Arch: Jul/Aug 2010
Arch: Jul/Aug 2010
Arch: Jul/Aug 2010
TIASA, the Thermal Insulation Association of Southern Africa SAFIERA - South African Fenestration & Insulation
Energy Rating Association
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his all plays out against a backdrop of en-
ergy generation capacity which will reduce
from its current 42 000 MW to 10 000
MW by 2030.
Those figures were published by the Department Hans A Schefferlie, executive director
of Mineral and Energy as early as 2003 and were
reconfirmed in November 2009 by Eskom.
Of course it is not as bleak as it seems. We are at
least building one power station having a generat-
this kind of energy generating capacity. In view
ing capacity of 4500 MW while undoubtedly the
of the above we are pleased to endorse Building
de-commissioning of power stations as envisaged
Regulation XA as it will reduce the energy usage
will be extended.
in the building industry by some 3000 MW per
Notwithstanding, assuming a four percent growth annum when fully implemented.
rate, our country may well require some 80000
So roll out SANS 204 – Energy Efficiency in Build-
MW generating capacity by 2030.
ings. This standard was published in October
There are currently no other viable / economical 2008 and has been, in the main, ignored by the
building industry ever since. One could argue
options available to provide this kind of energy that 4500 MW that could have been saved since
the publication was in fact not saved. Hence the
Government interventions through the National
Building Regulations to ensure future buildings
are done in line with SANS 204.
Assistance available
To assist the building professional our Association
has established an independently run laboratory
(SANAS approved) to provide reliable information
regarding the thermal performance of fenestration
systems and wall and roof assemblies.
This laboratory has been operational for some
time and has shown test results which are not
necessarily in line with thermal performance of
products claimed by their individual marketing /
manufactures brochures.
Our association together with the Central Energy Fund
Meeting demand (CEF) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial
Put in another way our country requires the comple- Research (CSIR) will establish the South African
tion of 15 power stations having a capacity of Regional Energy Efficiency Centre (SAREEC) for
4500 MW each to meet this demand during the research and testing building envelope materials
next 20 – 30 years. and systems and practically demonstrate green
building technologies.
Of course the required environmental impact studies
will reveal the amount of CO2 that will be released We believe that this initiative will reap great results
by these proposed 15 coal fixed power stations. for the academic, professional and industrial fields
of the building industry and create greater living
An option would be to build some 35 nuclear (Koeberg comfort to all.
type) power stations to meet our country’s energy
generating capacity. There are currently no other Hans A Schefferlie
viable / economical options available to provide Executive Director
Opening Doors
“When people specify an aluminium door, chitectural IT stalwart, Autospec, in a partnership
we’d like Primador to be the name they ask that will give architects and designers the ability
for,” smiles Delmè Thomas during a conver- to team doors and windows with their choice of
sation with “Architect & Specificator”. specialized performance glass. Sister company,
GSA, has added its substantial database of prod-
ucts into the mix.
The exuberant managing director of Primador has
great plans for the company, which he laughingly “Specifiers will be able to choose a product and
describes as “smaller than the competition”, while then glaze it with a Smart Glass performance
listing a string of achievements that clearly make product, stipulating properties such as thermal
it a strong market contender. “We’re working hard values, light transmission or acoustic properties.
towards market leadership,” he admits. This information is saved into the specifications
prior to submission of a tender,” he tells us.
Is the first aluminium window and door manufacturer This will come as a welcome innovation for current
to have tested its windows in the CSIR’s hotbox fans of the range, who have already used Primador
products in high profile projects such as the five
star Kapama resort in Hoedspruit. Forays into
Strong range the African continent have yielded considerable
A level 6 BEE accredited company, Primador is exposure in Mozambique, Zambia, Angola and
the first aluminium window and door manufacturer Ghana, with a 3 500 unit installation pending in
to have tested its windows in the CSIR’s hotbox. East Africa.
Rigorous trials included wind deflection, water
penetration and calculation of thermal efficiency.
Good coverage
“We came through with a good u-rating, and look- Boasting a national footprint, Primador has four
ing forward to lowering our score even further in factories throughout the country: in Durban, Port
due coarse” Delmè says with pride. “Our top hung Elizabeth, Cape Town and the flagship in Babalegi,
window and Elite patio door also achieved an A3- near Hammanskraal. Products include a compre-
rating through AAAMSA and we’ve maintained hensive range of patio doors, windows, sliding
strong ties with this association.” folding doors, single and double front doors, shop
fronts and framed shower doors. Windows and door
The company has also forged strong ties with ar- ranges have both standard and elite options, which
include top and sidelights.
“We are also in the process of imple-
menting training programmes on
installation of our products,” adds
Delmè. “This will have the two-fold
advantage of promoting our range,
while meeting a need for skilled in-
stallers in the industry.” The course
is aligned with merCETA installation
qualifications, with plans for ac-
creditation and a training academy
in the pipeline.
It’s clear that Primador is opening
doors to a wealth of new opportuni-
ties and Delmè acknowledges that
his team thrives on this. “We’re an
energetic young company with the
enthusiasm to tackle innovative
projects. We want to play a proactive
role in changing the way people build
homes in South Africa.”
Delmè Thomas, Primador, Tel. 012 719
Primador products have been used in high-profile projects such as the five star Kapama 8881, Fax. 086 73 8446, Email. dthomas@
resort in Hoedspruit pg.co.za, Website. www.primador.co.za
No Arbitrary
Matter
The stereotypical notion of female-inspired design being
flowery and frivolous has no place in the portfolio of Tania
Glavas; this woman is all about strong style and bold state- Tania Glavas
ments.
