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Although the challenges associated with informal human settlements and RDP housing are numerous, some of the greatest and most life threatening lie with fire safety and sanitation, especially as we now look to a number of cold, wet months ahead.
Touching the Earth Lightly, a call to action that combines people, design and conservation, has taken the view that, even though the phenomenon of informal settlements and the necessity for many
to have to live in a shack are meant to be temporal, the truth is that for many South Africans, shack dwelling and waiting for service delivery can become a lengthy, extended period with no little or no reprieve.
In this issue of the SA Affordable Housing, we take a look at Cipla Medpro’s recently launched Ajuga project, which aims to install fire-resistant crèches and structures in a number of informal settlements, in an attempt to alleviate the problem of shack fires in informal settlements.Showcasing the Ajuga structure’s efficacy in fighting and containing a fire at the launch, the Ajuga structure is constructed using patented steel and fire retardant panels, which have undergone 1000 degree fire testing.Furthermore, the structure can be assembled in a day and can be fitted with standard fixtures and easily installed with basic services. Read more about this on page 12.
We also showcase the Vela Toilet Solution on page 16.The system is a light, thermally efficient, fully ventilated toilet structure suitable for both waterborne and pit toilet systems.
The structure is easy to erect, consists of fibre cement boards with polyurethane infill sandwiched between them and sufficient stock for 90 toilets can be delivered in a single truck unit. The structures can be assembled on-site by unskilled labour.
It is interesting to note the growth of quality and variety of available alternative building materials and technologies that are poised to take their place in the RDP and affordable housing markets. Although single products and services alone cannot solve all our housing-related crises, collectively, they could potentially go a long way in alleviating many of the ills associated with poor living standards, and we continually remain at the ready to report on these.
With that, I leave you to enjoy this issue of the SA Affordable Housing magazine.
Jen
PS: Your thoughts, comments and suggestions are always welcome. If you have anything you’d like to share with me, please email me at [email protected].
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Despite government making good progress with a number of initiatives to enable greater access to affordable housing opportunities, much work remains, says Deputy Minister of Finance Musa nene. And, he says, the private sector can and should play a significant role in making such opportunities a reality.
The plight of the ‘gap market’ was given prominence by President Jacob Zuma in his state of the nation address last year and again this year. The gap – or affordable market – refers to people who earn too
much to qualify for government-subsidised housing, but not enough for homes in the traditional private market. Additionally, there is a major lack of available stock in this sector.
Delivering the keynote address at the recent investor conference of global private equity funder International Housing Solutions (IHS) in Johannesburg, Nene pointed out that the transformation of human settlements and spatial development – to create the conditions for more humane and environmentally sustainable living and working environments – was a key component of South Africa’s growth- and employment-focused National Development Plan (NDP). Urgently addressing the needs of the ‘gap market’ was, in turn, a central part of this, he said.
As a pioneer of affordable housing development in Southern Africa, IHS has thus far successfully placed R1.9 billion in equity funding enabling the construction of 27,000 affordable housing units in South Africa. The company’s latest conference was attended by major local and global investors drawn to the potential of the sector.
Nene sketched the ongoing fragility of the global economy and its growth prospects. He again pointed out that South Africa is not immune to the poor growth outlook and referred to the country’s revised growth outlook. In his latest budget speech, finance minister Pravin Gordhan said GDP growth was expected to be 2.7 per cent in 2013, rising to 3.8 per cent in 2015.
“But we require much faster and sustained growth to address our socio-economic challenges,” said Nene. The government’s plan to improve GDP growth, create jobs and eradicate poverty is captured in the NDP, of which the transformation of human settlements is a key element, he said.
“Although our budget forecasts might require some downward revision, we expect that a rebound in private sector investment and the improved capacity from higher government spending on infrastructure will raise growth levels from 2014 onwards.”
According to Nene the 2011 Census showed that 78.4 per cent of South Africa’s 14.5 million households live in formal housing.
The government-subsidised housing programme has provided housing opportunities to over 20 per cent of the population. The home ownership rate, confirmed by the census, is 53 per cent.
“The census also confirmed that the lowest home ownership rates are among households who have no income (48 per cent ownership) and households with a monthly income between R3 200 and R6 300 per month (49 per cent ownership),” said Nene.
While government is addressing the plight of the poorest segment, Nene also referred to the various initiatives launched by government to enable more households in the ‘gap market’ segment to obtain houses.
Soula Proxenos, managing partner at IHS.
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One of these is the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme of the Department of Human Settlements announced by President Zuma last year. In his most recent state of the nation address, Zuma reported that in 2012, provincial departments committed a budget of R126-million of the Human Settlements Development Grant for this programme. Some R70-million has already gone to twelve registered projects while a further eight gap housing projects are currently under way.
In his budget speech Minister Gordhan again reiterated that South Africa is a rapidly urbanising society with 62 per cent of its people living in cities and towns and needs to meet urgent demand for housing, among other things. He announced that funding for improving human settlements was to be increased from R26.2-billion to R30.5-billion over the next three years.
