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EDITOR’S COMMENTS ...................................................................................................... 2

SUSTAINABILITY ..............................................................................................................4-8

COVER STORY ............................................................................................................. 10-15

COMPANY PROFILE ......................................................................................................... 16

LSFB.................................................................................................................................. 18-19

NEWS .............................................................................................................................. 20-22

SHINGLES ...................................................................................................................... 24-28

WATERPROOFING ..................................................................................................... 30-32

SEALANTS ..................................................................................................................... 34-35

ARCHITECTURE ................................................................................................................ 36

CEMENT & CONCRETE .................................................................................................. 37

NEWS .................................................................................................................................... 38

CEMENT & CONCRETE ............................................................................................ 40-41

HEALTH & SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 42-43

PAINTS & COATINGS ...................................................................................................... 44

EVENTS ................................................................................................................................. 46

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Our lead story is about an upmarket home built intelligently, using sustainable building materials and skills supplied in a collaborative effort by top players

in the industry. The intent behind Stand 47, according to Gavin Rooke, land owner and developer, “was to demonstrate, through a physical example, how considered design and state-of-the-art building materials can add significant value to the personal living experience within a contemporary home.” This has been achieved by striking a unique balance between good looks, clever design, and a home that will adapt to its inhabitants’ evolving requirements.

On the cover this month is LCP Roofing, whose cover story informatively details the technical side of roof trusses, by addressing the application of SANS 1900, as well as the minimum requirements of the Institute of Timber Construction (ITC-SA) with regards to design, manufacturing, and inspection of erected roof trusses.

And finally, we are happy to share the good news of the Green Building Council SA’s milestone of 50 Green Star SA certifications. Says Brian Wilkinson, CEO of the GBCSA, “Reaching 50 certifications illustrates the commitment the South African commercial property sector has shown towards resource efficiency and climate change abatement, while creating healthier and more productive environments for us to work and live in.” The ‘fast facts’ on the predicted performance of these buildings are truly astounding and worth a look on page 20.

Welcome to the June issue of the SA Roofing magazine.

Enjoy the read.

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In this issue of the SA Roofing magazine, we showcase beautiful projects, great industry insight, and exciting news.

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Stand 47 re-imagines an ideal South African home Located on Monaghan Farm in Gauteng, Stand 47 is now a completed

high-end concept home – and it is no ordinary home.

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It challenges every aspect of existing South African residential architecture, taking the status quo, examining it from all angles, and giving every facet of

the traditional domestic home a fresh interpretation to make it work better than before.

It’s an evolutionary step.

In the broadest sense, Stand 47 has employed an innovative process that begins with questioning what a South African home has the potential to be, and moves on to explore how the traditional materials, components, functions and processes to which we are accustomed, can be used or executed differently to fully explore their potential. Combine this approach with modern design principles, state-of-the-art materials and technology, apply them to the local context and contemporary needs and the result is something extraordinary.

“A key aspect in developing the Stand 47 Case Study was to select a diverse team of curious and innovative people who would rise to the challenge of designing and building a high-end luxury concept home using an unconventional creative process,” comments land owner and developer, Gavin Rooke.

This team included Saint-Gobain as the primary materials partner, Thomashoff + Partner Architects, and Style Projects as the main contractor. Monaghan Farm is the showhouse partner, while Rhino Modified Wood, Amoretti and Ample Power were selected as specialists in their particular field. Ebony was chosen to provide the interior design and soft furnishing for the home.

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“Our purpose,” adds Rooke, “was to demonstrate, through a physical example, how considered design and state-of-the-art building materials can add significant value to the personal living experience within a contemporary home.”

And one of Stand 47’s most notable achievements is the seamless balance it creates between a comfortable, aesthetically beautiful living experience, high-tech building solutions and an efficient house design and build that will meet the ongoing and changing needs of its owners.

“Much of this,” he says, “has been shown to be possible through the use of building products supplied by our partners, most importantly Saint-Gobain.”

Established almost 350 years ago, Saint-Gobain is globally recognised as the world leader in the sustainable habitat and construction markets, and was recently lauded as one of Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Global Innovators for the third year running.

Working with the Stand 47 Case Study – as part of its ongoing global research and development commitment – was an ideal opportunity for Saint-Gobain South Africa to showcase their products and materials in innovative ways, while at the same time, demonstrating their efficiency, robustness and high-performance qualities.

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“By partnering with Gavin in the creation of Stand 47, we have shown that our products can create an efficient, healthy and safe home that is still luxurious and comfortable. The easy integration of Saint-Gobain’s lightweight building products with more traditional organic materials that we know and love – such as natural stone and wood – has made for an experience that changes our idea of the way we can live,” says Evan Lockhart-Barker, General Manager: Marketing at Saint-Gobain Gyproc.

Saint-Gobain’s various lightweight systems that provide comforts, such as acoustic and thermal insulation, improved indoor air quality, moisture resistant properties, are highly durable and slow down the spread of fire for up to 120 minutes. These performance walls are also easily adaptable to the changing needs of each stage of life.

