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AfriSam dedicated between 14 to 17 trucks to the job of servicing WBHO’s concrete pumps during the large continuous pours of around 550 m3 each
Afrisam is WBHO’S concrete partner on BRT station
7th October 2020

Construction leader AfriSam has conducted two large continuous pours as part of its readymix supply to WBHO Roads and Earthworks’ contract at Watt Street Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) station in... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Another eight new electric straddle carriers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
11th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet has suspended the main marine contract for the project. 


The afrisam way leads to another success story
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a leading supplier of construction materials and technical solutions, AfriSam was instrumental in the successful execution of a project in Spartan, Kempton Park. Working closely with contractor,... 


Houskeeping on-site made easy by Chryso
31st August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Good housekeeping on a construction site is not negotiable. When working with cement and readymix concrete it becomes even more critical that surrounding areas are free from spills and build-up, as... 


Aspasa director Nico Pienaar
Aspasa takes action against dodgy concrete lab test results
20th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of South Africa (Aspasa) has hosted an urgent meeting of its technical committee to address inaccurate and procedurally incorrect laboratory tests that... 


PPC delays full-year results publication, restates FY19 earnings
PPC delays full-year results publication, restates FY19 earnings
18th August 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed cement manufacturer PPC has advised that the publication of its financial results for the year ended March 31 has been delayed to the end of September. It had initially been scheduled... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has taken delivery of a further 13 electric straddle carriers, 


Afrisam makes a concrete contribution to the leap school in Diepsloot
23rd July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a partnership that started in 2014, AfriSam has donated construction materials for the construction of the new LEAP Maths and Science School in Diepsloot, Gauteng.  AfriSam was approached by one... 


Efficiency a key driver in environmental stewardship
15th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Demanding economic conditions – aggravated by stoppages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic – have highlighted the value of environmental stewardship in the construction sector. Bruce Paul,... 


Afrisam and the environment – an ongoing partnership
Afrisam and the environment – an ongoing partnership
7th July 2020

AfriSam is synonymous with environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, honouring their values of ‘People, Planet and Performance’. As a leading supplier of construction materials, AfriSam... 


Awards to take new shape
12th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

As cement, aggregate and readymix concrete producer AfriSam marks ten years since the inaugural AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Design + Innovation, the 2019/20 edition is likely to set new... 


THE WHOLE BATCH 
Batching ensures high and uniform quality of readymix concrete for each batch produced by a batching plant
Concrete batchers training in the works
5th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Concrete Institute’s (TCI’s) School of Concrete Technology is planning to offer a special one-day course for concrete batchers and batch plant staff in the second half of 2020. 


BUILDING CITIES
AfriSam’s range of construction materials has been contributing significantly to infrastructure development in Africa over the last 85 years
Company welcomes relaxed lockdown regulations
5th June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Construction materials company AfriSam has welcomed the first steps in relaxing South Africa’s national Covid-19 lockdown, and looks forward to Level 3, which was earmarked to start at the... 


Level 4 allows some construction materials to flow
13th May 2020

As the gradual re-opening of the economy begins, the first steps in relaxing South Africa’s national coronavirus lockdown will allow critical supplies of cement and construction material to reach... 


AfriSam now operating under Level 4 restrictions
AfriSam now operating under Level 4 restrictions
13th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The first steps in relaxing South Africa’s national coronavirus lockdown will allow critical supplies of cement and construction material to reach specified markets. “With the lowering . . . to... 


Deadline for AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award entries extended
23rd April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Entries for the yearly AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award have been extended to July 3, as a result of the disruption brought about as a result of Covid-19. Cement, aggregate and readymix... 


Afrisam Readymix facilitates durable construction of Brakpan Reservoir
21st April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AfriSam’s responsiveness and ability to deliver according to specification made this leading construction material supplier the preferred readymix concrete partner for the new Brakpan reservoir... 


Afrisam Readymix facilitates durable construction of Brakpan reservoir
21st April 2020

AfriSam’s responsiveness and ability to deliver according to specification made this leading construction material supplier the preferred readymix concrete partner for the new Brakpan reservoir... 


Construction companies can no longer ignore digitisation of industry
11th March 2020

Submitted by Andrew Skudder, CEO of CCS Accelerating digitisation is one of the main trends for the construction industry in 2020. This means construction companies need to find software solutions... 


Afrisam Urban Quarry And Plant Define Good Neighbourliness
Afrisam Urban Quarry And Plant Define Good Neighbourliness
4th February 2020

Increasingly hemmed in by urban development, AfriSam’s Jukskei quarry and readymix plant have been applying ever more stringent controls and standards to remain a friendly neighbour. When the... 


Slow Economy Demands Efficiency, Quality In Readymix
Slow Economy Demands Efficiency, Quality In Readymix
13th January 2020

With South Africa’s construction sector in the doldrums, it is vital that material suppliers get smarter. AfriSam’s Jukskei readymix plant is doing just that, says operations manager Kevin Naidoo.... 


The CHRYSO®Plast Omega range of new generation plasticisers for the readymix concrete market
The CHRYSO®Plast Omega range of new generation plasticisers for the readymix concrete market
11th November 2019

An innovative range of plasticisers - the CHRYSO®Plast Omega range is specifically engineered to assist readymix producers to meet their customers’ precise requirements by enabling them to offer a... 


