Housing in Southern Africa

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November 2015
Doors, Windows, Floors & Walls
The company recently launched
its Windows Academy Room in
Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni, in a
bid to upskill employees of REHAU
Authorised Partners, who buy win-
dow profiles to manufacture uPVC
windows/doors).
Employees are given training rang-
ing from basics to survey and instal-
lation courses.
REHAU run Academies worldwide
so it is natural that South Africawould
be included in the transfer of knowl-
edge and experience gained over 30
years in the fenestration industry.
The company’s Academies are
committed to providing professional
training opportunities that elevate
technical know-how and increase
business opportunities.
The company alsoprovides hands-
on training at the fabricators on their
machines, assisting with the forma-
tion of new businesses and creating
business opportunities.
The Academy has been launched
together with the new REHAU uPVC
REHAU launches windows for affordable housing
Leading construction sector service provider for polymer based
solutions, REHAU, has launched a newwindowprofile suitable for the
affordable housing market.
Slim-Tec window profile, which is
suitable for the affordable housing
market and was driven by the de-
mand for a low cost window system
that is energy efficient.
Although this system is more af-
fordable, it still comes with the same
level of quality and engineering ex-
pertise expected from REHAU. There
is no painting, stripping or sanding
required and it reduces outside noise
as well as solar heat gain, providing
the end user with a comfortable en-
vironment.
uPVC Windows are recognised as
Green Windows scoring high over
traditional wood andmetal windows.
Not only are they good to look at,
or forced entry resistant, they have
also the ability to provide excellent
thermal insulation.
With a growing lower and middle
socio-economic segment, South
Africa’s residential property market
is witnessing a robust demand for
affordable houses, and this newwin-
dow systemoffers an energy efficient
alternative to the construction sector.
Companies like REHAU continually
raise the bar of professionalism and
excellence. It is committed to provid-
ing the right range of products for
South African conditions, as well as
investing in an educational platform
to transfer skills and knowledge in
this new market.
REHAU has appointed a number
of Authorised Partners throughout
South Africa who manufacture uPVC
windows and doors for residential
and commercial applications to suit
customer requirements. ■
Taking on the position of Head
of Scheltema’s Residential and
Commercial Departments is
Kevin Jones, past Owner and Director
of Wall-Erect Systems (Cape).
With 25 years in the ceiling and
partitioning industry, coupled with
vast experience and expertise in the
management of people, sites and
finances, Jones is bringing not only
his know-how to Scheltema but also
a loyal client base.
Wouter Viljoen, formerly the Head
of a number of Departments, is now
Scheltema’s Managing Director.
Viljoen, who joined the company in
2012, has successfully managed the
performance of a staff compliment
of 95 andmany of the company’s vast
number of projects. He also has 15
years of contract management expe-
rience within the building industry. In
his new role, Viljoen will lead a highly
competent team that hopes to build
on Scheltema’s success in themarket,
fromresidential projects
to large commercial con-
tracts.
Having served as the
Scheltema’s Managing
Director for over a de-
cade, Michael van Breda
is stepping into the role
of CEO of Scheltema
& Co.
This will enable him
to focus on growing the
geographic footprint of
the firm, develop new
specialist contracting
businesses such as roof-
top solar installations
and grow the company’s new prop-
erty arm, Dwykashale.
Van Breda shares “The strength of
our management team at Scheltema
is the key to our excellent delivery sys-
tem. It also gives us the confidence to
expand into exciting new areas. The
future is bright!“
Scheltema offers an array of resi-
dential, commercial and industrial
solutions, including newbuilds, reno-
vations, replacements and repairs.
Asbestos removal, specialist roof
construction, heritage work, timber
frame construction, turnkey office
refurbishments and solar installa-
tions also form part of Scheltema’s
specialised offering.
The company’s affiliated and
projectmanagement services include
guttering, waterproofing, painting,
general maintenance, insulation and
the specialised treatment of timber
beams, rafters and trusses.
For more information about
Scheltema, please visit http:
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Scheltema’s management team has it covered
Scheltema, a division of Scheltema & Co Cape Town’s leading roofing,
ceiling and partitioning contractor, is strengthening its management
structure and market offering.
The team from left to right: Wouter Viljoen,
Kevin Jones and Michael van Breda.