Hence Stand 47’s unobstructed open plan design, which allows for easy alterations to the interior walls of the house to double up or strip down rooms, without compromising the external structure. This is visible in features such as the single floor and single ceiling that run throughout the home, and the flexible configuration of the second bathroom, sections of which can be isolated according to the day-to-day needs of the occupants.

The concealed grid suspended ceiling offers a high level of aesthetic appeal. The Rhinolited skim plaster covering the ceiling prevents heat loss from inside the room/house, and with a guaranteed straightness of long sections, is easy to install. The durable ceiling lining will last the lifetime of the building (if not damaged by natural events), can be suspended from concrete, timber or steel floors and purlins, and can be insulated to meet SANS 10400 XA and SANS 204 requirements.

“We have broken new ground with Stand 47 through a combination of innovation and efficiency that has guided every aspect of the case study from the very beginning,” says Rooke. “We’ve achieved this through the integration of organic and hi-tech lightweight materials in a way that no one in South Africa has done before; our streamlined building process, and, most importantly, the design of the home have been guided by the particularities of the South African context.”

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ESTIMATORS & DESIGNERS

THE RATIONAL DESIGN

According to SANS1900 (Manufacture of monoplaner prefabricated timber roof trusses [nail-plated]), the design used to manufacture each roof truss in a batch or order shall be a rational design.

The definition of a rational design means that a design is done by a process of calculations and reasoning, and will include, or use, as a basis, a code of practice or accepted published technical documentation. In the case of nail-plated roof trusses this will be attained by applying design software supplied by an accredited (software) system in South Africa.

The design shall include the grade of timber, dimensions of timber, the geometric configuration of all the members and the dimensions and positioning of the nail plates, connectors and cleats to be used.

It therefore stands to reason that estimators and designers of monoplaner roof trusses in South Africa not only need to know how to use the software provided by their system, but must also have an intimate knowledge, and be able to demonstrate their understanding, of the following:

• SANS 10160 and SANS 10163 – General Loading Code, and the basis of structural design and actions for buildings and industrial structures and code of practice for The Structural Use of Timber in the design of timber structures

• SANS 10243 – The Manufacture and Erection of Timber Roof Trusses

• The Application of the National Building Regulations (SANS 10400)

• The ITC-SA Roof Erectors Handbook for the Installation and Bracing of Pre-fabricated Timber Roof Trusses (Volume 2)

It is highly recommended that both the specifier and consumer insist that the estimator and designer are able to demonstrate and prove their knowledge and ability in this regard.

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The application of SANS 1900

and the minimum requirements of the ITC-SA in the design,

manufacture and inspection of erected roof trusses

"Productivity and efficiency can be achieved only step by step with sustained hard work, relentless attention to details and insistence on

the highest standards of quality and performance.” – J.R.D. Tata

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The submission of a quotation on an official company letterhead is not necessarily sufficient proof of this.

An estimator and/or designer should be appointed by his employer (the fabricator) on a basis of proven competence, and the acceptance of an appointment letter where he accepts his responsibilities according to the aforementioned standards and regulations.

Furthermore, as a minimum standard, the estimator should have passed the basic designer course, and the designer the intermediate designer course, as laid down by the Institute for Timber Construction (ITC-SA).

In terms of the recent South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) registration of the ITC-SA as a professional body, a roof designer will be issued with a certificate of competence by the ITC-SA, which together with his fabricator appointment, will ratify his ability to undertake design work in terms of the fabricator's manufacturing category.

THE LETTER OF APPOINTMENT OF AN ESTIMATOR IN RESPECT OF THE PREPARATION OF QUOTATIONS WILL ENSURE:

• That all quotations are in writing with both the fabricator and client details.

• To ensure a traceable job number to at least the year of quotation.

• That the inclusion of both roof area and the roof plan are mandatory on the quotation and that the roof plan is to include, as a minimum, the fabricator details and COC number, client details, job number, design codes of relevance and loads applied.

• That number(s) and/or titles of the architect’s drawings are used in the preparation of the quotations.

• Must state loadings, maximum truss centres, maximum batten/purlin centres, span, pitch, overhangs and any additional information required to define any unusual truss profiles. (In the event of there being a range of spans and/or pitches, the minimum and maximum spans and pitches shall be stated).

• State quantities of all bracing and runners required to provide stability to the trusses. Bracing shall be in accordance with either the ITC-SA requirements or any special requirements specified by the design engineers, or as laid down in SANS 10163 and SANS 10243.

• Details and quantities of all cleats, hurricane clips and hangers necessary to ensure compliance with the design requirements must be provided. Where specially fabricated cleats are required and their design or cost is not known, these may be excluded, but this exclusion must be clearly stated on the quotation.

• Where sundry timbers are quoted, the total quantities, sizes and purpose must be clearly stated.

• The estimator must check that any member sizes and grades specified by the client or his architect for any trusses, beams or joists are adequate. If any sizes are found to be inadequate, this must be clearly noted on the quotation.

• A statement must be provided to confirm whether or not delivery is included.