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ore than just an architect, Tania is There is a growing demand for qualified profes-
a registered NHBRC builder with sionals to facilitate the process in South Africa,”
a solid understanding of the perils she continues.
of the construction industry. “I’ve Arbitration process
designed and built many of my own houses,” she “Although you can choose anyone over 18 and
tells “Architect & Specificator”, admitting that it’s of sound mind to be an arbitrator in a matter, it’s
a good way to learn the ropes. “I also completed recommended to go through the Association of Ar-
the Arbitration ‘Certificate’ course last year and am bitrators SA. They’ll assign an accredited arbitrator
now busy with the practice
‘Fellowship’ course with the
Association of Arbitrators SA
for the purpose of taking on
disputes between clients and
builders.”
Dispute resolution
She explains that there is a
move in the industry towards
favouring contracts that stipu-
late disputes be settled by
arbitration rather than through
litigation. “It makes a lot of
sense because disagreements
can be resolved quicker and
with less expense than going
through the courts. An award
can be made in just a few
months and is final, binding
and enforced by the court.
“The practice is commonplace
in the UK, where it has be-
come the dispute resolution
mechanism of choice. Locally
it has become mandated as the
means by which all sectional
title disputes are resolved,”
Tania explains.
“Construction can be prone
to misunderstandings and
dissatisfaction. Arbitration
is an effective way of set-
tling matters, hopefully to
the satisfaction of all parties. Tania’s design style is strong and bold (House Bow)
There is a move in the industry towards A building should fit sensitively into its surroundings
favouring contracts that stipulate
disputes be settled by arbitration rather
than through litigation
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ur business in developing warehouse interfering, thereby messing up all the
designs is no different. Our worst facili- good ideas.
ties are those where we have a client
or an architect with some (dangerous)
knowledge which inevitably leads to design by com-
mittee, where one spends one’s life compromising
and trying to appease people who do not understand
the consequences of their interference.
Prima donas
For example, partially informed architects can be a
major problem. While ‘arty’ Prima Dona architects
can substantially add to the aesthetics of the facility,
an architect who starts to dictate how the facility is
going to operate is going to end up compromising
the design. Clearly any well-designed warehouse
needs to be wrapped around the operational pro-
cesses and thus must be driven by the logistics
consultant – not the architect.
Storage is all about volume, not footprint. Use as set up an intelligent risk strategy, commensurate
much height as possible within the optimum tech- with the product stored and the strategic nature of
nology range chosen. This usually implies facilities the business. Then make sure this strategy can be
between 13 and 15m high (for pallet storage). implemented though intelligent facility designs.
The most critical components of a warehouse are Technology can be a great help in improving
the floor and the roof. Don’t compromise on the throughput, accuracy and efficiency. Take care
quality of these components. There is great new to use the most appropriate technology for your
floor technology available – use it. business operations.
Best on the market Cheap shacks
Don’t forget the life of the building is typically four Where possible, use materials that will look good in
times longer than the kit in the facility – a design 20 years time. Too many facilities resemble cheap
should therefore incorporate as much flexibility shacks, simply because not enough time is spent
as possibility for future changes. This typically choosing the best materials for construction.
involves the use of large spans (over 24m) and
high roof clearances. Too many facilities resemble cheap shacks
Docks and doors facilitate materials flow – so
don’t compromise in this area. Buy the
best docks and doors available on the
market and make sure they are auto-
mated where possible. This improves
operations and reduces damage. Also
make sure docks are at the right height
(regardless of the building costs) and
that you have a sufficient number of
doors for receiving and dispatch.
Proper flow
Most facilities are designed primarily for
distribution – not storage. Accordingly,
make sure there is room for proper
flow. For example, sufficient space
must be provided for staging, returns,
cross docking, packing, checking and
all related processes.
Trucks get bigger and bigger – allow
sufficient space to turn, stage, park,
dock, load and manoeuvre vehicles.
This may involve big run-outs (over
40m!), proper access ways and good
quality infrastructures.
Pleasant places In most facilities, picking is the most critical process.
Don’t forget all the services – such as security, For that reason, ensure that picking processes drive
charging, washing, re-packing, cleaning, main- the designs (not the storage processes). Spend
taining, etc. These services are vital to efficient time and resources in areas where you use the
operations. most personnel as well as in areas that control
your ability to service customers effectively.
People work in warehouses – so make them pleas-
ant places by controlling colour, temperature, Conclusion
ventilation, lighting, noise, safety and all related If you want to ensure you end up with a facility that
ergonomic issues. is well designed and supports your business needs,
you need to carefully consider the processes. To do
Risk strategy this you must design from the basis of a thorough
If you operate in a controlled industry, for example understanding of the optimum operational needs.
pharmaceuticals or foodstuffs, make certain you You consequently need to create a design team that
comply with all the related legislation, standards has a primary focus on the processes. This is best
and HACCP conditions. These rules may radically managed by the logistician and his team.
alter the way you do business and operate your
Martin Bailey, Industrial Logistic Systems, Email: mar-
facilities.
