QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, EXCEPTIONAL
Specialising in commercial, institutional, and residential construction across South Africa, Raubex Building is a subsidiary of the wider Raubex Group. Barend Badenhorst, Managing Director, discusses how the company is built on collaboration and social responsibility whilst outlining recent projects
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Proudly delivering design, development, renovation, and construction services for both commercial and residential projects for more than a decade, Raubex Building stands out as a leading contributor to South African infrastructure.
The company’s housing division
specialises in the development of subsidy and social housing, rental units, bonded properties, and various student accommodations. Its commercial construction division, meanwhile, undertakes a range of mid-sized commercial and publicprivate developments.
“In the commercial sector, we
currently have a definitive focus on healthcare facilities, whilst we are expanding into the data centre space elsewhere across the country. We have also positioned ourselves to meet private sector market growth in the retail and hotel segment,” introduces Barend Badenhorst, Managing Director.
CONSTRUCTION, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
As part of the Raubex Group, one of the leading Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed infrastructure development and construction groups in South Africa (SA), the company enjoys a distinct advantage.
“The Raubex Group comprises four divisions – Materials Handling and Mining, Construction Materials, Roads
and Earthworks, and Infrastructure – with Raubex Building forming an integral part of the latter,” Badenhorst clarifies.
A team of over 200 seasoned and committed professionals, Raubex Building’s staff are skilled, passionate individuals, led by a Senior Management ExCo Team, each of
whom have 30+ years of experience in their respective fields.
“Our teams collaborate with our customers from initial project design to handover, with a strong focus on quality,” he adds.
A PLETHORA OF PROJECTS
Located throughout SA, Raubex
“OUR TEAMS COLLABORATE WITH OUR CUSTOMERS FROM INITIAL PROJECT DESIGN TO HANDOVER, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON QUALITY”
– BAREND BADENHORST, MANAGING DIRECTOR, RAUBEX BUILDING
Building’s varied portfolio of projects ranges from housing to hospitals. Currently, it is undertaking the design and construction of two healthcare facilities in Polokwane and Pretoria for Netcare Akeso, a mental health treatment provider, alongside two 3,000-bed student accommodation campuses for private clients.
Meanwhile, the company’s residential construction activities are thriving, exemplified by its four ongoing mass housing projects in Gauteng for various public municipalities and private clients, as well as housing developments in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
“These include the Newinbosch
Neighbourhood Estate, for which we are a majority shareholder,” Badenhorst informs us.
A versatile, multi-purpose design and development housing project led by Raubex Building and the Similan Group, the Newinbosch Neighbourhood Estate, which is still under construction, has already achieved a 6-star sustainability rating from the Green Star South Africa rating system.
The project provides a strong and predictable order book for the company and enhanced profits through its blend of building and development profit shares.
Raubex Building has also recently been appointed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to undertake the execution of the fire remedial works, restoration, and compliance works at the new assembly building within the parliament precinct, Cape Town,
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RAUBEX BUILDING ACCREDITATIONS – AT A GLANCE
• BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (B-BBEE) – Raubex Building believes that B-BBEE should be the goal for all those who wish to see SA thrive in the future. As such, the company today is proudly majority black-owned with a Level 1 B-BBEE certificate.
• CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD) – The CSD lists organisations, individuals, and institutions that can supply goods and services to customers. Raubex Building is proud to be listed in the CSD.
• NATIONAL HOME BUILDERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL (NHBRC) – Registered with the NHBRC, the company adheres to all requirements set out by the organisation to ensure quality workmanship and the relevant guarantees on each of its projects.
• CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CIDB) – Raubex Building is registered with the CIDB, an organisation devoted to transforming the construction industry through inclusivity and the promotion of high ethical standards.
• MBA NORTH MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (MBA NORTH) – The company is proudly registered with MBA North, an organisation representing the construction industry in SA.
which has a project duration of 20 months.
“Our participation in this project is a privilege as it allows us to contribute to our democracy, collaborate with talented individuals, and promote sustainable practices, all whilst creating a lasting impact on our society,” he outlines.
Elsewhere, the Orlando Towers
Lifestyle Estates in Soweto will offer secure, upmarket lifestyle facilities and apartments packaged at affordable prices.
Consisting of four distinct construction stages, Raubex Building’s experience in managing projects of this size has already allowed it to seamlessly navigate the first phase of construction, with the
next stages underway.
“These projects demonstrate our vision by delivering multiple building types in partnership with our developers,” Badenhorst explains.
Whilst it is currently focused on its projects in SA, Raubex Building has successfully expanded into Central Africa having recently completed the construction of a hotel and regional mall in Cameroon.