• VAT must be clearly included on the quotation.• The estimator (or any member of the company) must not

knowingly mislead the customer with respect to quotations or any item shown on the quotations.

THE LETTER OF APPOINTMENT OF A DESIGNER WHO WILL APPLY THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE FOR DESIGN OF A ROOF STRUCTURE WILL ENSURE:

• That all requirements pertaining to the estimator function are complied with.

• The design will include all structural elements to be supplied by the fabricator and will include not only trusses, but any beams, all necessary bracing, rafters or joists and their connections. The fabricator must ensure that the following items are complied with:

• Design must be carried out in accordance with the National Building Regulations, SANS 10160, SANS 10163, SANS 10243 and the ITC-SA recommendations for Truss Analysis and Design.

• Designs which are not of a conventional domestic nature shall be checked by the Systems Registered Professional Engineer before manufacture. Such designs may include roof or floor systems in the following categories of A (high Risk), B (Medium Risk), C (Low Risk) and D.

• The designer must check that any member sizes and grades specified by the client or his architect are adequate.

• The client or his engineer must be informed of any unusual loads or forces (vertical or horizontal) which may affect the supporting structure. Examples of loads in the category may include point loads applied to walls which may not have been designed as load bearing in addition to girder bearings which may affect lintels and foundations.

• The designs of trusses which contain elements of 38 x 50mm must be checked by the Systems Registered Professional Engineer. In addition, the use of such sizes must be clearly stated on the quotation. Where 38 x 50mm material is specified in the design, the material must be mechanically stress-graded or proof-graded and assigned working stresses in bending, tension, and compression, to the satisfaction of the SABS or CSIR and the supplying mill must provide proof of its SANS permit to structurally grade such a sized timber element.

• The designer must make every reasonable effort to ensure that the design is in accordance with the most recent version of the architect’s drawings. Any significant variation or discrepancy between the latest drawings and those used to prepare the quotation must be reported to the client as soon as possible after it is noticed. The client should be made aware in writing that cost variations may arise.

THE MANUFACTURE OF MONOPLANER PREFABRICATED TIMBER ROOF TRUSSES

SANS 1900 furthermore determines the minimum standard for the manufacture of monoplaner prefabricated timber roof trusses in terms of the following:

• The roof truss material and final product• Inspection of the manufactured product before leaving the

fabricator’s yard• Methods of testing• Packing or loading and marking

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IN TERMS OF THE ABOVE, NOTABLE MENTION CAN BE MADE OF:

TIMBER: Each member of timber shall be structurally graded and the maximum difference in thickness of members in a joint area shall be 1.0mm. There shall be no wane, dead knots or resin infiltration within the connector plate area, unless a larger plate is used to compensate for the ineffective area.

NAIL PLATES: Nail plates must have a firm and even contact between the faces of the timber and the nail plate. The teeth must not be flattened and ALL the teeth must be fully embedded in the members of a joint with a maximum clearance of 1mm in a member where the member is subject to the maximum tolerance in terms of thickness.

JOINT CLEARANCE: In open joints, and due to inaccuracies in cutting and assembly, the joint clearance shall not exceed 2mm, except in joint lengths exceeding 300mm, a tolerance of 5mm at one end and 0mm at the other end of the joint will be allowed.

PERMISSIBLE DEVIATIONS: Span = 10mm, height of individual trusses = 20mm

MARKINGS: Each truss shall bear the manufacturer’s name or trademark, the last two digits of the year of manufacture, and the batch or job number.

THE INSTITUTE FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION (ITC-SA) CATEGORIES:

The ITC-SA has determined the following categories of competence for fabricators:

Category A: Very complex roofs, including scissor trusses greater than 5m span, site splicing, attics and dormers, other spans greater than 10m, piggy back trusses, cantilevers greater than 2m, complex industrial and commercial structures, laminated timber structures and, most importantly, public buildings and schools.

Category B: Complex domestic and simple industrial and commercial roofs, hips and valleys up to 10m span, non-standard loads and scissor trusses up to 5m span.

Category C: Simple roofs up to 9m span, valleys, girders and support cleats, stub ends, cantilevers up to 2m, simple hips to 9m span and minimum pitch of 15 degrees.

Category D: Gable to gable roofs with no hips and valleys up to 6.5m span.

A category B fabricator may not manufacture a category A roof, and similarly a category C fabricator may not produce a category B structure, unless the design has been checked and confirmed in writing by the fabricator’s relevant software system and resident Professional Engineer.

In the case of Public Buildings (as defined by SANS 10400) all roof structure designs must be checked and confirmed by the software system, even if the fabricator is classed by the ITC-SA as a category A graded fabricator.

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A FABRICATOR SHOULD THEREFORE:

• Be a professionally registered ITC-SA fabricator member with a current certificate of competence (COC).

• Be able to provide documentation in support of category classifications and design confirmations before the order is placed on the fabricator.

• Be able to prove that a clear and level surface inside his facility is available in order to manufacture both the lengths and heights of the largest truss in the batch or order.

