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In this, the October 2013 edition of SA Affordable Housing, we bring you features ranging from housing finance to cement and concrete. But we would be remiss if we did not also give you insight into the recently held Southern African Housing Foundation (SAHF) Conference, the full details of which we will be covering in our next issue.
This year’s Conference highlighted the role of Public-Private Partnerships in a climate that needs a multi-dimensional approach to resolving the housing
backlog in South Africa, and a boost in service delivery going forward.
Conference topics centred on the necessity, operational aspects, policies and legislation around partnerships between public and private sector to make the provision of quality housing for all strata of society a firm reality, as well as a focus on more technical insight into energy efficiency, and, literally, the building blocks of housing.
Another firm lesson learnt from the speakers was that, although government plays a highly important role in the provision of housing, it cannot sustainably take to this task alone, and that the private sector has an integral role to play in initiating projects and driving them to completion – with the view to offering real people real opportunities to become active participants in their day-to-day lives and contributors to a healthy society.
The subject of energy efficiency and alternative building technologies was also very much a highlight of the conference and demonstrated the possibilities of building with non-traditional building materials and methods – thinking outside the box, so to speak, with the purpose of arriving at the end goal of building sustainable human settlements.
Our readers can look forward to more on this in the November/December issue of SA Affordable Housing magazine.
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Corobrik Helps Build Landmark Western Cape SchoolCorobrik and the architectural team from Revel Fox & Partners Architects and Planners who designed the Bongolethu Primary School in Philippi in Cape Town agree on one thing - using the simplest means to best advantage, combined with a rigorous concern for order, harmony and proportion can bring a significant measure of stature and grace to even the most modest architectural endeavours.
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The entrance of Bongolethu Primary School in Philippi in Cape Town. The school was designed by Revel Fox & Partners using Corobrik’s Kirstenbosch Travertine face brick mixed with plaster and paint to achieve an uplifting bold aesthetic.
Christie van Niekerk, Corobrik Manager Western Cape, said that the Bongolethu Primary School had proved a landmark project not just for the 1 300
children who are currently enrolled there, but also for pupils across the province who would benefit from the many lessons learnt and milestones that were reached during its construction.
An out-of-the-box design approach coupled with quality building materials, such as Corobrik Kirstenbosch Travertine face brick delivered a low maintenance and comfortable learning facility with the longevity to serve children for generations to come, he said.
Revel Fox & Partners Architects and Planners spokesperson, Mark Meyer, explained that the design of the Bongolethu Primary School is the latest in an on-going attempt to develop a consistent conceptual model for new schools in the Western Cape.
In addition to speeding up delivery and conforming to a standard brief and strict budget, this standard model addressed the similar contexts and challenges faced by most children in the area. These include the harsh climatic conditions in the Cape Flats and social ills associated with the informal settlements from which many of the learners come.
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The new school replaced an ad-hoc collection of flood-prone classrooms and prefabs. According to Kobus Stofberg, specialist architect for the Western Cape Directorate of Education Works, it has become a landmark in the area.
“We are committed to providing essential education services to the community based on research into relevant design requirements related to user needs. The final product exemplifies how we see primary school design for current and future projects.
"The school has had an extremely positive response from the users and community. It is a landmark building and not only upgrades the surrounding area, but also provides a much needed oasis for young children to start and enjoy formal education,” he said.
Meyer said that a self-critical review of the work at previously completed schools proved to be fruitful when designing Bongolethu Primary School.
Given the palpable need for a statement of social dignity and permanence and the need for a protected and protective learning environment, architects came up with a contemporary re-interpretation of the mediaeval cloister.
“The school comprises a central focal element flanked on either side by cloistered courtyards. The central building addresses the street and contains the main entrance, the assembly hall, administration, staffroom, media and computer centres, as well as other shared facilities. It is independently accessible for community use.
“The courtyards, with their inner encircling verandas tie the repetitive classroom modules into a unified whole, secure from without and sheltering within. The courts and verandas and their linking staircases and galleries form positive, interactive gathering spaces which add to the interest and diversity conducive to a responsive learning environment,” Meyer said.
For cost reasons, the structural system and formal language was kept rigorously simple. Sustainability issues were addressed with the emphasis being on providing ample natural lighting and cross-ventilation.
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The central courtyard enclosed by classroom modules offers security and shelter from wind. The concrete screed floor is used as a sports field.
Interior of the Bongolethu Primary School hall is framed with concrete pillars and filled in with different styles of face brick and bagged walls to achieve good acoustics with an interesting aesthetic.
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Finishes are limited to affordable, low-maintenance materials – red Kirstenbosch Travertine face brick and painted bagged brick externally, plaster and paint internally, vinyl and power floated floors, aluminium windows, unpainted galvanised metalwork and sheet metal roofing. Detailing, although robust and straightforward, was nevertheless intended to add interest and texture. This included the use of Corobrik Firelight Satin face bricks as accent bands and edging and painted bagged brickwork above face brick that either terminated at 900mm or 2 100mm.
Meyer confirmed that the selection of Corobrik products hinged on the fact that they are hard wearing, required little maintenance, but still had aesthetic appeal.
Van Niekerk added that the use of face and clay brick went far beyond aesthetic value. “Positive characteristics include affordability, longevity, structural strength, flexibility in design and application, natural sound proofing qualities, incombustibility, natural resistance to fire, solidity and security. The enduring natural earthy colours and textures of clay face brick walls significantly reduce maintenance costs.”
He said that five overseas and three South African studies indicated that clay bricks promote healthy living, which is particularly important in a school environment.
“The inorganic qualities of fired clay deliver mineral content that guarantees a nearly pollution free indoor air quality which is particularly relevant in a classroom
environment where there is greater exposure to respiratory infections.
"A natural propensity to absorb and release humidity from the atmosphere provides a good moisture balance inside buildings and protects against mould growth which is widely recognized as a contributing factor to sick building syndrome.”
However, van Niekerk said the most important attribute of clay brick is its good thermal performance. Scientific research has demonstrated that clay brick structures are warm in winter and cool in summer and, as a result, cut energy usage substantially.
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The classroom block at Bongolethu Primary School in Philippi in Cape Town has been constructed from Corobrik Kirstenbosch Travertine face brick to door height.
The notion of using brick in the hall was to extend the utilitarian function of the manufacturing process of the brick beyond its normal purpose in a way that provides an interesting texture and more importantly, absorbs and deflects sound in what are typically large hard surfaced spaces.