[email protected]
Warehouses are risky places. They can easily burn
down and disasters are fairly common. You must
Life after 2012 may be very different to what we’ve grown accustomed. However, it will probably be a lot easier to find parking at
the mall
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pinions are divided on the type of catas- have the foresight to build a bunker. With food and
trophe we can expect, and considering shelter in scant supply, it’s likely there’ll be a mad
that sources vary from Mayan prophets rush to avail themselves of your stash.
to cyberspace ‘webbots’, this is hardly For this reason, experts advise that bunkers be
surprising. Some predict that the earth will collide constructed some distance from primary homes,
with a black hole, while others anticipate a polar and that they be built in secrecy. Others advise
shift caused by a massive solar flare. Consequences building beneath your own home, which would
range from earthquakes and tidal waves to horrific present its own set of construction challenges if
weather changes and, perhaps most disturbingly, you want to avoid having your home collapse into
global disruption of cellphone signal. the excavations.
It would be painfully ironic to survive a run-in with Get specifying
black hole, only to be crushed by a collapsing bunker Recommended materials seem rudimentary. Bricks
and concrete (about 2 tonnes should do it) for walls,
With this in mind, the “Architect & Specificator” floor and roof can be given additional waterproof-
team decided that it might be useful to find out ing by using plastic sheeting or polyethylene. Or
how to build a bunker and what materials we’d you could play it super-safe and use both. Added
need to specify. Oddly enough, many of the items protection from radiation in the form of sandbags
that offer protection from a global catastrophe is advised, although this would require extra sup-
appear to be readily available at local hardware port props. It would be painfully ironic to survive
shops and in our back gardens. a run-in with black hole, only to be crushed by a
The biggest hurdle to overcome is the fact the collapsing bunker.
ideal bunker should be built underground. Experts ‘Experts’ advise that the roof be constructed
believe that this will provide protection from both from sturdy beams, insulated with straw and
man-made and natural disasters. However, not covered with at least four feet of packed dirt
much is said about how occupants would survive as a radiation shield. Others advise six, or even
a flood, so it’s probably a good idea to hedge your ten feet, which could have quite an impact on
bets and head for the high ground. the construction schedule, particularly since, in
Secret squirrels all probability, you’ll be digging with a spoon,
Another problem is the issue of hiding earthmoving much quiter you know! The floor, too, should be
activities from curious neighbours. Aside from the insulated with straw beneath a layer of plywood.
actual calamity scheduled for December 2012, the Again, waterproofing is vital, and in addition to
second biggest threat will be from those who didn’t that handy plastic sheeting, wall, floor and roof
D
uring a conversation with The offices are airy and open-plan, making op-
“Architect & Specifica- timum use of natural light to minimise energy
tor” he introduces us to consumption. Sunlight brightens the building by
a building method that day while just three lights illuminate the entire
addresses a string of society’s ills. building at night.
While prefabricated housing is not
a new concept, the company has While just three lights illuminate the
honed a system to make construc-
tion virtually foolproof.
entire building at night
“Our structures are designed and “The building system comprises a steel structure
manufactured on our premises to bolted together and clad with insulated material.
the highest standards,” Pino tells By incorporating glass walls into the design, we can
us. “Every item is tested here prior make best use of natural lighting,” Pino continues.
to being shipped to site. In this While glass facades have long been incorporated
way we can be certain that the into buildings such as showrooms, the practice is
Pino Plumari
builders will be able to duplicate becoming increasingly prevalent in other applica-
the process later on.” tions such as restaurants and office blocks.
Butterfly buildings “Our buildings can be easily adapted for a variety
Housed in one of its own buildings bearing the of purposes,” he adds. “For instance, a structure
company’s signature ‘butterfly’ roof, the Sassi which may have accommodated an office can
team is not afraid to practice what it preaches. quickly be altered to house a restaurant.”
Sassi’s offices are housed in a building of their own design, bearing a characteristic butterfly roof and glass facade
Flexibility allows a choice of almost any cladding to suit the style and surroundings
In the Pipeline
Members of the construction industry will probably recog- no longer lose leads in their own ‘black holes’,”
nise Databuild as an IT tool for staying in the loop in terms Graham grins as Desiree adds: “Sales people are
of current projects. Recently, however, developers at the notorious for making notes on scraps of paper,
company have turned their attention to other ways of mak- which literally fall through the cracks. We help
ing optimum use of the information they’ve amassed. them get organised.”
“
The third advantage comes in the form of improved
Databuild tracks projects in the building control from a managerial perspective. “Manage-
industry and uses the information either ment can see where deals are being closed, or not,
for statistical purposes or as a means of as the case may be. This allows them to assist
providing leads to relevant members of the staff members who are having problems, since
industry,” Graham West, Project Manager in charge they have the ability to spot problem areas and
of development at Databuild, tells address them,” he explains.
“Architect & Specificator”.
Providing opportunities Architects call us the necessary evil
“Essentially, we provide construc- because it’s a useful way of ensuring
tion professionals with informa- that they get the best possible products
tion on marketing opportunities,”
adds Desiree Erridge, National
Sales Manager at the company. Forward planning
“By being aware of current proj- Increased flow of information brings the fourth
ects, they can determine who may benefit, namely the opportunity to plan and fore-
need what; it’s a foot in the door cast. “Management will be in a better position to
for suppliers. Architects call us determine what sales they can expect, of which
the necessary evil because it’s a products, to whom and when,” Graham goes on.
useful way of ensuring that they This allows planning of production, which is an
get the best possible products area that is sorely neglected in the construction
at the most competitive prices,” industry.
she laughs.
