Construction World August 2015

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Congratulating the school on this milestone, MacLean said,“Lafarge South Africa believes in being a responsible classrooms – I can’t begin to tell you how it has changed their lives, as well as the lives of the teachers.” A key strength of Lafarge South Africa is its ability to address a challenging project holisti- cally and offer an innovative, integrated solution that meets the needs of the situation. In the case of the Busy Bee Primary School, the clear need was to provide four well-built classrooms as soon as possible, before the children were exposed to another Highveld winter. As a leading player in the plasterboard ceilings and partition market, the Lafarge Gypsum business unit was able to take the lead in this project and provide a rapid high quality solution. This approach was also in line with the CLASSROOMS FOR 20 TH ANNIVERSARY On 12 June 2015, Lafarge South Africa’s Country CEO, Ken MacLean, handed-over four new classrooms to the Busy Bee Primary School near Kaal fontein, Gauteng, on the occasion of the school’s 20 th anniversary. >

Government’s strategy of promoting Advanced Building Technology (ABT) construction in all of its social infrastructure projects. A design for a new school block comprising four classrooms, each of approximately 65 m², was drawn up. Inclusive of a good outside covered walkway, the total area was 316 m². The Lafarge Readymix teamprovided over 26m³ of concrete as a sound screed and foundation for the floor. Lafarge Gypsum supplied 1 365 m of Lightweight Steel Frame for the wall frames and roof trusses, together with all insulation and cladding. All fitting systems and materials such as roof sheeting, gutters and downpipes, were also supplied or sourced by Lafarge Gypsum.

and supportive neighbour to the communities close to its operating sites. Nothing is more important in our endeavours to contribute to the sustainable development of local commu- nities than helping the children receive a proper education. We are pleased to havemade a signif- icant contribution to improving the wellbeing of these children.” Caring for over a hundred children in dilap- idated and unsafe buildings, the small farm school was providing a remarkable service for the surrounding community. Director of the Busy Bee Primary School, Gloria Padi, commented, “When we asked for a cement donation, we had no idea that it would solicit such a wonderful response. Thanks to Lafarge South Africa, our children have beautiful, warm

From left: Acting general manager of Lafarge Cement – Tshepiso Dumasi; director of Busy Bee Primary School – Gloria Padi; DDG of Education – Edward Mosuwe and the principal of Busy Bee Primary School – Elvis Ncube.