Author: Raymond Campling
CABLE CARE CRITICAL TO MACHINE LONGEVITY
The management of moving cables and hoses in machine building is critical to the operation and longevity of the equipment with modern systems like ene [...]
SIZING PLANT EQUIPMENT FOR CONCRETE WORK
Handling the raw ingredients of concrete such as aggregates, admixtures and cement requires careful selection of plant equipment where bucket sizing a [...]
SOUTH AFRICA’S TRUCK MARKET HOLDS SOLID IN JUNE 2025
South Africa’s truck sector held steady in June, riding on favourable economic conditions and continued fleet demand. According to Naamsa, total new v [...]
RETAINING WALL FAILURES ARE AVOIDABLE
As property prices soar and demand for space intensifies, developers are increasingly turning to marginal land such as sloped terrain for new builds a [...]
SPRAYED CONCRETE: SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE
Shotcreting or sprayed concrete application is a key construction method in South Africa for stabilising slopes and repairing deteriorated structures. [...]
SLOPE STABILISATION BOOSTS CONSTRUCTION POTENTIAL
Slope stabilisation is an essential element of infrastructure and construction projects. Whether it's along major transport routes, housing developmen [...]
READYMIX CONCRETE SUPPLIERS NEED INDEMNITY INSURANCE
Concrete suppliers face a unique and costly risk if a batch fails after curing when the financial consequences can be devastating.
Whether due to [...]
WHY QUALITY PAVING AND TRAINING MATTER IN SOUTH AFRICA
From upmarket residential driveways to municipal walkways and large commercial developments paving is one of the most visible and commonly used elemen [...]
PREMIX CONCRETE BAGS: WE COMPARE BUILDERS, BUCO AND CASHBUILD’S TOP DIY CONCRETE OPTIONS
In the world of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement and small-scale construction projects, few products have made concrete work as accessible as pre [...]
HOW TO LAY A FOUNDATION FOR A DIY BOUNDARY WALL IN CLAY GROUND
For the DIY enthusiast laying a stable and durable foundation for a boundary wall or fence in clay ground presents unique challenges that require tech [...]