Press Releases / Company Announcements

City of Ekurhuleni harnesses precast-concrete technology to fast-track water service delivery
Two more state-of-the-art precast concrete reservoirs are being built in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. There are already five of these structures, ranging in sizes from 20ML to 30ML, operating or set to be commissioned in various areas of

M&D invests in developing SA’s youth as future change agents
M&D Construction Group sponsored the 10 Lenovo tablets that groups of high school learners recently won in an Ivanplats competition aimed at creating awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Groups of learners across grades from 18 high

Low-Value Dispute Adjudication settles small-value disputes quickly and efficiently
Low-Value Dispute Adjudication (LVDA) has been introduced by the Construction Adjudication Association of South Africa (CAASA) to settle small-value disputes quickly and efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. The CAASA LVDA rules were drafted specifically for the South African

IRESA mobilises to work with government to eradicate malpractice in industry
Under the banner of the Responsible Economy South Africa (IRESA), prominent industry bodies, representing the private sector are ready to work closely with Government to facilitate sustainable economic growth. IRESA connects Motheo TVET College and the private sector via its
ABET for lifelong learning
By teaching literacy and numeracy skills, ABET or AET lays foundations for lifelong learning. All employees should be given the opportunity to continue to develop or hone and enhance their skills. Even your low or semi-skilled employees ought to

Alison Johnston awarded the prestigious Passionate About People Award for 2023
Alison Johnston, Managing Director of Tactile Technologies, is the winner of Triple E Training’s prestigious Passionate About People Award. Johnston is one of many “Captains of Industry” and human resource practitioners and other professionals involved in training and skills

Quality training paves the way forward for construction SMMEs
The improvement of a 27,5km portion of Section 2 of the R510 from Bierspruit to Thabazimbi created hundreds of new construction jobs when the project peaked. This is in addition to the many local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs)

Industry counts on TROTECH to find the best way to construct tanks
TROTECH was recently appointed to design and construct 18 large multi-purpose and chemical tanks at its state-of-the-art tank terminal in KwaZulu-Natal. These tanks are being constructed simultaneously and will be completed within nine months. This is a notable feat. TROTECH’s

M&D reinforces longstanding professional relationship with VZI
Murray & Dickson Construction Group (M&D), a leading multi-disciplinary construction company, has reinforced its longstanding professional relationship with Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the largest integrated zinc operation in Africa. The two companies already forged a strong connection during the

Corestruc helps Richards Bay Football Club score another goal
Following the completion of the geotechnical work, we are on track towards completing this large precast-concrete grandstand. The integration of all the precast-concrete elements on site will have been finalised in only eight weeks. We will have achieved this

Hindle Mason Projects forges ahead with silo repair and maintenance on mine site
Considering our legacy as a leader in silo repair and maintenance, we were appointed by a mining client to repair a total of 26 silos at its operation. Since 2014, we have already successfully repaired 23 of these structures.

Raymond Ackerman leaves a lasting legacy of staff upliftment
The late Raymond Ackerman will always be remembered for his unwavering commitment to skills development and training. Pick ‘n Pay’s adult education and training (AET) programmes have had a profound positive impact on high illiteracy in the country. These have

Infinite Consulting Engineers helps improve efficiency of road and rail transport
Infinite Consulting Engineers served as the prestressed, precast concrete consultant for the construction of two new road-over-rail bridges as part of the upgrade and dualling of the Route 69 from the N4 highway to Tsamaya Road in Mamelodi. This

Polyurethane flooring systems stand up to corrosion, inorganic and organic alkalis and solvents
If undertaken correctly by a skilled and experienced contractor, polyurethane flooring systems will stand up to corrosion, inorganic and organic alkalis and solvents. Polyurethane flooring systems provide superior performance and outlast epoxy systems. Polyurethane flooring systems are, therefore, less likely

Marchant Sevenster joins Hindle Mason Projects as new Project Manager
Hindle Mason Projects welcomes Marchant Sevenster as the company’s new Project Manager. Marchant strengthens the company’s team with his more than 10 years of experience working in the construction industry. Before joining Hindle Mason Projects, he worked for leading

