Congratulations to the SAICE Gauteng School Bridge Building Competition winners!
They all built with skill, strength and sustainability — the top bridge held a whopping 23.9kg before breaking! Maphutha Secondary School Matseliso Secondary School Boitumelong Secondary School Sustainability Award Winners – powered by @gbcsa Parktown Boys’ High School Mpilisweni School of Specialisation We look forward to the next competition!
Hello 2025: A Year of Dowels and Dreams!
As the calendar flips to a brand-new year, there’s an undeniable buzz of excitement in the air. It’s a time to reflect, reset, and rejuvenate. Here’s to embracing new opportunities, fresh starts, and mustering the courage to chase what truly sets our souls on fire. Every year brings with it a sense of possibility—a blank […]
Proudly South African: Choosing Local Hardwood Makes Sense
When it comes to choosing timber for your projects, why look beyond our borders? It’s time to take a stand for locally sourced materials—and here’s why. Imported Timber: A Long Journey, Big Impact Many imported woods, like Ramon or Meranti, are harvested from forests in mainly Malaysia. Beyond the environmental concerns of logging in these […]
Dowels are Great 4 Architects & Interior Designers
Architects and interior designers use dowels in various ways to enhance both the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of their designs. Here are some applications: 1. Dowels for Structural Support 2. Dowels for Decorative Elements 3. Dowels in Furniture Design 4. Dowels in Functional Installations 5. Dowels in Interior Detailing 6. Dowels for Sustainability By […]