Other initiatives to support mechanisms to increase the supply of affordable housing listed by Nene include the Urban Settlements Development Grant introduced to metropolitan municipalities in 2011, the Cities Support Programme and tax incentives to developers building houses with a sale value of up to R300 000 per house.
To overcome the resistance among banks to grant loans to this segment, the national treasury and the department of
human settlements are also working together to find credit enhancement mechanisms that would assist households in this respect.
“As government, we want to create the conditions for more humane and environmentally sustainable living and working environments,” said Nene.
Referring to the achievements of IHS in South Africa in developing the affordable housing market, Nene said, “This is the kind of commitment we want to see from the private sector.”
He warned against the “many naysayers” saying it was “easy to get caught up in the immediate negative headlines and environment” and avoid investing in South Africa. Yet South Africa remained a “worthy and attractive investment destination”, he said.
Adding her voice to Nene’s, Soula Proxenos, managing partner at IHS, says Private Equity investment is key to Africa as public markets are not well developed.
“Private equity is an ideal way to build up capacity, capitalise young business and drive large entities," Proxenos says.
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Concrete has been around for hundreds of years, giving builders endless possibilities to design strong and attractive structures that are able to last several lifetimes.
In practice, concrete is the perfect building material. It is cheap and readily available, can be formed into nearly
limitless shapes, sets as hard as stone and has the structural strength to support high rise buildings. In large-scale construction projects users even have the ability to order it ready-mixed and simply pour it where it is required – quickly and easily.
Looking at current trends in the local and international construction arena, Nico Pienaar of the South African Readymix Association (Sarma), says concrete’s popularity is soaring as a result of its versatility, strength and insulating properties. Even in the construction of tall buildings concrete is regaining its popularity due to its resistance to seismic damage and even terrorist attacks.
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“A building’s function and user requirements will always determine which materials are to be used. Some allow lightweight construction, while others enable long spans to be incorporated into a structure or provide thin frames to support glass facades."
“Concrete, by comparison, can achieve all of the above to an extent if required. In addition, it is thermally dense and is fire and impact resistant. In the construction of any structure, from a house to a railway bridge, tunnel or skyscraper it is hard to beat concrete for versatility, strength, availability and price,” says Nico.
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He adds that in post-recession modern times property developers globally have even come to realise that aside from its varied design possibilities, concrete construction increases rentable space because of lower floor-to-floor heights in multi-level buildings.
On an average high rise building the lower deck heights can mean a full one or two extra storeys of space per building.
Steel framing, for example, typically uses decking that rests on joists, joists on beams, then beams on girders. This can mean a very thick floor, whereas concrete only requires about 20cm for the floor and to run all the utilities. And while steel frame assemblies are quicker to erect, the lead times to manufacture and procure individual steel members can be a far longer process, taking months rather than days as is the case with concrete.
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“Concrete also gives designers room to manoeuvre and approach each design job with a clean slate with very few limitations. Considering its many strengths it is also regarded as a safer construction method that is able to stand up to almost anything Mother Nature can throw at it, as well as providing protection against man-made threats."
“For this reason, even the new World Trade Centre in New York has concrete safety measures including a 60cm concrete wall enclosure for its building core that houses the elevators, stairs and power system for protection from fire or terrorist attack."
“As new techniques are developed in all areas of construction, from roads to buildings and infrastructure, it remains difficult to beat concrete. In South Africa our new freeways, rail infrastructure, bridges and thousands of other successful projects bear testimony to the availability of high quality cement and concrete."
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Nico says that although trends reveal the growing popularity of concrete for all kinds of construction projects users should still be aware of the limitations and always seek the advice of professionals when undertaking new projects. They should also only make use of Sarma registered readymix suppliers who are bound to uphold a strict set of ethics and minimum standards before they are allowed to trade.
“In this way users can get the full benefit of concrete safe in the knowledge that the type of concrete they ordered is delivered and will have the right properties that they require. Maybe the only limitation to concrete is that users should be aware of quality issues and only make use of reliable Sarma registered suppliers,” concludes Nico.
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Our dedication to providing the most cost-effective roofing solutions of choice is testament to our company’s position as a leading manufacturer and distributor of steel roofing products within South Africa, with a growing footprint in the sub-Sahara African regions. Duraroof is manufactured in the economic hub of South Africa, with our plant based in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg.
Standards applied are established on a passion for quality. We have been awarded the SABS and InterTek certification to supply local and international markets.
The Duraroof product range is widely used in the building industry for applications ranging from commercial projects, mass residential housing projects and by individual home owners. The combination of steel, stone and acrylic paints are expertly formed and bound together into pressed tiles, to offer cost-effective, long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing roofing solutions.
The Duraroof combination of heavy grade steel, stone chips and vibrant acrylic paints, have been protecting commercial projects and homes for many years. With the unique overlapping system and horizontal fixing technique, Duraroof is proud to offer a thirty year warranty on the soundness of its product.
The use of ISO 9001 grade steel products, combined with the development of specialized surface coatings, have contributed to our reputation as a leading manufacturer of Coated Steel Roofing solutions. We adhere persistently to strict quality control, thereby reassuring our valued customers of consistent quality and design standards.
