Toolbox Talk - Scaffolding Requirements
The General Safety Regulations define scaffolding as any temporary elevated platform and supporting structure used for supporting workmen and materials or both. | Read More
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 cont | Read More
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 | Read More
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 | Read More
Monday Tech Talks - Blasting Operations
Other aspects also play a role when blasting is concerned, monitoring ground vibrations & flyrock should also be in consideration. | Read More
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 | Read More
Monday Tech Talks - The Minimum Requirements for a Tower Crane Erection
There are specific requirements that need to be followed when a tower crane is being erected. This is to ensure that the crane is being constructed in a safe ma | Read More
Evacuation Diagrams
Evacuation Diagrams and Plans allow occupants to quickly get the information they need to evacuate in the event of an emergency. | Read More
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. | Read More
The Timeline of Covid-19 from 2020 – 2022
At the end of 2019, no one had expected or ever imagined how life would change and how the world had to adapt to what has been coined the “new normal”. | Read More
Injuries on Construction Sites
Construction sites are dangerous. Period. The construction industry is seen as a very dangerous sector worldwide. As it is stated that a construction employee.. | Read More
Monday Tech Talks - Wayleave
Some sites will have to utilize public spaces such as the walkways or paths to simply occupy the space for scaffolding. There is, believe it or not, an applicat | Read More
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