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Renovated Boksburg Lake

Renovated Boksburg Lake

Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersBeautiful clay brick:Paving ProjectThe Corobrik brand is, once again, adding to the historic legacy of South Africa after its clay paver and face brick range were selected for the monumental Boksburg Lake upgrade. The...

Real sustainability is standing the test of time

Real sustainability is standing the test of time

Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersUK Construction Online’s Matt Brown speaks with Keith Aldis, Chief Executive of the Brick Development Association (BDA), on the brick manufacturing industry meeting sustainability targets and the advantages of using...

President’s year end message

President’s year end message

Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersAs we approach the end of 2017, it is with a sense of satisfaction that we can look back on a year that has in many respects been challenging, but positive. We know that too many of our members will be entering 2018 a...

President opens Corobrik’s Kwastina Factory

President opens Corobrik’s Kwastina Factory

Interest Group:Property Owners & Developers, Building Construction Professionals, Brick Manufacturers & MembersPresident Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the official opening of Corobrik’s Kwastina brick manufacturing factory in Driefontein,...

Presentation to Border Kei Institute of Architects

Presentation to Border Kei Institute of Architects

Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersRod Taylor of First Bricks presented a workshop on clay brick to the Border Kei Institute of Architects in East London. Executive Officer Glynis Heger explains that the Association provides a professional support system...

Polystyrene Insulation – is it sustainable?

Polystyrene Insulation – is it sustainable?

Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersExpanded polystyrene, or EPS, is a plastic material derived from crude oil used in a variety of applications, including thermal insulation in buildings, civil engineering applications and decorative mouldings and panels....

Perforated brickwork for privacy & protection

Perforated brickwork for privacy & protection

Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsIf 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 for personal privacy....

Pavers add colour to iconic Loftus Park

Pavers add colour to iconic Loftus Park

Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsThe Loftus Park precinct in Pretoria is a large-scale, mixed-use development that will seek to stimulate growth within this region. Contributing to this integrated commercial and retail environment are Corobrik’s...

Our sustainability journey – Algoa Brick

Our sustainability journey – Algoa Brick

Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersBefore the concept of sustainability took on its current depth of meaning, Algoa Brick was already working towards reducing its resource consumption. MD and SAEEC Board Member Nico Mienie, describes the company’s 15-year...

Old Boy brings new life to Joburg school buildings

Old Boy brings new life to Joburg school buildings

Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsTimeless face brick has allowed for the subtle fusion of old and new in the elegant construction of St David’s Marist Inanda’s new boarding house and multi-sports facility, officially opened in November 2018. The...

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