Toolbox Talk – Construction Piling
Piling is used in the construction of buildings, bridges and other structures when the soil might not be able to support the weight necessary for the structure.
Monday Tech Talk – Construction Vehicles Blind Spots
Construction equipment and vehicles have blind spots that reduce or eliminate visibility for the operator or driver.
Material Handling on Construction Sites
Material handling is defined as the process of moving, protecting, storing, and controlling materials throughout the project phase. Poor handling of material can cause major problems on sites as it may add to material waste, poor productivity and quality of work, project delays, poor material flow and may even cause injuries on site.
Toolbox Talk – MEWPs (Mobile elevating work platforms)
The most significant MEWP dangers are encountered during the operation and use of the machine rather than transporting it on site.
Toolbox Talk – Safe use of a Man-Cage
The safe use of a man-cage is important as it is classified as working at heights, which is seen as a high risk activity.
Monday Tech Talk – Construction Piling
Piling is used in the construction of buildings, bridges and other structures when the soil might not be able to support the weight necessary for the structure.
Architecture History in South Africa
The construction industry within South Africa has always been one of the largest contributors to the economy. But since 2010 during the Soccer World Cup project, the industry has faced a deep crisis - in 2014 the sector got off to a very bleak start with workers striking leading to unrest with the clients.
Monday Tech Talks – Blasting Operations
Other aspects also play a role when blasting is concerned, monitoring ground vibrations & flyrock should also be in consideration.
Toolbox Talk – Blasting Requirements
blasting, is the process of reducing a solid body, such as rock, to fragments by using an explosive. Conventional blasting operations include; drilling holes, placing a charge and detonator in each hole, detonating the charge, and clearing away the broken material.
Celebrating Women in Construction & Architecture
During the course of history, women faced numerous challenges, not only with regard to social norms and ideologies but within career paths as well. In the early 20th century of South Africa,