The new 200-bed Netcare Pholoso Private Hospital, which opened its doors on the 21st September 2015, installed Technicrete’s Earthform garden blocks in the boundary retaining walls and kerbs in the hospital parking facility.

Hendrik Steenkamp, Technicrete ISG’s Sales Consultant said “Our Earthform garden blocks offer a superior quality to other options on the market. They are well

suited for projects that comprise retaining walls as they are simple and quick to install and can be stacked up to eight levels high. Earthform blocks also offer the facility for vegetation to be planted within the blocks giving an aesthetically pleasing finish. We supplied over 3200 blocks to the Netcare Pholoso project.”

“Two factors made us choose Technicrete’s products, one is that they are SABS approved and the other is the competitive pricing that Technicrete ISG offers “said Faan Breytenbach, Owner of Racs Civils who was contracted to the Netcare Pholoso Private Hospital development.

“We used 2700 meters of their Fig 7 semi-mountable kerb blocks throughout the parking areas and the Earthform blocks were well suited for the finished look we were tasked with achieving at the hospital. With the deadline for the completion of the project being September, Technicrete ISG pulled out all the stops to supply the quantities of kerbs and blocks that we required, and they succeeded.” said Breytenbach.

Technicrete ISG offers a vast range of paving, permeable paving, kerbing, blocks, precast walling and palisade fencing. The company also supplies the Technicrete Armorflex erosion control protection system suited to erosion control and drainage projects.

Technicrete ISG is part of the IS Group which also comprises Rocla and Ocon Brick.

Location, location, location is the property developer’s mantra, and Lords View Industrial Park in Chloorkop, near Midrand, offers just that with access to all the major highways as well as being in close proximity to O R Tambo International Airport. This major industrial park development, which commenced in March 2011, will house global and national industrial and retail distribution centres and warehouses.

Technicrete ISG, part of the IS Group of companies, was selected to pave and kerb the perimeter of the industrial park and their Armorflex solution for erosion control was used in an overflow application joining the four dams situated in the park.

Power Construction’s Site Agent, Robert Turner said “On a project of this magnitude, aesthetics are as important as functionality. The Technicrete kerbs and double zig zag (DZZ) paving is a quality product that gives the industrial park a good and pleasing finish. We used Technicrete’s barrier, mountable and semi-mountable kerbs in a variety of dimensions to kerb the 2.5 kms of roads and walkways at the park, whilst the paving area utilised DZZ’s and BondBrick grey pavers for the parking and other walkway areas”.

“It was the product quality, service and price from Technicrete ISG that secured the contract as well as their professionalism. Product demand and supply at times became a challenge, but it was not insurmountable for Technicrete ISG who did not fail in their delivery of stock” said Turner.

In addition to the industrial park development, Technicrete ISG also completed work within the Greencross building area and will be supplying DZZ’s and BondBrick for the Foschini and Stuttaford warehousing sites that are shortly to be developed at Lords View Industrial Park.

Technicrete ISG Sales Consultant, Tienie Bronkhorst commented “We supplied R1.5 million worth of Technicrete product to Lords View Industrial Park, which is a project in motion and due for completion in June 2016. In addition to our pavers and kerbs, our Armorflex solution offers installation flexibility as it conforms to ground contours, does not fracture and requires little ground preparation. It provides a good defence against erosion with an excellent lining for drainage channels”.

“We are very pleased with the final appearance of our products around the industrial park which has used the grey/terracotta colour scheme combination and are delighted to be involved in further sites within the complex” said Bronkhorst.

The Technicrete DZZ’s are available in autumn, grey, terracotta, plum, slate and tan colours with a length/width of 220 x 97 mm. BondBrick are available in the same colourings with a length/width of 200/100 mm.

Technicrete ISG is part of the Infrastructure Specialist Group, which is also the holding company for Ocon Brick and Rocla.

 

Technicrete ISG (Pty) Ltd, part of the Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG), has acquired Cast Industries` business operations, a manufacturer of concrete and precast products, effective 1^st July 2015.

The acquisition of Cast Industries will enhance Technicrete’s position as one of the leading suppliers of paving and kerbing products within Gauteng with Cast Industries being completely incorporated into Technicrete ISG (Pty) Ltd.

