SA Affordable Housing November - December 2019 // ISSUE: 79 | Page 7

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tested. This includes the development of a mobile
application with an international engineering firm; and
specifications for an on-line Knowledge Platform, enabling
the ongoing dissemination of information to small-scale
builders and home dwellers.
“The most recent work we have done with the 15 local
builders, who are still highly engaged and motivated in their
learning and development process, is inspiring,” says Elk.
“The network of stakeholders and the active involvement
of our funders, partners and enthusiastic supporters ‒
who generously give of their time and expertise - is what
continues to drive us to deliver this programme.”
Bongani Mene sewing sandbags to use in a new building
prototype.
personal development. All these subject areas were designed
to assist small-scale builders with skills they could use to
improve how they work, and more importantly, to improve
how they build. All 15 participants continue to be supported
through a mentoring programme, says Elk.
“The BLC team is currently securing two pop-up builds in
rural communities. This will give the current participants the
opportunity to pass on their skills and knowledge to another
cohort of small-scale builders. This brings to life the South
African adage of ‘each-one-teach-one’.”
In addition, a Materials + Tools bank prototype is being
From left: Azola Magqaza, Bonga Mene, Luvuko Buyeye
and Sinesipho Ziselo identifying and discussing contextual
scenarios using an aerial image.
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APPLICATION:
• Earth embankments
• Bridge abutments
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• Steep channels
• River banks
• Culvert inlets/outlets
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UNIQUE PRODUCTS:
• Florawall (earth terrace retaining support)
• Earthform (natural support for terraces)
• Enviro-Wall & RocEnviro-Wall
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