Alum - Namibia (0064) 61-261455 X X T X X T X X T X X T

Glasman Warmbaths (014) 736-5477 X T X T X T

NORTHERNGlassman Warmbaths (014) 736-5477 X T X T X T

Top Hung Curtain

Wall(Proj)

Vertical

Pivot


Special

Products

Vertical

Sliders (Proj.)

Patio

Doors

Horizontal

LIMPOPO

Sliders

Side Hung

REGISTERED AAAMSA FENESTRATION CONTRACTORS - September 2011

Shopfronts

OTHER



GAUTENGOrigin Aluminium (Johannesburg) (011) 827-3211 T X T T X X T T X X T X X X T

Primador (012) 719-8881 X T T T X T X X T

Primador Gauteng Distribution Centre (012) 657-0221 X T T T X T X X T

Win-Door Warehouse CC (011) 887-5371 X X T X X T

Eagle door 086 117 7751 T T T X T

National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161 T T T

Origin Aluminium (Port Elizabeth) (Pty) Ltd(041) 451-1702 T X T T X X T T X X T X X X T

Primador (041) 585-7617 X T T T X T

Betcrete (021) 905-7160 T X X T T X X T

Origin Aluminium (Cape Town) (021) 556-6664 T X T T X X T T X X T X X X T


Swartland Boudienste (Edms) Bpk (022) 433-8000 T X T

KWAZULU NATALOrigin Aluminium (Durban) (031) 569-6071 T X T T X X T T X X T X X X T


Origin Aluminium (Bloemfontein) (051) 432-9107 T X T T X X T T X X T X X X T

GAUTENG

A100 Aluminium Wood & Steel Products (011) 708-6150

B & H Glass & Aluminium (012) 664-8568

Delarey Welding (011) 673-6603/5

Matsoge Glass Works CC (011) 935-5481

Skyroof Solutions CC (011) 918-5402

Armour Glass CC (021) 761-5128

Glasfit - Brackenfell (021) 982-0480

GlassHopper - Blackheath (021) 905-4891

GlassHopper - Wetton (021) 797-7209

Swartland Boards CC t/a Glass & Aluminium (021) 555-0661

Swartland Boudienste (Edms) Bpk (022) 433-8000

ALUMINIUM STANDARD PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS

National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161

Primador (041) 585-7617

TIMBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS

Swartland (022) 433-8000

Swartland (022) 433-8000

POLYMER CONCRETE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS

MG Innovations t/a Betcrete (021) 905-7160

MG Innovations t/a Betcrete (021) 905-7160

H B S (011) 626-3330

Wispeco (011) 389-0352

A4

A1

A4

A4

0.49

0.51

0.58

0.56

A2

A3

0.483

0.68 A1

A0

Curtain

Wall

Product Range

0.06

0.91

Transmittance

VT

0.58

0.58

0.442

1.77

ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM SUPPLIERS

0.51 1.48

0.670.54

Company Name

0.25

Shopfronts

0.23

0.62

CoefficientSHGC

Products

Top Hung

(Proj.)

Vertical

Pivot

REGISTERED AAAMSA STANDARD PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS - September 2011 Patio

Doors

SpecialSide HungHorizontal

Tel

Solar Heat

(Proj)

30.5 Casement

Vertical

Sliders

WESTERN CAPE

EASTERN CAPE

T = TESTED ALUMINIUM STANDARD PRODUCTS

T = TESTED TIMBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURER

T = TESTED POLYMER CONCRETE PRODUCT

Dimensions

5.22

5.39

Thermal

U-value

(W/m2.K)

1190 x 1490

1190 x 1490

Transmittance

Sliders

FREESTATE

1190 x 1490

Side Hung

Side Hung

Top/Side hung

Technal Turn & Tilt

Euralco 520 Turn & Tilt

1195 x 1495

1195 x 1495

1200 x 1500

1190 x 1490

WESTERN CAPE

3.87

KWAZULU NATAL

Aluminium City - Namibia

1.86

MOKOPANE

Eagle 30.5 Casement

3.67

Leakage

N Wright

5.0

4.13

Gain

ℓ/sec/m2AL

Air

[email protected]

COMPETENT PERSON (Glazing)

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]


A100 Aluminium Wood & Steel Products Wholesalers

INSTALLERS OF STANDARD PRODUCTS

NORTH WEST

(044) 533-1723

(031) 564-9020

(031) 561-7185

(015) 491-4156/7

Shaka Windows

Argonaut Aluminium & Glass

EASTERN CAPE

Glass & Aluminium 2000

Top/Side hung 1190 x 1490 6.38mm PVB clear glass 5.7

4mm clear float

WSP Group - Mr T Linder

(018) 297-0808

(00264) 61 26-4364

THERMAL PERFORMANCE TEST RESULTS

Class

Visual

Width x height

OTHER

Plotz and Muller Traders

E Sievert

4mm clear float

Glazing

Arup Façade Engineering

0.55

[email protected]

[email protected]

0.45

[email protected]

[email protected]

0.49

Mechanical

Properties

0.61

0.49

[email protected]

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COMPELLING REASONS TO SPECIFY EPS!

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When it comes to insulation, here are 10 good reasons for using EPS

1. Over the past six decades, EPS has become accepted world-wide as the safe, economical and energy-saving form of building insulation.

2. EPS is compatible with cement, concrete, brick, masonry, mortars, plaster and bitumen-based damp-proof membranes.

3. EPS is lightweight and easy to work with, being supplied in moulded forms to required shape and size, or as large blocks for cutting into sheets and shapes.

4. EPS is moisture-resistant and retains its thermal properties.

5. EPS is rot-proof and durable. Correctly installed, EPS remains effective as a thermal insulation product for the duration of a building.

6. EPS is fi re-retardant. styFReneTM (Type FR) contains a fl ame-retarding additive.

7. EPS is energy-saving and helps conserve energy usage in other areas such as electrical heaters and open fi res.

8. EPS is environment-friendly, consisting of organic materials (primarily carbon and hydrogen) making it one of the most ecologically harmless products. It contains no CFCs and does not damage the ozone layer.

9. EPS is easily disposable. Correctly incinerated, 100kg of EPS polystyrene leaves just 0,01kg of

ash, and the gases emitted are non-toxic.

10. EPS is recyclable.

Whichever way you look at effi cient insulation, EPS scores

ten out of ten.

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