Guinevere Thomas, Group Marketing and Communications Manager for ISG said “This acquisition will increase Technicrete`s market share within the paving market, increase our customer base and augment our production capabilities. With the increase in production capacity we will be able to satisfy market demands, and service existing and future customer needs.

The acquisition includes the operations, staff and assets currently associated with Cast Industries whose trading name will cease to exist after 1^st July 2015.

Technicrete ISG (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of the Infrastructure Specialist Group, which also includes Ocon Brick and Rocla.

Shopping centres and commercial parks, whether large or small, need paving and kerbing for parking areas and walkways that will not only withstand the amount of anticipated foot and vehicle traffic, but will also be aesthetically pleasing and durable. Technicrete, one of South Africa’s leading manufacturers of building and construction products was recently awarded the contract to pave and kerb the parking facilities for the new Pick ‘n Pay outlet in Brentwood Park, Benoni on the East Rand.

“We used Technicrete’s products at this Pick ‘n Pay development not only because they conform to SABS, which is essential for the projects that we become involved with, but also because of their competitive pricing. In today’s economic climate attention to project costs is critical not only for the project developer, but for all of the contractors involved. Technicrete’s pricing, in conjunction with their product quality and reliability stands them in good stead” said Raymond Metcalfe, Contracts Manager for CivTek Civil Engineering Contractors.

“We used two styles of Technicrete’s Barrier Kerbs and selected their Double Zig-Zag (DZZs) interlocking pavers for the parking area surface. We covered some 9,000 square meters with the DZZs and 2,000 meters of kerbing in total. In order to enhance the parking area appearance we also installed Technicrete Garden Kerbs. The parking area project was approximately six months and we are very happy with the final appearance at Brentwood Park” said Metcalfe.

Wayne Oliver, Sales Representative for Technicrete commented “It is always a pleasure to receive recognition for the service and quality of product that we offer our customers.

Safety is also a part of what is required when it comes to parking area surfaces; it has to be smooth and easy to navigate for pedestrians in particular, and should not have any unusual indentations, flaws or cracks that could cause injury. At Technicrete we ensure that our interlocking pavers and kerbs provide a sound and safe foundation that will not collapse or deteriorate from inclement weather exposure or under heavy vehicle loads”.

“We have paving and kerb ranges that are manufactured specifically for certain applications; ranging from parking areas, petrol station forecourts to container terminals and this is where, based on our technical expertise, we can advise on the product most suited to the customer’s application requirements” concluded Oliver.

Technicrete is part of the Infrastructure Specialist’s Group, which also includes Ocon Brick and Rocla.

 

Work has commenced on the Centenary Road expansion project, which is the first phase of the R84 billion Modderfontein New City development in north-eastern Johannesburg.

 

Technicrete were awarded the contract to supply double zig-zag (DZZ) interlocking paving blocks as well as kerbs for the Centenary Road  expansion, which will, when completed provide a much needed east-to-west road access with the K113 provincial road.

 

ProBuild Site Agent, Wayne Green, said “This is the first phase of a massive project and Centenary Road when completed will be carrying a very large amount of traffic. One of the reasons Technicrete were chosen was the quality and durability of their products in conjunction with good service, delivery and reliability”.

 

“We have used Technicrete products before, with one three-year-old project still in 100% perfect condition. Their concrete pre-cast kerbs are ideal for a project of this nature whilst their DZZ interlockers form an economical and hard wearing surface offering longevity that will most definitely be required” said Green.

 

“Technicrete is delighted to have been awarded this prestigious contract it is testimony to the fact that our products are of a superior quality whilst still being cost competitive. Our 60 mm DZZ interlocking paving blocks are well suited to industrial and factory roads, making them particularly suitable for the Centenary Road upgrade. We started to supply the 8820 square meters of grey DZZ’s in March 2015, and this will continue through to October of this year. We are also supplying 8500 meters of 1000 mm barrier kerbing along with 16000 units of grey garden kerbing. All of these products are available in various colourings and dimensions to suit a client’s requirements “said Wayne Oliver, Technicrete Sales Representative.

 

Technicrete kerbs are ideal edge restraints and in addition to barrier kerbing, semi-mountable; mountable and rectangular kerbing is available. DZZ interlocking paver applications range from domestic driveways and commercial developments through to heavy duty loading bays and container terminals where forklifts and similar equipment is in regular use.

 

The Modderfontein New City project is due for completion in 2024.