Transform your backyard with MoistureShield’s InstaDeck®, a user-friendly outdoor flooring system that lets you create a stunning, freestanding, ground-level deck in a snap. Fully compatible with all MoistureShield decking lines—Stratos™, Vision®, Meridian™, Elevate™, and Vantage™—InstaDeck® allows for the creation of decks of any size without the need for screws. Simply lay the deck boards into the frame and step down to secure them with the integrated fastening system. Ideal for homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor space without the high costs or complexity of traditional deck installations.

ADVANTAGES OF LIGHTWEIGHT Q-BLOCKS The re-purposing of buildings into student residences, apartments, entry level housing and hotels is on the increase, with more and more developers looking to re-use or re-purpose existing buildings in key urban locations. In addition, existing foundations often require significant investment to cater for the load of traditional brick and mortar walls and, although lightweight walls such as dry walling is popular in commercial developments, they lack the robustness when used in residential refurbishments. CemteQ’s Q-Blocks have densities as low as 25% of traditional bricks and blocks and are proving invaluable to the construction industry where clients and contractors require solid walling

Roof gardens! Sounds like a great idea right? You see them in movies on the tops of New York apartments and they are known to be great for the environment, but how realistic are they to actually build? A lot of professionals in the building industry are wary of designing roof gardens and with every justification. This is because incorrectly specified or badly constructed roof gardens can wreak havoc with in the underlying structure. This being said, creating them can be a hugely rewarding process because, essentially, you’re maintaining a living structure and that requires consistent work and long-term commitment. But don’t

A question we are often asked… At Screed Worx we are often asked by people, “Are Screed Floors Cold?”. Will you believe me when I tell you that a screed floor can actually be warmer than stone or tiles? We know it doesn’t seem like it should make sense, but here is why. Cement has a very high thermal mass, which really just means that it can hold temperature. So, for Winter on our doorstep, your cement based floor will keep your room nice and cozy. Once the heaters are switched off your do floor will absorb and retain the heat. This

Quartz Carpet from Screed Worx celebrates nature’s unparalleled craftsmanship, refined over millions of years. This exquisite flooring system is born from quartz stones that have been smoothed by ancient glacial rivers, delivering a sensory experience like no other. The smooth stones underfoot offer a unique tactile sensation and bring the natural world’s beauty into your space. A Seamless Surface for a Sophisticated World Recognized globally as a leader in seamless quartz flooring systems, Quartz Carpet offers an unmatched seamless aesthetic that effortlessly elevates any environment. Its organic texture and luxurious finish create a surface that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to

Hitachi Construction Machinery will rename itself LANDCROS in April 2027. This strategic move shows their commitment to new innovations. The change brings fresh branding but retains the company’s renowned manufacturing excellence and trusted dealer support. The name change represents the next phase of the company’s accelerated innovation, aiming to deliver enhanced value and future-focused solutions. The name LANDCROS symbolizes guidance toward the future, combining “LAND” with “Customer,” “Reliable,” “Open,” and “Solutions.” This reflects the company’s mission to provide innovative technologies. Hidehiko Matsui, CEO and chairman of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, stated: “Hitachi Construction Machinery started as a part of Hitachi Ltd. in

Amid great anticipation from customers across Southern Africa, Babcock is introducing the new generation Volvo articulated haulers and excavators. The new ranges have been updated with some of the most exciting features, meeting customer needs in areas of productivity, operator comfort, safety and efficiency, resulting in lower total cost of ownership. Following their global introduction in January this year, the new generation articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and their excavator counterparts from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have generated a buzz across the global earthmoving equipment market. Customers in Southern Africa can finally get their hands onto these new machines, with Babcock set to officially

Having over the years become the recipient of several ‘firsts’ in terms of new Liebherr crane models in South Africa and even in Africa, Allied Crane Hire, a South African-headquartered mobile crane specialist that operates across sub-Saharan Africa, has taken delivery of the very first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane on the continent. Allied Crane Hire officially welcomed a new addition to its ever-growing Liebherr mobile crane fleet, the LTM 1650-8.1 – the first of its kind in Africa. The milestone marked yet another ‘first’ in the history of the company, having previously been the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to

While South Africa is known for its warm climate, our homes, schools, and businesses are unfortunately not set up to deal with the heat that increases each and every year. The solid, concrete, and brick construction of many permanent structures in the country simply doesn’t lend itself to cooling solutions. Solutions like complete air conditioning have to drill through solid walls, carefully navigate expensive tile, and deal with inaccessible windows that are barred for safety reasons. Even after an installation is complete, a home may not be properly insulated to make use of the new air conditioning, making the expensive