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COROBRIK KEEPS UP WITH THE TIMES WITH BIM
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SIKA INTRODUCES
SIKAGARD-850 AG
Sika is renowned for keeping up
with technologies and the intro-
duction of SikaGard-850 AG (Anti-
Graffiti) is a permanent anti-graffiti
and anti-fly poster coating for
the protection of concrete, wood,
masonry and metal substrates.
Providing a clear wet-look surface,
the product also brightens the
colour of the substrate.
SikaGard®-850 AG can be used
for treating new and refurbished
buildings,
bridges
and
other
structures to protect them from
vandalism and unauthorised art-
work. There is no need for product
maintenance and refresher coats
after cleaning.
SikaGard-850
AG
lasting solution
graffiti without
provides
for
Corobrik is aware of the need for BIM
content and has introduced the very latest
(Building Information Modelling) BIM
files which can be downloaded from the
website by architects and other property
development professionals.
Corobrik Commercial Director, Musa
Shangase, said that the introduction of this
ground-breaking technology and software
which had completely revolutionised how
buildings are designed and planned in Europe
and America correlates with Corobrik’s
focus on technology and the ever-changing
building landscape.
“As the leading brickmaker in South
Africa, Corobrik is proud to be the only
brickmaker in Africa to introduce BIM to its
clients. BIM will give architects an added tool
to streamline the design process.”
It is compatible with software used by
architects (such as Archicad, Revit etc.). “The
architects transfer the BIM content while
they are working. These files are embedded
in their models and specify the products to
be used. The importance of this is that, when
specifying products, they can immediately
see its effects on available space, style and
decor, technical requirements. For example,
they can see the exact result of a specific
choice of facebrick,” he says. Base figures
will also be available for future improvements
in water and electricity consumption and the
implementation of new energy and water
saving systems as these become available.
Put simply, BIM brings together
digital representations of all physical and
functional characteristics of a new design.
The output of this process is the Building
Information Model,
which is essentially
a digital description
of every aspect of a
building expressed
in the form of a
building model
which is available
Musa Shangase
to all working on
Commercial Director
the project.
According to Shangase, this level
of digital collaboration has a significant
impact throughout the entire lifecycle
of a building – stretching from earliest
conception to demolition. “As the leading
brickmaker in South Africa, Corobrik is proud
to be the only brickmaker in South Africa
to introduce BIM to its clients. BIM will
give architects an added tool to streamline
the design process.”
www.corobrik.co.za
a
removing
damaging
the
protection layer on the surface of
the substrate. The surface, once
treated, offers 100% prevention
against posters being stuck on
the treated surface. No chemical
agent is required for the cleaning
of graffiti - simply use cold high
pressure water or even a hose
coupled with rubbing down with a
suitable cloth or stiff brush.
SikaGard-850
permeable
AG
with
is water
low water
absorption. Adapted to outdoor
use, this product has very good
weather and ageing resistance as
well as UV protection.
www.sika.co.za
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