Getting your plumbing ready for summer
By Brendan Reynolds, Executive Director of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) As summer approaches, enterprising property owners will already be focusing on ensuring that their plumbing is fit-for-purpose. These are the months of the year that plumbing

IOPSA-registered plumbers ensure the free-flow benefits of water filtration
Institute of Plumbing of South Africa (IOPSA)-registered plumbers are increasingly diversifying into the water-purification and filtration installation market. This is as concerns regarding the quality of municipal water supplies in certain areas of the country continue to grow and South

Far-reaching changes to training regime may blindside unprepared mines
Enterprising mines and quarries have already started preparing for significant changes that are set to take place in the training sector. These will, inevitably, have an impact on the human resource development component of social-labour plans (SLPs), the basis upon

We work hard and play hard at Ceenex
Members of the Ceenex team play just as hard as they work, and it can be seen at our many social events. We encourage this and revel in the fact that all members of our team enjoy these days away

Allistar Salie formalises years of experience as a carpenter
45-year-old Allistar Salie is the first candidate to benefit from the Tirisano Construction Fund’s Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP). Tirisano Construction Fund funded Salie’s participation in Tjeka Training Matters’ Carpentry Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) programme so that he
Colloidal silica and silicate salts
In this article, Carl White discusses the difference between colloidal silica post-placement pozzolan (P3) and silicate salt admixtures. Silicate salt admixtures generally consist of sodium, potassium or lithium silicates. They form Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) that closes void structures

Kagiso Maleka joins Corestruc’s management team
Maleka is a seasoned built environment professional who graduated from the Tshwane University of Technology with a diploma in civil engineering in 2012. He has since worked extensively in the construction industry for various contracting companies and as a successful

Hindle Mason Projects helps leading UG2 miner prolong asset lifecycle
Hindle Mason Projects (HMP) continues to build on its legacy as the mining industry’s first point of contact for cutting-edge concrete repair solutions. A sound example is our longstanding professional relationship with a leading UG2 miner, which continues to

Vast footprint extends Plumblink’s reach
Plumblink continues to grow its already vast footprint consisting of more than 140 stores that are strategically located throughout South Africa. In this way, the company can better service the high demand for its more than 10 000 quality products

Vhembe District Municipality harnesses precast-concrete technology for upgrade of Vondo Regional Water Scheme
Vhembe District Municipality has harnessed the many benefits of precast concrete to deliver critical infrastructure faster than would be possible using conventional cast-in-place methods. The absolute control provided by prefabricated concrete also facilitated a higher quality final build. The technology

Plumblink’s digitalisation drive takes customer service to the next level
Plumblink’s digitalisation drive continues to deliver very impressive results. It has further streamlined operations and this leading plumbing merchant’s ability to swiftly adapt to an ever-changing trading environment. The IT Department, which is led by IT and Marketing Executive, Oswald

Body corporates and property owners increasingly at risk of civil and criminal action
South African body corporates and property owners are not doing proper due diligence when appointing service providers and are, therefore, increasingly exposing themselves to potential criminal and civil action. In many instances of late, insurance companies have rejected claims and

Contractors harness precast-concrete technologies to build worldclass reservoirs
By harnessing precast-concrete technology, South African municipalities are building reservoirs of a very high quality at a fraction of the time and cost. At the same time, this innovative approach has also opened the market to more contractors. Previously, only

Regulations and standards a key focus of Tjeka’s plumbing training
Tjeka Training Matters is working closely with the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) to help to ensure that plumbing workmanship complies with the protocols and standards that regulate this industry. Notably, Tjeka Training Matters is an IOPSA-approved private technical

Cholera outbreak shines light on poor plumbing risk
It is just a matter of time before South Africa experiences a very serious outbreak of cholera and other waterborne pathogens, such as salmonella, typhoid and hepatitis. This is considering the critical state of the country’s waterborne sanitation system, which