“The ability to forward plan cashflow and ad-
Databuild’s latest addition comes dress upcoming problems is one of the biggest
in the form of a web-based advantages of using a product of this nature,”
Graham West
Customer Relationship Manage- says Graham. “When we talk to sales managers
ment (CRM) product that puts about forecasting their response is generally one
construction professionals firmly of distress because management wants answers.
in control of their marketing pro- While it’s not an exact science this tool gives a
cess. “We’ve become increasingly better idea of what to expect.”
aware that there’s a gap in the
market for a product that helps Desiree agrees, saying, “The general opinion is that
builders manage sales,” Graham the sales team does their own thing and then springs
continues. it on the rest of the company. In some cases, this
can be disastrous, especially if the product they’re
Five stars selling isn’t available. I have a client who once had
“Our CRM option offers five to buy in product from his competition to meet the
key benefits to the user. Firstly, demand. He’s never forgotten the lesson.”
there’s data consolidation,” he Intelligent planning
tells us. “Sales teams are often
diverse in their working styles Ultimately, the entire system is geared towards
and the process can become optimising information, which Graham tells us is the
fragmented. Our system takes fifth advantage to users. “It’s about intelligence,”
information from various sources, he says. “Companies can use this as a performance
such as Outlook or even notes, monitor to determine closing rates.”
Desiree Erridge and combines this into a usable “They can ask questions about how they sell, what
format in one system. activities work and what don’t,” Desiree interjects.
“This leads to improved performance from the “They can look at what may be causing them to
sales team, which is the second advantage. Staff drop sales. If a company is losing business due to
price or poor track record, management is able
Encouraging Innovation
and Dynamic Debate
Architect Terence Shacklady, a partner at Empowered Spaces, was one of the influential contributors in the
creation of the brief for the Saint-Gobain DesignHub Respond/Renew/Revitalise Competition. During a visit
to South America, Terence became aware of the fact that international students seemed to engage more in such
‘pioneering debates,’ compared to local students.
I
t’s not their increased access to information on a landmark building in South Africa, respond to
or technology that creates this, because we and or help solve some of these challenges.
have all of that here,” he claims. He asserts
that, “the way in which they think overseas Issues
is vastly different, we seem to possess a ‘small- “Anyone can make something look pretty, it’s the
town mentality’ over here.” concept that gives it merit,” states Terence. He
claims that with so many issues at hand, globally
Also be rewarded for their ability to technically resolve and locally, there are plenty of issues to begin of-
the scheme fering solutions for.
Terence does agree that students’ are beginning “Look at the issues we have locally, xenophobia,
to emerge from their shells and are starting to the health crisis and the lack of education, these
come up with some really great ideas. are driving factors and should provide the motiva-
The main question Terence wanted to ask students tion for the proposals”.
was how they could see an architectural intervention While Terence encourages great architectural
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28 Architect & Specificator Jul/Aug 2010
YOUNG DESIGNERS
concepts, he expresses that students should be architects in South Africa to get involved and
able to technically justify their intervention. While partake in mentorships – he believes that this is
the conceptual merit would form a substantial a great eye-opener, allowing them to get involved
portion of the assessment, students would also with and challenge the students’ ideas. What Ter-
be rewarded for their ability to technically resolve ence found when visiting South America was that,
the scheme. the Universities overseas are seen as ‘facilities for
new concepts’, whereas in South Africa, they are
Polarised industry
viewed as a ‘nursery for emerging concepts.’
According to Terence, the architectural industry
appears polarised to specific faculties, such as
Anyone can throw in a curveball and completely
Commercial Architects, involved in the efficient
practical resolution of buildings. Design Architects, reshape an idea
focused primarily on a conceptual framework and
lastly, the Academics, engaging in the tertiary “There is an amazing opportunity to discover
education of students. and test new ideas…. You don’t need to be a
professional to come up with a dynamic concept,
His perception is that these faculties appear
anyone can throw in a curveball and completely
‘disengaged’ with one another, leading to lost
reshape an idea, adding value to a project – you
opportunities. The objective of the competition
have to be receptive to it... closing it off is naive”,
is not only to engage students in these various
claims Terence.
faculties but to offer a forum for the industry to
engage as a whole. Terence’s advice for the students taking part in the
competition is that, “it relies heavily on concept.” He
With the perception of most University projects’ as
mentions that students should consider local issues
being too academic, the Saint-Gobain DesignHub
and offer a solution to it through architecture.
competition aims to provide the practical experience
that student’s need to grow accustomed to. With so many ‘drivers’ to choose from in South
Africa, Terence suggests that, if students possess
When asked why Terence believed the competition
a particular interest in an apparent issue that they
should be directed towards Fourth Year University
believe is relevant, they should take the opportunity
students only, he explained that, “Fifth Year students
to discover how architecture can be, or be a part
already have an existing competition to partake in
of, the solution.
and such a competition would provide the Fourth
Year students with the ideal preparation for their “There are lots of challenges out there. The whole
thesis”. He believes that this competition will idea about viewing a challenge as an opportunity
take students through the process of moving from or an inspiration is what is important here,” states
the concept to the actual practical application in Terence. He goes on to say that, “any submission will
their thesis. be made stronger by possessing good drivers.”
Terence also wanted to encourage the professional http://www.saint-gobaindesignhub.co.za/
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he company has secured the services of
- Brian Steinhobel, Derek Patrick, Greg
Gamble, Phill Mashabane, Kim Fairbairn,
Pat Henry, Nthabi Taukobong, Naomi
Larkin and Andrea Kleinloog as judges on this
year’s panel,” says Jason Wells, brand manager
of PG Bison.