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Offering the Southern African and sub-Saharan market with quality, cost-effective roofing solutions is an ongoing process. Outdated roofing materials and manufacturing methods have been replaced by more innovative ways, using advanced technology to ensure longevity. The Duraroof management team is continually striving to engage with improvements in the manufacturing process in order to maintain our competitiveness in a constantly progressive environment. We are a proudly South African company, with locally developed technology and wish to maintain our position within the African continent as a leading supplier of Steel Roofing Solutions.
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According to reports, over the last five years, there are on average 10 shack fires a day in South Africa. In Cape town alone there are more than 100 deaths resulting from shack fires every year, with one of the worst informal settlement fires in the history of Cape town having occurred in Khayelitsha in early 2013, burning more than 1 000 shacks to the ground. During December and January this year, the number of people made homeless by shack fires amounts to nearly 5 200.
“Shack fires are becoming prevalent throughout the country as shack settlements grow. As a result, increasing numbers of dwelling units are built using highly flammable substances such as wood, cardboard and plastic and are built in close proximity of each other.”
“With limited services and infrastructure, and no safety controls in place, impulsive and fast spreading conflagrations are a constant threat. Often, fire safety is compromised, as many people in our country cannot afford safe energy sources and appliances,” says David Grier of the Cipla Foundation, which is run under the auspices of Cipla Medpro, South Africa’s third largest pharmaceutical company.
To address the growing shack fire crisis in informal settlements, Cipla Medpro has launched Ajuga – a project that will see fire-resistant structures and crèches installed in informal settlements.
The event, held near Stellenbosch, saw an Ajuga structure set alight, which demonstrated the project’s effectiveness at combating and containing fires.
“By replacing crèches with fire resistant structures, this initiative ensures that if there is a fire outbreak, the most vulnerable people of the community will be protected. With this initiative, we can also provide children with a place of safety and improve the conditions in which they are schooled,” says Grier.
Grier explains that the Ajuga unit is one of the most unique and effective fire-resistant structures available, as it is made from patented steel and fire retardant panels, which have been fire-tested to 1 000 degrees. “The house takes one day to assemble, is fitted with standard windows and doors and services such as water and electricity can be installed.”
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Grier, who designed the Ajuga structure, says that together with Operation Smile, Cipla Medpro has for many years been involved in raising funds for corrective surgeries for children born with cleft lips and palates.
“During the Miles for Smiles initiatives, we noticed the rapid increase of children being admitted with serious burn wounds and that is when we decided to investigate the causes around this. When we saw the shocking devastation caused by shack fires, we could not walk away.”
“Ajuga aims to build relationships with communities, corporate South Africa and individuals to show that we care and live our slogan "we’ll make it better." We will work with Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and community leaders in informal settlements to identify vulnerable crèches that are in need of being replaced.
We encourage companies and the nation at large to ignite hope in these communities by sponsoring crèches to address this growing issue,” says Cipla Medpro’s marketing director, Rynard van der Westhuizen.
Earlier in February this year, the Cipla Foundation sponsored the first two Ajuga structures that replaced crèches in the informal settlement of Du Noon in Cape Town. This forms part of a phase where logistics (including working with NPOs and the community) will be tested and finalised to ensure a smooth roll out process in the future.
“Currently, we import the main wall component for the units. However, there is a plan to have a local manufacturing facility up and running within the next five months, to contribute to growing the local economy, and increase the production levels of these structures,” says Grier.
For more information on Ajuga, to get involved in this project, or to apply for an Ajuga crèche, please visit www.ajuga.co.za
If Human Settlements Minister tokyo Sexwale is turning to the private sector to help find a solution to the 2,2-million backlog in toilet delivery in rural and semi-urban communities, it is in the area of alternative building technologies (ABts) that he should look hardest.
This is the view of Brent Harris, the founder and CEO of Vela Building Solutions, which has developed an
efficient alternative – in terms of cost, time, skills and durability – to the corrugated iron and pre-cast concrete panels currently widely used for community toilet construction.
Welcoming the news that Minister Sexwale has instructed that private sector companies be brought in to help, Harris says, “Eliminating a backlog of 2,2-million toilets cannot be fast-tracked by use of conventional building methods alone.”
“Not only that; if you factor in the urgent need for the provision of new and replacement toilets for hundreds of mud brick and other schools around the country (which is a Basic Education, rather than Human Settlements, problem) the challenge to Government is even greater,” he adds.
He says Vela has come up with a solution that is being increasingly specified by Government-appointed contractors.
“The Vela Toilet Solution consists of an ultra light and thermally efficient, fully ventilated, toilet structure that is suitable for both pit and waterborne systems and can be assembled on a concrete slab either in stand-alone or multi-unit format,” says Harris.
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The factory-produced panels for the structures consist of fibre cement boards with polyurethane infill sandwiched between them. Enough panels for 90 toilets can be delivered, flat-packed, by a single truck unit. Each unit can then be assembled on-site in 40 minutes by unskilled labour (including women) without electric tools.
