Construction Technology

THE BUILDER OF THE FUTURE The Builder of the Future Moladi construction systems has developed a way in which houses and social infrastructure can be built faster and cheaper, without jeopardising the structural integrity of buildings. by Glenneis Kriel - Finweek   While most other industries have undergone tremendous change, the building and construction sector has seen little new technological breakthroughs over the past fifty years. That was until Hennie Botes, the founder of Moladi , came along.   Realising the struggles of the poor in getting good quality housing, already in the 1980s, Botes decided to do something about it. His solution was the development of a whole new building system, which he named Moladi. The system replaces the cumbersome bricklaying process with an approach similar to plastic injection moulding.   A “mould” is produced by training local unskilled labour to assemble reusable plastic injection moulded panels, commonly known as formwork. The formwork is erect

Miriam Altman | National Planning Commission Miriam Altman Dr Miriam Altman Miriam Altman - "Strategist, thought leader, change catalyst aimed at high impact solutions to solve development challenges "   As commissioner for the National Planning commission the above statement reads quite impressive but as the Chinese proverb goes: Talk does not cook rice.  National Planning Commission "The Commission consists of respected thinkers in South Africa and is expected to bring about fresh ideas and insight into the long- term plan to advance growth and development in South Africa."   We find it totally unacceptable that, as a Commissioner, you do not have the courtesy to reply to mail sent as far back as 2012 - Ignoring our recent post on LinkedIn and Twitter .  Road to WEF Africa - Pursuing Inclusive Growth in South Africa - World Economic Forum - Durban - South Africa #WEF2017 This is not what one would expect from a commissioner " expected to bring about fre