Aims to recognise excellence in the fields of interior
design and architecture
Greg Gamble
“Andrea is a newcomer to the judging team who
won the PG Bison Interior Design Student of the
Year award in 2005. While not a judge, Prof Des
Laubscher of the Greenside Design Center will
facilitate and convene the judging panel.”
The competition
PG Bison has collaborated with the Joburg Art
Fair with the intention of the competition being
extended to first and second year students.
This new sub-competition will be launched for
students in October 2010 and it will require en-
trants to submit a design for a bookshelf and/or
a table, which will be utilised at the Joburg Art
Fair. These will be made from PG Bison products
and will be built for the 2011 Fair, which takes
place in April.
The PG Bison 1.618 Competition aims to recognise
and celebrate excellence in the fields of interior
design and architecture and is backed by the Dereck Patrick
Institute of Interior Design in South
Africa. The competition has a long The Brief
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local and international customers. “In addition, Glass employees at 13 different locations worldwide.
Expo Africa 2010 is ideally timed to coincide with Bohle Glass Equipment (Pty) Ltd is the South African subsid-
the publication of the National Building Regulation iary of Bohle AG. Germany and is the leading distributor of
Part XA - Energy Usage in Buildings, and glass and glass cutters and equipment to the Southern African glazing
fenestration manufacturers will introduce products market. Located in Strijdom Park Johannesburg, Bohle Glass
that will satisfy the requirements in respect of overall Equipment (Pty) Ltd supplies products ranging from UV
energy usage in buildings as legislated in the National Bonding Equipment, Vacuum Lifting machinery and Suction
Building Regulation.” Lifters ,Glass Processing Machinery, Glaziers’ Consumables,
To enhance the interaction between exhibitors and Glass Processing Tools and Equipment, `Frameless Glass
visitors at this year’s expo, the organisers, Specialised Door Systems and allows Bohle to offer everything to the
Exhibitions, will be running a business matchmaking glass and glazing professional.
programme, as well as an African visitor promotion Bohle identifies itself as a knowledge and innovations com-
campaign. It is believed that these initiatives will in- pany. Its strength lies in the 87 years of knowledge and
crease the return on investment for both buyers and experience as a manufacturer and distributor of professional
sellers as the business matchmaking programme will glass processing equipment. From the internationally well
give delegates the opportunity to engage with one known green wooden handle DIAMANTOR glass cutter to
another on an exclusive basis, enabling exhibitors to brands such as SILBERSCHNITT and VERIBOR, all of which
meet their target markets and assisting visitors to find are synonymous with this innovation
exactly what they are looking for.
Bohle Glass Equipment will be exhibiting the highly successful
Parallel to the exhibition, the glass industry in conjunction Vetrocraft Straightline Edger and Woods Powr-Grip Vacuum
with AAAMSA and SAGGA will be hosting a conference lifting devices along with other glass processing equipment
titled: Let’s Talk Glass in Sustainable Buildings, focus- at this year’s GlassExpo at InterBuild. The highlight of the
ing on energy efficiency on 9 September 2010. The exhibition this year however will be the presentation of Ursula
conference, which takes place at the expo, will boast Feulbach, a German Lady Master Glazier from Bohle AG.
acclaimed speakers from the international and local Ursula Feulbach is the first Lady Master Glazier ever to visit
architectural arena, as well as international and local South Africa and she will be conducting continuous thick glass
experts talking about green, glass, energy efficiency and cutting techniques and UV bonding demonstrations during
legislation. Architects attending will earn CPD points. the exhibition. Ursula is employed as a Master Glazier by
For more information about the conference, please e- Bohle AG. and has been with the company since February
mail Robyn Milligan at [email protected] 2003. She has conducted seminars in professional glass
Specialised Exhibitions, Roz Nash, Tel: (011) 835 1565, E-mail: cutting and UV Bonding Technology in countries including
[email protected] Spain, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Italy, Sweden,
Japan and France.
Another first for this year’s GlassExpo will be the introduc- tion to finger-mark and staining problems so prevalent with
tion of the Bohle Sedimentor Water Purification system sandblasted glass. ClearShield can renew and restore glass
for glass processing machinery. This technology will be in a safe and non-invasive way without damage to building
showcased in a working model at the Bohle stand. elements or the surroundings.
The full colour Bohle catalogue will be available at the Visit CearShield SA at the GlassExpo, stand number:
exhibition as well as online at www.bohle.co.za. Other 7D22
exciting promotional offers will be taking place during ClearShield SA , Chris Woodcock, Tel: 0861 114 309, Fax: (044) 877
the exhibition. 0720 E-mail: [email protected], www.clearshield.co.za
Visit the Bohle exhibit at stand 7B07/7B05, Hall 7, Nasrec
from 8-11 September 2010.
Bohle Glass Equipment (Pty) Ltd, Tel: (011) 792-6430 / 2, Fax:
(011) 793-5634, Email: [email protected], Website: Guardian Glass
www.Bohle.co.za
ware, TechDesign and NuKlip Quick Quote which is the glass cutting, processing and manufacturing technology.
best in class, giving customers more confidence to specify Visit McCoy’s Glass Wholesalers at the GlassExpo, stand
these products. number: 7B08
During the first half of 2010, overall demand for Hulamin’s McCoy, SteveMcCoy, Tel: (011) 864 1313, Fax: (011) 908 9510, Email:
products continued to improve, despite the economic down- [email protected], www.mccoysglass.co.za
turn, with improvements particularly in sales of can-end
stock, brazing sheet and heat treated plate. The company
reported that it sold 94 000 tonnes of aluminium during The PG Group
this half, an increase of 32% over the equivalent period
last year.
