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MiTek and Saint-Gobain: Developing the Future Together

Strong partnerships often define how industries evolve and the relationship between MiTek and Saint-Gobain is a prime example of how

Unlocking business-wide efficiency

Building Smarter: How PAMIR Is Powering Whole-House Design and Next-Level Efficiency For Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions, PAMIR has transformed not just

Turning complexity into clarity

From Concept to Cornerstone: The Making of PAMIR PAMIR isn’t just software, it’s the result of more than 20 years

MiTek PAMIR: The story behind the world’s leading truss software

The creator of MiTek PAMIR design software shares the surprisingly personal story of its development. It’s been a lengthy process,

MiTek introduce PAMIR sheeting calculator to save customers time and effort

MiTek South Africa has introduced a sheeting calculator within its PAMIR design software, developed to make roof sheeting take-offs faster,

Building confidence through connection: Nkopodi Kgofelo on empowering South Africa’s Ultra-Span communities

Building confidence through connection: Nkopodi Kgofelo on empowering South Africa’s Ultra-Span communities  When it comes to building trust, transferring skills, and empowering communities,

Ultra-Span and MRC Group create a year-round balcony for Cashbuild

When seasonal Johannesburg downpours began leaking into the boardroom of Cashbuild’s corporate headquarters, it wasn’t just an inconvenience, it was

Sally Boikanyo is setting a new standard for women in construction

We spoke to the roofing entrepreneur to hear about her unorthodox journey in construction. After ten productive years, serving her

Next level manufacturing: exploring the Mark 1 Easyjig Press with Virtek laser precision

Introducing the Mark 1 Easyjig: Automate, accelerate and achieve more 25% more output 80% less training time 1-click design-to-machine setup

Championing compliance and customer experience: Meet Nesh Chetty

As part of Women's Month 2025, we meet Nesh Chetty, our Commercial Executive. With more than 30 years in the

Childhood Cancer Foundation celebrates continuing partnership with MiTek

It started with a delivery of food-parcels back in 2021, since then the partnership between MiTek South Africa and CHOC

Shaping the future of sustainable construction in the UK

How one UK housebuilder is paving the way with Posi-Joist The Future Hub, a series of test homes created by

Why we believe Design-Make-Build is revolutionising the construction industry

Our mission has always been to empower our partners to build better, smarter, and faster, and we’re proud of our

How Posi-Joist is helping one major UK housebuilder design smarter and faster

Housebuilder Croudace Homes has been specifying Posi-Joist exclusively in its residential developments for 15 years, adopting the technology well ahead

The MiTek approach to CPD is introducing immersive knowledge to a wider audience

We spoke to our new Business Development Analyst, Tshegofatso Mokale, to hear more about her background and plans for the

Industry insight: Marlene Van Rooyen on the evolution of the DAS CPD Conference, in partnership with MiTek

Following on from last week's fantastic DAS CPD conference, we caught up with event pioneer Marlene Van Rooyen, CEO and

MiTek Mornings: A Free CPD Training Event Hosted by MiTek Industries

Join our free to attend MiTek Mornings CPD training event designed to boost your industry expertise. You can attend two distinct

MiTek supports Botshabelo babies home to give children a brighter start in life

Discover more about our partnership with Botshabelo, the nonprofit organisation dedicated to educating and caring for abandoned and disadvantaged children.

MiTek wins coveted Corporate Social Responsibility Award for standout social impact initiatives

MiTek are the proud winners in the Corporate Social Responsibility category of this year’s SEIFSA Awards for Excellence. Every year,

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

MiTek’s Ultra-Span and PAMIR software develop game-changing roof designs

Martek Roofing, with a little help from MiTek, are designing creative, cost-effective roofing structures to form useable shelters for Container

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

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

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

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

PASQUILL AND MITEK STANDING STRONG TOGETHER

When the conditions are right for us to fully align with our clients, the results are always incredible. We’re working

MITEK’S POSI-JOIST AND CONNECTOR PLATES BECOME EPD VERIFIED

We’re pleased to announce that our Posi-Joist and Connector Plates have become EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) verified for the UK

Aspire series – Pasquill Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions

In the fourth film of our Aspire series we meet Chris Powell, Design Director of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions. When the

Why Richard Pashley is set on converting people to Posi-Joist

Engineered Timber Solutions (ETS) in the UK has doubled down on their Posi-Joist offering, helping more builders prepare for the

Posi-Joist showcased in hit TV series Remarkable Renovations

Aspire series – DWB Roof Truss Ltd at Laceby Manor

Meet our latest Posi-Rafter project – ‘The ELVEE’

A stunning new mixed office and retail development in Port Elizabeth is using MiTek’s Posi-Rafter for its roof truss system

Aspire series – Meet DWB Roof Truss

In the third film of the series, we meet Phil Daniels, Managing Director of DWB Roof Truss Ltd. With a

We talk to DWB’s Phil Daniels on why he chose to switch to Posi-Joist…

With a wealth of construction experience, Phil Daniels isn’t afraid to ask for the right tools to get the job

MiTek helps the UK to respond to new building regulations

POSI-JOIST TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BLACK CHAPEL

MiTek’s Posi-Rafter and Posi-Stud take centre stage at the Serpentine, Black Chapel designed by artist Theaster Gates MiTek’s Posi-Rafter and Posi-Stud are

MITEK HELPS EXPAND INDUSTRY SKILLS AND ADDRESS SKILLS GAP

Richard George, Managing Director of MiTek UK & Ireland talks about how the business is helping to expand industry skills

A dedicated service for Saint-Gobain’s leading roof and floor supplier, Pasquill

Finding the right people, with the right skills, to keep pace with the demands of your clients continues to be

Inventor, Solidworks, Revit and Tekla – whatever your software needs – we have it covered.