Although its operations within Cameroon have proven challenging due to logistics and local taxation issues, the company’s experience in Zimbabwe has been comparatively successful. As such, it is looking to neighbouring Mozambique to complete a border upgrade in the near future.
POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS
Setting it apart from the competition, Raubex Building prides itself on cultivating close working relationships with all those with whom it conducts business.
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Turning Dreams...
into Reality!
With a proud, 40-year history in bespoke kitchen manufacture and installation, Palmin Kitchens remains an industry stalwart within South Africa’s design and construction landscape
Since its establishment in 1984, Palmin Kitchens (Palmin) has expertly designed, manufactured, and installed quality kitchens, built-in cupboards, and vanities for both corporate and individual clients mainly across the Gauteng Province and also Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, and Northern Cape.
Founded on reliability and high-quality craftsmanship, the company has significantly grown and expanded since its humble beginnings, yet these founding values have never wavered and remain a fundamental part of the brand’s identity today.
Palmin’s clients can rest assured as the company is well-equipped to take on any challenge, from small residential complexes to multi-story apartment buildings.
Meanwhile, Palmin’s products are locally manufactured in South Africa and thoroughly quality-checked to ensure consistency, functionality, and excellence.
FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES
Offering obligation-free quotes and in-office consultations, Palmin is on hand to help its clients create their ideal kitchen, turning dreams into reality.
In addition, Palmin understands the importance of a kitchen, which is often the heart of a home. As such, it offers prompt kitchen delivery and installation, usually within 14 to 28 days of consultation.
The company’s showroom and manufacturing facility in Centurion, Gauteng, is where the action takes place. Here, Palmin enables its customers to express their preferences through creation, with a vast plethora of colours, designs, finishes, and layouts to choose from.
In this way, the company’s extensive product range and suite of stocked brands provide customers with the freedom to handpick and design their own beautiful, bespoke designs.
Palmin’s modern manufacturing facilities are equipped to handle both small and largescale manufacturing projects, allowing the company to cater for the wider construction industry as well as private clients.
Over the years, the company has been fortunate to have worked with blue chip companies such as Raubex Building on a variety of social housing, rental units, and student accommodation projects.
Reality!
“We are delighted to be able to contribute to projects that uplift our local communities by partnering with companies like Raubex Building. We look forward to being part of South Africa’s infrastructure expansion journey.”
Palmin is proud to contribute to projects that uplift local communities in partnership with Raubex Building and looks forward to being part of South Africa’s ongoing infrastructure expansion journey.
BRANDS AVAILABLE THROUGH PALMIN
Palmin is proud to offer some of the most recognisable brands in the industry, including ethically sourced wood-based panel products from leading manufacturers such as PG Bison, Sonae Arauco Innovus®, Seno, and Niemann SA. Moreover, the company prides itself on offering premium-quality furniture fittings from respected brands such as Indaux and Blum, whose creative furniture solutions are engineered for convenience and style.
Meanwhile, Palmin’s customers enjoy choosing from a stunning array of work surfaces from the likes of Caesarstone, Cosentino, Silestone, and Dekton, each of whom offer high-durability, attractive porcelain, stone, or quartz worktops made from natural materials.
PREMIUM DESIGN SERVICES
Palmin considers visualisation and design to be an integral part of any client’s journey, regardless of whether this be designing a kitchen layout for a modern office complex or a private contractor. The company understands that, when designing your dream kitchen, it should be
an inviting, functional, and aesthetically pleasing space; this is where Palmin’s expert services and unique colour and texture combinations come in.
The company’s state-of-the-art design experience allows clients to literally ‘see’ their kitchen before the manufacturing process can even begin.
The use of precise technical drawings and specifications, alongside top-of-the-range design software and 3D renderings, offer clients the opportunity to view their layout in real-time. Should the customer wish to proceed, a full floorplan is drawn up and provided upon exchange of contracts.
WHAT CAN PALMIN BRING TO YOUR HOME?
Kitchen
Palmin understands that the kitchen is thought of as the heart of the home.
A central hive of activity, the company believes that a kitchen needs to be stylish, warm, and inviting whilst also comprising sufficient storage space.
Built-in cupboards
Built-in cupboards or wardrobes are a must-have in every home. Storing clothes or shoes, linen or luggage, a well-designed built-in cupboard can provide both dimension and character within any bedroom.
Vanities
Although not essential, vanities can bestow a touch of class upon any bathroom. Whether for decoration or for use as an additional storage space, vanities today
Top-of-the-range finishes
For its kitchens and built-in cupboards, Palmin offers the following finishes for its doors and worktops:
• Door options – melamine, wrap, gloss, textured, matt, textile, veneer, solid wood, and semi-solid wood
• Worktop options – Formica Lifeseal Laminate, granite, quartz surfaces, Neolith sintered stone surfaces, Dekton
It also offers a vast selection of hardware to suit a variety of styles and budgets.
come in a range of different shapes, sizes, and finishes to suit any taste or budget.
