Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa January/February 2014 | Page 2

CPD ACCREDITED SEMINARS: Cladding Using Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) The Cape Institute for Architecture has assessed and validated this Category One CPD activity. The activity carries 0.6 CPD credits. DATES: 20 February 2014 27 March 2014 Summary of seminar: The participant will be introduced to Aluminium Composite Material ACM) with special focus on the following: design considerations, specification standards, manufacturing, properties, finishes, warranties, sustainability, ACM panels (fabrication & attachment systems), case studies and applications. ENQUIRIES / BOOKINGS: [email protected] 082 902 6061 First EQUITONE Cladding Project in SA BEFORE EQUITONE high density fibre cement boards are characterized by their durable and lightweight design. The core material is made up of a combination of high grade cement and cellulose fibres which are combined with water and pressed at high pressure into the resulting boards. The fibre cement boards offer great sound insulation, are 100% fire safe, exceedingly strong and have multiple resistances to environmental influences. AfriClad, the official SA distributor, supplies and installs two of EQUITONE’s premium ranges of cladding, namely Tectiva and Natura (Pro). Both ranges, are easily installed and serve a wide array of applications that include exterior facades, column cladding and interior wall spaces and are provided with a 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee and are environmentally friendly – moving your buildings towards a greener tomorrow. FIRST AFRICAN HOLDINGS HEAD OFFICE SOMERSET WEST www.africlad.com www.firstafrican.com