Archive for Lightweight Construction

LSF Construction – Arlington Estate

Sep 12, 2012 No Comments by

Below is a gallery of images relating to the light steel frame (LFS) construction at Arlington Estate near Four Ways in Johannesburg, South Africa. Although this development has already been built, it is important to note what can be achieved with this method of construction in up market areas, dispelling the myth that LSF is a [...]

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ArcelorMittal in the news…

Aug 09, 2012 No Comments by

Recently in the Business Day (South Africa), an article on Light Steel Frame construction was published pertaining to its benefits in aleviating the backlog of housing delivery by the government. The following article is an extract and a real break-through in our local market, with this building method being reconised on such a large scale. [...]

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Light Steel Frame structures – with Don Allen

Jun 07, 2012 No Comments by

Recently SASFA (South African Light Steel Frame Association) invited Don Allen from DSi Engineering to present how light steel frame construction lends itself to mid-rise structures. Living in Atlanta in the USA, Don has given presentations on steel throughout North America, as well as China, Colombia, and Hawaii. A wealth of knowledge, a technical director and [...]

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