• Assume responsibility for the quality of the manufactured product and prove product liability insurance.

• Prove that the correct storage, transport and erecting procedures are used, as timber trusses can easily bend out of plane during handling, transport and erecting, which may impact the structural integrity of the roof structure. The use of specially designed trailers will always be the preferred method of transport.

INSPECTIONS OF ERECTED ROOF STRUCTURES:

A competent person in terms of SANS 10400 part L (Roofs) is defined as a person who:

1. is registered in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act no 46 of 2000) or

2. is registered in terms of the Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act no 44 of 2000) and

3. is generally recognized as having the necessary experience and training to undertake rational assessments or rational designs in the field of roofs and roofing.

It is a common misconception that the issue of the so-called ‘Engineers certificate’ (or various permutations thereof) for roofs in terms of Regulation A19, Form 4, as contained in SANS 10400 part A, means that the structure is designed correctly and by a person deemed to be competent. This is not necessarily the case, and in the overriding majority of cases it merely confirms that the roof structure has been erected according to the design intent.

The building owner, financier and insurer could assume the risk for a structure that has not necessarily been designed and erected correctly and under supervision of a recognized competent person.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

By no means of negating any of the preceding issues, as a minimum requirement, the following should be required by the specifier and consumer in order to satisfy both the requirements of the ITC-SA, of Regulation A19 in respect of roofs and the risks assumed by financiers and insurers:

• The issue of a Truss Manufacturers Certificate by an authorized designer of the fabricator who is proved to be competent by virtue of the issue of his certificate of competence.

• Proof of the fabricator’s valid certificate of competence in his applicable category.

• Proof of the fabricator’s defective product liability insurance.

• Confirmation by a competent person who is generally recognized as having the necessary experience and training to undertake rational assessments or rational designs in the field of roofs and roofing that the roof structure has been erected according to the design intent.

• Preferably a fabricator who operates under the SANS 1900 quality scheme (SABS or SATAS) and who is permitted to apply either mark to its manufactured product.

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FINAL THOUGHTS AND GUIDANCE:

The existence of ‘roof truss brokers’ within the South African truss manufacturing landscape raises a number of concerns. The following aspects are contended to be pertinent and deserve particular regard when agreements for the manufacturing of roof trusses are facilitated by roof truss brokers:

• Consumers should comprehensively acquaint themselves with the wording of agreements entered into with brokers.

• Consumers should insist that agreements with or facilitated by brokers contain a clause detailing warranties, insurance and liabilities.

• It remains advisable that agreements for the manufacturing of trusses are entered into between the consumer and the roof truss fabricator directly, to ensure maximum protection for the consumer. However, in the event that a broker does facilitate the related agreement, it is important that the parties related to the agreement include the consumer and the fabricator. Should the consumer and the broker be the sole parties to the related agreement, the consumer may only have right of recourse against the broker and not against the fabricator, leaving the consumer at risk.

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“We have seen a significant increase in the number of roofing suppliers considering installing their own colour-coating line facilities,” said Jaco de Waal, Business Development Manager at Bronx International.

“Many pre-painted roofing suppliers and their markets are now starting to demand good service from their suppliers and high quality material of which durability is guaranteed,” he said.

The Bronx 'Warehouse' range of lines enables new entrants to colour coating to achieve exactly the levels of quality expected by an increasingly sophisticated market.

The most important aspect of these smaller volume paint lines is to clearly understand that the output product quality is identical to any product produced on a much larger paint line, and Bronx backs up this statement with strong product and performance guarantees.

When considering the line size to meet market requirements, smaller does not mean less in terms of quality and performance. This concept is already proven with Bronx through an extensive reference list and customer testimonials. Two lines are already in place in Kenya and Nigeria.

Some of the more obvious advantages for companies to paint their own galvanised steel or aluminium include: the cost advantages in purchasing galvanised steel or aluminium; a significant reduction in holding stock, both painted and

unpainted; the ability to offer short lead times to end-customers; the flexibility to supply specialised colours in small quantities (no minimum order quantity) and obtain premium price; the ability to enter new markets with new products; and the confidence they have in the quality of their product.

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Bronx also offers woodgrain pattern coated coil for walling, which is one of our latest developments embraced by our customers, providing them with a niche market to sell product.

As the market for colour-coated roofing and walling grows, it’s good to know that Bronx has researched the African market and created a range of lines that allows new entrants to enter the market in a cost-effective way. As a company, the quality of products to your customers is essential and having control over inventory and colour choices makes good business sense. As the market continues to grow, the Bronx Warehouse range offers a solution for your business to grow too.

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“In short,” says Southern Africa Light Steel Frame Building Association (Sasfa) director, John Barnard, “LSFB allows for almost any design, is more environmentally friendly, and saves significantly on the bottom line.”

An upmarket home in Fresnaye, Cape Town, is yet another example of the efficacy and flexibility of LSFB. “This three-storey 360m² home was initially designed to be built using brick and mortar, but once the client was introduced to the LSFB method there was no turning back,” says Jonathan Pepler, director of Silverline Group, which is well-known for its high profile LSFB projects, such as McDonalds restaurants, Delta Motors show rooms, and, more recently, the Maboneng development in Johannesburg.

