Building Construction Professionals
A cavity wall is two masonry walls separated by an air space or cavity. This simple building design concept has huge benefits. For the life of the building, It gives built-in insulation from both temperature extremes and noise.
6 July 2022 : Leading clay brick and paving manufacturer Corobrik has been officially accredited as a Skills Development Provider (SDP) by the Quality...view more
This Management Summary and consolidation report of the LCA study by the University of Pretoria compares the electricity use of 6 different
9 June 2022 : The winner of the 2021 Corobrik Student Architecture Awards was announced on Wednesday 8 June at a special event at the Radisson RED in...view more
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the official opening of Corobrik’s Kwastina brick manufacturing factory in Driefontein, Gauteng.The state-of-the-art factory forms part...view more
7 April 2022 Translating associations of the traditional Basotho blanket ( kobo ) into “an architecture that engenders a revival of traditional practices...view more
"Over the years, the GBCSA Convention has been working towards achieving a sustainable future," declares Lisa Reynolds – Executive Director of The...view more
If you look into the definition of a wall, it is an architectural structure designed to protect inside from outside primarily from intrusion, to define a boundary and to block views from outside...view more
Through the clever use of materials, including Corobrik’s range of low-maintenance face bricks, the immaculate 01 on Lunar building on the uMhlanga Ridge emanates a clean, neat façade welcoming...view more
Clay brick is an integral part of the personality of the new uMkhumbane Cultural Museum at Cato Manor, Durban. eThekwini Municipality’s award-winning museum surrounds an atrium space with a...view more
Trade Union Solidarity has announced the completion of its new Sol-Tech Occupational Training College campus in Gauteng. The campus was built within a year - on time and under budget. Clay brick...view more
This innovative architectural project at the University of the Witwatersrand has delivered affordable and sustainable student accommodation with style.
With a national student accommodation...view more
More than 1000 learners at Thushanang Primary School in Mpumalanga will benefit from an upgrade of their school. The school was built with Federale Stene's Semiface Travetine (FBA) clay bricks....view more
One unpleasant financial shock for South Africa’s new remote workforce is soaring electricity bills. We may have saved on takeaways, clothes and haircuts, but running a home office and home school...view more
Construction industry suppliers are calling for government leaders to add construction to the list of essential businesses. According to a joint statement from the Clay Brick Association of...view more