When Thang Ha first joined Dedicated Services in Vietnam 15 years ago, he little thought that today he’d be the

The dedicated solution for home builder suppliers

As General Manager of MiTek’s Home Builder Suppliers, Neil Lindegreen and his team provide vital services for residential home builders

Posi-Joist popularity grows

The constant pressures on the construction sector – from keeping costs down, meeting changing environmental standards and of course, delivering

Ultra-Span delivers impressive sports centre for Pretoria school

The versatility of Ultra-Span was brought to bear when it was used to deliver a visually stunning roof design in

Aspire series – Frame Homes

Frame Homes has been in the business of building homes since 1974. Now one of the largest and longest-standing timber

John Rowe explains how Dedicated Services can support housebuilders with high workloads

Once a customer, Dedicated Services General Manager, John Rowe knows all there is to know about the ins and outs

We talk to David Mueller about why PAMIR design software is such a hit with customers

MiTek’s exciting PAMIR roof truss and Posi Joist design software is proving a real hit with customers. We talked to

MiTek launches Aspire campaign

All over the world our customers are achieving fantastic results, each with their own unique journeys and proud stories of

We talk to one of the designers behind Ultra-Span…

You’d expect anyone from MiTek to sing the praises of its products – and Paul Gadzikwa, MiTek Software & Product

MiTek Aspire series – it’s coming!

Coming soon! We’re looking forward to launching our Aspire series. It follows our clients’ unique and proud stories of determination

Dedicated Services for Component Manufacturers

With over 300 clients scattered across the globe, MiTek’s Dedicated Services team in Vietnam is helping to bring digital construction

The Big Build with Robin Clevett

It’s great to see people get excited about your products, so we were delighted to meet Robin Clevett, carpenter and

Can heat pumps help South Africa reduce its CO2 emissions?

According to the International Energy Agency, almost 180 million heat pumps were used for heating in 2020, with the global

Posi-Joist helps bring old buildings back to life in George Clarkes Remarkable Renovations

MiTek’s Posi-Joist™ has become a regular feature in George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations; a popular building renovation shows. The hit UK

Partnership in practice

Timber frame homes and off-site construction are the future, says Frame Homes development manager Tom Dodd. We asked him why –

Posi-Joist chosen for UK Spa and hotel scheme for its high performing capabilities

Over in the UK one of their premier golf courses and sought-after wedding venues is getting an upgrade – and

MiTek brings digital construction to the masses

Building information modelling (BIM) is increasingly important across the construction sector. We talked to MiTek Director of Plan Services, Ben

MiTek UK wins digital construction award

We’ve always been proud of the support and technological innovation we’ve developed to help our clients visualise and explore their

Ultra-Span gets 3D modelling treatment with Pamir

Businesses in South Africa can now benefit from the unbeatable combination of MiTek’s Ultra-span and Pamir software. We talked to

MiTek is helping zero carbon homes in the UK become a reality

 Take a look at how MiTek is helping zero carbon homes in the UK become a reality. Built around the

Juan Hay from Build IT, Jeffreys Bay, talks all things Ultra-Span

We talked to, Juan Hay from the Build IT franchise in Jeffreys Bay, to find out why he believes more

Project revisit – MiTek set up Build IT’s first roof truss manufacturing

We recently caught up with Juan Hay from the Jeffreys Bay Build IT franchise outlet to talk to him about

Edward Curry, MD of Giant Engineering, talks about designing Ultra Span using our Pamir software

Did you know our Ultra Span pre-fabricated light gauge steel roof truss system is now available to use within our

Alan Hampton from Forfar Roof Truss, talks to us about Dedicated Services

We talk to Alan Hampton, MD of Forfar Roof Truss about how Dedicated Services has helped his business. When Alan

MiTek brings projects alive with 3D modelling

MiTek brings project planning alive with 3D modelling service. If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, then a 3D

What can we learn from the UK’s Future Homes Standard?

There’s a new energy efficiency and low carbon heating standard coming into force for new homes in the UK from

When offsite meets onsite with Posi-Joist

When offsite meets onsite – helping developers to deliver the best homes more efficiently.  

Ultra-Span the perfect partner for the circular economy

Ultra-Span the perfect partner for the circular economy Minimising waste through reuse and recycling has been a major part of

MiTek brings digital construction services to South Africa

MiTek brings digital construction services to South Africa   Hennie Viljoen, Marketing Manager, MiTek South Africa takes a look at