SA Builder
Events 2016:
Forthcoming events of interest to the construction industry
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2016 |
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Bauma 2016, Germany |
The 31st Edition of the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. |
Internationales Congress Center, Munich, Germany |
11 – 17 April |
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Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) Awards for Excellence 2016 |
A vehicle for southern African designers and project developers to establish themselves as trendsetters across several disciplines |
Summer Place |
23 April |
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work |
A global awareness-raising campaign by the International Labour Organization focusing international attention on trends in the field of occupational safety and health and on the magnitude of work-related injuries, diseases and fatalities worldwide. |
Global |
’28 April |
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SAICE Civilution Congress |
Gallagher Estate, Midrand |
9 & 10 May |
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African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo |
Africa’s biggest gathering of qualified buyers and sellers for the concrete and construction industry. |
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand |
9 – 11 May |
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Construction IT Summit & Expo [concurrent events] |
Covering a broad range of construction aspects ranging from BIM, cost management, document management and procurement as well as challenging the processes that are being experienced by the African construction industry. |
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand |
9 – 11 May |
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The Renewables and Energy Forum Southern Africa 2016 |
Investing in South Africa’s oil and gas sector opportunities and challenges • The future of renewables programme in South Africa • Eskom grid access and connection and Post Commissioning • Creative funding options for energy projects |
Johannesburg Stock Exchange |
10 – 11 May |
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A-OSH EXPO |
Africa’s largest and most targeted occupational health and safety exhibition |
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand |
24-26 May |
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Sustainability Week |
Advancing the Green Economy through the sharing of knowledge and experience across disciplines, sectors, and markets – actively seeking to develop and accelerate sustainability oriented project pipelines. |
CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria |
31 May – 2 June |
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21st CIB World Building Congress |
Held every three years, this is a global platform for international cooperation and information exchange in the area of built environment research and innovation – a gathering of experts and professionals for the entire construction industry. |
Tampere, Finland |
31 May – 3 June |
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Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction – Ghana 2016 |
An international seminar and expo designed to understand the problems and needs of the sector in West Africa, and to provide information on products and services to a large number of delegates, some of whom are from the Ministry, local governments and NGOs. |
Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana |
22 – 24 June |
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POWER-GEN Africa |
Local and international power sector stakeholders will address issues such as sustainability, alternative energy, smart grids and integration of IPPs. |
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. |
19 – 21 July |
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National Women’s Day |
Celebrating the role of women in the workplace and in our economy |
‘9 August |
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Earth Expo 2016 |
SA’s first of its kind lifestyle event, featuring off the grid house structures. Interactive workshops in which participants construct a sustainable house and cover over 120 subjects to expose the reality of climate change |
Montecasino outdoor arena, Johannesburg |
11 – 14 August |
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Interbuild Africa 2016 |
International Building and Construction Exhibition |
Expo Centre Johannesburg (Nasrec) |
17 – 20 August |
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Glass Expo Africa 2016 |
Showcasing glass manufacturers and wholesalers, including suppliers of equipment, services and technology associated with the manufacture and conversion of glass, and aluminium for the construction industry. |
Expo Centre Johannesburg (Nasrec) |
17 – 20 August |
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111th MBSA Congress – 2016 |
Addressing immediate issues and opportunities within the South African Building and Construction Industry |
Durban ICC |
31 August – 2 September |
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The Big 5 Construct East Africa Exhibition |
A comprehensive exhibition providing a central meeting point for regional buyers of construction products enabling interaction with global distributors and manufacturers. Includes technical seminars, certified workshops and training programs including ‘How to Trade in East Africa.’ |
Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Kenya’s capital Nairobi |
2 – 4 November |