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COVER STORY
4 Celebrating Milestones
pAVING
7 Cleaning paving Before Hand-over
9 paving the Way
14 paving With Concrete Blocks
CARpENTRY
16 perfect Doors
18 LEADING INFO
SUCCESS
19 Business is Swinging
FINDING FINANCE
22 Finance for the peole
CEILINGS
23 Ceilings for Single-itch Roofs
BUILDING SUppIES
25 Order Sulies in 5 Stes
26 polycarbonate Roof Sheeting
WATERpROOFING
27 Dam is Big Trouble for Builders
SITE CLEARING
29 Hiring the Right Machines for Site Clearing
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COVER STORY
CelebratingMilestones
Union BuildingsUnisa building Parliament Building Koeberg Power Station Van Stadens Bridge Loftus Versfeld
Loftus Versfeld stadium
Established in 1892, with a factory in Pretoria,the company supplied cement to build many
of the countrys landmarks. Through chang-ing times and landscapes, the company
has maintained
its leadership positionwithin the building indus-
try and although brandsand packaging havechanged, the formula
to provide builders withthe best quality cementfor every occasion never
has.
This year, the company
celebrates its 100th an-niversary on the Johannes-
burg Stock Exchange (JSE).
We look back at the milestonesreached along the way. PPC can
truly celebrate the role it has playedin building our nation.
12 decades of milestones1888 - Edouard Lippert gets permission from PaulKruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, and the
Volksraad to set up a local cement factory on theoutskirts of Pretoria, which was to become PPC.
1890 - President Paul Kruger formally opened thecement factory outside Pretoria named Hercules,
which still exists today.1892 - The Eerste Cement Fabrieken Beperkt is regis-tered as the company to operate the factory.
1902 - The Eerste Cement Fabrieken changes its nameto The First Portland Cement Company.
1908 - TheFirst Portland
Cement Compa-
ny changes its nameto the Pretoria Portland
Cement Company Limited and
declares its rst dividend. The com-pany has not failed to pay a dividend since.
1910 - Eighteen years after its inception, PPC is listedon the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
1916 - PPCs new Slurry factory in the North WestProvince produces its rst cement.
1921 - PPC establishes the Cape Portland CementCompany and builds a factory at De Hoek.
1927 - PPC oats the Eastern Province Cement Com-pany and builds a cement factory on the outskirts ofPort Elizabeth.
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COVER STORY
Then and nowConceived in 1888, during the early gold rush
days on the Witwatersrand, the growth anddevelopment of both PPC and the JSE weremarked by many memorable periods of cop-
ing with major internal and external inuences including two world recessions, two WorldWars and a great deal of national political
turmoil leading to democracy in 1994.
Today, 118 years after its inception, PPC Ce-
ment has eight manufacturing plants andthree milling depots in South Africa, Botswana
and Zimbabwe. Together, these facilities arecapable of producing almost eight-million tonsof cement products a year. Related products
include aggregates from the companysGauteng and Botswana quarries.
PPC Lime is southern Africas foremost supplierof metallurgical-grade lime, burnt dolomite,limestone and related products. The companys
Lime Acres operation in the Northern Cape isone of the largest lime plants in the world.
2006 - PPC becomes a constituent on the JSE SociallyResponsible Investment Index.
2007- PPC is ofcially unbundled from Barloworldhaving become a subsidiary in 1977.
2009 - PPC establishes its Broad Based Black EconomicEmpowerment transaction which directly benetsapproximately 3,5 million people in South Africa, the
majority of whom are black.
2010 - PPC celebrates its 100-year listing on the
JSE.
Pretoria Portland Cement, Paul Stuiver, Tel: (011) 386 9000
1937 - PPCs Jupiter factory in Germiston producesits rst cement.
1946 - PPC purchases property in the Western Cape,which will eventually become the Riebeeck opera-
tion.
1949 - PPC commissions its new factory in Orkney.
1956 - PPC begins the planning and construction ofthe Riebeeck cement factory.
1958 - The Slurry operation converts from the wet-process to the more efcient and cost effective dry
mix system.
1960 - The Riebeeck cement factory at Riebeek West
is commissioned.
1977 - PPC becomes a subsidiary of the Barlow RandGroup. The Cape Portland Cement Co with its De
Hoek and Riebeeck works becomes a full subsidiary ofPPC and the company diversies into the l ime industry
with the acquisition of the Northern Lime Company,which was started in 1907.
1984 - PPCs new Dwaalboom cement plant is com-
pleted but mothballed due to recession.
1992 - PPC celebrates its centenary year with many
commemorative projects for staff and communitiesthroughout the country.
1996 - PPC launches SureBuild, the rst brandedgeneral purpose cement on the market.
1998- The mothballed Dwaalboom plant is com-missioned and hailed as the most technologically
advanced cement plant in SA. The Kambuku way
of life is introduced and enthusiastically embracedby PPC.
2001 - PPC acquires ownership of Unicem, Zimbabwestop cement company.
2002 - PPCs Annual Achiever Awards function isintroduced.
2003 - PPC is included in the FTSE/JSETop 40 Companies index. PPC enters
Deloittes Best Company to Work
For awards for the rst time andgoes on to win the manufacturingcategory, as well as making it into
the top ten overall, for the next veconsecutive years.
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In the last 118 years the Pretoria Portland Cement
Company has grown from strength to strength,
not only through our cement, aggregates and lime
production, or all the South African landmarks
weve helped build from the ground up, but also
by our commitment to building the history and
lives of our employees, our shareholders, and of
course, all South Africans.
Weve never forgotten that its the people that
make us strong, and thats why, in 1998 we
adopted the Kambuku philosophy, a Tsongaword for Great Tusker, meaning tenacity and
loyalty, attributes all our employees embrace as
an integral part of who we are. PPC has also
transformed with our country, and is proud to be
rated a level 3 BBBEE contributor a truly South
African Company.
Its not every day that a company reaches
100 years listed on the Johannesburg Stock
Exchange and for this, we would like to thank
all our stakeholders, over all these years, who
have travelled this road with us. We ask that you
join us in celebrating this amazing feat and lookforward to many more years of prosperity.
