Housing in Southern Africa November 2015

Doors, Windows, Floors & Walls

Scheltema’s management team has it covered Scheltema, a division of Scheltema & Co Cape Town’s leading roofing, ceiling and partitioning contractor, is strengthening its management structure and market offering.

T aking on the position of Head of Scheltema’s Residential and Commercial Departments is Kevin Jones, past Owner and Director of Wall-Erect Systems (Cape). With 25 years in the ceiling and partitioning industry, coupled with vast experience and expertise in the management of people, sites and finances, Jones is bringing not only his know-how to Scheltema but also a loyal client base. Wouter Viljoen, formerly the Head of a number of Departments, is now Scheltema’s Managing Director.

Viljoen, who joined the company in 2012, has successfully managed the performance of a staff compliment of 95 andmany of the company’s vast number of projects. He also has 15 years of contract management expe- rience within the building industry. In his new role, Viljoen will lead a highly competent team that hopes to build on Scheltema’s success in themarket,

and grow the company’s new prop- erty arm, Dwykashale. Van Breda shares “The strength of our management team at Scheltema is the key to our excellent delivery sys- tem. It also gives us the confidence to expand into exciting new areas. The future is bright!“ Scheltema offers an array of resi- dential, commercial and industrial solutions, including newbuilds, reno- vations, replacements and repairs. Asbestos removal, specialist roof construction, heritage work, timber frame construction, turnkey office refurbishments and solar installa- tions also form part of Scheltema’s specialised offering. The company’s affiliated and projectmanagement services include guttering, waterproofing, painting, general maintenance, insulation and the specialised treatment of timber beams, rafters and trusses. For more information about Scheltema, please visit http: //www.scheltema.co.za ■

fromresidential projects to large commercial con- tracts. Having served as the Scheltema’s Managing Director for over a de- cade, Michael van Breda is stepping into the role of CEO of Scheltema & Co. This will enable him to focus on growing the geographic footprint of the firm, develop new specialist contracting businesses such as roof- top solar installations

The team from left to right: Wouter Viljoen, Kevin Jones and Michael van Breda.

REHAU launches windows for affordable housing Leading construction sector service provider for polymer based solutions, REHAU, has launched a newwindowprofile suitable for the affordable housing market.

T he company recently launched its Windows Academy Room in Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni, in a bid to upskill employees of REHAU Authorised Partners, who buy win- dow profiles to manufacture uPVC windows/doors). Employees are given training rang- ing from basics to survey and instal- lation courses. REHAU run Academies worldwide so it is natural that South Africawould be included in the transfer of knowl- edge and experience gained over 30 years in the fenestration industry. The company’s Academies are committed to providing professional training opportunities that elevate technical know-how and increase business opportunities. The company alsoprovides hands- on training at the fabricators on their machines, assisting with the forma- tion of new businesses and creating business opportunities. The Academy has been launched together with the new REHAU uPVC

With a growing lower and middle socio-economic segment, South Africa’s residential property market is witnessing a robust demand for affordable houses, and this newwin- dow systemoffers an energy efficient alternative to the construction sector. Companies like REHAU continually raise the bar of professionalism and excellence. It is committed to provid- ing the right range of products for South African conditions, as well as investing in an educational platform to transfer skills and knowledge in this new market. REHAU has appointed a number of Authorised Partners throughout South Africa who manufacture uPVC windows and doors for residential and commercial applications to suit customer requirements. ■

Slim-Tec window profile, which is suitable for the affordable housing market and was driven by the de- mand for a low cost window system that is energy efficient. Although this system is more af- fordable, it still comes with the same level of quality and engineering ex- pertise expected from REHAU. There is no painting, stripping or sanding required and it reduces outside noise as well as solar heat gain, providing the end user with a comfortable en- vironment. uPVC Windows are recognised as Green Windows scoring high over traditional wood andmetal windows. Not only are they good to look at, or forced entry resistant, they have also the ability to provide excellent thermal insulation.

November 2015