SA Builder gears for the next 100 years

JULY 2021 | No 1150

CONTENTS AND CREDITS

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

01 SA Builder gears for the next 100 years

MBA NEWS

07 Key training programme for emerging contractors

INDUSTRY NEWS

08 The future of the South African property sector 10 High Court sets aside strike guidelines 13 Verbal agreements are words without weight 14 The next 50 years – a call for papers 15 Improved conditions for civic employees under bargaining council

INNOVATION

16 Geared for the future 18 Ctrack offers a variety of solutions for driver management 20 Finding innovative uses for coal ash on site 23 Low-maintenance aluminium windows and doors 36 Digitalisation in construction: not

“if”, but “how” and “when”

FEATURES

26 New university wing receives award 29 Towers Main redevelopment wins award 30 Harbour Arch stabilisation project

PEOPLE

32 Gauteng Sales Manager 32 Passing of a stalwart 33 Building bridges in our communities

TECHNICAL

40 Training for the future 42 Thermal protection for Africa’s harsh climate 46 Online concrete training opportunities

OHS

48 Why H&S loves Covid-19

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PUBLISHER Isikhova Media (Pty) Ltd 10th Floor, Metal Box, 25 Owl Street, Milpark, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 883 4627 www.sabuilder.co.za www.isikhova.co.za

CONTRIBUTIONS Master Builders South Africa Tel: +27 11 205 9000 E-mail: editor@sabuilder.co.za www.masterbuilders.org.za

EDITORIAL CONTENT Media Savvy Denel Aviation Park Atlas Road, Kempton Park Tel: +27 11 973 0108 E-mail: media@mediasavvy.biz www.mediasavvy.co.za Editor: Raymond Campling Tel: 076 297 2775 E-mail: editor@sabuilder.co.za

Regional editor: John Thomé Tel: 072 848 0299 E-mail: john@sabuilder.co.za

Managing director: Imraan Mahomed E-mail: imraan@isikhova.co.za

Pubishing director: Jason Aarons E-mail: jason@isikhova.co.za

Director: Brand Strategy: Jenny Justus Tel: 083 450 6052 E-mail: jenny@isikhova.co.za

Creative director: Joanne Brook E-mail: joanne@isikhova.co.za Media specialists: Wendy Ansell Tel: 082 561 2232 E-mail: wendy@isikhova.co.za

Ruwayda Mahomed Tel: 072 383 3203 E-mail: ruwayda@isikhova.co.za

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

SA BUILDER GEARS FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS

After nearly a century of publishing construction news for a rich and diverse industry, SA Builder is entering a new era with a new publishing team, bigger distribution and up-to-the-minute digital platforms that can deliver information to readers when and where they want it.

Having endured a bruising period during the economic downturn, the Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) decided to future-proof the magazine and bring it under the management of a new and talented publishing team headed by specialist media consultancy, Media Savvy and trade publishing powerhouse, Isikhova Media.

Together, this team is working closely with Master Builders SA (MBSA) to position the publication carefully in order to serve its readers for the next 100 years. This issue boasts a new, modernised layout which is easy to read in print or on screen. Those who opt to receive the printed copy will also notice that the magazine is hefty, at 56 pages (including the covers).

These changes augur well for such a well-entrenched presence in the industry, especially given that SA Builder is the oldest construction magazine in the country and one of the oldest trade publications by far in the entire publishing industry. Furthermore, while its appearance and topical content are being completely overhauled, our invigorated and expanded sales team is on standby to help members and suppliers to the industry advertise goods and services required by our readers.

Editor Raymond Campling will set the editorial tone, while talented design director Joanne Brook will create a visual experience which is sure to grip our readers’ attention. They will be ably supported by managing director Imraan Mahomed, publishing director Jason Aarons, director of brand strategy Jenny Justus and media sales specialists Wendy Ansell and Ruwayda Mahomed.

Branches and stakeholders of MBSA and the MBAs throughout the country will also note that the intellectual property of the magazine is in good hands and is retained through the valuable contributions of former editor John Thomé, who held the reins of the magazine from 2009-2020. John will now perform the role of regional editor, managing coastal and provincial regions. Veteran sales expert Wendy Ansell will also provide guidance and act as a liaison between advertisers and stakeholders.

This experienced team, all of whom are well versed in all things construction, is geared to take up the challenge and serve you, our valued members, readers and advertisers.

Enjoy!

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COVER STORY

CUTTING-EDGE SKILLS AND CUSTOMER CARE – THE SECRET TO SUCCESS

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“Due to the specialised nature of our one-off production of precast products, the client is always cognisant and appreciative that our product and service will save them time on site, while ensuring excellent quality and prompt delivery at a lower cost than if they had to do it on their site,” says Annemarie Coetzee, owner and general manager of Twinstar Precast.

“We give an accurate lead time on all quotes to ensure that clients place their orders timeously and we keep to these dates. Should we have an unforeseen “OUR MAIN AIM WHEN WE QUOTE, IS TO MAKE THE PRODUCT AT SUCH A PRICE THAT IT IS FEASIBLE FOR THE CLIENT TO RATHER BUY FROM US, THAN TO CAST IT ON SITE.”