Wearne Quarries Natal expands with two SANY front-end loaders
Wearne Quarries Natal expands with two SANY front-end loaders
18th October 2019

An aggregate and readymix supplier based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal has taken delivery of two SANY SYL956 five-ton front-end loaders (FELs) from Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) as part of its... 


Doors Open For Students As Concor Buildings Progresses Upmarket Digs
Doors Open For Students As Concor Buildings Progresses Upmarket Digs
17th October 2019

Students have moved into the stylish rooms at The Campus student accommodation in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, as Concor Buildings fast tracks the project. The 850-bed development, close to both UJ... 


AMIT DAWNEERANGEN
One should rather think about the benefits of products in terms of durability, sustainability and the environment
Company provides multiple new solutions
11th October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of its continuous drive to improve on its solutions offerings, diversified construction materials company AfriSam is developing multiple new solutions to provide more environment-friendly... 


PPC restructuring to position group to take advantage of future growth
29th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

As efforts to stabilise the performance of its core operations continue, JSE-listed cement company PPC on Thursday said the restructuring of the group would position the business to take advantage... 


Company mitigates challenges at Mozambique project
19th July 2019

An ambitious project timeline for the construction of beverage company Cervejas de Moçambique’s (CDM’s) new brewery, compounded by a late start to the project owing to external constraints, saw... 


TRACK RECORD The stadium was built in record time as a multifaceted sporting facility and arts and culture hub
Sporting complex completed two years early
28th June 2019

An innovative design-and-build solution for the Japoma Sports Complex in Douala, Cameroon has allowed for multinational engineering consultancy Aecom to decrease the proposed project timeframe by... 


LIMESTONE KILN
Producing clinker is energy intensive and releases CO2 over and above the fuel used to burn the limestone
AfriSam exploring ways to further reduce its carbon emissions
28th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified materials company AfriSam is working to further reduce its carbon emissions, after achieving a sustained reduction of 35% as a result of on various initiatives over nearly two decades,... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet has said that its contractor, CMI Emtateni Joint Venture, has terminated its R4.2-billion contract for a megaproject to create deeper berths at the Durban Container Terminal. 


Making Roads And Bridges Last Longer With Afrisam
Making Roads And Bridges Last Longer With Afrisam
13th May 2019

Construction materials leader AfriSam leverages the power of applied research to make roads, bridges and other concrete structures more resistant to corrosive environments. Among its long term... 


AECOM cuts stadium design-and-build to a record two years at Japoma
AECOM cuts stadium design-and-build to a record two years at Japoma
9th May 2019

An innovative design-and-build solution for the Japoma Sports Complex in Douala, Cameroon has seen integrated infrastructure delivery company AECOM slash two years off the traditional timeframe for... 


Concor Buildings Gives New Shine To Skukuza With Sanparks Safari Lodge
Concor Buildings Gives New Shine To Skukuza With Sanparks Safari Lodge
15th April 2019

The wildlife-loving public can look forward to another upmarket venue in the Kruger National Park after Concor Buildings recently completed a new three-star safari lodge at Skukuza camp. Developed... 


Universal Coal operates the Kangala mine.
Universal considering offer from Afrimat
8th April 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

South Africa focused coal miner Universal Coal has received a conditional, non-binding indicative counter offer from JSE-listed Afrimat to rival a previous offer from a consortium headed by Ata... 


Subdued construction activity, higher imports cut PPC's sales volumes
5th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed cement producer PPC has reported difficult trading conditions for the nine months to December 31, 2018, with cement volumes down between 2% and 3%, against a backdrop of estimated market... 


Supporting industry associations adds value – CMA
23rd November 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

To ensure the use of high-quality precast concrete products in the market, it is vital for professionals and manufacturers of products related to the built environment to realise the value of... 


Bobcat Kathu establishes long-standing relationship with Olivier Beton
Bobcat Kathu establishes long-standing relationship with Olivier Beton
5th November 2018

Such is the popularity of the Bobcat brand that customers seldom only buy single machines, but are often converted into long-standing customers due to the reliability, durability, and... 


Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
AfriSam bolsters Western Cape prominence with technical Zeitz Museum concrete work
18th April 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Building materials company AfriSam designed and supplied specialist concrete for the construction of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which involved the cutting away of the inside of... 


Afrisam Readymix For Unique Dynamic’s Droogheuwel Reservoir Project
22nd February 2018

Gauteng continues to be an urban magnet drawing job seekers from far and wide, making the Droogheuwel municipal bulk water reservoir in Randfontein a vital piece of infrastructure to keep... 


Concrete Industry Honours Afrisam With Two Top Awards
22nd February 2018

Construction materials leader AfriSam dominated at the recent Southern African ReadyMix Association (SARMA) awards by winning two of the four accolades bestowed on the industry’s top performers for... 


Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn
Afrisam Builds Quality And Reliability In Downturn
22nd February 2018

Seeing through the challenging economic times requires an even more intense focus on quality, as this is what drives efficiency and cost effectiveness, according to Afrisam general manager readymix... 


Infinité Project Rolls On For Tri-Star, Afrisam
Infinité Project Rolls On For Tri-Star, Afrisam
22nd February 2018

After the turning of the first sod in April 2017, construction of the glamourous Infinité apartments in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, has been proceeding apace – with AfriSam supplying readymix... 


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