Our heritage is our strength
CELEBRATING A CENTURY
ON THE JSE
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PAVING
When paving is installed while constructionis still taking place around it, contractors
should use the following techniques toensure the paving looks good whenthe handover takes place.
David provides the following tips and tricks to keeppaving in tip-top shape:
General cleaningRegular hosing and sweeping will keep your pavinglooking clean. To remove general dirt and debris, you
should hose down your paving and sweep it with ahard bristled outdoor broom regularly. If the paving
is soiled, scrub the area with a general purpose, pHneutral/slightly alkaline, non-abrasive cleaner, using
a hard bristled brush or broom together with someelbow grease.
WeedsIt is a common misconception that weeds growthough the paving, says David. This does occur in
rare cases; however, weeds almost always grow fromseeds and bird droppings that land in the jointing
sand and are left undisturbed to germinate. Regularhosing and sweeping of the paved area wil l preventweeds from taking root. Alternatively, treat the pav-
ing with a general-purpose organic weed killer twoor three times a year.
CleaningPaving
Before
Hand-overThere is no such thing as maintenance-free paving. David Wertheim Aymes, CEO of the Bosun Group, says
that a well-planned cleaning and maintenance programme is the only way to ensure that the overall appear-
ance of your paving will be enhanced.
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Stain removal and spot treatmentsFirstly, it is important to eliminate the source of thestaining. Most stains can be removed by scrubbingthe area with hot soapy water, but if they are par-
ticularly stubborn stains, cleaning the area with anacid-based cleaner may be required.
However David cautions that acid-based cleanersshould only be used on the stained area and not as ageneral cleaning solution. He also advises that acid-
based cleaning be undertaken by a professional.
Paving maintenancePaving should be inspected four times a year to checkfor any loose, damaged or stained paving and to
ensure that the jointing material is intact. Shouldyou discover loose paving, it is important to rectifythe cause of the movement, says David. No matter
what the cause, it needs to be investigated and xedbefore replacing or re-bedding the paving units.
David says that individual blocks of the damagedor stained paving can easily be replaced. Jointing
material in newly-laid paving may be lost from earlyon because the joints have not yet become stabilised
naturally or chemically. It is therefore important to
inspect areas of new paving regularly in their earlylife and top up joints if necessary, says David. If the
jointing material is no longer intact, the pavers simplyneed to be topped with jointing sand by brushingor sweeping in dry jointing sand as required.
Sealing of block pavingAny form of surface sealing used on the paving
must be applied in strict accordance with the
manufacturers instructions; however David warnsthat sealants may have an effect on the colour ofthe paving. In addition, he says that its slip/skid re-sistance may require on-going maintenance during
the life of the paving. It is also important that thesurface of the units is dry, clean and eforescence-free before any sealer is applied, he says.
EfflorescenceEforescence is a whitish lm that becomes visibleon the surface of the pavers.
It consists mainly of insoluble calcium carbonate(CaCO2) and should be seen as a passing nuisance,says David. This white haze is a natural phenomenon
that occurs in all concrete products as it is a naturalby-product of all hardened concrete.
While eforescence will fade over time, it can alsobe reduced and in some instances removed by using
diluted hydrochloric acid. Once again, this shouldrather be undertaken by a professional.
Keeping paving well maintained through regularcleaning and checks for problem areas will preventthe likelihood of some sections, or even the entire
paved area, from needing to be replaced.
Bosun Bricks, Tel: 0860 267 862, Web: www.bosun.co.za
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Whether paving a walkway or a road with concrete,
clay bricks, or blocks, a number of basic principles
should be kept, in order to ensure the paving stays
in place and stays looking good for many years. With
these easy-to-follow instructions, it is possible to
manually pave roads, driveways or walkways.
M
ake a plan
A good plan is essential to a successful
paving project. Think about where youwant your path, driveway, or patio, and
then use graph paper to make a drawing of the im-mediate area. Youll have to play around with yourdesign a bit, so be sure to use a pencil and keep your
drawing neat. Your project will need to have adequatedrainage if you want it to be safe and long lasting.Youll also want to make sure that it slopes away from
your house and other structures. To ensure adequatedrainage, you should have a good slope.
Even simple paving projects can look good. Youcan do a lot more with pavers, though, so consider
making patterns or unusual shapes.
Order your materials. You have a lot of choicesin the pavers you use. Most are brick or con-crete and prices vary from supplier to supplier.At your local builders supply store, you can nd a
style that is easy to lay and that ts your budget.
You can safely calculate how many pavers you needby simply measuring the area and adding 5 percent.If your design has a lot of curves, buy an extra 10%
over your required amount. You should order extrabecause youll almost certainly end up having to cutsome of the pavers to get the right t.
Outline the project area. Use string to outline yourproject. Drive stakes to hold the outline in place and
to make clean corners.
Scope your slope. To avoid water pooling on yourpavers, they should be slightly above the surface of
Paving the Way
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the surrounding ground at all points. When planningthe slope, begin at the highest point.
Drive a stake at the high point, and mark the correctheight where the pavers will meet the joining structure.
Tie a string around the stake at that height.
Drive a stake (if there isnt already one) at the outer
boundary of your project. This will be your lowest point.Attach a line level to your string and then tie the looseend of the string around the stake at the height at
which the line level tells you the entire string is level.Now, from that line move down the stake at least 1/8
per metre (eg , if it is 8 metres from the front door tothe outer edge of the road, move down the stake 1metre), and draw a new line. Move your string down
to this line. String cross-lines down the length of theproject to ensure you mark the correct depth across
the entire project.Measure the depth of your excavation frequently.Measure from the line, not from the surface of the
ground.
Excavate the installation area. Spaces which will beexposed only to foot trafc generally need 10 15cm
of base material, while driveways need as much as30cm and roads still more. Figure out how deep yourbase will need to be (consult the manufacturer or
your building supply store). The sum of the depth ofthe base, the sand, and the pavers will be how deepyou need to excavate your project area. Be sure to
excavate 30cm past the edge of the project to giveyou space to install edging concrete.
