RELOCATING OUR R512 FAMILIES

Jacaranda 94.2 and the Just Plain Breakfast are in the process of relocating two families who were living on the R512 road to a new home in Olievenhoudtsbosch. Both families are currently staying a temporary housing while their new permanent homes are under construction. This project has evoked an overwhelming response from our Jacaranda listeners and the list of donations is endless. Some of these donations include a stand in Olievenhoudtsbosch and two houses sponsored houses from separate building companies. The following people and companies are actively involved in this amazing initiative:

Thomas Minnie - Attorney
Albert van Rensburg - Imison
Nico Monteiro- APC Homes
Arnold van Niekerk - Architect (SPB Spesialis Plan en Bou Adviseur)
Kasper Bandenhorst - Project Manager LMJ Consulting
Jean Smith – Earthworks company
ABSA Home Loans
Just Plain Media

Keep an eye on the blog for regularly updates on building progress!
An update from our Project Co-ordinator:

Hi EVERYBODY!

Project update after my site visit on 29/11/2009.
Herewith the status of housing project 512:
The earthworks for both the houses are complete. The municipality has approved both house plans.

APC - Homes:

APC Homes Ltd - Jacaranda Relocation of R512 Family

The APC Building module is a new building system that evolved out of the tried and tested Classy Crete CC precast plastering company. The building module utilizes building material that has been around for decades - precast wall slabs and pillars similar to the precast walling system for boundary walls. The strength of these slightly adjusted precast slabs, 30mpa, compared to the 8mpa of standard building bricks, delivers a house in mere days as opposed to months with outstanding qualities such as increased energy efficiency, durability and construction cost savings. Although built with alternative building materials, APC Homes delivers a house that is indistinguishable from a conventionally built structure and can be used for any building need.

The APC Homes Building module carries an Agrément building Certificate (#2009/355). Agrément SA is a division of the government institution CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) that controls the investigation of alternative building methods. They ensure, through rigorous testing, that the building method complies with National Building Regulations. The APC Homes Building method far exceeded their expectations and through Agrément SA, APC Homes Ltd is entitled to issue building licenses to all prospective builders country wide. Our aim is to have an APC builder in every town, nationwide, and we are fast approaching our goal.

With the qualities of the structure coupled with the speed of construction, APC Homes has the answer to the nation-wide housing need.

Tel : 012-664-5000
Tel : 0861-011-011
Fax : 086-508-3733

http://apchomes.co.za/

1. NHBRC – Enrolled their house yesterday with NHBRC – 100%
2. Setting out will commence this week – 100%
3. Start digging foundations this week – 100%
4. Construction of raft foundation will start next week. – 100%
5. Nico will arrange connection for electricity and water at his stand. – 100%
6. Fees for NHBRC, Water connections, electricity connections to be finalised and then paid.
7. Concrete pillars for walls to be constructed as per drawing. – 100%
8. Concrete panel filler peaches to be inserted for the walls as per drawing – 100%
9. Iron whoop binding to be in place. – 100%

WEEK OF 30/11/2009 – 06/12/2009:

10. Plastering to wall panels – 30/11/2009
11. Electrical tubing internal - 30/11/2009
12. Start roof trusses – 02/12/2009
13. Start Glazing – 02/12/2009
14. Start Painting – undercoat – 02/12/2009
15. Start installing ceilings – 05/12/2009
16. Start Tiling 06/12/2009

Imisons:

www.imison.co.za

Imison is a groundbreaking housing system that uses a combination of EPS (polystyrene), steel and a spray-on fibre cement to create technologically advanced homes both for the luxury and low-income markets. The completed homes look and feel exactly the same as brick/mortar, offering major benefits in speed, quality, strength, environmental protection and sustainability. Imison has all required certifications and is bonded by South Africa banks.

Imison offers the home industry what cellphones have offered telecommunications, a new-era technology for the 21st century, and puts South Africa in line with international standards in housing technology.

1. NHBRC – Still to enroll with NHBRC – 100%
2. Arrange connection for electricity and water at the stand. – 100%
3. Scheduled to start with construction on the 23rd November. – 100%
4. Setting out 23/11/2009 – 100%
5. Start digging foundations 23/11/2009 – 100%
6. Construction of raft foundation 23/11/2009. – 100%
7. Construct raft foundation as per design. – 100%
8. Delivery of wall panels and materials 24/11/2009 – 100%
9. Walls to be constructed as per drawing 26/11/2009 – 100%
10. First coating on walls to be applied – 26/11/2009 – 100%
11. Start erecting roof trusses – 29/11/2009

WEEK OF 30/11/2009 – 06/12/2009

12. Constructing roof tiles – 30/12/2009
13. Awaiting schedule for this week.

Check out our contributors:

Nico Monteiro - APC-Homes

Kasper Badenhorst - LMJ-Consulting 

 From left: Anton Pretorius, Kasper Badenhorst, Albert van Rensburg, Nico Monteiro

Anton Pretorius - ABSA

Albert van Rensburg - Imison

Check out our progress:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Moving Day – we move Lisbeth and Daniel into their new homes!!

Thank you to Pickfords removal for helping us move the families into their new homes!!!

Last minute donations of two fridges, two stoves, two microwaves, food and clothing parcels were made by the following contributors:

Jaques van Aarde – CBR Walls and Pure@water

Miss Junior South Africa Courtney Elson

Martin Hollamby – EN-CA Construction

Thomas Minnie – Thomas Minnie Attorneys

Johan and Hannes Bothma – MacRobert Attorneys

Builders Warehouse

Andre Jooste – Pickfords Removals

Traxx SA

ACMC – Automative Components, importers of brakes and clutches

Mega Volt Load and Electrical

Expert Ceilings

Mahlangu Attorneys

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CONTRIBUTORS!!!!!