Precast • Brand card 2023

CONNECTING CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION

Size: A4 Vertical – 210mm x 297mm

Publication cycle: Quarterly – February, May, August and November

Editorial content: PRECAST aims to offer a balanced mix of editorial, focusing on those areas in which all South Africans can be justifiably proud, as well as those which require remedial attention. The magazine always strives to foster a culture of excellence and cutting-edge innovation in all sectors of the precast concrete and allied industries.

The precast concrete industry is one of the mainstays of the economy with most precast products meeting international standards and some enjoying world-first status, having been invented and developed locally.

AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND ONLINE

Readership:

• Government – national, provincial and local government.

• Business – developers, property owners, contractors, consultants and suppliers in the building industry.

• Industry – architects, civil engineers and construction professionals; quantity surveyors, town planners, decision makers in civil and structural engineering, contracting companies, municipal engineers, municipal managers and PRECAST databases.

Print run: 2 000 copies per issue

Pages: 48 + 4 page cover

Print & binding: Four colour throughout & saddle stitched

Advert specifications: advertising material to be supplied electronically in high-resolution (300dpi), PDF or JPEG format at full size. 5mm bleed all round. See below for advert sizes.

CONNECTING CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION

EDITORIAL

Editor Nicholas McDiarmid nicholas@isikhova.co.za |

Creative Director

Joanne Brook | joanne@isikhova.co.za

BUSINESS

Managing Director

Imraan Mahomed | imraan@isikhova.co.za

Director: Brand Strategy

Jenny Justus | jenny@isikhova.co.za

Operations Director

Thuli Majola | thuli@isikhova.co.za

Advertising Manager

Ruwayda Mahomed | ruwayda@isikhova.co.za

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CONNECTING CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION 2023 FEATURES LIST

QUARTER 1

Precast concrete moulds, machines, tools and oils

Everything you need to know about mould selection, mould making, mould protection and innovations. From steel to polyurethane rubber, get the most from them …..and the best. Precast will also present a line up of the best release oils, handling tools and other essential casting technologies and techniques.

Transport

From bulk production to bespoke products – who, what and where in finding the best transport professional for precast utilisation on site.

Design and manufacture

Drawing on the top-line precast manufacturers, Precast magazine takes a deep dive into meeting specs, upholding quality standards and offering innovations.

Project

Precast magazine profiles the top infrastructure and construction projects to showcase the diversity, utility and immense value South Africa’s precast concrete manufacturers bring to our built environment private sector projects.

QUARTER 2

Mixes and Mixers

We talk to the leaders in concrete readymixes, mixing equipment, admixtures and chemicals and profile the suppliers and manufacturers of the optimal equipment for your precast enterprise.

Precast infrastructure

From concrete pipes to culverts, precast is no longer the young sibling of concrete construction. This edition profiles the increasing role of precast and highlights innovations in standard installations, as well as new areas, such modular housing

Sustainability

Precast has an inherent advantage over readymix construction and in this edition,

we look at all areas where suppliers, manufacturers, specifiers and engineers can take further steps towards a more sustainable built environment.

Material innovations

In this feature, Precast magazine looks at alternative materials emerging in precast manufacturing. From glass to rubber and seaweed – what works, what doesn’t and what is really expected?

Project

Precast magazine visits a major readymix manufacturer and takes a deep dive into the materials, resources, fabrication processes and energy innovations that are making significant contributions to a more sustainable industry. And how precast can get the benefits.

QUARTER 3

The Readymix Roundtable

Precast magazine does its annual roundup of all major suppliers, from readymix concrete to precast manufacturers. New developments, standing challenges and opportunities for growth can be expressed fully and engagingly.

Slabs,

blocks

and foundations

Precast magazine unpacks the what and why of Hollow-core concrete blocks, concrete pillar blocks, frogged brick blocks and precast piles. The goal is to profile best practice and utilisation.

Precast manufacturing equipment and machinery made simple

From mixers and vibrating tables to forms and moulds, condition controllers and lifting tools, Precast lines up the best options for precast manufacturers of all shapes and sizes. From brick making startups to medium-sized standard spec makers, to mass manufacturers and bespoke specialists, this feature makes finding the best choice for your next capital investment that much easier. Standardisation in precast Precast magazine looks into new products set for standardisation in South Africa as the precast industry continues its

growth trajectory as a major contributor to national development.

Project

Precast magazine profiles the top infrastructure and construction projects to showcase the diversity, utility and immense value South Africa’s precast concrete manufacturers bring to public sector built environment projects.

QUARTER 4

Precast strength

This feature, and associated projects, look at the use of precast specifically for its strength in construction design. From pillars to posts, slabs to foundations and pre-stressed to reinforcements and condition-testing, we talk to the suppliers and manufacturers of these precast products

Annual round-up

Taking a look at the past year, Precast magazine focuses on growth areas, innovations, sustainability and where things are pointing for 2024.

Precast maintenance, repair and testing

Our annual look at the products, services and technologies gaining a foothold in the assessment and repair of precast structures. We also look at the opportunities for general structure maintenance to use precast products to strengthen existing structures and extend life of design.

Project

We visit a specialist in pre-stressed concrete products and provide insights into stressing and reinforcing concrete products.