The new toilet product adds another dimension to the activities of Vela Building Solutions. The company is a national provider of ABT construction products and systems for small and large-scale housing projects, relocatable emergency dwelling units, more liveable accommodation for informal settlers, and other community infrastructure, such as schools, crèches, and clinics.
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water is a scarce resource that needs to be managed vigilantly. with this in mind, Xylem water Solutions South Africa have entered into a partnership with emthonjeni Community Centres and the Rotary Club of northcliff to help address the growing water needs of the community residing in the informal settlement of Zandspruit in Gauteng. this exciting partnership was officially celebrated on world water Day on the 22nd of March 2013 at emthonjeni’s premises in Zandspruit.
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World Water Day is held annually on the 22nd of March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of fresh water and advocating for the sustainable management of fresh
water resources. World Water Day also happens to fall within South Africa’s Water Week this year, which made this the ideal opportunity to celebrate Xylem’s partnership with Emthonjeni and the Rotary Club of Northcliff, that has come about as an effort to help improve the lives of the 70 000 people residing in the informal settlement of Zandspruit.
Emthonjeni Community Centre was established to work alongside the local communities in areas of poverty, to meet the devastating physical, medical, job creation, educational and social needs of these communities. When Xylem Water Solutions South Africa heard about
Emthonjeni’s valuable work within the Zandspruit community, the company decided to come on board, along with the Rotary Club of Northcliff by upgrading the existing water infrastructure at Emthonjeni’s premises in Zandspruit.
“Xylem Water Solutions South Africa is constantly seeking out opportunities to work with best-in-class non-profit organisations to address the full spectrum of water challenges by providing support in the form of water technology, sanitation equipment and hygiene education. We saw an ideal opportunity with Emthonjeni Community Centres, where we could get involved in supplying water solutions that will contribute to this pivotal community service becoming self-sustainable,” says Heinrich Louw, Marketing Manager of Xylem Water Solutions South Africa.
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“Clean water is the foundation of all sustainable development. This initiative will contribute to Emthonjeni’s vision of bringing sustainable change to the community of Zandspruit Informal Settlement,” adds Louise Rivett, Managing Director of Emthonjeni Community Centres.
The Rotary Club of Northcliff shares this sentiment. "Rotary International together with the Rotary Foundation and WASRAG (Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group) has been instrumental in providing clean drinking water and hygienic sanitation to communities around the world. Our informal settlements in South Africa are often characterised by inadequate basic services, like the provision of clean drinking water and sanitation. This lack of water has profound human development implications, which increase the risks of waterborne diseases, health and the child mortality rate. We are excited and believe that this joint initiative with Xylem Water Solutions South Africa, Emthonjeni Community Centres and the Rotary Club of Northcliff could make a significant contribution towards food security, enhance academic performance and improve the health of the beneficiary schools. The combined efforts of our Government, the private sector, Rotary and the goodwill of individuals will go a long way in addressing the challenges in South Africa and the developing world and, in our small way, contribute to the provision of safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation to communities that are in dire need of this basic right," says Dean Gounden, President of the Rotary Club of Northcliff.
World Water Day sees the official kick-off of the first phase of this newly formed working relationship. Community members from Zandspruit were hosted at Emthonjeni’s premises in Zandspruit to celebrate World Water Day, South African Water Week and the partnership between Xylem, Emthonjeni and the Rotary Club of Northcliff on the 22nd of March.
A hygiene workshop for community members was presented in cooperation with the City of Johannesburg, along with a very special performance by the world-renowned and two-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir.
Parents and children from Zandspruit Informal Settlement joined Xylem Water Solutions South Africa, Emthonjeni and the Rotary Club of Northcliff as they celebrated the beginning of a journey that will better the lives of the community living in Zandspruit.
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1. Added strength through innovation, with a safety factor of 2.5, enabling the Suspended Grid to handle a minimum weight of 27kg/m2 at hanger spacing of 1.2 metres.
2. Incomparable versatility and fl exibility offered as a result of the newly defi ned Intermediate slot location at 100mm intervals in the Main Tee and Hanger Holes at 65mm intervals located on the bulb of the Main Tee.
This allows Main Tees to accommodate non-standard sizes of boards around the perimeter, as well as more frequent support to accommodate multiple boards for high-tech solutions in acoustics and thermal solutions.
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Astounding rigidity and stability, ensuring uncompromised grid strength and, as such, low defl ection under load.
Class-leading quality standards accomplished, that are yet to be challenged – SANS 2001: EC and BS 13964.
Lafarge Master Grid™ now offers an improved clipping mechanism, ensuring remarkable system integrity at the most integral part of the grid, enhancing installation effi ciencies. The design of the clip allows the T-sections to be re-used.
Exceptional fi re safety due to innovative Fire Punch Out holes that retain the integrity of the Main Tee by allowing for the expansion in the event of a fi re, thus preventing the ceiling panels falling from the grid system.
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Suspended Cross Tee 600mm 60
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“Our loan will fund the construction, infrastructure and marketing costs for phase one of Nooitgedacht Village. It’s a great investment in a prime location offering a comprehensive mixed use development in the heart of the winelands,” says Richard Thomas, regional executive: Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, Cape.