Pepler added that the architect, Chris Brown & Associates, supported the change from brick and mortar to LSFB, because it is a “fresh and modern approach to construction and, in particular, because of the positive impact this building method has on the environment.”

Barnard says that, furthermore, LSFB offered specific advantages for this project. “The small size of the plot made it difficult to work with cranes, and storage space for building materials was limited. By using LSF these constraints were overcome,” Barnard says

He adds that as the owners wanted a low carbon footprint for the project and were very focused on ‘going green,’ LSFB was the ideal solution for them, because of its significantly better thermal insulation and quicker completion time with little or no wastage of building materials.

The three-level house amply demonstrates the flexibility of LSFB even in the most creative, upmarket designs. It has three-bedrooms, three bathrooms, an entertainment area with built-in bar, built-in fireplaces and stacking doors that open up to reveal a spectacular view of Sea Point and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The swimming pool was integrated into the design, as was a large Koi pond with a waterfall.

Internal sliding doors were designed to fit into the wall cavities, saving a lot of usable space. Ceilings all have bulkheads with shadow-line edges, giving the house a modern look. External wooden decks were introduced with glass balustrades. The external walls consist of double light frame walls, which create the desired ‘bulky’ look while increasing the insulation of the structure. A steel staircase winding up the three levels was installed to provide access to all the floors.

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Light steel frame success in Fresnaye, Cape Town

It is true that the light steel frame building (LSFB) method is possibly the fastest growing alternative construction method in Southern Africa. The reasons for this are many, including faster construction and more efficient energy consumption,

both in the construction process and over the life of the structure.

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An upmarket home in Fresnaye, Cape Town, is yet another example of the efficacy and flexibility of the light steel frame building method.

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“Due to the small size of the plot, it was very difficult to work with scaffolding, and using permanent shuttering in conjunction with LSF solved that problem,” Pepler says.

The insulation was supplied by Isover, the steel by Techhomes and the external cladding material by UFCC. Silverline Group was the main contractor.

The complete project took six months and an overall saving of 30% in construction time was achieved. Barnard says the owner could not wait to move into their new ‘green’ house. “It is not that often that a builder and his clients are on a good footing after the build. This time, however, the owner even recommended the use of LSFB to friends. In fact, the project across the road was initiated by a friend of the owner, who was so impressed with the speed and the quality of the LSF building method, that he will now use Silverline Group for an LSFB solution.”

Barnard says that as the Southern African market increasingly realises that LSFB can be used for a range of different applications and takes into account the considerable benefits, both practical and financial, of this building method, perceptions about traditional building methods being the only viable options are being questioned. “There are more and more local examples of striking buildings that are being built with LSFB,” he concluded.

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The milestone was marked at an event held in Johannesburg on April 10 by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), which was established

in 2007 to lead the transformation of the property sector by ensuring that all buildings are designed, built and operated in an environmentally responsible way.

The event was attended by Green Star SA project owners, accredited green building professionals, sponsors of rating tools used to develop and assess buildings, and representatives of property industry groups.

Developers of the 50 certified projects expect their buildings will result in significant annual savings of 76 million kilowatt hours (the amount of electricity needed by 5 300 households for a year), 115 million kilograms of carbon emissions (equivalent to taking 28 000 cars off the road), and 124 million litres of water (sufficient for 34 000 households for a year).

“Reaching 50 certifications illustrates the commitment the South African commercial property sector has shown towards resource efficiency and climate change abatement, while creating healthier and more productive environments for us to work and live in,” says Brian Wilkinson, CEO of the GBCSA.

“The GBCSA could not have achieved the success it has to date without the support of some very big players in the sector that have pioneered the way to a better future for people and planet. The 50 certifications celebratory event honoured and thanked these leaders for their valuable support.”

Globally, the built environment is responsible for one third of all carbon emissions and with global warming a very real concern that affects us all, a shift in focus to green building is something that should be foremost in everyone’s minds – from government, to developers to the average man in the street.

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South Africa’s green building movement has gained significant momentum with the achievement of 50 Green Star SA certifications in only six years.

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According to McGraw and Hills’ World Green Building Trend survey (2013), 51% of South Africa firms expect to be building green by 2015 – most notably in the commercial markets. This suggests that outside investors, developers and owners will have an ongoing, important role to play in the ongoing green building groundswell.

Going green is not just about the environment; the bottom-line benefits of building and operating green buildings are particularly important considering South Africa’s rising energy costs and water scarcity – coupled with lower risks, improvements to employee productivity and ultimately, better investment returns and higher property valuations.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the uptake in green building in South Africa. In the past few months the number of buildings that have been certified, or which have applied for certification, has increased exponentially – with 20 buildings being certified in 2013 alone. We are confident that this upward spike will continue as an ongoing trend as increased market demand and clear financial rewards, coupled with mounting government regulations and shareholder pressures, provide multiple incentives to own and occupy high-performance green buildings,” concludes Wilkinson.