Measure the depth of your excavation from the stringyou used to track your slope, not from the surface ofthe ground. Once youve nished excavating, use a
plate compactor to compact the base.
Lay the base. The base material is usually coarse,crushed stone with sharp irregular edges. Add no
more than 5cm at a time to the entire excavatedarea, and then compact it with a hand compactor(for very small projects) or a plate compactor (for
larger ones). It is important that the base be well-com-pacted and thereafter, each layer in turn. Repeat thisprocess until you have a base of the correct depth.
TipsIf you are working in sandy soil, you may mixPortland cement into the soil as a base. Do this
only if youre installing a walkway or patio thatwill receive only foot trafc.
Clay soil can move over time and you can add
stability to your project by covering the bottom andsides of the excavation with a weatherproof fabric
or plastic layer before you add your base.
Spray your base gravel lightly with water to
moisten it. This will make it easier to compactthe base correctly.
Things youll need
Paving stones (pavers)
Base material, coarse gravel, cement etc.
Sand
Spirit level
String, stakes, and a level
Measuring tape
Graph paper and pencil
Plate compactor or tamper
Screed boards
Masonry saw or guillotine-style stone cutter
Eye protection
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the sand. Do not slide them along the ground or kickthem into place and disturb the sand. Slide each
paver straight down the edge of the adjacent paver.Dont worry about gaps: you generally want to leavea gap between pavers. From time to time, check to
make sure the pavers are level, and use a string tocheck each row for straightness.
You might need to cut some pavers to t the edges.Dont try to curve your pavers to t the edging. In-stead, lay all the whole pavers you can in each row
and then go back and cut pavers to the correct sizes
to t the edge. Use a masonry saw or a guillotine-stylesplitter to make good, clean cuts.
Do not step on your prepared sand. Stand on the
pavers you have already installed and work yourway out. Dont get too close to the edge of the pav-ers youve installed, or you might disturb the sand in
front of them.
Use a plate compactor to tamp the pavers intothe sand. Once all the pavers are installed, run theplate compactor over them to ensure they are snug-
gly pressed into the sand.
PAVING
Now is your last chance to properly adjust the heightof the nished project and to ensure you dont haveany dips or bumps. Slightly increase or decrease the
thickness of the base as necessary, taking frequentmeasurements from your strings to the base. Laying
the base outside the boundaries of the project willmake your project more stable.
Temporarily edge the paving with bricks or wood
planks and secure them with spikes. Concrete theedges as required. Concrete or brick edges will help
hold the shape of your project over the years.
Put down a layer of sand. The sand is the gluethat holds your pavers in place. Use coarse sandand screed it smooth to a uniform depth of about
3 - 4 cm. If your project is big, lay down planks andthen pour the sand in between, screeding the sandin small sections. Remove the planks and then ll in
the gaps with more sand.
Lay the pavers. Begin laying pavers at a 90 corner,preferably one that joins another structure. Workoutwards from there, keeping your pavers in straight
lines. Lay pavers by placing them straight down in
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Sweep sand into the joints. Fill the joints betweenpavers with coarse sand like you used earlier, or useslightly ner sand. Pour it onto the pavers and sweep
it into the cracks until they are completely lled. Thissand locks the pavers in place. Make sure the sand
is dry.
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But, it is the unfortunate customer who pays
the price when things go wrong, especiallyfurther down the line when the contractorhas gone bankrupt and moved into swim-
ming pool construction. The unlucky clientmust then look for a competent professional to re-lay
the entire installation.
Strict specificationsThere is much more to paving than meets the eyeand what may look acceptable or even logical isoften the opposite of good paving practice. It was
with this in mind that the Concrete ManufacturersAssociation (CMA) laid down strict standard speci-cations on what a paved surface should be and
how it should be built. Attention to detail and properpreparation of the substrate material are very impor-
tant; so are choosing the right people and suitablepaving materials.
How then do you ensure that your chosen sub-con-
tractor can deliver? The preferred route is to use aCMA-approved contractor whose work is based on
CMA paving standards. It is also guaranteed, bothby the contractor and the CMA. In the unlikely eventof a problem arising, CMA-approved contractors are
obliged to make good at their own expense.
The right sub-contractorCMA director, Hamish Laing, cautions further thatchoosing the right sub-contractor can still result in
failure if the paving stones are not up to standard.
Here again, the best course is to source concreteblock pavers (CBP) from a CMA manufacturer. An ap-
proved contractor will do this automatically providingthe customer asks him to supply the pavers.
Good workmanship using a poor quality product will
result in unhappiness further down the line, and vice
versa, poor quality workmanship with an approvedconcrete paver will produce the same result. Only acombination of high quality CBPs and workmanshipof a high standard will achieve the desired result a
surface which provides decades of maintenance-free use.
Attention to detailAs in any professional installation, attention to detail iscrucial to competent paving. For instance, a problem
which occurs with regularity, especially in domesticinstallations, is untidy edge restraints. These should be
kept below the paving surface so that they are not
visible, as is so often the case.
Another misplaced belief is that plastic sheetingplaced under pavers will prevent weed growth. Itdoesnt. Seeds are blown into the spaces between
blocks from the top and grow whether there is plasticsheeting or not.
Plastic sheeting problemsPlastic sheeting also breaks the bond between thebedding sand layer and the base soil . This can cause
what is known as creep i.e. horizontal movement ofpaving sections, especially if the installation is situated
on a slope. Sheeting can also act as a dam when itrains, which causes saturation of the bedding sandand pumping of the pavers, both of which lead to
failure of the installation, advises Laing.
A revised paving block standard, SANS 1058, incorporat-
A driveway where
proper paving
technique and
attention to detail
have been used
PAVING
Anyone with a bakkie, a set of tools and a group of
enthusiastic workers can set up shop as a paving
contractor. True. Paving is one of those jobs where
there are no qualification requirements. You simply
pick up the trade as you go along, or so the story
goes.
Paving WithConcrete Blocks
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ing a new methodof strength test-
ing and a newabrasion test for
concrete blockpavers, is closeto nalisation and
should be passedby the South Af-rican Bureau of
Standards (SABS)later this year.