Whether the customer is a small end user or a large multi
national company, Hulamin’s task is to meet the customers’
needs with their product range and professional service,
together with quick decision making and resulting action,
all of this is combined with its ability to deliver high quality PG is the name for glass in Southern Africa. Established in
and well-engineered products with short lead times. Cape Town in 1897 as a glass merchant, the company grew
to become a significant worldwide player with interests in
Visit HBS at the GlassExpo, stand no 7D14.
17 countries.
HBS, Anita Collins, Tel: (011) 626 3330 Fax: (086) 652 2917, Email:
[email protected], www.hulamin.co.za When it unbundled in 1999, the PG Group became a private
company (part of the international PGSI Group) controlled
by the Lubner family, with a significant shareholding in the
Jensing Group – World Of Windows hands of management. The Group now employs almost 3
000 people and generates revenues of close on R2 billion
a year.
See the Jensing Group at the GlassExpo, stand number:
7C02 The PG Group is the most diversified player in the South
Natalie Dodkins, Tel: (021) 551-3235, Fax: (021) 552 5305, Email:
African glass market. Its divisions operate in manufacturing,
[email protected] distribution and retail in the automotive and architectural
glass market.
The company has streamlined its systems and upgraded its
facilities to ensure that it is well positioned to offer the best
Lisec Software services and products available.
They say that with glass, you can give expression to the most
Originally a glass processing business establishment, Lisec expansive imagination. Choose from an impressive palette
has expanded over a period of decades into the world´s of colours, patterns, tints and coatings to articulate your
largest manufacturer of high-tech production lines for the individuality. Design transparent, transclucent or opaque
insulating glass industry. More than 40 years of Lisec´s facades. Create original furniture, work surfaces and parti-
experience in the field of flat glass, engineering and insulat- tions. Or use self-cleaning glass to keep a building looking
ing glass production together with intensive research and good. These reasons are why the PG Group strives to cater
development, as well as a global consulting and service to every one of its customer’s needs when manufacturing
network stand for High Tech, Know How and Quality Made flat glass.
in Austria.
The Group’s flat glass manufacturing operations produce 170
Visit Lisec Software at the GlassExpo, stand number: 000 tonnes of glass per annum. Its high-performance build-
7C10 ing glass allows architects to push the limits by designing
Lisec Software, Afam Ike, Tel: (011) 478-2313, Fax: (011)4310973, safe, attractive, comfortable and energy-efficient buildings.
[email protected] The Groups glass has been used by many award-winning
architects and interior designers to create buildings that
combine form and function.
McCoy’s Glass Wholesalers
As a Proudly South African business, the PG Group is
committed to investing in South Africa and investing in its
From humble beginnings over 10 years ago, McCoy’s people. All companies in the group participate actively in
Glass Wholesalers started as a small independent glass social responsibility programmes. It has also taken the lead in
company, operating from the back seat of the owner Steve furthering black economic empowerment in the glass indus-
McCoy’s car. try and its operations comply with the highest international
safety, quality and environmental standards.
Today McCoy’s Glass Wholesalers has grown into the third
largest glass company in South Africa and remains truly The GlassExpo offers a unique opportunity to showcase the
independent. McCoy’s has in fact taken the lead in many full extent of primary, secondary and value-added products
ways, setting new levels of service in the South African available, which include technologies not offered anywhere
glass Industry by investing in world class glass software, else on the African continent.
Visit the PG Group at the GlassExpo, stand number: 7A10 number: 7B14
The PG Group, Bernice Bailey, Tel: (011) 417 5800, Fax: (011) 417 Renè Turck & Associates, Sean Turck, Tel: (011) 571-7400, Fax: (011)
5895, Email: [email protected], www.pggroup.co.za 397 2915, Email: [email protected], www.reneturck.co.za
Renè Turck & Associates, innovative glass merchants, pro- Wispeco Aluminium
cessors and manufacturers, is a dynamic, family-owned and
operated company built on a legacy of integrity, trust and
ethics. The company specialises in customised and advanced Visit Wispeco Aluminium at the GlassExpo, stand number:
glass products, including double-glazed and bullet resistant 7E12
glass, walk-on glass and skylights. Wispeco Aluminium, Melissa Terblanche, Tel: (011) 389 0053, Fax:
Visit Renè Turck & Associates at the GlassExpo, stand (011) 908 9280, Email: [email protected]
S
ome companies, like Nexus, the commer- UV- and bleach-resistant. Easy installation is
cial division of Belgotex Floorcoverings, further enhanced by the fact that repairs can be
have responded to this issue by producing simply achieved by replacing worn or damaged
increasingly hardy products that are proving tiles when necessary.
themselves in the challenging applications typical
“Ease of maintenance is a big selling point,” Greg
of the commercial sector. Greg Barry, National Sales
affirms. “Simple installation is another advantage.
Manager for Nexus, tells “Architect & Specificator”
The tiles can be installed in a variety of patterns,
about some new offerings that offer both style and
including tessellated, brick-bond or random, which
versatility.
allows individual tiles to be replaced as necessary
without the help of an expert installer.”