FAST FACTSPredicted performance of the 50 certified green building projects is impressive. These predictions are based on certification submission documentation.

WATER: Predicted water savings if the 50 certified projects are operated as their designs intended (numbers rounded off):

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124 million litres per annum of water saved is equivalent to approximately:

• The volume of drinking water consumed by the South African population in one day (given 50 million people each consume 2.5 litres).

• Enough drinking water for 34 000 households every year (2.5 litres/day for a family of four).

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• 167 million kWh predicted to have been saved to date by these buildings since they were built.

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African technical distributor of the renowned Dow Corning range of structural glazing sealants which are imported from the DC factory in Belgium.

Samantha Ferreira, a.b.e. Sales & Segment Manager: Silicones, Sealants and Specialist Adhesives, says the most recent Johannesburg project for which Dow Corning 123 silicone tape was used was for the repair of failed weather seals to the domes and two entrances to Southgate Shopping Mall, south of Johannesburg.

Aquaproof Projects was the applicator for the Southgate project which called for 7 015 running metres of DC 123 tape, 38mm in width.

OTHER JOHANNESBURG PROJECTS WHERE DOW CORNING 123 SILICONE SEALANT WAS SUCCESSFULLY USED INCLUDE:

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• The atrium of 55 Marshall Street in the Johannesburg CBD

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Ferreira says that the name of Dow Corning ‘123’ Silicone Seal illustrates the ease with which the product handles otherwise costly and laborious repairs. “The application of 123 tape needs to be carried out by an approved and trained applicator to ensure correct, skilful application. 123 tape is suited for both installing a new seal or repairing an old, failed one. For remedial applications, there is no need to cut the old seals – a costly labour-intensive process, which can severely damage wall cladding systems. Dow Corning 123 therefore not only stops leaks, but also saves in labour time and costs,” she explains.

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The Devland Community Centre will serve as an education and community facility that is sponsored entirely through donations. The project is being led by

Growing Up Africa (GUA), a USA- and South Africa-based non-profit organisation that encourages companies to become involved in social responsibility projects.

GUA identified a select group of individuals and companies to donate a variety of professional disciplinary services both locally and in the USA. SMEC South Africa structural engineer, Effort Mokoena, says that the company has teamed up with other sponsors to promote social responsibility through sustainable development by sharing skills, leveraging resources and enlisting the help of volunteers.

"As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility and investment, the South African division of global consultancy firm, SMEC, has agreed to provide its professional services, as lead civil and structural design engineers, on a pro bono basis," he explains.

The joint collaboration between SMEC South Africa and GUA is dedicated to improving the lives of those in communities where infrastructure, education and community facilities are lacking, particularly in impoverished areas.

The site of the Devland Community Centre covers an area of 7 000m2, of which the educational facility features 2 000m2. It will include two main auditoriums, two classrooms and a management office, in addition to an ablution area and a kitchen with a cafeteria.

The building frame is made up of a reinforced concrete slab with strip foundations, concrete columns and steel columns, as well as a reinforced concrete roof which includes built-in box gutters and downpipes built into the walls.

"The design features floating cantilever concrete roof slabs around the perimeter of the building. Other design items include a 440mm thick double sand bag eco-wall to the west, together with a 6m deep glass façade wall with a perforated 6m roller shutter door. The eastern section of the building will include louvered walls, masonry and partition walls and drop down ceilings," explains Mokoena.

When officially opened to residents, the Devland Community Centre will be managed through a Trust formed between the community and the site owner, Golden Triangle Development Corporation (GTDC), which has approved all the rights for the construction of the project, which began in 2014.

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The Association is now truly representative of the African continent, enjoying membership in Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe, not to mention European

countries, such as Denmark, England and Germany. Moreover, membership enquires have been received from Kenya, Zambia and Nigeria, the Ivory Coast and Saudi Arabia.

CMA executive director, Wally Armstrong, says that the growth in membership stems from the Association’s broader qualification criteria. “We are now streamlined into two operating pillars, Precast Building and Precast Infrastructure, unlike in the past when membership was dependent on complying with one of the former six product categories. Membership is open to any precast manufacturer, provided certain quality-based criteria are met, and all members now fit into either one or both of the operating pillars, depending on the nature of their businesses."

“In addition, we have five categories of membership, producer, non-producer, associate, contractor and cement producer members.”

Armstrong concluded by saying one of the main benefits of CMA membership is that it is an association which is widely recognised and respected for setting and maintaining best-practice standards.

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Since a new membership drive began in November 2012, the

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In his Executive Director’s Review for 2013, tabled at the recent Annual General Meeting

of MBA North in Midrand, Mphomela says the move towards increasing Associate Membership is likely to be driven by a ‘Fellowship System’ whereby new members commit to a 12-month training or orientation period, in which the “embedded deep values of MBA North, its expectations and operations are conveyed to help these emerging builders qualify to become full members.”