All the CMAsinformation onproper paving
techniques canbe downloaded
free of chargefrom the CMAswebsite, www.
cma.org.za . Sim-ply click on pub-lications and fol-
low the prompts.Alternatively, it is
available from theCMA.
An example of how not to install paving blocks. Placing plastic sheeting between the pavers and sand leads to saturation
of the bedding sand and pumping of the pavers
PAVING
Concrete Manufacturers Association, Pam Zukor, Tel: (011) 805-6742, Email: [email protected]. CMA contractors can be found on the
CMAs website www.cma.org.za by clicking on members and following the prompts
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PerfectDoors
CAPENTRY
When hanging a door, it is important
that you get it right so that the door tsproperly. Use the following steps to hangwooden doors.
Measure the door openingUsing a tape measure, measure the height and width of
the door opening. Write the measurements down.
Purchase a doorThe door should be slightly smaller than the nishedopening to allow a space for closing the door. Thereis also room to buy a door that is a little bigger, as
you will be trimming it.
Mark the door for
trimmingUse a pencil to applythe measurements.Generally, allow
for a 2mm spacebetween the doorand the top and
sides. The bottomof the door should
be 6-12mm up fromthe oor (considerwhether the door is
going to have to goover carpet or tiles). Ifyour measurements
were 1992mm highand 768mm wide,
for example, markthe door so thatits 1984mm tall
(1992mm minus 2mmfor the top and 6mmfor the bottom) and
764mm wide (768mmminus 2mm for each
side).
Trim the door
Saw or plane up tothe pencil marks,then sand the edges
until they are smooth.Keep in mind thatyoure better off trim-
ming too little ratherthan too much. With
shallow wedges un-derneath the doorand someone else
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CAPENTRY
Cut hinge recesses (mortises)Use a chisel to make shallow recesses, called
mortises, in the door, within the pencil marks. Stripaway the extra wood and trim the recess until the
hinge is ush with the wood. Be careful - if you chiselout too much, it will be very hard to x.
Drill pilot holesWith each hinge ap in its mortise, mark thescrew positions with a pencil. Remove the
hinges and use a drill bit that is slightly narrowerthan your screws to drill pilot holes where they
are marked by the pencil. To centre the pi lotholes perfectly, use a special bit called a vixbit, available at any hardware store or home
centre. When using a vix bit, drill through thehinges screw holes with the hinge in its properlocation on the door. Keep the bit perpen-
dicular to the door.
Screw on the hingesThis is best done with a drill, but can also be donewith a screwdriver if necessary.
Mark the hinge positions on
the framePlace objects such as screwdrivers
or shallow wedges at the bottom ofthe doorway. Have somebody holdthe door in the frame in exactly the
position that you want it to hang.The hinge knuckles should be paral-
lel with the frame. Draw around thehinges with a pencil. After carefullyputting the door aside, cut mortises
in the door frame in the same waythat you did on the door itself. Holdthe door against the frame again
to test the placement and makesure the hinges are ush. Mark pilot
holes on the frame with a pencil andthen drill through these marks in thesame way you did for the door. Put
the screws through the pilot holes tofasten the hinges on the frame.
Easy tips When using the plane, avoidchipping off the corners of the door
by working inwards from each edgetowards the centre.
Only put one screw in each hinge to begin with soyou can test that the door closes easily in the frame. If
you are happy, then screw in the remaining screws.
Add a door stop if you are concerned about thedoor bumping into, and marking, the wall behind it.
There are many different types of doorstops.
Information from www.wikihow.com
to help you, hold it up, place the door in the frameand see if it ts properly. If it doesnt, you will need to
trim again until the t is perfect.
FittingDetermine in which direction the door will open. Thedoor should open in to the room and hinge place-
ment should be such that the light switch is acces-sible on the side opposite the hinges. If, as you enterthe room, the light switch is inside on the wall to yourright, then the hinges should be on the left, so that
as you push the door open to enter the room, theswitch is immediately accessible on the knob side
of the door.
Place the door on its side with the hinge side upwards.
Measure and mark 15cm from the top and bottomof the door. This mark represents the bottom of thehinge at the bottom of the door, and the top of the
hinge at the top.
Open a hinge and place it on the door in line withthe mark you have just made. Draw around it with apencil. Repeat this for the other hinge.
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These statistics are provided exclusively for Skills on Site readers by Databuild, the leading provider of construc-
tion related information in South Africa. Databuild has been providing information for thirty five years and tracks
projects from planning through to awarded stages. Each month Databuild will provide statistics reflecting trends
in the industry. For more information about Databuild please contact us on (011) 259-4500 or visit us at
www.databuild.co.za
LEADING INFO
Number of projects awarded by province - March 2010
Province Total Number of Projects
Eastern Cape 47
Free State 16
Gauteng 51
KwaZulu Natal 59
Limpopo 28
Mpumalanga 37
North West 17
Northern Cape 7
Western Cape 158
Grand Total 420
CIDB GRADING CIDB
Grade 1
Value in
Rmillion
CIDB
Grade 2
Value in
Rmillion
CIDB
Grade 3
Value in
Rmillion
CIDB
Grade 4
Value in
Rmillion
CIDB
Grade 5
Value in
Rmillion
CIDB
Grade 6
Value in
Rmillion
Eastern Cape 6 2.84 8 9.6 10 26.1 6 35.1 6 38.38
Free State 1 3 2 4.5 4 20.8 4 34.3
Gauteng 10 8.98 4 7.4 8 34.3 6 42.7 2 13.1
KwaZulu Natal 1 0.25 3 2.79 7 8.25 15 42.69 1 0.8 8 70.6
Limpopo 1 3 6 7 21 5 14.7 6 42
Mpumalanga 7 6.15 10 22.59 7 18.3 5 20.8 1 11
North West 1 2.2 2 2.2 5 18.7 1 5 4 18
Northern Cape 1 0.5 2 2.3 3 17.5
Western Cape 2 0.2 24 9.38 31 31.86 17 44.73 10 50.7 6 56.4
Total value per
grading in
R millions
3 0.45 54 35.84 67 90.2 74 227.82 38 190.6 37 283.78
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Light side of a dark momentDespite the seriousness of the struggle Chris stills
laughs when he remembers a youthful mistakethat cost him 9-months in prison following the
1976 uprising.
