Lifts & Escalator Requirements
Lifts and escalators requirements are important and are an easy and comfortable method of transport as a means to travel between floor levels.
Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants
It is known that any given building has to have emergency procedures in place, to ensure that all who occupy the premises are prepared when an emergency should occur. But who is responsible to have these procedures implemented and planned? This article will clarify and outline certain duties and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, to ensure that they are prepared for an emergency.
LPG Precautions & Installation
LPG Precautions & Installation is important to consider when preparing for a gas installation, ensuring that its stored in the correct manner
Scaffolding Safety Precautions
Construction sites have many dangerous aspects that could cause injury to employees when all safety precautions are not practiced in the correct manner. Scaffolding is one item that is often identified as n high-risk activity, due to numerous aspect that is non-compliant. Aspects such as scaffolding not being tagged, incomplete construction of a scaffolding structure or not being braced in the proper manner; just to name a few. This article will discuss 5 important aspects that need to be considered when erecting scaffolding.
Types of Hazards within a Confined Space
Working in confined spaces is often overlooked as high-risk environments as it has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and it is not designed for continuous occupancy.
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.
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.
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,
Evacuation Diagrams
Evacuation Diagrams and Plans allow occupants to quickly get the information they need to evacuate in the event of an emergency.
Construction Work Permit – A Detailed Explanation
A construction work permit is a formal procedure that is required by a client to submit to the Department of Labour.