Koelpark is represented by the Wirth family, which has owned the Nooitgedacht Wine Farm in Stellenbosch since 1924.
The Wirth family bought the subject property adjacent to their wine farm in 1989 and completed the bulk services on the subject property, which included roads, water, sewerage and electricity.
The property forms part of the Koelenhof Hamlet and a total of 196,000m² of new rezoning rights have been awarded including business, residential, industrial and open space.
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nedbank Corporate Property Finance has approved a loan to Koelpark Development (Pty) Ltd for the first phase of the nooitgedacht village, which offers a fully integrated community lifestyle in the western Cape growth node of Stellenbosch.
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The basket of rights awarded will allow them to develop an expansive, fully integrated lifestyle estate among the vineyards with boutique shops, offices, lifestyle facilities, an equestrian centre, a wine boutique, bakery and retirement village. Phase one is almost sold out and phase two will be launched shortly.
Managing director, Werner Wirth, and attorney, Gerhardt Jooste are consulting on behalf of the company and developing the property. Jooste is a well-known and experienced player in the property industry who co-founded property development company Atterbury Cape and has been personally involved in the planning and completion of Kanonberg Estate, La Verona, Bella Rosa, Greenville, Admiral Island, Somerset Value Mart and Tygerberg Office Park, to name a few.
Jooste then started Prosperito which has been involved in the development of Swellenmark Shopping Centre, The Grand Grahamstown, Bloomingdales Office Park, Fountains Mall, Rosehill Mall and recently Kenako Mall in Port Elizabeth.
Thomas continues: “The development has an accompanying positive corporate social investment (CSI) element whereby 350 people who were living as informal settlers on the property have been relocated and their lives radically uplifted in the process. Before moving, 86 families were living in 50 structures with no sanitation or electricity and minimal water points. The Fritz Wirth Trust and the Koelpark Community Initiative have focused on finding suitable solutions for the disadvantaged community in terms of housing, skills development and job creation to ultimately create a better standard of living for the group.
“Koelpark purchased land that the community identified in Klapmuts that is located conveniently close to all amenities. Each of the families was granted a building subsidy from the government and subsequently 99 houses were built. All the families have moved into their new homes. There is also an established feeding scheme for the children, which is supported by all the owners of the farms in the area.”
“Nedbank is proud to be associated with such an expansive development as Nooitgedacht Village, as well as the accompanying CSI factor that has had a positive impact and is directly transforming lives. CSI is a non-negotiable business and ethical imperative for Nedbank and we are acutely aware of our responsibility to contribute towards uplifting the lives of disadvantaged communities in South Africa. "
"A strong partnership such as this between Nedbank and Koelpark underscores the fact that we remain the market leader in the commercial property finance industry and continue to provide custom-fit financial solutions that benefit and empower all stakeholders,” concludes Thomas.
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As a division of Renprop - one of the largest providers of residential property in South Africa - Urban Housing is a joint venture property development company owned by Old Mutual Life
Assurance Company South Africa Limited, Space Developments and a black-owned investment company.
As part of a multifaceted property development company that specialises in top quality housing designed to meet market needs, Urban Housing is dedicated to making homeownership more accessible for entry-level to mid-income earners, as defined by the Financial Services Charter.
As a developer-marketer of top quality housing, continuously working to alleviate the shortage of good quality affordable housing in South Africa, Urban Housing is founded on developing sustainable, good quality housing for the individual family in both the private and public sector, and improving the quality of life in previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa. Its primary business focus is to seek out, acquire and manage suitable development land to be used for housing projects across South Africa.
Urban Housing offers a complete home ownership solution, packaged from start to finish. This entails the sourcing and rezoning of suitable land for development, building the infrastructure and installing the basic services. Through active marketing, Urban Housing sources potential clients, organising and arranging their finance from pre-qualification through to final approval, culminating in construction of the houses.
Included in its current portfolio of development properties are strategically placed land holdings in the Vaal Triangle, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Mafikeng, Randfontein, Carnival City, Germiston, Lenasia South and Port Elizabeth.
Urban Housing has sufficient land for the development, marketing and construction of 28 000 units.
The company is able to assist the staff of any medium to large size company directly with their individual housing aspirations or needs.
In addition, Urban Housing is geared to service much larger corporate, para-statal or local authority housing needs via standard or customised finished product, as well as through the development of fully serviced housing projects on vacant land it owns.
Brendan Cullingworth of Urban Housing says that passionately pursuing integrity and honesty is what makes the company different. “We are fully committed to and focused on fulfilling our clients' needs and expectations. We have a thorough understanding of the market, care for our clients and add value to our products and services.
Having diverse, highly specialised skills concentrated under one company roof allows us to bring the right homes, in the right areas, to more people in the market. Having a partnership with a professional, reliable construction company, Probuild Construction, with a 20 year track record means top quality homes are delivered, and a reliable after sales service is provided,” he says.
