Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa March/April 2014 | Page 6

NewsWatch the latest news and products from the building industry and allied professions NEWSWORTHY CPD ACCREDITED ACM CLADDING SEMINARS AfriClad, a subsidiary of First African Holdings (Pty) Ltd, will be hosting countrywide CPD (Continual Professional Development) accredited seminars on Cladding Using ACM (Aluminium Composite Materials). The Cape Institute for Architecture has assessed and validated this Category One CPD activity. This 4hr activity carries 0.6 CPD Credits and accreditation applies countrywide. 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 and attachment systems) • Case studies and application WORLD-CLASS HOSPITAL SHIELDED BY FLOWCRETE One of the world’s largest centres for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases has installed a new Flowcrete floor that matches their high working standards. The Fu Wai Hospital in Beijing was concerned that the flooring in their liquid nitrogen libraries would not withstand the demands placed upon it. To ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the floor, Flowshield SL was installed with a topcoat of Flowseal UV. Francis Tan, the MD of Flowcrete China, said: “Fu Wai Hospital needed to find a flooring solution that would provide performance and reliability in a highly specialised environment.” The demands that the 800m2 storeroom floor had to meet included withstanding nitrogen splashes at extremely low temperatures, providing a level platform, being antislip and highly chemical resistant. The Fu Wai Hospital realised the superiority of Flowcrete’s products compared to their domestic and foreign competitors and identified them as the ideal choice for their project. The epoxy resin Flowshield SL provides a high-gloss, self-smoothing finish and is a popular choice for areas subjected to foot, trolley, pallet truck and rubber wheeled forklift traffic such as laboratories, clean rooms and pharmaceutical plants. Durability is a key feature, with a high chemical resistance grade available to add to its hardwearing, antiabrasion properties. Flowseal is a pigmented, water-based epoxy floor sealer that produces a satin finish. This material is recommended for use in storerooms and light industrial areas and its main benefits include being hygienic, easy to maintain and vapour permeable. For further information - E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.flowcretesa.co.za Presenters: Van Heerden De Wet / Lyle Broekman General: At the moment they offer seminars in Cape Town and Gauteng, and for large practices in these areas, they are willing to present it at your practice/venue. Contact them for seminar schedule and area specific information. Enquiries / Booking: Mariëtte Beukes [email protected] 082 902 6061 www.firstafrican.com www.africlad.com 6 News Watch