When we think of advanced technology in our homes, the floors under our feet are probably the last thing that come to mind. From ceramic tiles to carpets and even hardwoods, flooring materials tend to be taken for granted in doing their mundane jobs. TIER flooring has come out and smashed these preconceptions by introducing building materials that are packed with leading technology – literally wall to wall.

When we think of advanced technology in our homes, the floors under our feet are probably the last thing that come to mind. From ceramic tiles to carpets and even hardwoods, flooring materials tend to be taken for granted in doing their mundane jobs. TIER flooring has come out and smashed these preconceptions by introducing building materials that are packed with leading technology – literally wall to wall.

Global building materials group Eva-Last has made another high-profile appointment with the addition of Piotr Kiszkurno as Chief Financial Officer. Kiszkurno brings 25 years of experience in operations, business development and strategic leadership at JSE and LSE AIM-listed companies to the Eva-Last executive team.

Global building materials group Eva-Last has made another high-profile appointment with the addition of Piotr Kiszkurno as Chief Financial Officer. Kiszkurno brings 25 years of experience in operations, business development and strategic leadership at JSE and LSE AIM-listed companies to the Eva-Last executive team.

Modern composite cladding technology has made it possible to completely revamp the exterior or interior of a building with designs and applications that were unthinkable years ago. Light in weight and incredibly strong over any span, technologically advanced cladding has moved on from horizontal log-lap styles to open up a world of creativity.

In March 2022, United Nations member states – including South Africa – endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environmental Assembly. This resolution will see a treaty to end plastic pollution in place by 2024. According to the UNEA, the treaty will be legally binding and govern the full life cycle of plastics, from design and production to disposal. The resolution calls for greater international collaboration in dealing with single-use plastics, which have become an ecological disaster.

Since the inception of Earth Hour in 2007, the World Wildlife Fund’s flagship global environmental movement has grown to involve individuals, communities, businesses and organisations in more than 190 countries. 2021’s observance of Earth Hour, which asks that everyone switches off their lights for an hour at 8:30pm local time on the last Saturday of March, broke all records for participation.

Humans have used wood to make tools, weapons, structures and homes for thousands of years. Timber’s versatility, strength and enduring aesthetic attraction have meant that even as technologies in other aspects of our lives have improved in leaps and bounds, we still love our social and living spaces to have a natural look.

February is designated as the month of love. Recognising that many people also love their homes and the beautiful products that enhance their lives, building materials group Eva-Last would like to celebrate the creation of the building blocks of comfort, joy and happiness in our living and work environments.

As the building materials market has become more diverse and competitive, manufacturers have jostled to provide the longest warranty terms to entice buyers. Though new technologies and materials are undoubtedly improving product performance in leaps and bounds, warranties should not all be taken at face value and customers should take the time to scrutinise what is really being offered.