The Urban Housing team consists of professional engineers, town planners, architects, building contractors, financial partners, legal advisors, unique systems-driven administrators, and a project management team. All have extensive track records and a wealth of experience. In addition, our marketing and sales function is managed by experts with more than 25 years experience in the housing industry.
Urban Housing is currently looking to expand its marketing and sales team. Motivated, professional and innovative agents can find out more about the amazing opportunities this diverse and established company has to offer in its Urban Housing division by contacting Brendan Cullingworth on 011 463 [email protected] or visit www.urbanhousing.co.za
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Geberit, a world leader and pioneer, is well known for water-saving, advanced plumbing and sanitary technologies. Founded over 135 years ago, Geberit's range of products is designed for use in new
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The range comprises two product lines which enable Geberit to offer innovative solutions for every application in sanitary technology:
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Geberit brand name products are innovative, durable and ecologically efficient and provide high-end sanitary solutions for specifiers, retailers, plumbers, installers and end users alike.
The ever popular Geberit On Tour event, which has taken Europe and the UK by storm is now in Africa. Geberit On Tour will be continuing on their route, travelling throughout South Africa, spending time at local plumbing retailers and merchants along their way.
The tour began in Gauteng in July 2012 and due to the success and popularity, the Geberit On Tour vehicle was recently remodelled and upgraded to include the latest Geberit products and innovations.
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The Geberit On Tour vehicle is full to the brim with numerous cutting-edge products and solutions from the world of Geberit sanitary and piping systems. Experts from Geberit will be on hand to answer any questions and demonstrate the potential of their innovations. When visiting Geberit On Tour, you’ll discover and experience more about Geberit’s sanitary technology solutions and latest products, learn more and improve your knowledge
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Leads 2 Business has added their voice to the outcry against tender irregularities, which are crippling not only the construction industry, but the country as a whole.
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CESA CEO, Graham Pirie and L2B Founder and CEO, Victor Terblanche.
In a recent press announcement, CESA stated that they had set aside one million rand towards their anti-corruption ‘war chest,’ which they plan to utilise by taking legal action against corrupt
municipalities and private companies that have acted irregularly or illegally in the process of awarding or securing contracts.
Putting their money where their mouth is, Leads 2 Business (L2B) donated one hundred thousand rand towards CESA’s anti-corruption War Chest.
L2B Founder and CEO, Victor Terblanche stated that “Our subscribers are feeling the brunt of the gluttony practiced by corrupt officials and fly-by-night companies; it’s about time that we unite and front up against the scourge that is so blatantly prevalent within the tendering industry."
"Ethical Professionals, Contractors and Suppliers alike are adversely affected by anti-competitive behavior in the form of incompetence, corrupt practices, mismanagement, irregularities and outright fraud,” he noted.
“With L2B being at the forefront of tender notifications, we are in a position to identify irregularities in the bidding processes and, to date, have forwarded numerous tenders and tender awards on to CESA’s offices for fraudulent investigation. Impractical and unreasonable time frames contrary to regular bidding practice and sporadic media advertisements are amongst the criteria we use to identify untoward or suspicious behaviour. We commend CESA for taking up this initiative and have pledged our full support to their endeavour,” he concluded.
L2B provide a niche service for business organisations to source, manage and disseminate information on tenders and projects within the construction industry.
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Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) - the largest manufacturer of concrete brick-, block- and paving-making machinery and related technology in Africa - can add substantial value to the government's Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP), through its extensive range of machinery and value added support services.
The CRDP is different from past government strategies in rural areas, due to the fact that it is premised on a proactive participatory community-based planning approach, rather than an
interventionist approach to rural development. It is aimed at being an effective response to poverty and food insecurity by maximising the use and management of natural resources to create vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities.
PMSA marketing and sales manager, Quintin Booysen points out that all government departments involved in the upliftment of rural communities through the CRDP can benefit from making use of the equipment and support offered by the company. "PMSA supports the CRDP initiative in developing and empowering rural communities through infrastructural development, and supplies a range of high quality machinery that is ideally suited for all brick manufacturing and construction companies, ranging from small start-ups, to large-scale national corporations."
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Booysen highlights the fact that the PMSA Uni Plant, RE600, VB1 and VB1X concrete brick- and block-making machines are specifically designed for harsh African climate and terrain. "The Uni and RE600 plants both boast twin shaft vibration technology that enables the manufacture of high quality bricks. The Uni plant can produce up to 14 000 stock bricks per shift, the RE600 budget plant is capable of producing up to 23 000 stock bricks per shift, while the larger and higher spec VB1X can produce up to 60 000 stock bricks per day," he continues.
According to Booysen, the purchase of PMSA concrete brick- and block-making machinery does not only ensure infrastructural development, but the creation of new jobs too. "The purchase of a large plant such as the VB1X has the potential to create between 30 and 40 direct jobs, while the RE600 could potentially create between 20 and 30 direct jobs. What's more, a large number of indirect jobs will also be created through the establishment of peripheral businesses such as spaza shops and fresh food markets. This in turn results in the money multiplier effect, whereby invested funds do not only remain in the local community, but actually experience measurable growth over time."
