The HYDRAFORM building system replaces conventional bricks and mortar through the use of HYDRAFORM blocks which are largely dry-stacked. The other components of the conventional building system remain unchanged.

The blocks are manufactured by hydraulically compressing a soil-cement mixture in the HYDRAFORM block-making machine. Since the production of the first
HYDRAFORM block in 1988, the design has become more sophisticated and the
efficiency and capacity of the HYDRAFORM block-making machine has been increased dramatically.

Extensive strength, durability and stability tests have been carried out successfully by a number of recognized local and international institutions which comply with South African national building regulations.

HYDRAFORM building blocks are in use throughout South Africa as well as in Argentina, India, numerous African countries, Mexico and the United States of America. Their use is predominantly in the construction of housing, schools, walls and general single and multi-storey buildings.