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To Build is an ABC certified business-to-business mainstream publication which is an effective medium to use for building your brand and communicating directly to your targeted audience. The handbook focuses on the latest developments and trends within the Built Environment as well as educating its readers through informative industry news. The editorial is distinctive in the way it conveys information on interior or exterior décor, architectural trends, the latest building technologies and projects throughout South Africa.

The function and importance of cavity walling

High rainfall regions can experience condensation on the inside surface of the building shell during cold weather. This is commonly visible on glass doors and windows but can also be found on the walls themselves. In addition to causing damage, the continual dampness results in mould growth and many other health issues.

2 mins

Student rising in a tough world

A rising star in the world of quantity surveying predicts that the environmental impact of rapid urbanization will lead to more stringent green building legislation in the future, and that technology, among other disruptors, will lead built environment professionals to become increasingly specialized.

3 mins

Designing for extreme environments

South African architects working in extreme environments must pay considerably more attention to climatic conditions than those working in urban areas. For example, building orientation and thermal efficiency may be significantly more important for an ice station in the Antarctic or for a tourist facility on the Roof of Africa.

5 mins

Shaping African cities

Mixed-use real estate isn’t just taking South Africa by storm. Developments that combine residential, retail, commercial and office spaces are becoming increasingly popular in the rest of the continent – and for all the right reasons, says Nicholas Stopforth, managing director of Amdec Property Developments.

2 mins

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To Build Magazine Description:

To Build, with its national footprint, is an effective platform to use for building your brand and out-marketing your competition. To Build also caters for consumers directly—our distribution audience is your target audience. The publication focuses on the latest developments, trends and industry news.

The editorial is distinctive in the way it conveys information on interior and exterior decor, architectural trends, and the latest building technologies and developments throughout South Africa.