As a teenaged activist I was targeted by the po-
lice and arrested. But, being young and thinkingI was clever and outsmarting the system, I gavethe wrong name at the time of my arrest.
After spending many months behind bars at Fortand Modderbee prisons I was eventually released
when my parents nally tracked me down. It turnsout that when they found out I had been jailedthey went to bail me out, but couldnt nd me.
Had I given the right name they would have beenable to set me free much sooner, he recalls.
SUCCESS
T
hat is how Chris Jiyane, business developmentand transformation director of LTA Grinaker
Buildings life has turned out. He is living hisdream. He has achieved almost everythingthat he strived for as a young man and as
his ambitions are realised he goes on to develop newambitions for himself, his company, builders and thecountry.
He has achieved a lot in a fairly short space of time.His hard work, will to succeed and his determination
has taken him to the top of his career as a servingboard member of one of the countrys biggest con-
struction companies. Yet he remains humble andholds on to the traditional values he was taught byhis parents and grandmother while growing up as a
dreamer in Soweto.
Where it all beganChris always dreamed of a better life for his parentsand grandmother who he spent most of his formativeyears with. As a domestic worker she had very little,
but was a proud and honest role-model who madehim believe in himself and his abilities. But, what set
him apart from so many others children with dreamswas his ability to act on his dreams and make it hap-pen, if not today, someday.
I would ride in the train from Soweto to Johannes-burg and as the houses changed from matchboxstyle houses in the township to big beautiful mansions
in Johannesburg, I dreamed of one day owning abeautifully designed house with many rooms and
big lush gardens.
The contrast between the white and black peoples
areas was so stark that as I got older my desire tochange this led to me becoming a political activist.While at school I became part of the movement and
in 1976 my school, Morris Isaacson High School, wasat the forefront of the Soweto Uprising.
Lucky breakDespite oppressive apartheid laws and thinking, Chrisfound immense kindness at the hands of a number
of white people. They ultimately helped to shape hisearly years and ultimately led him to understand that
people, life and business are removed from politics. It
also taught him to judge people by their actions anddeeds rather than by race, class or classication.
As a schoolboy he was singled out by an elderly whitelady that was a customer of the vegetable shop
where he was a delivery boy. Alexandra Bungey,
Business isSwinging
You know you are successful when every
day you wake up feels like living a dream.
The house youve always wanted, thecar you dreamed of and a job
where you get to do
everything you ever
wanted to.
Chris Jiyane
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Started with a toiletChris traces his rst experience of building to the
embarrassment he felt for his grandmother whenher township houses outhouse toilet started crack-ing up and people walking past the house could
see inside the toilet.
I could not stand for it and took the little bit of
money I was earning at the greengrocer andbought the bricks and cementto rebuild it prop-erly. With no experience I rebuilt it brick-for-brick
and done the best job I could.
I am proud to say that the toilet is still standing
today more than thirty years after I built it.
SUCCESS
took a liking to him and decided to
help with his education by payingfor his school fees and buying his
school uniforms.
As a result Chris put everything into
educating himself and when hematriculated he looked at followinghis dream of building nice houses.
A chance opportunity arose whenhe spotted an advert for blackhigh school graduates interested
in a career in architecture. Hewent for the interview and alongwith 11 other students was put
onto a forward thinking programimplemented by the Institute of
Architects. During his studies hewas assigned to MLH Architectsas a intern.
Budding careerAfter graduating from Technikon Witwatersrand as anarchitectural technician his career blossomed withMLH Architects and many colleagues and mentors
began shaping his career. Chris prospered at thecompany and despite initial misgivings of some of thedie-hard white business people that a black architect
would not do as good a job, he kept his chin up andproved them wrong.
The call to build rather than just design was still strongthough. Chris eventually took the leap (and his busi-ness skills) and opened his own building contracting
business, CJB Builders. By then democracy had cometo South Africa and after landing some big housing
contracts his rst dream to build nice houses was soonfullled. The success of the company led to biggerthings and next on his list was to work on contracts
big enough to have overhead cranes on thesite. At the time that was to me the real deal,the real thing.
He used his success and, by now, considerablebase of industry contacts to found and establish
Rainbow Construction. As the CEO of Rainbowhis dream of undertaking big-scale buildingprojects became a reality and the norm. After
a long and successful stay at the head of thecompany his last move has been his most am-
bitious yet.
New beginningsI was approached to take the position atGrinaker LTA to develop new business andfurther the companys transformation and skills
development goals. The building and construc-
Rudimentary
outhouses
enraged Chris
A stark contrast existed between township
and suburban life
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AfterspendingseveralmonthsintheFortP
ris-
oninJohannesburg,Chrisreturnedmanyea
rs
laterasthelead-contractorthatconvertedt
he
prisonintothecurrent-dayconstitutionalco
urt
alandmarkinthecountrysdevelopment
toa
constitutionaldemocracy.
SUCCESS
tion industry is at the forefront of transformation and
companies like Grinaker LTA are serious about devel-oping the industry.
My mission is to develop sustainable business based
on transformational goals and the principals mygrandmother instilled in me all those years ago,
namely good old-fashioned honest dealings andhard work.
I love my work and I enjoy dealing with a diverse
range of people from different backgrounds. Buildingis still my passion and to me the real joy of building is
when you return to a project after it has been com-pleted and occupied to bask in the glory of anothersuccessful project undertaken.
Proudly South AfricanChris lifestyle has changed dramatically from thoseearly years and he shares his elegant house in Linden
with his wife Phondliwe and children Nelisewe (19),Siphiwe (11) and Sanelisewe (2). He is a rm believer
in family values and balances family life with his ac-tive social lifestyle.
When he is not at home or working you will probablynd him on the golf course playing a deadly gameof golf with customers or business acquaintances. In
fact, golf is another of his great passions and he andhis wife are members of the Johanneburg CountryClub. He has played golf with the countrys top busi-
nesspeople, as well as South African golng legendErnie Els.
