Developed using an advanced formulation that is micro-porous and allows trapped water to escape, Wallguard from Dulux works to effectively prevent blemishes to your paintwork as a result of moisture. Ideally suited for coastal regions and areas with heavy rainfall, Wallguard features an added hydrophobic mechanism, making wet conditions like water off a duck's back.
9 Jul 2012 10:18The former Van Niekerk Operating Theatre on the grounds of the old Hillbrow Hospital in Johannesburg has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility for maternal and child health care, now known as the Shandukani Maternal & Child Health Centre.
6 Jul 2012 12:54
[Gabi Khumalo] Unless the training of artisans is accelerated, the number of people in this profession will fall short of the demands of the industry and adversely affect both production and job creation.
5 Jul 2012 13:45
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has appealed to role players in the construction industry to bring their expertise to the fore to help the country achieve the goals set out in government's ambitious, mega infrastructure plan.
5 Jul 2012 13:32While it is estimated that worldwide, buildings are responsible for a third of all carbon emissions, these alarming statistics has prompted South Africa to commit to reducing its carbon emission by 34% by 2020 and 42% by 2025.
5 Jul 2012 10:07North West Health MEC Dr Magome Masike has apologised to patients for having to endure the distress of a makeshift hospital while contractors are battling to complete the new Brits Hospital.
4 Jul 2012 13:47The merger between engineering, management and technical services group Aurecon and the energy industry focused NETGroup enables the merged entity to pursue the large integrated infrastructure projects that are emerging in South Africa, Ferdi Nell, the NETGroup merger's integration manager said, according to
Esi-africa.
4 Jul 2012 12:35Copper cables valued at R23-million (equivalent to 356 tons) were stolen in May, R4,5-million less than in April according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's latest Copper Barometer. The barometer reached a record high of R34,7-million in March, according to reports from
Business Live,
News24 and
IOL News.
3 Jul 2012 13:44According to
Esi-africa, SA winter electricity demand has seen peaks of about 35 GW at the end of June, particularly during the evening peak hours from 5pm to 9pm. The most critical period within this peak, the publication says, is from 5pm until 7pm when a large number of residential sector customers return home from work.
2 Jul 2012 15:51According to a report on
Business Report, the South African Revenue Service has accused the construction sector of being the "least tax-compliant sector" in South Africa's economy with contractors owing it R4,7-billion and, of that, R2,6-billion relates to outstanding VAT.
29 Jun 2012 16:08Regardless of whether they're open pit or deep underground, conveyors are the arteries and veins of every mine. But while the basics remain consistent, there has been no shortage of ancillary equipment designed to get the best out of what is often one of the largest capital cost centres on a new project or existing mine. Martin Engineering, one of South Africa's leading bulk material handling specialists, has a major part to play in making material handling easier, safer and more productive, according to a
Business Excellence report.
28 Jun 2012 16:05[Roy Downing] Brick manufacturer and distributor Brikor (BIK) says it improved its revenue for the year ended February by 7.1% to R134.8m.
28 Jun 2012 09:21 The New Age reports that during a South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) panel discussion on all things e-tolling, it became evident that debates about alternative ways of covering the costs of e-tolling incurred by the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) are far from over. The Opposition for Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) chairperson, Wayne Duvenage feared that he was walking into the lion's den "with all these engineers whose projects have all been put on hold (because of Outa's court interdict), but strangely enough, half of the engineers were also against e-tolling."
27 Jun 2012 15:16 A high impact resistance plaster board walling system will be launched by Saint-Gobain Gyproc in July 2012. Saint-Gobain Gyproc has confirmed that they will be introducing two systems, namely GypWall DuraLine 63/F60S45 and Gypwall DuraLine 63/F60S41.
27 Jun 2012 14:54
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