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Structural engineer cuts costs but retains skills amid harsh environment

By: Kimberley Smuts 20th November 2015 Structural engineering company Tass Engineering has streamlined its business by reducing expenses and concentrating on maintaining its skills set to remain competitive, despite a stagnant demand for skills and a lack of development in the steel construction industry in South Africa. The company,... →

Light steel frame building no longer ‘alternative’

20th November 2015 It can be argued that light steel frame building (LSFB) is no longer an alternative building method in South Africa as it has become the first choice of many leading contractors and developers, says Southern Africa Light Steel Frame Building Association (Sasfa) director John Barnard. “Among the... →

KFC RESTAURANT IN UMTATA Several high-profile users, including the leading fast food chains in South Africa, are changing their building philosophy to include the rolling out of sustainable light steel frame building restaurants

Local content designation breakthrough for power line association

20th November 2015 As localisation has become a critical issue in the South African steel industry, government’s recent designation of steel power pylons, monopole pylons, steel substation structures, powerline hardware, street lighting steel poles and steel lattice towers and masts is a major breakthrough. This is... →

KOBUS DE BEER Local content designation indicates government’s commitment to protect the jobs and capabilities in the steel industry

Institute absorbs other industry bodies to mitigate sector’s challenges

20th November 2015 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) is certainly not pessimistic about the future, even though the steel construction industry is currently under significant pressure, notes CEO Paolo Trinchero. He says: “To consolidate the efforts of industry associations and to optimise... →

PROJECTS OF SUBSTANCE NEEDED The most important issue facing the steel construction today is the lack of meaningful projects

Light steel frame building industry increases steel consumption

21st November 2014 Steel consumption by the light steel frame building (LSFB) industry has grown to 25 000 t a year, mostly in the form of high strength galvanised steel sheets. This growth was spurred by double digit annual growth rates over the past five years, says Southern African Light Steel Frame Building... →

ANNUAL GROWTH Light steel frame building is growing every year, particularly in multi-storey office and commercial buildings

Steel academy to provide training for industry

21st November 2014 In response to the need for a properly skilled workforce in South Africa, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) is in the process of launching a steel academy to provide the necessary training within the industry, says institution CEO Paolo Trinchero. “With the academy, we... →

PRACTICAL TRAINING Saisc’s plan is to include theoretical training and practical training under one umbrella in its steel academy

Power line industry supports power transmission plans

21st November 2014 Engagement between the power line industry, State power utility Eskom and government is necessary to develop a strong and sustainable power line industry that is capable of servicing the electricity transmission requirements of the country as well as protecting jobs in the industry, says Power... →

GARY WHALLEY The power line industry supports Eskom’s power transmission plans in the short and medium term

Steel provider strengthens relationship with automotive industry

21st November 2014 Multinational steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal South Africa supplies around 170 to 180 kiloton of flat steel products to the country’s vehicle manufacturers. “This is as part of our strategy to continue our good relationship with the automotive industry,” says marketing manager for product and... →

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ArcelorMittal supplies hot rolled steel, pickled and oiled steel, cold rolled steel and electro galvanised steel to the automotive industry

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HOT ROLLED BARS ArcelorMittal supplies hot rolled steel, pickled and oiled steel, cold rolled steel and electro galvanised steel to the automotive industry

Company launches mini cranes in SA

By: Bruce Montiea 21st November 2014 Specialist access platforms rental company Eazi Access Rental introduced the Maeda range of mini cranes to the market in September at mining and industrial trade show Electra Mining Africa Expo. The Maeda cranes can be used in a multitude of sectors such as steel, construction, mining, rigging... →

MINI CRANE Maeda mini cranes boast accessibility and compact power

Technological advances reduce costs

By: Bruce Montiea 21st November 2014 Keeping up with technological advances is enabling steel industry engineering services provider Steel Services & Allied Industries (SS & AI) to “cut overhead costs and reduce the handling of materials throughout the fabrication process”, says MD Lawrence Bartlett. SS & AI, which is a member of... →

FACTORY FLOOR Automation keeps Steel Services & Allied Industries at the forefront of technology and also makes it a leader in productivity