When I played with Ernie I was quite nervous andwas conscious of my game, I didnt want to look likea rank amateur. But, he is such a good guy that he
made me feel at ease and I actually learned a lotfrom that encounter.
Just like in business I play a good honest game of golfand dont believe in playing differently just because Iam playing with a customer or potential customer. If
you think you can beat me just because you hold avaluable contract in your pocket think again, laughs
Chris in conclusion.
Grinaker-LTA, Chris Jiyane, Tel: (011) 578 6200, Fax: (011) 578
6383, Email: [email protected]
Large scale construction was a dream that Chris made a reality
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FINDING FINANCE
At the beginning of the year,
Nurcha released its nancialoutputs from its inception to the
end of last year. Lets look at theaccomplishments so far:
Successfully lending hundreds of millions ofrand to emerging contractors who do notput any of their own funds into a project,
and who provide no collateral, is Nurchasunique achievement.
The contractors receive a great deal of sup-port and back up, while keeping control oftheir projects and their businesses.
Nurcha, in association with Tusk and Sebra,manages the support to contractors ensuring
the successful completion of projects.
Nurcha offers bridging nance and a full range
of support services nationally to contractorsand developers involved in the constructionof Subsidy and Affordable Housing, Infra-
structure and Community Facilities.
In nancing successful and protable devel-
opment projects, Nurcha contributes to thegrowth of the smaller, mainly black-ownedconstruction companies. This is empowerment
as it should be: adding value; creating jobs;helping mainly previously disadvantagedSouth Africans to reap the economic benets
of the political transition.
Financefor thePeople
In the family of development financeinstitutions, Nurcha can boast impres-
sive social and economic contributions
to poor South Africans. These achieve-
ments have been accomplished through
the use of a small and limited capital
base.
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In many instances, affordable houses are built with
a single-pitch roof where the walls are raised higher
on one side of the house to provide a natural pitch.In order to provide insulation against heat and cold,
ceiling manufacturers recommend using the exposed
beams to secure the ceilings.
This saves the cost of brandering and bat-
tens for the roof and, once the skill has beenmastered, it is easy to do. Another benet
is that a window can be added in the highwall to allow natural sunlight in to both save
the home-owner electricity for heating and provide
light.
Follow these instructions to get the job done right:
Using Exposed BeamsIn this application, the beams perform a dual function,
that of a load-bearingstructure as well as a
decorative feature. TheNutec ceiling boards,plain or textured, are
fixed on top of thebeams or betweenthem.
General GuidelinesFor xing on top of thebeams, the followingsteps should be fol-
lowed:
The spacing of the
beams must be at400mm centres or600mm centres for 4mm
or 6mm Nutec ceilingboards respectively.
The spanning capa-bilities of the board canbe increased by nailing
brandering on the re-verse side of the board
Ceilings forSingle-pitchRoofs
CEILINGS
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at the appropriate centresbefore installation.
The beams which are thefeature of this application
must naturally be clean andstraight, as well as properlyaligned. Twisted or warped
beams will negatively inu-ence the fnal ceiling.
STEP 1Installing the board
Fix boards on top of andparallel to the beams thus
reducing the number ofvisible joints.
For cross joints use H-prole jointing strips cutto size.
STEP 2Adapting the roof
structureFix counter battens
on top of the ceilingboard directly abovethe beams.
Take care not to damage the
ceiling board when nailingon the battens.
Fix waterproong mem-
brane over counter bat-tens, allowing it to sagonto the ceiling board
between the counterbattens.
Fix battens or purlins forroong material over wa-terproong membrane
through counter battens
into the rafter.Pre-drilling of pilot holes isrecommended to reducethe possibility of damaging
the ceiling board.
Note:In cases where the roof structureand roof are already in position,
it is necessary to install supportingtimber for the ceiling. Where thespacing of the beams is within
the spanning capabilities of theceiling board, it is only necessaryto install a strip of supporting
brandering on both sides of thebeams to which the ceiling can
be nailed.
CEILINGS
A timber quadrant can beused to nish off the boardedges where they join the
beams and the H-prolejointing strip cut to size can
be used on cross joints.
Where the beam spacing
exceeds 600mm, a support-ing grid must be installed.
Everite, Tel: (011) 439 4400, Toll
free: 0861 333 835, Web: www.
everite.co.za
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Any building contractor worth his or her salt knows that the storage and safeguarding of supplies is critical toon-time delivery without losing money to theft or breakages.
For this reason, smart contractors order stock only when it is needed no more and no less. Pennypinchers, a
leading building supplies and hardware retailer, has worked out five easy steps to remember when scheduling
work on site and ordering stock. Here is the list of what to buy when.Pennypinchers, Tel: 0800 8355 87
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Site preparation
Installation of water and electrical
connections
Installation of sewers and construction
of inspection pits
Foundation
Brick work for retaining walls
Waterproong
Incorporation of electrical conduits and
pipes for water supply
Casting of ground-oor slab
Waterproong is done strategically
using waterproof sheeting and
coatings
Walls are built from oor to roof plate
level
Formwork and proles are done
Electrical conduits and water pipes are
built into walls
Doors and window frames are built
into position
Pre-fabricated roof trusses are xed to
completed walls
Timber rafters are tted in garage
Battens / purlins are laid over PVC
membrane
Roof tiles or corrugated iron sheets
are installed
Special waterproong products are ap-
plied to roof valleys, chimney area and
vertical wall joints
Brandering and ceilings are installed
Fascia and barge boards are used to
nish off roof edges
Electrical wires for lights are drawn
through the conduits
Geyser pipe-work is completed
Internal oors are screeded
Internal walls are plasteredCeilings are skimmed and nished with
cornices
Roof insulation is laid
Electrical distribution board, light
switches, plug points are installed and
light ttings are xed
Baths, showers and toilets are built in
and plumbed
Internal doors are hung and windows
positioned
Walls are painted or tiled as required
Carpets, tiles and wood laminates are
applied to oors
Cupboards, work surfaces and hobs and
ovens are built in
Boundary walls are built
Exterior walls are plastered and painted
Guttering and down-pipes are installed
Exterior doors, garage doors and shutters
are installed and carports and pergolas
are constructed
Wood protection coatings are applied to
external wooden nishes
Sewage and waste-water connections are
made
Garden taps, water tanks and irrigationsystems are installed
External lights are installed
Phases of work
Order Supplies in 5 Steps
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Examples of polycarbonate roof sheetingPolycarbonate roof sheets offer high durability, andas the plastic steel, it is virtually unbreakable, and
boasts high light transmission and weather resistance.It is ideal for greenhouse coverings and skylight appli-cations. Professionals favour polycarbonate sheeting
for corrosion-resistant industrial structural roong andside cladding, while homeowners favour polycar-
bonate roof sheeting for a multitude of DIY projects.Polycarbonate sheeting is available in a wide varietyof colours and proles.