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COVER STORY
Specifying readymix concrete from a South African Readymix Association (Sarma) supplier significantly speeds up
construction, while providing developers with the added peace of mind that houses are being built with quality materials and will last for decades to come.
According to the association’s general manager, Johan van Wyk, a sizeable backlog already exists in the market for well-built houses that are able to meet financial institutions’ approvals and be put on the market to meet growing demands. Apart from these, there are many other benefits that prove that building with readymix concrete makes sense.
IMPROVING EFFICIENCY“We are happy to engage with property developers, consulting engineers or contractors to show them how readymix concrete can save thousands of Rands in material costs due to wastage, incorrect mixes, theft and spoilage. Better utilisation of available manpower also translates into more productive workforces, while no requirement for costly concrete mixing and handling equipment means that capital costs are significantly reduced.
“The advantages over traditional site mix methods just keep piling up. Apart from the manual mixing methods being messy and needing a lot of space, they are also prone to wildly fluctuating quality, excessive wastage, environmental contamination and the requirement for expensive plant equipment (mixers, handling equipment, etc.) on site,” he says.
Johan explains that by comparison readymix concrete is a more cost-effective option that provides consistent quality of concrete to the specifications that are required for the type of job being done. For example, it is possible to cast a complete foundation and slab for a 50m² house in one easy operation.
Readymix concrete makes centsDevelopers in the affordable housing market should specify readymix concrete to alleviate quality problems and speed up delivery of houses in this ever-expanding market.
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A readymix concrete plant.
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After the foundation trenches have been dug and the right levels obtained for the slab, two loads of readymix can be ordered to be delivered one after the next. With a workforce ready and waiting the concrete can be spread, compacted and finished in one operation, leading to much stronger foundations without the chance of dry joints appearing and affecting the integrity of the structure later on. After a short curing time it is even possible to begin building walls shortly thereafter (the walls grow as the concrete is curing).
LONG, TIRESOME PROCESSBy comparison the same foundations and floor will take hundreds of man-hours to construct. Using a simple calculation it would take 150 wheelbarrow loads of concrete to pour the 10m³ of concrete needed. Mixing will take many more wheelbarrows full of sand, aggregates and thousands of litres of water. Wear-and-tear of tools and expensive mixing equipment on site is incalculable but leads to hours of maintenance of equipment for cleaning and servicing to ensure smooth operation.
A similar sized construction team using readymix methods can easily build four houses to roof level in the same space of time it will take those using traditional methods to mix, pour and prepare just one house to the same level. Costs for comparable projects will also favour the readymix route due to savings in equipment, manpower and time to market.
It also pays to remember that for every two or three bags of cement mixed into the concrete there is usually one bag that is lost to bag-breaks, theft or moisture entering the packaging. Poor mixing conditions on the ground also mean that far too much water is usually used and runoff can easily enter storm drains or natural water runoffs that can cost thousands of Rands to clean up. Mixers and wheelbarrow carriers also get tired and may allow site-mixed concrete to stand for periods long beyond their useable range of two hours.
CERTIFICATION OF QUALITY“Apart from the obvious benefits, Sarma-approved members provide additional benefits, such as assuring the quality of each load delivered, providing the necessary paperwork to indicate the design mix and strength of the concrete, as well as providing all other paperwork that can provide evidence in the event that a claim arises in future.
Pouring readymix concrete.
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“In addition our members will usually be able to provide technical assistance to design mixes for specific conditions. They also have access to technical experts within the organisation and affiliated organisations to solve even the most challenging construction and concrete dilemmas.
“Using Sarma-approved readymix concrete on residential building sites therefore makes a lot of sense. It provides financiers with a means of verifying the quality of the structure they are about to finance, while allowing developers and contractors to build faster, more cost-effective housing developments. Most importantly, there is always a Sarma member nearby any building project who will be able to supply the right concrete, at the right place and time to meet any building requirement,” concludes Johan.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Johan van Wyk(t) 011 791 3327 (e) [email protected](w) www.sarma.co.za
Sarma members undergo rigorous annual audits to ensure quality, health, safety and environmental procedures are followed. Members also have to:• Follow set testing methods to ensure correct mixes, strengths, etc. • Comply with SABS standards relating to all aspects of manufacturing
readymix concrete• Comply with rigorous requirements relating to road safety and usage • Comply with all legislation and work ethically and charge fair prices
Members are able to provide quality concrete to any building site in South Africa. Members operate near every town and city in South Africa and throughout most of southern Africa.
Sarma general manager, Johan van Wyk.
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Despite the improvement in the quality of life of many South Africans since democracy, finding a quality, affordable place to live is still a challenge
for many, especially those caught in the gap of not being poor enough to qualify for government housing, yet not being eligible for bank mortgages either.
For the last eleven years, the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) has been addressing this issue by providing funding and assistance to companies involved in the affordable rental property market in order to help speed up the development of these housing projects. The housing backlog in the province has been pegged at about 2.1 million units, which translates into housing for some 12.5 million people. Aligned with the provincial government objective of delivering 20 000 rental residential units by 2014, the GPF aims to facilitate funding for 6 000 of these units by this date.
INCUBATING ENTREPRENEURS To empower black property entrepreneurs who have, to date, been held back from entering the market owing to historical disadvantages, a lack of skill and equity, and insufficient cash flow, the GPF launched its Entrepreneur Empowerment Property Fund (EEPF) in July of 2010. This fund is essentially an incubator programme aimed at promoting participation by the previously disadvantaged in the affordable rental property market.
“The EEPF is aimed at entry-level black entrepreneurs and companies 100% owned by historically disadvantaged individuals that provide rental or delayed ownership schemes for households with monthly incomes of less than R15 000. Participating companies or entrepreneurs must demonstrate that they have the commitment and potential to grow and successfully complete the project,” explains Vinolia Mashiane, Investment Officer at the GPF.
Empowerment for property entrepreneursGPF Entrepreneur Empowerment Property Fund (EEPF) The Gauteng Partnership Fund has never taken a narrow view of its mandate; while it was established by the Gauteng Department of Housing to address funding challenges in the affordable housing sector, it is also doing its utmost to nurture a new generation of property entrepreneurs.
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Opportunity existsTo partner with Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) by participating in a dedicated Entrepreneur Empowerment Fund – Incubation Programme that aims to assist emerging black owned companies to enter the affordable housing rental market. The GPF wants to hear from you. You may have aspired to enter the affordable housing rental market before, but been unable to start or grow. Now you can.
