Housing in Southern Africa November 2015

Industry Buzz, Events & Products

Aluminium scaffolding Lambson’s Hire has a dedicated range of aluminium scaffolding products available, including steppers, mobile folding towers and scaffolding.

A ccording to Devin van Zyl, CEO of Lambson’s Hire, “We have introduced the new products in our ongoing efforts to ensure that the construction and related indus- tries have easy access to the latest trends and developments in equip- ment. This is particularly important to encourage adherence to stringent health and safety standards and to help reduce costs and boost produc- tivity.” The aluminium scaffolding is a high quality, hassle free product that is safer, lighter and faster to erect and dismantle, with rest platforms every 2m. This product is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, and can be conveyed on a half-ton bakkie or light trailer for ease of transportation. The platformheights range from2.3mup to 10.7 m. MBSA’s new Executive Director R oy Mnisi has been appointed Executive Director of Master Builders South Africa (MBSA), the leading national representative body in the building and construction industry in South Africa. Mnisi has served as the CEO of the Institute of Municipal FinanceOfficers since 2008. He is a qualified attorney

adjustable castors for ease of move- ment and outrigger stabilisers for increased safety. They have a maxi- mum platform height of 1.8 m with a working height of 3.6 m. “One of the most important as- pects of aluminiumscaffolding is that it is aesthetically pleasing, especially seeing that it is often used in main- tenance activities in shopping malls, offices and other similar develop- ments,” van Zyl says. “Scaffolding that is visible is essentially on public display and therefore has to look presentable.” For further information call Lambson’s Hire on 011 622 7700 or visit lambsonshire.co.za ■ industry and to promote the highest quality and standards. It engages with government and legislative bodies on national policies that affect the industry, with the goal of creating a sustainable building

Aluminium steppers aremanufac- tured from 6061-T6 aluminium and feature five working heights for all applications, easy folding for stor- age, a 300mm step distance, a 200 kg safety load and an anti-slip platform. Platform heights range from 320 to1250 mm. Mobile folding towers boast a new design innovation in that the tower window closes automatically. The automatic locking hook has an easy release design while the anti-slip platform is 10mmthick plywoodwith a high quality birch core. The safety load is 280 kg and the step distance is 280 mm. Additional features include and non-practising member of the Law Society of South Africa and has served on a number of boards and committees. “Mnisi will be an asset to MBSA, andwe look forward to having himat the forefront of the necessary change management and culture break that will enable the organisation to better deliver on its mandate,” says MBSA President, Neil Cloete. MBSA is a voluntary membership based organisation representing contractors and employers operat- ing in the building and construction sectors. Its primary role is to promote the viewpoints and interests of the

industry in South Africa. It also provides a range of services to itsmembers, including training, legal services and labour relations, as well as advice on building

codes, standards and economics impact- ing on the building industry. ■

Roy Mnisi

November 2015