The Ultimate Guide to Bollards: Types, Materials, and Uses Explained
Walk through any busy city, retail zone, or industrial site, and you’ll find them—unassuming, often overlooked, y...
Posts by Raymond Hoekstra
24
Jun
24
Jun
The Science of Visibility: How Warning Lights Prevent Accidents in High-Risk Zones
In busy, hazardous environments, one of the most crucial factors that saves lives and prevents accidents is somet...
03
Jun
Portable Signage – How Design Influences Consumer Behaviour
Picture yourself weaving through the vibrant chaos of a South African event—say, the Sign Africa Expo in Johannes...
03
Jun
The Hidden Costs of Not Using Blasthole Savers in Mining
You’re a South African mine manager, gearing up for a high-stakes presentation at Mining Indaba 2025 in Cape Town...
30
Apr
Top 10 Pedestrian Barrier Innovations: Ensuring Safety and Aesthetics in Modern Cities
Pedestrian barriers are no longer just metal railings mean...
30
Apr
The Psychology of Roadblocks: How Roadblock Equipment Placement Affects Driver Behavior
When you approach a roadblock, what’s your immediate reaction? Do you feel frustration, confusion, or perhaps cur...
30
Apr
The Evolution of Pedestrian Barriers: How Urban Design is Shaping Safe Walkways
Picture this: You’re navigating a busy city street, weaving through crowds, dodging cyclists, and avoiding sudden...
08
Apr
Wheel Stops 101: What They Are and Why Every Parking Lot Needs Them
Wheel stops, also known as parking blocks or curb stops, are small barriers placed at the head of parking spaces ...
08
Apr
The Hidden Costs of Not Using Wheel Stops in Your Parking Lot
Imagine pulling into a busy parking lot, only to scrape your car against a curb or watch a distracted driver roll...
08
Apr
The Essential Role of Convex Mirrors in Traffic and Road Safety
You’re creeping through a narrow intersection, palms sweaty, straining to see around the corner—then a blur of mo...