CriteriaIf you are a legal entity with:
• BEE/HDI ownership of the entity – Level 1-4 status. Preference will be given to black disabled applicants and black applicants as per the definition in the BBBEE Act;
• An interest in catering to affordable housing rental market (household income up to R15 000)
• A potential walk up project that can yield over 15 affordable housing units in Gauteng. Projects located outside Johannesburg Metro in under developed areas of Townships will be considered favorably; and
• That can demonstrate access to unencumbered capital as sponsors equity contribution
required towards a project of approximately R20 million value; Letters showing equity contribution from institutional investors will not be considered;
• If you meet all the above broad criteria, then kindly collect a business plan framework as a guide for application from our offices or request for a copy from [email protected]. For more application documentation queries, please contact GPF on 011 685 6600 or visit our website on: www.gpf.org.za
For more information or to apply for funding contact:Maki or Phetsile Tel: 011 685 6600 or Email: [email protected] & [email protected] www.gpf.org.za
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The types of projects funded are typically inner-city refurbishments or predominantly residential buildings, the conversion of offices to residential units, and greenfield developments for affordable housing. How the process works is that the GPF funds the total cost of acquisition up to R7.5 million, and co-finances renovations with other financing institutions.
FUNDING MILESTONE In June last year, the GPF and the EEPF achieved a critical milestone by partnering with the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) in a co-funding agreement for the programme.
“This agreement gives us greater capacity to assist with project funding, and companies should feel encouraged to apply, be they potential applicants or future co-funders,” says Mashiane.
Every year, the GPF extends an open invitation for prospective participants to apply. The requirements are that candidates have to be 100% BEE (black economic empowerment), be a registered legal entity, have a valid tax clearance certificate, are shareholders and the company must have clean credit records.
“These applicants are expected to identify a project and submit a business plan based on the framework available from the GPF website. The plan must outline the potential of the property, the zoning rights, and preliminary costs. After a rigorous selection process, successful applicants enter into the incubation programme where the GPF, backed by four mentoring companies, then assists with funding and putting together a professional team,” she elaborates.
PROJECT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION WOULD NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BUSINESS PLAN, SUCH AS:
• Valid offer to purchase • Type of development (medium- and high-density
affordable residential rental units) • Project name • Location of building (city, town, precinct and erf
number) • Type of unit estimated construction start and end dates • Mode of construction (greenfields, upgrade,
conversion) • Estimated project cost, including refurbishment and
construction costs.
Worth noting is that potential projects must be in areas identified by municipalities for development, must have good access to amenities (including transport), must contain a minimum of 15 housing units, and must cater to people who earn between R3 500 and R15 000 per month.
Mashiane stresses that the GPF does not give grants, but facilitates loans up to 97.5% of the project cost. “What makes this programme attractive to prospective entrepreneurs is that funding is cheaper and conditions are a lot more flexible than funding through the private sector. The GPF can provide up to 40% of the funding and the NHFC up to 57.5%. The minimum equity contribution is 2.5% of total project cost; however, this percentage is determined by cash flow and project feasibility,” she explains. “Candidates must also demonstrate commitment to the project, as the process from proposal to breaking ground is lengthy. Entrepreneurs must also understand that it can take up to five years before they start seeing a return on their investment.”
GROWTH SPURT Since commencement of the EEPF, 26 projects have been approved. Some projects are already under construction, such as the 22-unit residential complex in Kempton Park. This year alone, the GPF has identified 13 programme participants, bringing the total number to over 40 since inception. There will be two further intakes in the 2013/14 financial year, scheduled for September 2013 and February 2014.
“What this programme offers is facilitation of on-the-job skills development of property entrepreneurs who want to succeed, but who are held back by their circumstances. With our help, participants are guided through the approved project from start to finish, and are expected to be hands-on, involved and team players. Our ultimate aim is for the programme to equip individuals with the skills necessary to apply for future projects under their own steam, without assistance,” says Mashiane.
In particular, it is hoped that the EEPF programme will assist more women to become involved, as there is a misconception that the construction industry is a male industry.
“The main aim of this project is to create property developers out of entrepreneurs, not contractors. Women can do this job. As a property developer, you have a team of professionals as well as a head contractor. You’re not the one mixing cement,” Mashiane concludes.
For more information on the EEPF Programme contact [email protected] or visit www.gpf.org.za.
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Saleem Karimjee, IFC Senior Manager for Southern Africa, said, “Providing affordable basic services, such as access to quality
housing, is a priority for IFC in Africa. IHS Fund II offers an attractive opportunity for private investors to gain access to a fast-growing market with significant positive social impact. IFC’s commitment will stimulate investment, growth and job creation in sub-Saharan Africa, demonstrating our support that can help catalyse additional fundraising.” IFC has committed $25 million to the fund.
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AT AFRISAM WE DON’T JUST BUILD THE COUNTRY’S INFRASTRUCTURE, WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE POSSIBILITIES. Take our involvement in the massive Gautrain project where we supplied 439 000 tons of high quality ballast, not to mention our Readymixed concrete that made this mammoth project the achievement it is today. Thanks to our advanced construction materials and technical solutions, we’re bringing communities closer.
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Major investment in promotion of affordable housing in Africa IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) has announced investments of more than $63 million in the second fund of global private equity investor International Housing Solutions, IHS Fund II. The fund will support the development of affordable housing in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Saleem Karimjee, Soula Proxenos, Samson Moraba.
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With the planet as one of our core values, we assess the carbon footprint of each and every one of our operations and products while actively striving to drive down our impact on the environment.
POSSIBILITIES THAT MOVE PEOPLE CLOSER
AT AFRISAM WE DON’T JUST BUILD THE COUNTRY’S INFRASTRUCTURE, WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE POSSIBILITIES. Take our involvement in the massive Gautrain project where we supplied 439 000 tons of high quality ballast, not to mention our Readymixed concrete that made this mammoth project the achievement it is today. Thanks to our advanced construction materials and technical solutions, we’re bringing communities closer.
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NHFC CEO, Samson Moraba, said that the NHFC is committed to ensuring that all South African households within the affordable housing market have greater access to housing that is affordable and appropriate, both in terms of size and location.
“Our goal is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of the low- to middle-income households with the security of a home, as well as an opportunity to create wealth. We firmly believe that our deliberate strategic partnership with IHS will unlock the delivery of housing at scale, and ultimately lead to the creation of sustainable and attractive communities, where people can live, play and pray.