Ease of maintenance is a big selling point
The tiles are available in a variety of designs and
patterns to disguise soiling in heavy duty applica-
Commercial applications tions. Made from the company’s high-performance
“We’ve designed Base Line, Time Zone and Time Solution Dyed Nylon for X-Treme Conditions (SDX),
Square specifically for commercial office applica- which has already proven itself in the market for
tions,” he says. “We’ve had a great response to the a decade, the lines look set to hold their ground
range in terms of durability and colour options.” against conventional materials.
Not only do these carpet tiles offer soundproofing “The dyeing process we use injects colour directly
qualities, but they are also completely stainproof, into the nylon polymer while it’s still molten, so the
colour becomes permanent,” he
says. “This ensures consistency
of colour throughout dye lots,
which is an important consid-
eration for installations covering
large areas.”
High traffic
Designed specifically for high
traffic areas subjected to heavy
soiling and wear, the ranges are
guaranteed to last fifteen years
without fibre degradation. With
testing grounds like OR Tambo
International Airport, Coca-Cola
Ellis Park stadium, the IDC in
Sandton and Old Mutual, MTN
and ABSA Head Offices, the
ranges have certainly been put
through their paces.
Although the Nexus’ wide
range of colours and patterns
cater for most requirements,
their Custom-X department
offers bespoke solutions for
individual needs, such as when
corporate identities call for
Getting it Covered
Those who remember Tile Africa On top
a decade ago will have noticed “Top Carpets has 70 branches countrywide, and is
a preferred supplier to numerous insurance agen-
the change in image during the
cies, which makes it a very interesting partnership.
course of the past five years.
Importantly, it will increase our national footprint
Utilitarian ‘warehouse’ type out-
overnight,” he tells us. Top Carpets will now be
lets have made way for stylish able to provide a more comprehensive range of
showrooms designed to inspire surface coverings to clients, and both companies
creative use of tile products. foresee a very happy future together.
This ties in with the group’s move towards upping
the ante in terms of service standards and Craig is
W
happy to explain the steps being taken to improve
hen “Architect & Specifica- the overall Tile Africa experience. “Tile Africa is
tor” speaks to contracts made up of three entities,” he explains. “Johnson
manager, Craig Irvine, he Tiles, which is 60 years old this year, with its UK
Craig Irvine has much to say about the counterpart hitting 100 next year, is an established
company’s current activities, which are manifold. supplier within the industry.
Craig is particularly enthusiastic about the strategic “TAL Adhesives is probably the most recognised
partnership between Top Carpets and Tile Africa, of the three, with a 30-year reputation for going
which will see mini Tile Africa showrooms being to great lengths to find every possible product for
incorporated into Top Carpet branches around any application. Product development is its forte
the country. and the company is known for staying ahead of
People seldom design a building with one theme from the pack. Tile Africa is the baby sister in a family
beginning to end of three,” he smiles.
Bitcon Industries is supplying fire doors and frames for a new Sun
Resorts hotel, Long Beach, on the east coast of Mauritius
Centurion Mall, has been named the first runner-up at the Energy Cybernetics - Energy Barometer Awards
Substantial renovation
When Saldanha Steel undertook a substantial renovation
project, Sika was contracted to supply the construc-
tion products for the repairs and refurbishment of the
internal floor and wall areas.
The combined value of the project amounted to ap-
proximately R6 million and BKS/ Mittal, the on-site
engineers, called on Sika to provide products and
training for the contractors, Potgieter Boudienste,
Phutuma Projects and Lattie Potgieter.
Saldanha Steel, part of Mittal Steel South Africa, is
largely export-focused and distinguished from other
industrial plants by its ‘green’ attitude. Globally, the
plant is the only steel mill to have successfully joined the
Midrex/Corex process into an uninterrupted chain.
The floors, which had an existing screed, and other
substrates had to be cleaned, sanded and water jetted
and then resurfaced in a very short amount of time
The result:
• comfortable surroundings
• saving money on energy costs
• supporting a sustainable environment
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CORPORATE MEMBERS
Insulpro (011) 835-2127 Supplier
Nampak L & C P (011) 249-5497 Supplier
TMS Group Industrial Services (016) 986-2210 Supplier/Cont
AGI Manufacturing (011) 724-6000
KWAZULU NATAL
KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (031) 480-1881 Contractor
Everite Building Products (011) 439-4400
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (031) 208-0240 Distributor
D & D Roof Insulations (039) 976-0065 Distributor
Glasfit (011) 607-3000
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor
Global Specialised Systems (Pty) Ltd (031) 468-1234 Distributor
Glass Corporation (011) 864-4170
Brits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (031) 713-2397 Manufacturer
Frame Industrials (Pty) Ltd (031) 710-7700 Manufacturer
Glass South Africa (GSA) (011) 392-4427
Nampak L & C P (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (031) 903-3657 Manufacturer
Spunchem International (Pty) Ltd (031) 538-8700 Manufacturer
