PROJECT
resounding success. I have seen the students excel
and really learn life-changing skills. When we find
people that are keen to work and have a passion for
the trade, it is always exciting.
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“At first it was a challenge to gain the community’s
trust and get the buy-in we required. But as a project,
I believe we have done well to contribute and uplift
the community. Apart from upskilling local labour,
we have been involved in some projects around the
community, too. We have prepared some soccer fields
and upgraded some school ablutions,” he explains.
LOCAL SUPPLIERS
On this job, the designers have tried to stick to locally
manufactured items and international manufacturers
that have a solid track record in South Africa.
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“We have had very little trouble with the procurement
of any of the sanitary items; the architects have
specified reliable brands that are very well stocked in
South Africa. Geberit, Hans Grohe, Franke, and Cobra
taps have been the go-to choice on the project and
they have not let us down.
“Because of the constant maintenance required
for a hospital this size, the brief was to stick to brands
that honour guarantees and have readily available
spare parts. We don’t want a situation where the
hospital has extended periods of downtime due to out-
of-service taps and toilets,” Buirski concludes. PA
LIST OF PROFESSIONALS
Geberit South Africa Supply of cisterns and flush plates
Maksal South Africa Supply of copper tubing and fittings
DPI South Africa Supply of PVC drainage and MuPVC below-ground domestic and fire water piping
Wilo Pumps Supply of booster pumps
Kwikot Supply of geysers and heat pumps
Industrial valves Supply of valves, strainers, and check valve
Sinvac Plastics Supply of HDPE underground piping
Grundfos Supply of circulation pumps
www.plumbingafrica.co.za
1. New staff ablution
facilities have been
installed.
2. The staff’s ablution
urinals.
On this job, the
designers have tried
to stick to locally
manufactured items
and international
manufacturers with
a solid track record
in South Africa.
October 2017 Volume 23 I Number 8