Martek Roofing, with a little help from MiTek, are designing creative, cost-effective roofing structures to form useable shelters for Container World. Here’s how the new building concept has captured the market’s imagination… Competition breeds innovation, that’s as true for industry pioneers as it is for newcomers. Container World was established over 40 years ago and
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Sakkie Maritz: Innovating South African Construction with Ultra-Span
With a career spanning over three decades, Sakkie Maritz, from MarTek Roofing, has been a pivotal figure in driving innovation and excellence in construction. In a recent interview with MiTek South Africa, Sakkie shared insights about MarTek Roofing’s journey and the benefits his business has reaped using Ultra-Span across a diverse project portfolio… “We started
Chad Church wins category at SAISC Steel Awards 2023
At MiTek, we’re proud of the projects we undertake, whether its ambitious one-of-a-kind projects, or everyday housing. Each build is memorable, and unique. We are delighted to announce that our project, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Chad is the winner in the SAISC Steel Awards 2023 ‘Light Steel Frame’ Category. The SAISC Steel Awards
Christmas Dates
As we start to approach the end of the year, it’s time to start factoring seasonal shutdowns into your planning! To help you stay ahead of the game, here are the important dates you need to add to your diaries. 13th Dec All MiTek operations will be closed for the day to enable employees to
Helpdesk Hints
PAMIR has an import functionality which assists in quickly and accurately inserting walls by allowing the user to simply import either a PDF, DXF or DWG that’s been generated from a CAD package. The following will assist in inserting and scaling the PDF. Inserting the PDF Open PAMIR. On the ribbon select the “Home” tab
Leadership update
It’s been a busy year so far at MiTek SA with the focus on rolling out our new Pamir design software. In his latest leadership update, we hear from Herman Lombard, Managing Director of MiTek South Africa, about our latest projects, training updates, and the benefits that Pamir has brought to our customers… Inflation maybe
MiTek says thank you to David Mueller
After almost three decades with MiTek South Africa, Software Development Executive, David Mueller is finally calling time on his years of service with the company. We talked to him about his experiences and the changes he has seen. For David, one of the biggest areas of change he has seen over the years lies in
MiTek works miracles to restore Notre-Dame de N’Djamena Cathedral
Meticulous organisational skill in engineering let us complete the 40-year restoration story of a Chadian cathedral. Many said it couldn’t be done, so MiTek did it. In Chad, an estimated 23% of the population identify as Catholic. Inaugurated in 1965, N’Djamena Cathedral stood for years as a striking testament to the Church’s often-overlooked influence. Then,
MiTek’s Mike Newham talks setting the standard in construction… and sticking to it…
How are evolving legislations going to impact our work in the near future? Ask Mike Newham, our Technical Executive. He helped write them. Sustainable construction and renewable energy are gaining nationwide traction at a steady pace. But what’s it going to take to reach our full potential? Alongside my MiTek duties, I’ve been working closely
Supporting the construction market in 2023.
Herman Lombard, Managing Director of MiTek South Africa, joins us to explore the state of South Africa’s construction market. How is he helping his customers achieve more? As MD of MiTek’s operations here in South Africa, it’s my pleasure to share our perspective on 2023 and beyond. Happily, there’s lots to be positive about. A