“We are delighted with this investment because not only will it accelerate delivery of housing, but it will also contribute toward foreign direct and private sector investment, as well as job creation.”
Soula Proxenos, IHS Managing Partner, said: “IHS has already provided financing for more than 28 000 housing units with a combined total value of more than R8.6 billion, providing tangible positive social impact for the people living in IHS developments. We can substantially expand that impact through IHS Fund II.”
IHS is a pioneer fund manager in recognising the potential of developing affordable housing, so-called gap housing, in developing markets.
It opened up a valuable new sector for its investors while helping thousands of families to afford a home of their own and start their journey to wealth creation through property ownership.
IHS's first fund, the SAWHF, has committed more than $230 million (R2 billion) to providing affordable housing in emerging markets while generating superior risk-adjusted returns.
“With our second fund, our thesis remains the same,” Proxenos explained. “Because of urbanisation and the growth of the middle class in Africa, the need for housing across the continent vastly outstrips supply, especially in the category of affordable housing. In countries with a functioning mortgage market, that need translates into market demand. This offers investors the opportunity to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.”
“There are many great opportunities for affordable housing investments across Africa, and we’re optimistic that Fund II will deliver excellent returns for investors, as our first fund is showing.”
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Bryan Newby and his wife Linda had to overcome the reservations that had built up in the market and prevailed against many odds. The Terraforce blocks
were developed 30 years ago by former Namibian resident, Holger Rust, and are now being produced by various block-makers on five continents, in many countries around the world. In Namibia, Namwall went from strength to strength and is currently well established with interesting projects on hand, and a new Birkenmayer block plant has been installed for increased production capacity and even better quality. Bryan and Linda’s son-in-law, Chris and daughter Leanne are the current owners of the company. Bryan consults on Terraforce contracts and has been involved with several large Terraforce projects in the Persian Gulf region, due to his vast experience with earth retaining and the logistics of installing large projects.
Below are a few recently completed projects in Windhoek, that bear testimony to the quality of workmanship, being delivered by Namwall:
HOUSE WESSELS, WINDHOEKThe owner of the property had excavated his backyard to increase the yard size and needed the cut slope retained, as well as access to the top of the embankment. The Terraforce system appealed to him because of its superior visual finish and economic feasibility. To add extra reinforcement, a double skin of blocks with soil-crete infill was installed where the wall reached higher than 2m. A spiraling staircase was added to the design, which ended up being easy to install using the same block used for the walls.
Retaining walls in an extreme climateIt has been exactly 20 years ago that Namwall took over the Terraforce license in Namibia. For some five years before July 1993, two other companies had taken on the Terraforce license, and failed.
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HOUSE BURGER, WINDHOEKThe owner of the property was stuck with exposed embankments in his backyard. To cover up the eyesore, he requested Namwall to create a retaining wall that would define the different levels, curves and stairs in the yard. The project still needs to be landscaped by the owner.
GERMAN EMBASSY, WINDHOEKThe German Embassy was struggling with large exposed rocky areas on a steep slope that was deteriorating and becoming hazardous to the public and staff. To stabilize the slope, Fred Laker of Terrasafe, designed a wall with a double skin of blocks and Y16 reinforcing rods from the foundations up as well as 25mpa concrete infill in all the blocks up to 3m high.
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA, WINDHOEKThe University needed to stabilize exposed embankments, and Namwall was called in by Murray and Roberts to supply and install a Terraforce retaining wall. The wall consists of a basic foundation and gravity wall not exceeding 2m.
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Nicknamed the Mamelodi Pod, the unit was designed as a way of providing an affordable housing solution, while also raising local living conditions.
Many of South Africa’s informal settlements do not have adequate water supplies or electrical connections.
The project’s materials and aesthetic were specifically chosen to suit its informal context and have optimal environmental performance.
Green features, such as insulated walls, solar electricity and rain water harvesting were used, which makes the unit self-sustainable.
The wall panels are prefabricated off-site to speed up construction, and are transported by truck. The only part of the unit which needs to be built on-site is the concrete foundation. The design allows for a minimum of three people to be able to erect the unit in less than a day.
Mamelodi Pod by Architecture for a Change Johannesburg-based design studio, Architecture for a Change (AFAC) recently completed their second transition housing unit in the informal settlement of Mamelodi.
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The wall is a composite wall of various insulation layers, such as galvanized zinc sheets, Isotherm thermal insulation and internal plywood panels. This gives it excellent thermal performance, much like a 220mm masonry wall. Zinc sheets alone, which are used for most of the shacks in the area, do not provide this level of insulation, and are usually very hot in summer and freezing in winter.
The green features include a rooftop solar panel and large central skylight for lighting, as well as a 1 000 litre tank for harvesting rainwater. As cooking in Mamelodi usually takes place outside, the unit has been equipped with a solar cooker.
The unit is suspended above the ground to prevent flooding, and this elevation also assists in alleviating humidity. The unit includes two bunk beds (four beds in total), and an exterior toilet.
The project was a collaboration of both the designers and the community, which created a sense of ownership among those who were involved in the process of erecting the unit. The Mamelodi Pod is currently serving the dual purpose of being a home and a temporary soccer club for the locals.
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According to Dirk Coetser, Director of AFAC, as quoted in Gizmag, “This is already our second prototype and we learned a lot from the first one,”
“We would like to still improve the design and create a final solution to eradicate informal housing. Our dream is to provide the poor with an affordable quality housing solution.”
SOURCES:
Inhabitat. 2013. Architecture for a Change completes tiny prefab eco home in Mamelodi, South Africa. [Online]. Available at http://inhabitat.com/architecture-for-a-change-completes-tiny-prefab-eco-home-in-mamelodi-south-africa/. [Accessed 15 August 2013].
Architecture for a Change. 2013. Mamelodi Pod. [Online]. Available at http://www.afac.biz/. [Accessed 15 August 2013].
Gizmag. 2013. Mamelodi pod. [Online]. Available at http://www.gizmag.com/mamelodi-pod-architecture-for-a-change/28759. [Accessed 21
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Significant attention is placed on the programme as it advances the Outcomes 8 development targets set by the National Department of Human Settlements.