Another PMSA product that is ideal for rural areas is the Fiori self-loading mixer, as it eliminates the need for an onsite concrete batching plant. These diesel powered, standalone machines are able to scoop, load, mix, transport and place concrete independently, while being operated by a single person.Customers can also opt for the on board electronic weighing system that provides certifiable concrete and ensures that every batch is consistent in quality due to the weighing system, with a receipt printed out for every cycle to keep as a permanent record.
Booysen notes that the mixing drum has a double auger system that mixes concrete intensely and prevents material segregation, thereby ensuring a superb quality end product. "The advantage of equipment like this is that concrete can be batched immediately in small or large batches, allowing concrete to be made anytime, anywhere; ultimately eliminating downtime spent waiting for deliveries, as well as reducing the cost on concrete supplied ordinarily by ready-mix plants," he continues.
Looking to the future, Booysen is confident that PMSA can add substantial value not only to the CRDP in South Africa, but to similar projects across Africa. He adds: "PMSA is not only committed to providing its customers with high quality equipment and related technology, but also dedicated after sales service and technical support.This is evident in the fact that the company is in the process of opening a dedicated 700 m2 showroom, which will also house a
sales and marketing office in order to fully highlight the endless creative possibilities that concrete offers in modern day construction."
The facility will also offer training courses to clients and their employees in various fields, ranging from the application and usage of PMSA products, to operator safety and machine maintenance. "As investment in Africa continues to steadily rise and funds become more readily available, many neighbouring countries will look at implementing initiatives similar to the CRDP. With this in mind, PMSA has placed itself in a strong position to add value to these projects across Africa, long into the foreseeable future," Booysen concludes.
PMSA marketing and sales manager, Quintin Booysen.
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the Bosch GSH 11vC is the world’s most powerful 11kg breaker, with 1700 watts of power and 23 joules of impact energy. Its average removal rate is more than a ton of concrete per hour.
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Specifically designed for balance, comfortable handling and efficiency the GSH 11VC is highly mobile. The SDS-max toolholder with ‘Vario-Lock’ allows for twelve work positions and it offers
variable impact rate settings.
• Offers the best power-to-weight ratio in its class• Increases the permitted operating time due to low
vibration of 8 m/s²
The GSH 11 VC Professional is just as reliable at completing demolition and correction work in concrete and stone as it is at making breakthroughs for laying pipes, ventilation and cable lines or removing floor tiles. The impact rate can be set from 900 to 1,700 revolutions per minute.
Moreover, this tool has a special design: the housing of the hammer mechanism is elongated and positioned virtually in the centre of the tool. This gives the tool a balanced centre of gravity, and the extra centimetres of length make it comfortable to handle when working towards the ground.
The vibration-damped hammer mechanism increases the permitted operating time of the GSH 11 VC Professional to more than three hours per day. This is made possible by decoupling of the main and side handles combined with a vibration-optimised hammer mechanism.
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The breaker has an SDS-max holder for quick, tool-free accessory changes. It can be used with numerous accessories such as the ‘RTec Sharp’ SDSmax flat chisel and the ‘RTec Speed’ pointed chisel. These chisels have a self-sharpening cutting edge, which enables them to achieve a constantly high material removal rate over their entire lifetime. They are therefore especially suitable for use with the breaker.
The ‘Vario-Lock-System’ can be used to lock the chisels in twelve positions to adapt them precisely to each work situation. The features are completed by a service display that indicates when the carbon brushes need to be changed, Constant Electronic for constant power under load, and an on/off switch that can be comfortably operated from the handle at any time.
The GSH 11 VC Professional is available at specialist retail outlets at the recommended retail price of R9 995 excluding VAT. It is supplied in a carrying case including side handle and an ‘RTec Speed’ pointed chisel.
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“These new stylish Practibox flush-mounting distribution cabinets have a modern white finish and clear windows,” says Luk Ivens, general manager, Legrand Southern Africa. “These distribution cabinets conform to IEC 439-3 standards and are IK 07 and Class II rated. These units have an IP 40 index protection rating with the door fitted as a guard against solid bodies larger than 1 mm.”
The Practibox range includes terminal shield boxes with one row of six, eight or 12 modules and units with two or three rows of 12 modules.
Flush-mounting masonry boxes, with integrated slots, have been designed for easy wiring and installation. For convenience, terminal blocks can be installed at the top, bottom, on the sides, or between the rails and directly on the box. Recessed grooves facilitate easy attachment of the cabinet faceplate to the flush-mounting box.
A reversible faceplate enables the door to be opened from the left or right, offering maximum flexibility during installation on site. For added security, this unit can be fitted with a key lock.
Practibox flush-mounting distribution boards are available nationally from Legrand and its distributor network.
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Legrand’s comprehensive range of modular electrical equipment and wiring accessories has been extended to include new flush-mounting distribution cabinets, which ensure optimum efficiency, enhanced aesthetics and absolute safety in any application.
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a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, is now supplying the first dustless mortars, grouts, plaster, and self-levelling cementitious products in Africa, says Ivor Boddington, a.b.e.’s Product Manager: Concrete Repair & General Construction.