Hulamin Building Systems (011) 626-3330
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Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor
Hunter Douglas (011) 793-3641
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor
IC Insulation t/a Eco-Insulation (041) 581-0863 Installer
Lafarge Gypsum (011) 389-4500
Rhino Plastics (041) 451-3197 Supplier
WESTERN CAPE
Masonite Africa (011) 453-3260
Africa Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 951-5796 Distributor
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 556-8006 Distributor
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (011) 864-1313
D & D Roof Insulations (021) 559-8006 Distributor
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor
National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161
Brits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (021) 577-1490 Manufacturer
Isofoam SA (Pty) Ltd (021) 983-1140 Manufacturer
Pelican Systems (031) 563-7307
Nampak L & C P (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (021) 979-3520 Supplier
Rhino Plastics (021) 932-6601 Supplier
PFG Building Glass (011) 360-1204
Sustainable Fibre Solutions (Pty) Ltd (021) 700-2315 Supplier
MPUMALANGA
PG Glass (011) 928-2500
Iseco (Pty) Ltd (013) 755-2400 Contractor
Nova Plant Services (IIG Group) (017) 631-3038 Contractor
Primador (012) 719-8881
Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (017) 619-2413 Specialist
FREESTATE
Saint Gobain - Gyproc (011) 345-5565
Fabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (051) 432-6997 Contractor
TPMA - Thermal Panel Manufacturers Association Silicone & Technical Products (021) 534-9055
GAUTENG
West Cape Safety Glass (021) 531-7429
Thermowall (011) 391-1501 Associate
CBI Engineering (012) 811-0711 Manf/Contractor
Wispeco (011) 389-0000
Club Refrigeration (IPM) (012) 541-0977 Manf/Contractor
Dalucon Refrigeration Products (012) 661-8480 Manf/Contractor
Insulated Structures (011) 462-2130 Manf/Contractor SAGI - South African Glass Institute
IPS Projects (087) 941-2395 Manf/Contractor K Bulcock [email protected]
Isobodies (012) 541-3035 Manf/Contractor C Johnston [email protected]
Isowall (012) 804-3564 Manf/Contractor T Kennelly [email protected]
Precool (012) 327-1291 Manf/Contractor J MacKenzie [email protected]
WESTERN CAPE M Pote [email protected]
Cool Maintenance (021-9451070 Manf/Contractor E Sievert [email protected]
EASTERN CAPE N Wright [email protected]
Cool Maintenance (041) 461-2766 Manf/Contractor
KWAZULU NATAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Precool 083 449 8380 Manf/Contractor Arup Façade Engineering [email protected]
Rapid Panel Structures CC (033) 394-5023 Manf/Contractor Ness Consulting [email protected]
Rudnev, A division of Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd (031) 709-1888 Manufacturer Pure Consulting (Pty) Ltd [email protected]
POLOKWANE WSP Group - Mr A Hakin [email protected]
Shivers CC (015) 295-5659 Manf/Contractor WSP Group - Mr T Linder [email protected]
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AGI Aluminium (011) 617-9100 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Aluglass Bautech* (011) 451-8400 X X T
Aluminio (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-5005 X T X T
Alumnispec (011) 615-0491 X X T
Aluminium SA (011) 262-2040 T T
Alu Pro Glass & Aluminium (011) 838-5555 X T
Alu Projects (012) 644-1369 X T X T X T X X X T
Alutech Aluminium (011) 805-7984 X T X T
AMA Aluminium (011) 786-2686 X X T X T
Burger Emoyeni Skylights (011) 792-7742 X X T T
Centurion Glass & Alum* (012) 666-8000 X X T X T X X T X X T
Da Costa Interiors (011) 827-0708 X X T
Diri Aluminium* (012) 666-9022 X T T T X T T X T T X T T T X T T T X T T X T T X T T
DST Glass Enterprises CC (011) 315-0598 T T
Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium* (012) 804-3795 X X X X T X T T X T X T X T X X X T X X X T X X X X T
Glass Rite (012) 804-9522 X T
Govenders Aluminium & Glass (011) 334-2621 X X X T X X X T
Grinaker-LTA Building Inland (011) 578-6200 X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T X X T T T X X X X T
G W Glass & Aluminium (011) 918-2927 X T X T
Hennops Glass & Aluminium (012) 653-3004 X T
Hunter Douglas (011) 793-3641 X X X T
Image Glass & Aluminium (011) 914-1363/5 X X T X X T X X T
Industria Glass & Aluminium t/a Tshwane Glass (012) 804-5044 X T X X X X T X T T X T X T X T X X T X T X X X X T
Insite (011) 794-7724 X X T X X T
Inso Aluminium - Pretoria (011) 316-4416 X T
L & D Enterprises* (011) 618-1512 X T X T
Lamda Projects CC 071 124 5966 X X T
Matsoge Glass Works (011) 935-5481 X T
Mushiane TZ Construction 079 304 8180 X T X T
Origin Aluminium (Johannesburg) (011) 827-3211 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Note: To ensure quality end products Specifiers using this Matrix are encouraged to invite only tenderers who have relevant AAAMSA Test Performance Certificates for the required products
WESTERN CAPE
A1 Aluminium & Glass (021) 851-0427 X T X X T
OTHER
Alutech (Namibia) CC (00264) 61-374580 X T
KWAZULU NATAL
Advance Glass Works (Pty) Ltd (031) 465-8861 X X T X X T
FREESTATE
Geustyn & Horak Aluminium* (051) 432-5104 X T X X T X T X T X X T T X X T
Hunter Douglas (051) 430-7799 X X X T
Origin Aluminium (Bloemfontein) (051) 432-9107 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
NORTH WEST
Aluzone Aluminium CC (012) 250-2460 T T
POLOKWANE
Quality Glass & Aluminium (015) 293-2679 X T X T
NORTHERN
Glasfit Phalaborwa (015) 781-1063 T
MPUMALANGA
Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 T T
Alusmart Glass & Aluminium (013) 752-5999 X T X T