Key to the growth of this programme is the provision of development finance for sectional title units with the bulk of the unit prices selling for under R500 000. Currently 10% of NURCHA’s Affordable Housing loan book consists of funding for sectional title units, while the remaining 90% is made up of sites and services for GAP and affordable housing. “We have seen steady growth and we would like to significantly grow this programme segment,” says Dean Gounden, Programme Manager for Affordable Housing at NURCHA.
Government has placed critical importance on densified housing, particularly within our urban nodes. Higher densities delivered in the form of sectional title living makes more efficient use of limited urban space and economic use of infrastructure and amenities.
As a Development Finance Institution (DFI) that falls under the Department of Human Settlements, NURCHA partners with developers who have a proven track record within this sector of the market and creates a tailor-made financing solution to suit the needs of the developer.
Some of our current projects include the recently completed Brookside development in Garsfontein, Tshwane, which consists of 32 sectional title units. The units range from one-bedroom to three-bedroom units with unit prices commencing from R400 000.
The Naledi sectional title units in Sunnyridge, Newcastle, consist of four phases of 40 units each. NURCHA has financed the first three phases and is currently financing the final phase. The units consist of two bedrooms, one bathroom with an average selling price of the units at R500 000.
NURCHA poised to grow its sectional title loan bookNURCHA’s Affordable Housing Programme has been providing finance in the residential market for the last 10 years and is a key component of its lending portfolio.
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The Naledi sectional title units consist of two bedrooms, one bathroom with an average selling price of the units at R500 000.
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Due to high demand for affordable housing in eMalahleni, existing ‘Res 1’ stands were consolidated and rezoned for 128 sectional title units. The development is known as Ephram Mogale Heights and is situated in Duvha Park. The development is undertaken on a phased basis and the average unit price is R310 000.
NURCHA has recently approved phase one of the Lilyfield Development in Midrand, consisting of 96 units and the Everglades development in Buccleuch, consisting of 32 units.
Sectional title units are a great option for young or new entrants into the housing market. This type of living provides good security for a lock-up-and-go lifestyle,” concludes Gounden.
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Brookeside development in Garsfontein, Pretoria.
Duvha Park, eMalahleni. The Naledi sectional title units in Sunnyridge, Newcastle consist of four phases of 40 units each.
The Brookside units range from one-bedroom to three-bedroom units with unit prices commencing from R400 000.
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Global engineering consultancy firm SMEC South Africa has been instrumental in the planning of the Development Framework, as well as preliminary
design of bulk services such as roads, water, sewer and stormwater.
There are a number of projects which fall under the umbrella of the 1200ha Cornubia Precinct. These include the Cornubia Industrial and Business Estate (CIBE), City Housing Pilot Project, Phase 1B Housing and the Retail Park, which currently range from Preliminary Design to Construction.
Construction of the CIBE commenced in September 2012 and in July 2013 exceeded the 2.5 million cubes mark for bulk earthworks. This includes cut to fill, cut to spoil, and cut to stockpile. Ten excavators and almost 20 ADTs are moving in excess of 12 000 cubes of material per day.
The platforms now extend almost 3km from one side of the site to other. Bulk water has been completed and roads and services will be completed in August, with total expenditure to date at R200 million.
A clustered/group housing approach has been proposed for Cornubia that can be adapted as a shift toward a ‘newer’ form of urban settlement and community building. This includes the creation of a well-defined urban space incorporating courtyards and streets to achieve compactness and intensity.
Construction is currently in progress for the City Housing Pilot Project (eThekwini Municipality) comprising 486 residential units. SMEC South Africa was responsible for the planning and preliminary design for the pilot project as well as final design of the access road (2.3km), including a road over rail bridge to the pilot project.
SMEC SA instrumental in Cornubia Precinct development The Cornubia Precinct is a joint venture between Tongaat Hulett Developments and eThekwini Municipality and aims at developing a ‘mixed use’ urban settlement comprising a range of complementary land uses, such as industrial, commercial and residential.
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Cornubia Phase 1A Integrated Human Settlements project (Pilot Project) is steadily nearing completion with practical completion expected by the end of October or early November 2013. This project remains in the spotlight of National Government as a National Priority project.
When the Cornubia Phase 1B Integrated Human Settlements project is awarded it will be for the construction of bulk earthworks, individual platforms and civil engineering services for 2 186 housing units. The top structures contracts will follow six months thereafter.
What’s more, prospective retail clients are very interested in developing retail projects such as the Cornubia Retail Park and the N2 Retail Development. Preliminary planning and design is currently in progress. This includes design of bulk sewer and water to compile cost estimates of the bulk infrastructure and services required, which enables Tongaat Hulett Developments to negotiate with the various prospective developers. Occupation of the Retail Park is anticipated by 2015.
DISCIPLINES INVOLVED: • Geometric Design• Water Modelling• Sewer Reticulation Design• Stormwater Management Planning• Stormwater Design
SKILLS UTILISED: • Project Management• Design Engineers• Hydraulic Engineers• Traffic Engineers• Municipal Service Engineers
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A breakthrough experiment demonstrates the efficiency of a highly insulated building with regard to indoor comfort and reduced heating and cooling
loads New data will support specifiers and architects when determining their insulation requirements
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in conjunction with BASF, undertook an energy and thermal performance research project in 2011 and 2012 on a house constructed on the CSIR Innovation Site in Pretoria using BASF materials. Helm Construction erected the house using the Imison Walling System 3, which is certified by Agrément.
The study analysed the energy and thermal performance of a highly insulated demonstration house (the BASF House) through actual data collection and thermal modelling. Temperature data collection took place between December 2011 and April 2013.
The research entailed measuring actual temperature readings inside the house and to model the energy and thermal performance with a view to establishing the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of a highly insulated building system.
The results indicate that the BASF house will require minimal heating in winter to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Using the conversion rate of 1Gigajoule (Gj) equalling 277.77 kilowatts hour (kWh)¹ and a kWh rate of R1.20, the BASF house will have an annual heating cost of R567. For comparative purposes the standard low-income house constructed on the CSIR Innovation Site has a heating load of 12.28 Gj2 or 3 401 kWh with an annual heating cost of R4 082, while a South African National Standards 204 (SANS) compliant house has a heating load of 7.66 Gj³ or 2,127 kWh and an annual heating cost of R2 553.
Highly insulated buildings require cooling in summer, and the BASF house will achieve this by opening windows and doors to allow natural ventilation.