Typical applications of polycarbonate roof
sheeting:Industrial warehouses
Sidelights and roof lights
Greenhouses
Do-it-yourself projects
Swimming pools
Features and benefits of polycarbonate roof
sheetingImpact resistant
Up to 90% light transmission
Long-term weather and UV resistant
Wide service temperature range
Better UV protection than sunscreens
Resistant to a wide range of chemicals
LightweightEasy to work with and install
Meets re rating requirements
The Hough Group, Tel: (011) 907 1601, Fax: (016) 366 1555, Email:
[email protected], Web: www.houghgroup.co.za
BUILDING SUPPLIES
PolycarbonateRoof Sheeting
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You can expect to nd lateral damp where
the vertical damp-proof course has dete-riorated, is damaged or has been omittedor incorrectly installed. Some symptoms oflateral damp are the appearance of salts
crystallizing on the walls (Eforescence), aking orblistering paint and cracked plaster.
Some likely locations of lateral damp (g A)
Damp is BigTrouble forBuilders
Asanybuilderwillknow,dam
pcanbeabig
problem,especiallywhe
nbuildinginsoilwith
ahighwatertable.Oneoftheproblemsthat
isoftenencounteredislateral
dampthatcan
bedescribedaswaterforcing
itswaythrough
walls.SkillsOnSitespeaks
tothemastersof
dampproofing,FlickDamproo
fingtofindout
howtopreventitorcureit.
WATERPROOFING
In this case the damp has travelled through a wall causing dam-
aged plaster on the interior
If theres a problem with the vertical damp course
you might nd cases of lateral damp Where the ground is a lot higher than the
damp-proof course
in showers and baths
in split-level constructions
in basements
around plastered plinths
in ower boxes.
Treating lateral dampLateral damp is treated by tanking that is, stripping
the plaster off the bricks applying a cement sealantto the bare bricks to prevent damp penetration andplastering with damp-repellent cement in combina-
tion with silicone injection, where necessary, to ensurethe prevention of rising damp (Fig B).
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Other Typical Cases of Lateral Damp
WATERPROOFING
Plastered PlinthThe plinth brickwork is the part of the wall betweenthe ground and the damp-proof course. This brickworkis usually good quality face brick. Bricks below the
damp-proof course are always wet, but this presentsno structural problem. The problem occurs if the plinth
is plastered. What happens is the moisture is trans-mitted through the walls to the exterior. The result isdamaged and eforesced plaster.
Flick, Tel: (011) 882 8933, Fax: (011) 882 0320, Email: info@ick-
dampproong.co.za
Showers and baths
Breached damp course
Stepped oor levels
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SITE CLEARING
Use the following information to determineyour site clearance requirements. Pieter
van Schalkwyk of Renico Plant Hire givesus some guidelines to consider before
running out to hire equipment that maynot be able to do the job effectively. He adds that
it is always better to get a professional opinion if youare in doubt.
Hiring the right machinesfor site clearing
When
faced
with a site
that needs to be
cleared, there are a num-
ber of points to look out for to
ensure you get the right machines
for the job.
Grader To clean the grass off a medium to large site
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SITE CLEARING
To demolish small structures, clean small sites, and load the spoil onto trucks
Excavator To demolish structures and to load the spoil onto trucks
To clean an undeveloped site
(no structures):
1. Work out the square metres ofthe site.
2. Multiply the square metres by0.12m to get the cubic metres
of spoil. The spoil being thegrass, shrubs and soil.
3. Determine the percentagebulking factor. Thepercentage is determined by
the condition of the site(grass, rocks, additional
rubble on site, etc).4. Multiply the cubic metres of
spoil with the percentage of
the bulking factor to get thetotal of spoil.
5. The cubic metres of spoil isthen multiplied by the rate toremove the rubble to get to a
cost.
The rate is determined by the
amount of spoil, type of spoil,dumping fees, type of
machines and trucks used,distance to the dump, etc.6. The rate for the machines to
clean the site is added to theend price.
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SITE CLEARING
Front end loader To clean medium to large sites and to load the spoil onto trucks
5. The cubic metres of spoil is then multiplied withthe rate to remove the rubble to get to a cost.
The rate is determined by the amount of spoil,type of spoil, dumping fees, type of machines
and trucks used, distance to the dump, etc.
6. The rate for the machines to demolish thestructure is added to the end price.
ExampleHouse: 40m x 40m = 1600m2
1600m2 x 1.6 = 2560m3
2560m3 + 5% bulking factor = 2680m3
2680m3 X R120 per cube = R322 560.00
R322 560.00 + R5000 (machine)
= R327 560.00
Renico Plant Hire, Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Tel: (011) 794 1177, Fax:086 602 4961.
Example:Site: 100m X 50m = 5 000m2
5000m2 X 0.12 = 600m3
600m3
+ 10% bulking factor = 660m3
660m3 X R85-00 per cube = R56 100.00
R56 100.00 + R5000 (machine) = R61 100.00
To demolish a structure:1. Get the square metres of the structure.
2. Multiply the square metres with 1.6 to get thecubic metres.
3. Determine the percentage-bulking factor. Thepercentage is determined by the condition of
the structure (thickness of walls, type of structureetc.)
