Articles by Cetera

1.1. Meet the CEO of Cetera
Author: Cetera    Date Published: 29 August 2019 1651

Ryno was born on 23 July 1987 in Bloemfontein, where he attended school at Grey College Primary and matriculated at Sentraal High School in 2005. After matric he set his sights on a tertiary qualification at the University of the Free State (UFS), where he obtained a B. Comm (General Management) degree. After obtaining his degree he started working for a local plumbing contractor, as a manager, and it is then that he developed an interest in quantity surveying.  Learn more

1.2. History of Cement
Author: The Concrete Society    Date Published: 29 July 2019 1157

A lime concrete floor, made from quicklime (burnt limestone), stones and water built about 7000BC was found in Israel in 1985. However, it seems that little use was made of even this very basic limestone cement/concrete for several millenniums. The next significant use of lime cement was by the Ancient Egyptians as a ‘lime concrete’ mortar between blocks and as in-fill to stone walls Learn more

1.3. Building Surveys
Author: RVZ Smith    Date Published: 16 July 2019 1181

Building Survey The Building Survey is a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of the property construction and its condition. The report will detail every aspect of the property and identify any defects, the cause of defects, any repairs and maintenance issues. Learn more

1.4. What does the term “Bill of Quantities” mean?
Author: Ryno Smith    Date Published: 23 June 2019 2002

What is a bill of quantities? Learn more

1.5. The history of Quantity Surveying
Author: The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors    Date Published: 16 June 2019 3098

The history of Quantity Surveying Learn more

1.6. Role of Concrete Curing
Author: Jerzy Z. Zemajtis, Ph.D., PE (WA)    Date Published: 09 June 2019 2618

Curing plays an important role on strength development and durability of concrete. Curing takes place immediately after concrete placing and finishing, and involves maintenance of desired moisture and temperature conditions, both at depth and near the surface, for extended periods of time. Learn more

1.7. Why should I make use of a Quantity Surveyor?
Author: Cetera    Date Published: 06 June 2019 1018

A question always asked among property investors and homeowners is: 'Why should I make use of a Quantity Surveyor on my next building project?'  Learn more