The result of the experiment demonstrates the efficiency of a highly insulated building with regard to indoor comfort and the reduction of heating and cooling loads. However, the placement of insulation and effective ventilation is critical in terms of maximizing these efficiencies. The optimal performance will be achieved through:
1. Installing a roof coated with highly reflective paint 2. Placing 100mm insulation on top of the ceiling 3. Ensuring that the insulation is tightly fitted to avoid
thermal bridging 4. Ensuring effective ventilation to the rooms for the
summer period 5. Ventilating the attic
“Space heating costs can be significantly reduced in a residential building such as this: an owner of a small house such as this could save close to 80% in heating per year as opposed to the SANS compliant household, and this inevitably contributes to a healthier environment if we consider other forms of heating,” says Llewellyn van Wyk, Principal Researcher, CSIR Built Environment Unit, under whose direction the experiment was conducted. ¹ http://www.unitjuggler.com/convert-energy-from-GJ-to-kWh.html 2 CSIR (2010). Energy Modelling Report, CSIR, Pretoria. ³ CSIR (2010). Energy Modelling Report, CSIR, Pretoria.
The aim was to measure absolute temperature performance of a standard building consisting of a roof, floor and walls using an alternative insulation technology based on Neopor®, a thermal insulation material by BASF. The house was also fitted with double glazed windows and doors.
BASF and CSIR conclude initial study on passive energy efficiency in buildings
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The demo house that was used in the test trials to determine the performance of passive insulation in the standard government house.
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“We expect this valuable data will support specifiers and architects when determining insulation requirements in the Pretoria central region,” van Wyk added.
“BASF engaged in this study with the CSIR Built Environment to demonstrate the need for insulation in maintaining comfortable living temperatures. Although this test case was aimed at measuring the effectiveness of Neopor® in the Southern Hemisphere, Cool Pigments for Paints also contributed to findings at the demonstration house. Apart from those two products, BASF also has other energy efficient solutions for the building industry, for example, Elastopor, and Micronal - Phase Change Material - which enhance the local drive towards energy efficient buildings,” says Dr Dieter Kovar, Managing Director of BASF Holdings South Africa.
Insulation material for energy-efficient applications Neopor®, an expandable graphite-impregnated polystyrene, is BASF's forward-looking solution to improve insulation in newly built and renovated properties. It contains special graphite particles that reflect heat radiation in the same manner as a mirror, which reduces heat loss in a house. The granular material is processed by BASF's customers and converted to insulating boards and moulded parts for insulating façades, roofs and floors. Insulating materials made of Neopor® can meet the standards for passive house construction and in warm climatic zones also save at least 30% of cooling energy for residential buildings.
COOL PAINTS
Rising energy costs, pronounced urban heat-island effects and global warming increase the need for intelligent solar heat management solutions like cool coatings. BASF’s Innovative Paint it Cool Pigments for ’green’ coatings cause less absorption of solar radiation, leading to lower surface temperatures and reduced heat build-up. Therefore the energy demand for air conditioning systems can be decreased significantly. Longer lifetime of coatings and substrate materials can be achieved.
The lead-free pigments in our portfolio are less harmful to the environment: lead chromates and molybdates have for many years been the backbone of yellow and red colours in the coating industry. These pigments have excellent price performance ratio due to their good durability, opacity and colour strength.
However, with the inclusion of lead chromates on the annex XIV under REACH, production and use of these pigments will be banned in Europe from May 2015. BASF has a broad organic and inorganic pigment portfolio providing sustainable lead-free pigments to formulate lead-free coatings.
ABOUT THE CSIR
The CSIR is one of the leading R&D, technology and innovation institutions in Africa, with a track record spanning over 65 years. Structured to manage the entire research and innovation value chain, the CSIR strives for excellence in all its endeavours in order to improve the quality of life of South Africa's people and to increase the global competitiveness of South African industry.
ABOUT BASF IN SOUTH AFRICA & SUB-SAHARA
BASF has been doing business in South Africa over 45 years. Headquartered in Midrand, Johannesburg, the BASF Group in South Africa consists of seven companies with locations in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, including a world-class automotive emission catalysts production site in Port Elizabeth. BASF also invested in a dispersions production plant in Durban, which is producing acrylic dispersions since the third quarter of 2012. A regional sales hub for Eastern Africa, BASF East Africa Ltd., was established in Kenya in mid-2011. In July 2012 BASF West Africa Ltd., a new regional office, was opened in Lagos, Nigeria, in order to serve the West African market The local group’s portfolio includes chemicals, plastics, coatings, dispersions, agricultural products, and nutrition. BASF products are used for industrial applications in various sectors e.g. paper, packaging, and leather, detergents, cosmetics, construction, mining, agriculture, and automotive industries. The local groups’ employee complement is around 1 000 people. For further local information, visit www.basf.co.za.
ABOUT BASF
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and futureneeds of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition, and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of €72.1 billion in 2012 and more than 110,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
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Dr Dirk Funhoff, BASF SE, Prof Llewellyn van Wyk, CSIR Build Environment Unit, Dr Cornelius Ruiters, CSIR and Dr Dieter Kovar, BASF.
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“This means ensuring that the concrete is prevented from drying out and at a temperature that allows cementing reaction to proceed. The more extender in the mix, the slower the strength development, necessitating more effective curing. Curing has the greatest effect on the surface and near surface zone of concrete, and is especially important in reinforced concrete and concrete subject to abrasion,” Perrie states.
HE SAYS CONCRETE CAN BE CURED BY:• Covering the surface with a water-retaining material
such as sand, earth, straw or hessian that is kept continuously damp.
• Sprinkling or spraying with water often enough to keep the concrete continuously moist.
• Ponding water on the surface. This method cannot be applied immediately after finishing or on vertical or sloped surfaces.
• Covering with plastic sheeting or waterproof paper. The covering must be held in place at its edges in a way that does not damage the concrete or allow wind to get under the sheeting, and be sufficiently overlapped at joints.
• A fine water spray which needs to be applied continuously and in a uniform manner.
• Applying membrane-forming compounds. Such components are supplied in liquid form and applied by spray, roller or brush. Curing compounds must be applied as soon as possible without marring horizontal surfaces, or within two hours of formwork removal on vertical surfaces.
• Leaving formwork in place and covering any exposed concrete surfaces.
• Small precast elements (such as decorative paving stones) can be demoulded and cured by immersion in water.
“If freshly placed concrete is exposed to hot sunshine or drying winds, evaporation should be prevented by covering with plastic sheeting immediately after placing and before finishing.