Mphomela says it is essential that MBA North should be relevant – and stay relevant – to members. “This means regular contact and visits to our members to ensure that we listen and hear their needs, concerns, fears, expectations and work according to a philosophy I call ‘the three Ms’: Membership growth, membership retention, and membership challenges.”

“With the significantly extensive geographical footprint of MBA North, it is imperative that we enhance members’ experience through escalation of their feeling of ‘belonging’ to rejuvenate and liven up their participation.”

He says MBA North wants to strengthen its ties and relations with the provincial and local authorities of the four provinces in which the Association operates to help the various governments on their infrastructural development and the rolling out of budgeted construction programmes in the areas under their jurisdiction.

To effectively address the challenge of the huge geographical area MBA North covers (Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Province), MBA North has decided to establish a network of ‘industry champions’ – comprising current members in these regions who will actively encourage new members by word of mouth in a planned and well-orchestrated strategy.

“The concept will be driven by a Business Development Director. The ‘championing members’ will be key players in all MBA North social, business and training events. They are better placed to identify potential new members and will play a mentoring and advisory role in encouraging new members.”

“We would also like to grow and expand our Legal Division in the near future to offer increased legal and tax consultations at a fairly reasonably cost to our members in addition to the registration of artisans and tradesmen.”

At the AGM, several members present also urged MBA North to “start giving benefits back to members” through every possible means. Particularly strong proponents of this concept and supporting Mphomela’s philosophy of ‘making the member king’ were past president, Nico Maas, who officially raised the matter at the meeting, and newly elected president, Lea Smith, who mentioned it in his inaugural address.

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Master Builders Association North is planning to encourage and nurture ‘associate members,’ particularly emerging contractors, to become fully-

fledged members of MBA North, says Mohau Mphomela, Executive Director of the Association.

Mohau Mphomela, Executive Director of MBA North (second from left), pictured after the MBA North annual general meeting, with some of the Association’s new Executive Committee Members.

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Hannes Engelbrecht, Chryso SA General Manager: Marketing, says the highly unusual and innovative aspect of the new ChrysoDem release agents is that they have been designed to meet the need of specific industries and applications.

“Choosing the appropriate release agent may be critical to the success of a project, as it affects both the quality and colour of the surface finish. The cost of a release agent is low in proportion to the formwork or mould itself, so simply choosing the cheapest release agent available on the market, is false economy.”

“The top quality release agents in the ChrysoDem range may cost a little more, but provide greater coverage, are easier to use, and add consistent quality to the production line. This is important, particularly in the precast industry, where high temperature steam curing forms a formidable challenge in the production process.”

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Mould release agents are primarily used to assist in the clean, easy release of moulds or formwork from concrete, without damaging the concrete or moulds or formwork. “In order to achieve satisfactory results, it is imperative to choose the correct release agent for specific applications. The new ChrysoDem range features different types of release agents as required for moulds made of metal, such as steel and aluminium; wood, such as timber, plywood, resin ply, and shutter board; and also for moulds made from plastic, polystyrene, rubber, latex, and fibreglass.”

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as ChrysoDem release agents do not adversely affect adhesion of finishes and coatings applied to the concrete

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“The ChrysoDem range includes ChrysoDem Bio 10, a vegetable-based, bio-degradable and non-toxic release agent which will not pollute the environment and has a low odour, and is therefore safe to use in confined spaces, such as mining, tunnelling, and any poorly ventilated area. Most of the other products in the ChrysoDem range are also safe to use, have a low odour, and comply with regulations for the transport and disposal of hazardous materials,” Engelbrecht added.

The ChrysoDem range includes ChrysoDemElio LSM which significantly reduces blow holes because its low viscosity (thin) oil creates less surface tension against the sides of the mould and therefore allows air bubbles to escape. ChrysoDemElio SP can handle the high temperatures of steam curing and provides rust prevention. ChrysoDem Oleo FW is a mineral-based release agent suitable for all types of formwork and ideal for formwork suppliers. Other products cater for the heavy precast sector (e.g. pipe manufacturing), light wet and dry precast demoulding operations, and decorative concretes. A wax based version, ChrysoDem WB, is ideal for wooden moulds and prevents the veneer on shutter boards from delaminating.

“There has been exceptionally positive response from the concrete industry to this new range which Chryso SA is planning to export to the rest of Africa as well,” Engelbrecht adds.

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client approval of the Health & Safety plans submitted by the contractor in response to the requirements presented by the client’s representative. “There are disturbing allegations of contractors being warned that the Health & Safety plans they have laboriously compiled will achieve no more than, say, 20% of the required standards and that it would be better for the contractors to purchase a so-called ‘Health & Safety File’ from the consultant – usually at an exorbitant fee.

“The contractor may be a specialist contractor who has taken the time and effort to develop specific risk assessments and other relevant documents drawn up with the help of experts in their fields – which the consultants now recommend rather be replaced by a generalised Health & Safety File he or she can sell to speed matters up. This expensive, pre-packaged Health & Safety File would normally have been compiled by a generalist, often with limited insight into a particular project’s associated risks – and whose priority and expertise lie mainly in satisfying the client’s Health & Safety agent.”

