1. Department of Public Works
Schools
Presentation
BLAST system registered to Nare Housing. All rights strictly reserved. 087 809-5208 (National)
John Cook Dan Bolman
082 451-8330 084 3395503
john@narehousing.co.za dan@narehousing.co.za 0r ikayadevelopment@gmail.com

2. New Era in Building
Runners - Smoke Signals – Letters – Faxes – Emails
Fixed phones – Mobile phones – Cell phones – Camera/MP3 Phones
The only innovation in the building industry was a cement block
Light Gauge Steel Frame Building
• Used Extensively all over the World.
• Tried and Tested.
• USA only 33% of all construction is brick and mortar.
• Manufactured in Controlled Environment.
• Not Susceptible to Termites or Rodents.
• Quick to Assemble.
• Cost Efficient – No wastage, Clean Sites
• Improved Thermal Properties
• Quality Schools
Providing better schools

3. S C H O O L P R O P O S A L
CONFIGURATION . A
CONFIGURATION . B
CONFIGURATION . C
CONFIGURATION . D

4. S C H O O L P R O P O S A L
CONFIGURATION. A – MEETING ROOM

5. S C H O O L P R O P O S A L
CONFIGURATION . B – OFFICES

6. S C H O O L P R O P O S A L
CONFIGURATION . C – CLASSROOM

7. S C H O O L P R O P O S A L
CONFIGURATION . D– ABLUTIONS

8. Classroom / Dwelling

9. Classroom / Hostel

10. Classroom / Clinic (before)

11. Classroom / Clinic (after)

12. Magnesium Boards

14. BLAST

15. SLAB

16. Prefabricated wall
delivered to site

17. Steel Frame Erected

18. Roof

19. Windows and Doors

20. Internal Walls

21. Plumbing

22. Electricity

23. Spraying

24. Beam Filling

25. Speed

26. Smoothing Wall

27. Finished Unit

28. Advantages
• First and foremost, a system where every school is built to exactly the same
quality. You know what you are getting in advance.
• Speed, 4 classroom unit handed over in 10 days (excluding foundation)
• BLAST can build a temporary school. This school can later be disassembled and
reassembled elsewhere as the need may be.
• Or the temporary school can be converted to a permanent school.
• Or BLAST can just immediately erect permanent schools.
• Durability. Solid concrete is the most durable structure in the world. The
classroom will never crack, it will only get stronger.
• Strength of concrete, but much stronger an faster than bricks and mortar.
• Can be used anywhere, in any conditions. Can build in rural or urban areas.
• More labour intensive than bricks, we can easily train the community to work
with us.
• A system accurate to within 2mm.
• Can deliver schools approximately 70% faster than brick and mortar.
• Insulated structure is more comfortable and saves energy. Insulated walls,
insulated ceiling. Green Structure. Alternatives like solar geyser, led lights,
solar panels, etc.
• Same price as bricks and mortar
• Has Agreement certification, which is highest possible certification in South
Africa