If the plastic sheeting could damage the surface, a water-filled atomiser spray of the type used for spraying insecticides on fruit trees should be used to produce a mist over the fresh concrete until the surface is hard enough to permit one of the above curing methods.
“It may also be necessary to provide adequate wind breaks for the concrete. In cold weather, protect newly placed concrete from frost by covering it with insulated material such as sacking or straw. The temperature of placed and compacted concrete should not be allowed to fall below 50�C until the concrete has attained a strength of 5 MPa. Continue curing for at least five days after placing concrete, and longer (seven days) in cold weather.”
PERRIE SAYS THROUGH ADEQUATE CURING THE CONCRETE WILL BECOME:• Stronger• More impermeable• More durable• More resistant to abrasion
Proper curing vital to achieve concrete’s full potential, says The Concrete InstituteAll newly-cast concrete must be cured to ensure that hydration continues until the full potential strength of the hardened concrete is achieved and to minimise the tendency to crack, advises Bryan Perrie, MD of The Concrete Institute.
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All newly-cast concrete must be cured to ensure that hydration continues until the full potential strength of the hardened concrete is achieved and to minimise the tendency to crack.
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Thermguard − ideal for low-cost housingThermguard cellulose fibre insulation is a ceiling insulation product that is manufactured from recycled newsprint with a number of harmless household chemicals added to make the product fire retardent and insect and rodent resistant.
On low-cost building sites, the house surface area can be anything from 40-60 or 70m2 per house and thus are built fairly quickly. The houses are
generally built on one site and are erected one next to the other.
Thermguard contractors are then called to site and with their unique blowing machine can blow insulation into houses very quickly and effectively. In fact, our contractors can insulate up to ten houses a day and at this rate offer excellent prices to our customers. We have been told by developers that we are, in fact, up to 20% more cost-effective than other conventional types of insulation.
The developer will not only receive good value on the price of the product but our contractors are Thermguard-approved and being independent sub-contractors, it is in their interest to see that they complete the work neatly and accurately. Because of the speed of installation there are unlikely to be any delays.
Thermguard is manufactured predominately from recycled newsprint, and so it is environmentally friendly. Newsprint that would often be discarded on landfill sites to decompose and also emit greenhouse gases is recycled to create this eco-friendly product. This dual reduction in air pollution amounts to a ‘Double Green Effect.’
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
(t) 033 346 0111(e) [email protected](w) www.thermguard.co.za
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Designed and developed specifically with the world’s fast-growing regions in mind, the Quester range is expected to be launched in sub-Sahara
Africa during the third quarter of 2014.
“UD Trucks Southern Africa is currently in the process of researching, testing and customising the Quester range’s local performance and durability ahead of its introduction here in late 2014. The Quester range will, however, not replace any products in our current line-up but will simply enhance our offering to our customer base,” said Jacques Carelse, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa.
Quester has been designed as a modern and smart extra heavy truck platform that is aimed at a wide range of applications including mining, construction, distribution and long-haul transportation. In addition, Quester is set to be a robust, dependable and efficient truck range that combines the best of global technology, Japanese craftsmanship and local industry knowledge.
UD Trucks has a proud heritage of developing high quality trucks for the Japanese market but this is the first time that the company has specifically developed a truck range with African fleet owners in mind. The Quester range will be all about fuel efficiency, productivity and uptime, together with the existing region-wide support that will ensure that we continue to excel at the essentials.
“The global launch of the new Quester extra heavy truck range signals a new era in the history of UD Trucks,” said Carelse. “Most importantly, we believe our local customers are set to profit from the modern and smart transport solution which the Quester range will offer, from its positioning in the market to the technology and quality of the vehicles, right through to the new scope of support offered by our regional dealer network.”
Global launch of new UD Trucks product rangeThe UD Trucks Corporation of Japan has recently held the global launch of the company’s all-new extra heavy truck range, the Quester, in Thailand.
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Riaan has become a well respected expert in DIY applications since his hit show first aired in 2002, and he and Michelle recently joined forces in mid-
2013 with leading hardware retailer DIY Depot to open up a co-branded store in Mossel Bay called DIY Depot & DIY with Riaan Home Improvement.
The store specialises in the supply of high quality building and plumbing supplies that are available to the public at a competitive price, and Riaan highlights the fact that it boasts a comprehensive stockholding of DPI Plastics' range of plumbing, drainage and sanitaryware products and accessories.
"Having used DPI Plastics products for a number of years, I can say with confidence that the company manufactures the highest quality PVC pipes and fittings that are backed up by dedicated after sales and technical support, earning it a strong reputation in the local industry," he explains.
Michelle has become synonymous for her pioneering educational television productions and articles that have raised the importance of sustainable living and wildlife conservation awareness through a number of local mainstream print publications and television channels.
She reveals that another major aspect behind the decision to endorse the DPI Plastics range is the fact that it is considered to be among the most environmentally sustainable in the local market. "Riaan and I are passionate about reducing our carbon footprint, and built an entirely green home for our family in 2010, where all the piping and attachments were exclusively DPI Plastics products."
DPI Plastics’ technical and product manager, Renier Snyman indicates that the company is committed to environmental sustainability, as it is a signatory to the Southern African Vinyl Association's (SAVA) Product Stewardship Program (PSP), which consists of set targets to ensure that PVC is acknowledged as an environmentally sustainable material that can be used with confidence in construction.
DPI Plastics endorsed by celebrity DIY and conservationist coupleThe entire plumbing product line from DPI Plastics, a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems in South Africa, has been fully endorsed by celebrity handyman, Riaan Venter, host of the popular SABC 2 show 'DIY met Riaan,' along with his wife and award-winning conservation journalist, Michelle Garforth-Venter.
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"In accordance with the requirements of the SAVA PSP, which is fully acknowledged by the Green Building Council of South Africa, DPI Plastics has removed all lead, cadmium and mercury-based additives from its entire range of pipes. What's more, we are working towards recycling and reusing more than 95 per cent of our waste, which will be well ahead of the industry standard," he notes.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES OF PVC AS A BUILDING MATERIAL:
Certified PVC pipes have among the smallest carbon footprints of any pipe material available, due to the fact that over half of the material is derived from salt, an abundant commodity, thereby ensuring that it is 100 per cent recyclable and reusable.
Snyman notes that due to its strength and toughness, PVC pipes have a comparatively thin wall thickness when compared to other pipes of similar size and class, which ultimately saves on materials during the manufacturing process.