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Purchasing generalised, non-specific – yet expensive – ‘Health & Safety Files’ from consultants to expedite the start of building projects has become a

‘menacing monster’ threatening building sites, Doug Michell, Master Builders Association (MBA) North Construction Health & Safety Manager, has warned.

To hasten commencement approval, generalised and expensive Health & Safety Files are threatening to replace specifically planned Health & Safety Plans on building sites, MBA North has warned.

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Michell says this alarming tendency totally negates the Construction Regulations’ quest for ‘project specific’ Health & Safety specifications, taking the relevant project’s specific factors into account when the Health & Safety specifications are drafted. Such factors may include:

• The scope of the work and what is being built• Location of the site and elements specific to the location,

such as municipal by-laws, weather factors, or geographical factors

• Geo-technical reports containing findings regarding soil conditions, and other issues that may hinder the project progress

• Baseline risk assessments based on the scope of work, e.g. is this a high-rise building in a built-up area, or a greenfields site?

• Controls specific to the client’s requirements, e.g. two-day induction periods, colour of overalls, and entrance to existing premises.

“When a client appoints a principal contractor with the ‘necessary resources and skills’ this should include the premise that this contractor complies with South African law as a minimum, and that the Health & Safety specifications to be followed will not just be a regurgitation of the Basic Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulation requirements, pre-packaged and sold as an all-purpose Safety File. A specific Health & Safety Plan should be a far more comprehensive document than just a standard Health & Safety File with copies of monthly inspection reports and minutes of meetings.”

He says discussion and negotiations regarding the safety plan’s content should take place between the parties concerned before final approval of the plan for implementation at commencement – and for the duration – of construction work.

“However, recent experiences suggest that the off-the-shelf Health & Safety File is becoming so preferred and acceptable that some observers believe the contractors’ specially compiled Health & Safety Plan is not even read by the client’s Health & Safety agents.

“This was surely not the intention of the legislator who first initiated the principles in the Construction Regulations in July 2003, and now redefined the requirements in the recently promulgated amended Construction Regulations 2014. Eleven years on, we now have Health & Safety Files that have become menacing monsters to threaten the lives and health of site workers. The generalised File has become an instrument of frustration for many and a healthy source of income for far too many peddlers of these potentially dangerous documents which, with their bureaucratic approach, prescribe in advance, rules and instructions which are often impossible to implement, let alone enforce.”

“The time has come for practising Health & Safety practitioners to reflect on this ominously fast-growing Health & Safety File syndrome and ask ourselves if, in its current form, these Files are helping to protect life and limb – or endanger it,”

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Addressing a Department of Labour Health Accord in Pretoria recently, Deryck Spence, executive director of SAPMA, said, “The paint industry will continue to

follow its Code of Conduct, but we want – no, we demand – cooperation from the government to assist us in enforcing the existing legislation against offenders. We object to constantly being vilified for producing leaded paint and reading in the press that our industry is causing ‘poison to drip from walls’ – without the government keeping its promises to prosecute offenders.”

Spence repeated his plea to government to ‘name and shame’ offenders, and take legal action against any party – whether a SAPMA member or not – who makes or sells paint with illegally high leaded content.

“SAPMA can coordinate our members – who represent a sizable proportion of the paint industry – but we cannot eliminate the use of lead in the industry without the assistance and cooperation of the appropriate government departments. We again confirm that we are committed to continue to endorse the Safety Accord that we willingly signed recently, but the responsibility of the government has to be fulfilled in making sure that the legislation – in this case, the Hazardous Substance Act – be monitored and implemented to the point of naming and prosecuting offenders, even if it means the prosecution of SAPMA members. That is the only way we are going to succeed in eliminating lead in paint.”

“There is no sense in the government conducting dozens of tests and investigating numerous cases of breaches of the Act unless the offenders are not only identified, but also prosecuted,” Spence told the meeting.

He said SAPMA had also asked the government to conduct an investigation into the supply and use of methanol in products sold to the public. “The commonly used DIY product, lacquer thinners, sometimes contains up to 32% methanol, which is poison that can lead to death if unwittingly consumed by a child. The use of methanol in thinners is favoured, because it is cheaper than safer alternatives. Yet again, in this instance also, there has been absolutely no action from the government.”

Spence said SAPMA was now well and truly tired of promises of action by government which fail to materialise while governmental accusations against the paint industry continue relentlessly.

The meeting subsequently decided that the Department of Labour would arrange a special meeting to strategise a way forward. The Council of SA Trade Unions, represented at the meeting by its Policy Coordinator Occupational: Health Safety and the Environment, Jacqueline Bodibe, requested that COSATU be included in this proposed meeting.

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SAPMA claimsThe SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has lodged its strongest

objection to the government’s continuous condemnation of the paint industry for producing leaded paints while still neglecting the governmental

prosecution of offenders SAPMA has been pleading for.

Deryck Spence, executive director of SAPMA: “SAPMA now demands governmental prosecution of offenders who are still illegally

producing leaded paint.”

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