Our company history
Graduate engineer Ajax Weiss founded his engineering office in 1971.
He ran it as the sole owner for almost 30 years. In 1998, son Klaus Weiss joined his father as deputy. Graduate engineer Ajax Weiss has been the sole managing director since 2006.
When we think of the incredible engineering feats of the world, we often think of mighty dams, towering buildings and expansive bridges. These images may also concur with architects who drew up these plans or the brave construction workers who risked their lives during the building. But we sometimes forget about the unsung heroes of the projects — the structural engineers.
In Peter Rice’s obituary, author Jonathan Glancey wrote, “Rice was, perhaps, the James Joyce of structural engineering.” Some called Rice one of the most imaginative and gifted structural engineers of the 20th century. He was known for his adventurous designs and ingenious buildings. Rice combined geometry, analysis, and a computer program for the Sydney Opera House roof for his first project. The Sydney Opera House is instantly recognizable. Considered a masterpiece of architecture, it uses unique and unparalleled design and cutting-edge architectural and technological achievements.
our company today
The Building Company sources, distributes, wholesales & retails general & specialised building materials.
The Building Company is the building material division of Pepkor, with over 180 stores and sites located in major centres throughout South Africa.Our brands serve the full spectrum of the construction industry, including the residential, commercial and industrial markets.
Our brands enjoy the partnership with professional and private developers, project managers, building contractors, builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, cabinetmakers, tilers, roofing specialists, owner-builders and home improvers. For more than 30 years our brands have been proudly providing personal and expert advice and services to support our product offering.
We are proud of our brands- our family includes retail powerhouses BUCO, Timbercity and speciality brands Tiletoria, B-ONE, HHL Bildware, HHL Buchel and HHL W&B Hardware. Our wholesale brands include Brands4Africa and Citiwood. We have brands that cater for the needs of the building industry.
Our team
Klaus Weiss
CEO & Founder
Chili Mili
CEO & CoFounder
Said Stone
CEO & CoFounder
Billy Maize
Urban planner
Mike Richmond
Main architect
Emma Flop
Financial analyst
Elza Kein
Restorer
Ben John
Surveyor
Mika Gloss
Landscape designer
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As a global leader in the construction industry we offer exciting career opportunities around the world and the chance to make a difference. From working on the world’s most environmentally friendly building in NY.
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