Australia still good playing ground for SA steel fabricators

21st November 2014 South African steel fabrication companies wishing to continue successfully doing business in the Australian mining industry need to maintain regular contact with their clients, says marketing consortium for the South African structural steel construction industry the International Steel... →

NEELS VAN NIEKERK The yearly visit to Australia ensures effective exposure to a wider client audience

Multifunctional warehousing facility completed

By: Bruce Montiea 21st November 2014 Steel building solutions provider Cousins Steel International (CSI) completed a value project in Mobeni, Durban, which entailed supplying the structural steel for and constructing a “highly functional” warehousing facility in September for property development company Shree Property Holdings, CSI... →

SPACIOUS The Cousins Steel International engineering team was responsible for the design, fabrication, supply and erection of the superstructure, as well as for all the cladding, doors and louvres of the warehouse

Metal roofing industry body releases standard for cladding

21st November 2014 Metal roofing industry body Southern African Metal Cladding and Roofing Association (Samcra), a division of the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction, completed the draft of the new standard for cladding, aimed at assisting engineers and specifiers with cladding work, says association... →

CLADDING WORK Samcra is regulating the industry to benefit metal roofing professionals

South African skills evident at steel awards

21st November 2014 That South African architects and engineers have the ability to build aesthetic steel structures becomes increasingly apparent at the yearly Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) Steel Awards, its 2014 convenor Spencer Erling says. The awards took place in Johannesburg, Cape... →

PLEASING TO THE EYE South African architects and engineers have the ability to build aesthetic steel structures

Crane rail fastening system reduces wear and tear

21st November 2014 Automated warehouses, steel mills, power stations, airports, wastewater treatment works, harbours and container handling depots can cut production time losses, when cranes fail, as engineering company Horne Group is now distributing a crane rail fastening system that extends the life of crane... →

FASTENING SYSTEM Gantrail MK7 has been designed specifically for crane rail fastening applications in facilities that use cranes for their operations

‘Buy local’ campaign to impede steel industry job losses

22nd November 2013 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) has launched a ‘buy local’ campaign in an attempt to impede the unnecessary loss of jobs in the steel construction industry. The campaign, which started with the erection of a billboard on the R21 Edenvale off-ramp, is supported by... →

Saisc branches into the power line, metal cladding and roofing sectors

22nd November 2013 In a bid to further grow the steel industry and curb job losses, the South African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) is aiming to expand into the metal and power line sectors. The institute recently launched two independent sub-associations: the Power Line Association of Southern Africa... →

Steel fabricators to remain competitive in Africa through turnkey solutions

22nd November 2013 South African steel fabricators will need to focus on offering a competitive, turnkey value-added solution to win market share in sub-Saharan Africa and further north on the continent, International Steel Fabricators of South Africa (ISF) director Neels van Niekerk states. “South African... →

After 18 years of service, De Clercq retires from Saisc

22nd November 2013 The South African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) bade farewell to its long-serving CEO, Hennie de Clercq who is going on retirement in style. At its annual general meeting earlier this month, the organisation set aside time to say goodbye to the 68 year old who had served the institute... →

Green building takes the first prize in steel awards

22nd November 2013 International financial and risk services provider Alexander Forbes’ new head office building in Sandton, Johannesburg, has won this years’ Architectural Category award in the South African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) Steel Awards. The judges said at the awards, which were held on... →

Eco-friendly building method takes off in South Africa

22nd November 2013 The South African Light Steel Frame Building Association (Sasfa) says, that in the past seven years, light steel frame building (LSFB) has become the most viable alternative building method for low to medium rise buildings. Sasfa recently released a report, which revealed that “the steel... →

New Saisc CEO appointed

22nd November 2013 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) has appointed Paolo Trinchero as its new CEO. He takes over from Dr Hennie de Clercq, who has retired after being at the helm of Saisc for the last 13 years. Trinchero says he looks forward to the challenges he will face in the new... →

Focusing on the African market will grow local steel industry – Saisc CEO

22nd November 2013 To spur the local steel industry to grow by at least 5% a year over the next 10 years, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) will increase its focus on improving relationships with its counterparts in other African countries. →

Recently appointed Saisc CEO Paolo Trinchero says that this will require the institute to be proactive in looking for opportunities in the relevant existing and emerging sectors in South Africa and the sub-Saharan region.