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Boddington says the dustless concept has, after many years of research and development, been patented by the Parex Group, a subsidiary of the Materis Group, the Chryso SA Group’s French
holding company. Parex has awarded a.b.e. with the only African licence to manufacture and distribute the dustless, environmentally-friendly range of products from 2013 and a.b.e. has already started producing the dustless range at a new specially adapted powder plant in Boksburg.
“Anyone who has ever been on a construction site or has experienced building renovations will have personal experience of the unpleasant dust caused by such operations. When cementitious powder-based products such as mortars, grouts, plaster and self-levelling screeds are poured out of bags for on-site mixing, a substantial amount of dust is inevitably generated,” Boddington explains.
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Ultra-protective apparel, such as pictured, will not be required on dusty construction sites following a.b.e.’s launch of a new patented range of dustless building products.
“This building dust has many negative effects. It can damage expensive equipment when generated around commercial enterprises such as office blocks and shopping centres. Dusty shopping centres tend to drive consumers away. The dust is also an extreme threat to health and an irritant to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Constantly inhaling cement dust can impair the function of the lungs, and cause carcinoma of the lungs and digestive organs. In fact, studies have shown that cement dust can enter the body’s systemic circulation system and damage a wide range of organs.”
He says the new dustless a.b.e. products will benefit all building industry workers whose duties bring constant contact with building dust. “Concrete mixers, precast workers, readymix truck drivers, brick and block layers, plasterers, and tile layers, for example, will all feel safer – and breathe easier - in a dust-free working environment,” he states.
“The new ‘green’ a.b.e. products are dustless because of their patented formulation and as a result of the way they are processed. In the manufacture of our products at the new Boksburg powder plant, a dust suppressant is added to the raw materials in a very specific manner - with a precise dosage added at an exact time. The powder plant itself is essentially an enclosed system.
The cement, aggregates and sand required for production are pumped out of the silos in dust-containing tubes, pipes, and bellows and the conveyor belt that takes the materials to the mixer is also enclosed. Extractor fans add to the factory’s dustless environment.”
Boddington says additional advantages of the new dustless cementitious products include faster cleaning time after construction or renovation projects, lower overall costs and quicker turnover time, increased visibility where work is being carried out, and a reduction in the risk of cross-contamination of products.
Mike Armstrong, a.b.e.’s GM: Technical Services, says the new dustless range will provide a.b.e. with significant advantages over competitors and conforms to the Chryso SA Group’s sustainable development programme. “This is an exciting development, long overdue in South Africa. Early market response has been overwhelmingly positive,” he adds.
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Just Invest, the new residential property development arm of the Just Property Group, has achieved sales to the value of R119 million in its first ten months of operation. In this time it has also signed up 20 new franchises and expanded its database to 2.2 million members.
“When our management team agreed on the sales target for the financial year ending 2012, taking into account that Just Invest was a new company, we decided to set the bar high at R150 million worth of sales, even in a challenging economy,” said Johan du Plessis and Wouter van Wyk, joint managing directors of Just Invest, which was established in March last year. “We are on track to meet or surpass this target and eager to beat our record month in November, when we sold 71 properties.”
“Our property developments are specifically aimed at the residential property investor and yield a higher than average return,” van Wyk said. “We have strong relationships with property developers, liquidators, banks and other financial institutions throughout South Africa which means that Just Invest has access to fresh property investment opportunities on a regular basis.”
“We concluded mandates for several new residential developments which will offer a selection of attractive investment opportunities countrywide to suit the needs of a variety of different clients.”
A key priority this year will be to educate and grow all new Just Invest franchises, as well as to continue signing up new ones. Part of this strategy will be to run advanced residential property investment workshops in Cape Town and Gauteng.
All franchises in the Just Property Group as a whole will be invited to these workshops where they will be introduced to market leaders in the South African property sector specializing in a variety of subjects such as tax benefits for residential property investors, the advantages of a trust structure, the home loans process and property investment versus other annuity investments options.
Du Plessis believes that the phenomenal growth of their database can be attributed to the active participation of strategic partners and the new Virtual Offices that have joined existing Just Invest franchises, bringing with them their own comprehensive databases.
“We franchise both within and outside of the Just Property Group and welcome both companies and individuals as Virtual Office partners,” he said
“A measure of the confidence being shown in our new operation is that two large property investment marketing companies, which might be described as our previous competition, have seen the value of joining Just Invest as new franchises,” Du Plessis said.
The Just Invest team has more than 10 years of development marketing and sales experience aimed at the residential property investor. As part of the Just Property Group, which continues to expand in challenging economic conditions, Just Invest has formed a strong association with Just Letting, a further benefit for investors considering renting out their new or existing acquisitions.
“With Just Letting’s unique RentSecure product we can offer our investors further peace of mind in the form of a rental guarantee,” van Wyk said.
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Johan du Plessis (left) and Wouter van Wyk, Joint Managing Directors of Just Invest.
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Now in its 41st year, the Association is the country’s official representative body of
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