He adds, "PVC pipes are also lightweight, which further reduces emissions related to additional transport requirements. Another advantage is that PVC pipes have low friction characteristics when compared to other types of materials, which ensures long-term savings on pumping costs too."
According to Snyman, PVC is not combustible and therefore does not constitute a fire hazard in buildings. "What's more, PVC soil, waste and vent pipes and fittings are UV protected and can be used in direct sunlight. PVC can also be joined with PVC weld or solvent cement to make durable, leak-proof joints. Unlike a number of other plastic pipes and fittings, PVC can also be painted."
The DIY Depot & DIY with Riaan Home Improvement store officially opened in Mossel Bay in June 2013 and, in addition to supplying a comprehensive product offering, the store also hosts various workshops in order to assist customers in achieving the optimal performance and greatest return on investment on all the brands stocked.
For more information on the full range of DPI Plastics PVC plumbing, drainage and sanitaryware products and accessories that are available at the DIY Depot & DIY with Riaan Home Improvement store, visit www.facebook.com/diymetriaantv or www.dpiplastics.co.za.
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These new members include: AfriSam; ASPASA (Aggregate and Sand Producers of Southern Africa), Bass Beams, British Precast (UK), Colonial Stone,
Delta Bloc, Dick King Labs, FastDeck (Botswana), Kavango Block Brick (Nambia), Namib Roof Tile Company (Namibia), PPC Ltd, Savanna Bricks and Paving, SARMA (The Southern African Ready Mix Association), Style Décor, Tjeka Training Matters, The Concrete Society, and Vaka Concrete (Zimbabwe). The CMA has cross membership with four of the new members: ASPASA; British Precast; SARMA and The Concrete Society.
CMA executive director, Wally Armstrong, says that the growth in membership stems from broader qualification criteria.
“The Association has been streamlined into two operating pillars, Precast Building and Precast Infrastructure. Unlike in the past when membership was dependent on fitting in with one of the former six product categories, it is now open to any precast manufacturer, provided certain quality-based criteria are met.
CMA membership extends north of the LimpopoThe Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) has signed on 17 new members.
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A house built using Style Decor’s precast concrete water feature products and concrete columns.
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And although our membership has always been open to companies north of the Limpopo we are now actively recruiting members from countries such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and we even hosted a delegation from Kenya recently.
“As indicated above, five of our new members are based north of the border. The main reason why we are successfully recruiting new members from that quarter is that southern Africa looks to South Africa and the CMA as world-class experts in precast concrete. And in recognition of our expanding African footprint, we have redesigned our branding to include the flags of all member countries.
“We are the voice of the precast concrete industry in southern Africa and the CMA logo is a widely respected brand and a recognised badge of quality. Many construction professionals in the private and government sectors insist on CMA members’ products and we engage with national and local government bodies and lobby for the greater use of precast concrete.
“Some of our other current initiatives include training and the maintenance and setting of national standards through the SABS. We are also encouraging emerging manufacturers to join the Association, as we believe existing members can assist them in becoming first-class precast concrete manufacturers,” says Armstrong.
Armstrong says the CMA has done much to grow the precast concrete industry since its inception 41 years ago.
“We know that the future opportunities for growth in southern Africa are huge. We intend unlocking this potential over the coming years and believe that other manufacturers will join us in this process.”
Colonial Stone products including Manor flagstone pavers around the pool, Fieldstone cladding on the back wall of the pavilion, and Ledgestone cladding on the pillars, were used to great effect at this private residence.
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According to Gordhan, his purchase of the shares is an indication of his confidence in the business and especially, its African expansion
strategy. “I see an incredible future for PPC and as the CEO, I need to demonstrate my confidence in achieving PPC’s vision of doubling the size of this business over the next six to seven years,” said Gordhan.
Gordhan joined the cement giant as the Group CEO in January 2013, succeeding Paul Stuiver. In just eight months at the helm, he has committed to boosting PPC’s revenue generated outside of South Africa from the current 20% to at least 40% by 2016. As part of its business strategy to achieve this, PPC announced its plans to establish two new one million-ton-per-year cement plants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe at a cost of $200 million (R1.8 billion) each.
“At the end of the day, investors want to know if a company’s management is in support of its visions and plans. Through this purchase, I am putting my money where my mouth is and saying that I am investing in this company and our growth plans,” concluded Gordhan.
In May 2013, Gordhan speaking at the International Project Finance Association (IPFA) event in Sandton, proposed the creation of a negotiation body to add momentum to the execution of South Africa’s multi-billion rand infrastructure programme, referred to as the Infrastructure CODESA.
The Infrastructure CODESA ‘talk’ soon became the talk of the infrastructure fraternity with positive media uptake. Norman Milne, President of South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC), said he believed that most CEOs would indeed be supportive of this. Also in support of this plan is the CEO of Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO), Mike Wylie.
PPC Ltd’s CEO puts his money where his mouth isPPC Ltd, in compliance with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listings requirements, announced that its Group CEO, Ketso Gordhan, has purchased 200 000 shares valued at over R6 million. With his Forfeitable Share Plan allocation earlier this year, this recent investment names Gordhan as one of the top 25 direct (private) beneficial shareholders of PPC.
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Ketso Gordhan.
The course to be presented by Uwe Putlitz, CEO of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC), will be staged in response to strong demand from MBA
North members and follows an earlier one-day course in July this year, says Deon Landmann, Education, Training & Transformation Manager of MBA North.
“As originators of the JBCC suite of contract documents, the JBCC regularly presents training courses in the compilation of formal contract documents in the major centres of South Africa. The courses have become highly respected and are relevant to employers and contractors as well as members of their professional teams, including principal agents, architects, and quantity surveyors.
“Uwe Putlitz, the presenter, is a qualified, registered architect and project manager, who is involved in the constant updating of the JBCC documentation and is a recognised authority on the course contents and the topics to which it relates. MBA North hopes to present the seminars – which are presented in an interactive manner to encourage delegate participation – on a quarterly basis,” Landmann states.
The training deals with a wide range of contract documentation including contract law, tendering, and the contract data document. Also included in the sessions are payments (interim and final payment, adjustment of the contract value) and termination and dispute resolution among various other aspects.
More building contracts training from MBA North Master Builders Association North (MBA North) will present another training course on the intricacies of building contracts on November 11.
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Before builders can start work the complexities of building contracts have to be dealt with. MBA North is presenting another training course on the subject on November 11.
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