NEWSWORTHY
NEW POLYCARBONATE
WINDOW PROTECTION
FROM TRELLIDOR
The
newest
Trellidor
addition
range
of
to
the
protective
barriers for windows is a more
muscular version of the transparent polycarbonate panels being
installed
as
an
alternative
to
conventional burglar bars. Most
available designs can’t really be
classified
as
burglar
proofing
whereas Trellidor Polycarbonate
Bar has strengthening features
that lift it into this realm.
Each custom-made unit is framed
in extruded aluminium for a neat
finish and improved strength. The
frame ensures that fixings are
difficult for intruders to access or
remove and the unique tamperproof
fixing
system
improves
strength under attack. Units are
fixed into the substrate surrounding
the
window
rather
than
attaching it to the window frame.
The result is an attractive form of
window protection that is hardly
noticeable, effectively keeps out
monkeys and baboons, and stands
up well to human intruders. In
terms of looks, it conforms to the
requirements
of
most
lifestyle
estates where primates are more
of a problem that criminals.
Trellidor
available
Polycarbonate
through
Bar
Trellidor franchises countrywide.
www.trellidor.co.za
0861 873 55 4367
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is
authorised
FRESH PROJECTS LAUNCHES EASY TO USE FEE AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR SA ARCHITECTS
The March 30 update of the Recommended Fee Guidelines for Architects has certainly
caused a stir in the industry. The 40% increase in fee values has raised some eyebrows
and many architectural firms have questioned if the new fee values will be accepted by
clients or if it will in practice just result in higher discount levels.
Fortunately Fresh Projects has come to the rescue of firms who ar e now even more
unsure of what fee value they should be charging. Fresh Projects is the brainchild of Simon
Berry, and was born out of the frustration he and other construction industry professionals
were experiencing with the existing archaic and disconnected system of fee calculations,
project discounts and project resourcing. Uncertainty and inexperience has led to an
uncontrolled race to the bottom as firms offer unsustainable discounts in an attempt to
outdo each other.
Simon realised that there were no easy-to-use tools for managing the complexities of
professional services on construction projects simply. Tools take the stress and uncertainty
out of project admin and control, allowing architects to focus on the work they love to do
i.e. designing, creating & innovating.
Fresh Projects is an online platform that is taylor-made for South Africa’s Architects and
allows you to easily and quickly:
• Create a project resource plan that will establish the cost to deliver the project;
• Calculate the project fee according to the SACAP guidelines (including all adjustments),
establish a discount level that will still result in a profit and produce a branded fee letter
with a single click;
• Automatically track time and expenses that your team spends on a project - to ensure
that the project retains its profit margins.
There are also a number of advanced features like automatic
review of project and client profitability (actual and forecast) and
employee efficiency analysis.
For more info see www.freshprojects.co.za
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