4. Multiply the cubic metres of spoil with thepercentage of the bulking factor to get thetotal for the spoil.
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IN TOUCH
The David Rattray Foundation has a rm beliefin providing sustainable solutions to disad-vantaged schools by ensuring maximum
community investment and engagement. TheMablomong School Project uses traditional
African-inspired architecture and design in order to
capture the pride of culture and to promote com-munity engagement, with the
intention of developing a costeffective and proud model forschool construction. The project
provides school infrastructure
that is perfect for teaching pupilswithin the connes of a traditional
farm school in the Randfonteinarea on the West Rand
Education and skills levels inRandfontein remain low, with
the most recent statistics fromthe Randfontein Municipalityestimating unemployment at
around 41%, while at least 24%of the population has not com-pleted primary schooling.
Spirit of UbuntuCommenting on some of thebenets of the project, the AvengGroup human resources direc-
tor Juba Mashaba said, Thisproject shows the true spirit ofUbuntu. We have witnessed a
signicant level of communityinvolvement in this project, whichhas seen an administrative block
built for the pupils, along witha sustainable skills transfer tothe local population. The proj-
ect involved the training of 22formerly unemployed people
in the rammed earth build-ing model. It also enabled 11teachers at Mablomong School
to incorporate these methodsinto their curriculum, with thisproviding practical teaching to
365 learners.
Speaking on behalf of the David
Rattray Foundation, Rob Tayloradded, This project providessignicant community and envi-
ronmental benets. The rammed-earth method uses different types
of mostly locally-mined soil toerect a building. This ensuresthat the use of cement, which
Green School LaunchedIn line with its commitment to building a lasting leg-
acy, leading infrastructure group, the Aveng Group
recently launched a community school project in
conjunction with the David Rattray Foundation.
Children play outside the newly-completed Mablomong School
Happy mothers of children who attend the school
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involves high carbon emissions, is minimised. Given
the poverty levels in this area, this cost-effective, low-maintenance method of building provides jobs andSETA-accredited skills development to the most needy.
Furthermore, the design means that the buildings arere and pest resistant. They are also energy efcientbecause the heat captured from
the sun during the day is radiatedback out at night as a source of
warmth.
Expanding nationwide
The next step in the MablomongProject is to build a media centre thatwill include a library and computer
centre, at the Mablomong School.Other divisions within the AvengGroup will also get involved in due
course. Grinaker-LTA, for instance,will offer construction planning skills,
while E&PC will provide water savingand waste management solutions.The Aveng Group and the David
Rattray Foundation plan to expandthis project nationwide. Another
similar project is also on the cardsfor KwaZulu-Natal.
Aveng Group, Kim Heller, Tel: 082 867 8344,
Email: [email protected]
IN TOUCH
Celebratory dances were the order of the day
The building reects a mixture of modern and traditional techniques,
such as the thatched ceilings
Chris Jiyane, business development and transformation director of
Grinaker LTA was the master of ceremonies at the ofcial opening of
the Mablomong School
A special plaque was unveiled for the opening
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Crown Mines Primary School, LanglaagteTechnical School and the University of
Johannesburg are the main beneciariesof Concors vision, which is to uplift the
quality of life among communities whereit operates.
We want to grow a partnership principle when se-
lecting projects, explains communications manager,Sue Upton. Building relationships with people has a
big effect on the results as we become personallyinvolved with people and forge bonds of trust andcooperation. We encourage communication through
formal meetings and informal encounters as well asthrough regular phone calls.
Providing spaceCrown Mines Primary, which dates back to 1938, is
situated opposite Concors head ofce. After lengthy
Schooling OurChildren
IN TOUCH
Concor, South Africas leading engineering, contract-
ing and construction services group, is focussing onupliftment of education in two public schools which
have long been starved of resources. The group is
also assisting a local university.
talks, Concor began upgrading the buildings, repairing
the roof, renovating the ablution blocks and paintingthe classrooms. One of the most pressing needs was
for an additional classroom, continues Sue. But wewent a step further, providing a large Portacamp
which comprises one large and two smaller rooms,and the school was able to turn this into a library,a staff room and a kitchen. We also constructed a
storeroom and laid paving on the school groundsand at the entrance
Each year, Concor also sponsors the top learner inGrade 7, securing a place at the Langlaagte TechnicalSchool for this person to continue his or her second-
ary education. Concor also provides fees, uniform
and stationery. We also get involved in the schoolscelebrations, adds Sue. We fund the prize-giving,
supplying trophies, medals and certicates.
CooperationThe Langlaagte Technical School has seen the addi-tion of three new classrooms and the refurbishment
of three more. We sub-divided the old mechanicalworkshop to create a fully equipped computer centreand two standard classrooms. One storeroom was
converted into a classroom and an old masonryworkshop into a technical drawing room. All theclassrooms were tted with ceramic tile oors,
suspended ceilings and light ttings.What is particularly rewarding about our work
with these schools is the marvellous co-operationwe receive, Sue points out. The staff really goesthe extra mile to get the utmost out of their facili-
ties, and work with us in trying to provide the bestpossible education for the children. For instance,
the principal at Langlaagte purchased a softwareprogramme which is improving the childrens read-ing and writing skills by leaps and bounds.
In addition, Concor awards a bursary to the toplearner to attend the University of Johannesburg
(UJ) to read for a degree in civil engineering. Wesponsor the prize-giving ceremony at Langlaagtetoo. At both schools, we provide the ofcial sta-
tionery as well as certicates.
At UJ, Concor appropriately works with the engi-
neering faculty, funding certain activities such aseducational tours.
Each of the seven divisions within Concor alsonurtures its own specic social investment project.Wherever Concor is awarded a contract, the
relevant division will identify a need within the com-munities where the work is situated and ensure thaton termination of the contract, the division leaves
a lasting legacy. This could be a classroom, a clinicor a number of individuals with new, practical skills
they can put to use immediately.
Concor Group, Sue Upton, Tel: (011) 495 2288.
Learners at Crown Mines Primary School
The new Portacamp classroom setup at Crown Mines Primary
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schools, clinics etc);
or you are involved in
d) Affordable housing,
and you need bridging finance to start
your project or you need performance
guarantees, please contact Nurcha.
Bridging finance and supportfor your construction project