Rand not weak enough for exports – ISF

By: Samantha Herbst 23rd November 2012 Although the rand has plummeted in recent months owing to decreased investor confidence in local industry, it is still too strong for the steel export market to flourish, says International Steel Fabricators of South Africa (ISF) director and industry stalwart Kobus Marais. →

Saisc promotes R&D, skills development

23rd November 2012 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) is investing time and money into finding new engineering techniques for the industry, based on the conviction that part of the success of an industry association is its ability to provide its members with solutions for the future, says... →

Local manufacturer shines at Steel Awards

By: Samantha Herbst 23rd November 2012 Steel, tube and pipe manufacturer Robor played a signicant role in three projects that took top honours at the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) Steel Awards 2012. →

SteelFuture conference promotes ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking

23rd November 2012 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) will, in March next year, host the SteelFuture Conference in Johannesburg – a gathering that will focus on the future of the global steel construction industry. →

Local institute, industry among the world’s best – executive director

23rd November 2012 The performance of the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) and the Southern African steel construction industry’s level of professionalism are, as a whole, on par with the best in the world, says Saisc executive director Dr Hennie de Clercq. →

Steel fabrication industry bleeds as major clients procure abroad

23rd November 2012 The large quantities of fabricated structural steel coming into South Africa from China, Saudi Arabia, India, Turkey and Thailand, besides other countries, continue to significantly impact on the local economy, says Southern African Institute of Steel Construction industry development director... →

Fabricators to benefit from changing business practice – ISF

23rd November 2012 While it has always been common practice in the construction industry for a client to outsource contract responsibility to engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) companies or engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies, there has recently been a definite shift... →

Unpredictable steel industry makes for nervous buying

By: Nomvelo Buthelezi 18th November 2011 Fluctuating steel prices and the effects of the continued uncertain global economic conditions have resulted in end-users being wary of stocking up on steel products, says steel processor BSi Steel Shearcut director Jerry Govender. →

Structural steel exports to rise

18th November 2011 South African structural steel fabricators have, in recent months, increasingly shown an interest in the export market, says marketing consortium International Steel Fabricators of South Africa (ISF) director Neels van Niekerk. →

Institute encourages greater cooperation

18th November 2011 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) will promote increased cooperation and dialogue between itself, government and the steel construction industry, in general, to maximise opportunities in a tough global construction environment, says Saisc executive director Dr Hennie de... →

Manufacturer confident steel industry slump is temporary

18th November 2011 The South African steel industry, and by default its members, is taking strain, as the local market is not strong enough to support local companies, says steel structure manufacturer B&T Steel marketing and sales director Ben Dicks. →

Steel demand rises amid continued market volatility

By: Nomvelo Buthelezi 18th November 2011 The steel construction industry, which is currently experiencing some measure of stability amid continued market volatility, is seeing a slight increase in demand, says metals finishing provider Rimex Metals South Africa director Jason Naudé. →

Fabricator says focus shifting to Africa

By: Nomvelo Buthelezi 18th November 2011 Structural steel fabricator Cosira Group reports that conditions within the steel construction industry remain depressed, with excess capacity and fewer projects being executed. →

Draughting school aims to fill steel industry skills gap

By: Nomvelo Buthelezi 18th November 2011 The School of Draughting, a joint venture between the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) and specialist in the design, detailing and fabrication of structural steelwork and platework Aveng Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical DSE Fabrication, is expanding its curriculum... →

Research confirms energy efficiency of light steel frame buildings

18th November 2011 A recent research project undertaken by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) Built Environment division has confirmed that a light steel frame (LSF) dwelling, built to SANS 517 standard, will result in significant savings of electricity used for heating and cooling,... →

Developed countries’ EV uptake strategies may be unsuitable for SA, owing to ‘significant’ wealth disparity, warns Frost & Sullivan

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