Construction Technology

Dr Wilmot James - Why Wilmot James of the DA will not get my vote   Dr Wilmot James It is my personal opinion that Wilmot James does not have what it takes to be in leadership as he lacks fundamental qualities: My interaction with Wilmot James proved to me that he is a two- faced, volatile and an egotistical individual. Dr James did not respond to the numerous emails sent, which indicates and portrays his arrogance. Secondly, does he really care about the unemployed in our country? Tonight on TV (27 April), in order to win votes, he says that job creation is his priority. Hahahaha…. No Dr Wilmot James, I have seen right through your façade and do not believe that you are a sincere person, never mind a leader and you do not have the unemployed of South Africa at heart. Reminds me of William Shakespeare’s quote “Talkers are no good doers” ­­­­­--------------------------------------------------------------- The information below was sent to Mrs Helen Zille on the 18...

Government links innovators and business Government links innovators and business Government is trying to close the gap between innovation and businesses, with the introduction of the “innovation bridge”. Tuesday marks day one of South Africa’s first “innovation bridge” in Pretoria, a Department of Science and Technology event to match-make innovators with business. While a lot of innovation and research & development (R&D) takes place in South Africa, little of this makes its way onto the market or into companies. Government, through the National Research Foundation, universities and research councils, is the major funder of R&D in the country, but often these developments stay in the laboratory, due to a lack of venture capital, difficulties faced by start-ups or industry ignorance. “The [innovation bridge], which is the first-of-its-kind in South Africa, is intended to exhibit publicly funded technology innovation and create matchmaking opportunities for technology d...

Quality of SA innovations lauded Government is trying to close the gap between innovation and businesses, with the introduction of the “innovation bridge”. Tuesday marks day one of South Africa’s first “innovation bridge” in Pretoria, a Department of Science and Technology event to match-make innovators with business. While a lot of innovation and research & development (R&D) takes place in South Africa, little of this makes its way onto the market or into companies. Government, through the National Research Foundation, universities and research councils, is the major funder of R&D in the country, but often these developments stay in the laboratory, due to a lack of venture capital, difficulties faced by start-ups or industry ignorance. “The [innovation bridge], which is the first-of-its-kind in South Africa, is intended to exhibit publicly funded technology innovation and create matchmaking opportunities for technology developers, financiers, funders and technology use...

Ethiopia to construct 2.45 million residential units this fiscal year - moladi Ethiopia to construct millions of residential units - moladi - Ethiopian Ministry of Urban Development, Housing & Construction The Ethiopian Ministry of Urban Development, Housing & Construction (MoUDHC) is planning to construct 2.45 million houses in housing schemes, between 2015/16 and 2020/21. Out of the residential houses, 750,000 will be built in urban areas and 1.7 million in the rural areas. The plan was discussed in a Ministry’s review meeting held in Adama (Nazreth) earlier this month. The construction project is expected to commence in 2015-2016 fiscal year and is in line with the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) currently underway. Mohammedzain Kedir, policy and programme bureau officer of MoUDHC confirmed the news and said that the houses will be erected in the housing schemes of 10/90, 20/80 and 40/60. For smooth construction to take place, the Ministry has proposed to give out 1...

Prefab house alternative- Cheaper than prefabricated Prefab house alternative- Cheaper than prefabricated moladi- Alternative to prefabricated or prefab housing Decent housing is one of the key factors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion – it is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head. academic research proves that access to a clean and stable home implicates an improvement in security, health and education. moladi, an award winning South African based company, makes housing accessible to low-income people through innovative and eco-friendly technology, creating employment. The moladi system consists of a reusable and recyclable plastic formwork or mould, which is filled with mortar (stone-less concrete) and a special concrete additive. Once the mortar is set, the formwork can be removed – and reused up to 50 times. the brick-less walls can withstand all types of weather and is earthquake resistant. due to the simplicity in design and the repetitive application...

Kenya government housing backlog needs solution Kenyan government to construct 300,000 housing units for staff  Kenya housing backlog The government of Kenya through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is planning to put up 300, 000 houses for civil servants by 2017. The social housing project will see the country alleviate housing needs by civil servants, some of which – like the police – have been reported to live in deplorable conditions. The government will start construction of 10, 000 units this year according to the director of housing in the ministry, Mr. Patrick Bucha. In addition to benefiting the civil servants, the project will also help non-governmental workers and the rest of the public, since the government will open up spaces for commercial purposes for the same. The government will collaborate with private investors in order to finance the construction, development and maintenance of the housing units. The project will entail construction of modern, s...

Brick making machine | New Building System Brick making machines not needed moladi plastic formwork system eliminates the need to produce bricks or blocks in a machine - Brick making machines are replaced with moladi plastic formwork construction system. moladi mould a whole house in one day in a re-usable lightweight plastic mould. The need to produce bricks in machines and let them cure, transport them to site, and have may break in the process has made bricks an antiquated form of construction.   Brick making machine Tags - moladi, Brick making machine, bricks, blocks, interlocking, soil cement, formwork, plastic formwork, building system, construction, brick free, machines, new building system, brickless, brick machine, block machine