Storage Space
Many other areas of the house also require additional storage. From bars and studies to makeup vanities and sculleries, each area of the house can benefit from stylish cupboards or innovative wardrobes to hide unsightly objects – or perhaps just for decorative purposes.
PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST
Palmin is proud to employ friendly, experienced professionals who are not only extraordinarily knowledgeable but are also always ready to assist. Qualified, highly trained staff provide first-class service, both before and after sales.
In addition, Palmin is a proud member of The Kitchen Specialists Association (KSA) and has won Service Excellence awards from the association every year since 2007, including the prestigious ten-year accolade.
Being part of KSA is a huge differentiator for Palmin, setting it apart from the competition. The association offers the company reputability and a status of excellence, particularly due to its nationally recognised accreditations.
Furthermore, Palmin is proudly a BroadBased Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 2 company, emphasising its support for the promotion of economic equality across South Africa and within the company itself.
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RAUBEX BUILDING’S VISION AND MISSION
VISION – To become Southern Africa’s leading construction company and development partner.
MISSION – To pursue its vision through dedication and commitment, striving for excellence and ensuring that the company becomes the partner of choice for large projects, both public and private, in Southern Africa.
“In addition to playing the role of a traditional contractor, we collaborate closely with each of our clients and partners,” Badenhorst reveals.
As a result, the company has seen many clients return to negotiate future contracts.
Through its partnership approach, which leverages the company’s extensive resources and rapid delivery capabilities, Raubex Building’s teams consistently deliver well-designed products that meet and often exceed its clients’ requirements.
“Leveraging our resources and experience, we have successfully
unlocked the ability to package and deliver multiple product types aligned to our markets’ needs on a national basis,” he adds.
In addition, Raubex Building’s partners and suppliers are key to ensuring a smooth and efficient supply chain. As such, the company executes its partnership approach with an emphasis on close collaboration.
“Partners, suppliers, and contractors are key to the successful delivery of quality developments and ensuring they are conducted both safely and profitably,” Badenhorst asserts.
Parkdene
Funsunzi Steel Structures, founded by Mr. K Moonsamy in 2012, builds on his extensive experience as the former owner of Sachwarr Engineering.
With 25 years behind our CEO, Funsunzi is a dynamic company dedicated to establishing longlasting relationships with clients through exceptional service and unmatched quality.
We specialise in structural steel fabrication and erection, utilising advanced equipment including our very own mobile cranes , fleet of trucks and vans and our inhouse laser cutting machines.
Committed to sustainability and community empowerment, we strive to create job opportunities and drive local growth, ensuring a robust future for Africa’s infrastructure.
In 1998, RJ Windows was established by Gienia and Roman Fidytek. Our reputation of quality grew amongst the local building industry. In 2005, a sister company, RJ Door Frames was established, manufacturing steel door frames and cliscoe windows.
Tomasz and Karolina joined the family business as it expanded into the mass housing market, and the national hardware supply.
RJ Group strives to produce quick delivery, quality, and service throughout South Africa.
Our production capacity can handle high volume housing projects and our fleet can deliver throughout South Africa.
Funsunzi Steel Structures: Excellence in Steel
Going forwards, Raubex Building hopes to continue to grow organically through its partnerships whilst expanding its footprint in the Western Cape’s commercial and retail infrastructure sectors.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
In addition to its building and construction services, Raubex Building has many policies and initiatives in place to prioritise social development.
For example, its preferential procurement policy sees the company actively seek out and prioritise procurement from suppliers that are committed to socioeconomic
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development such as small, womenowned, and minority-owned businesses.
“By supporting these types of suppliers, we are able to contribute to the growth and development of underrepresented communities,” Badenhorst prides.
Raubex Building also believes in giving back to the communities in which it operates through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
For example, the company supports various causes and organisations focused on improving socioeconomic outcomes for disadvantaged populations with financial donations, employee
“WE BELIEVE THAT BY INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS, WE CAN CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL”
– BAREND BADENHORST, MANAGING DIRECTOR, RAUBEX BUILDING
volunteering programmes, and nonprofit organisation partnerships.
In addition, the company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
“We have policies in place to promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, age, or other characteristics,” he elaborates.
In this way, it actively recruits and retains employees from diverse backgrounds and provides opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Thus, Raubex Building is dedicated to making a positive impact on
socioeconomic development through its policies and initiatives.
“We believe that by investing in our communities and supporting underrepresented groups, we can create a more equitable and sustainable future for all,” Badenhorst passionately concludes.
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