The Concrete Institute’s School of Concrete Technology (SCT) has finalised its programme of online training courses for 2021. Fourteen courses are planned, including the start of the pinnacle of concrete diploma courses: Advanced Concrete Technology. John Roxburgh, Senior Lecturer at the SCT, says the SCT ran its last lecture-driven course at the end of March […]
The decision to establish two new engineering degree programmes at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) will greatly contribute to the success of the country’s efforts to prioritise infrastructure development as the driving force for economic recovery. Mr Cyril Gamede, the Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Industry Development Board, says the two new programmes will […]
According to the International Monetary Fund, the construction sector was one of the industries that was most affected by COVID-19. However, this hasn’t deterred a group of local Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) students who completed their learnerships in the face of adversity and have only been more inspired to grow their careers, become independent […]
Following on from a very successful webinar on the Essentials of Galvanizing in July 2020, the African chapter of the International Zinc Association (IZA) has once again partnered with Creamer Media’s Engineering News to present a follow-up session, aptly titled Continuous Galvanizing, aimed at designers, engineers, architects and industry specifiers. The free 90-minute webinar takes […]
The International Zinc Association, in partnership with Creamer Media’s Engineering News, are hosting a FREE webinar to launch their new book, The Essentials of Galvanizing, focused on arming engineers, designers and architects with expert knowledge on the long-term value of galvanizing. Webinar details as follows: Date: Wednesday, 15 July Time: 15:00 Cost: FREE Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/tJIqceqhrDMoHdXfdrxH_e2_sEmOgiNkTLal/success?user_id=jvZIU37hSYauAkEt-jRxBw&timezone_id=Africa%2FJohannesburg
While plumbers are responsible for the installation, repair and maintaining of pipes, fixtures and other plumbing works for water distribution and wastewater disposal in various buildings, their role in the construction sector is ultimately very important “because plumbing protects the safety of people.” Plumbing done right According to Herman Strauss from the Plumbing Industry Registration […]
The Information Centre, a key section of The Concrete Institute (TCI) in Midrand, is continuing to add to its unique collection of reference material relating to cement and concrete – the largest collection of its kind in Africa. Established in 1957, the TCI Information Centre operates as a public concrete technology library and is accessible […]
Over the past 127 years both PPC and South Africans have worked in unison to fulfil our home development ambitions. PPC has evolved its customer engagement efforts to include edutainment that takes place in a fictional city in South Africa called Dikagong. In doing so we strive to empower communities to experience a better quality […]
Reflecting the rich history of the Franki legend, the Fifth Edition of the widely acknowledged “Blue Book” on geotechnical engineering incorporates elements of its holding company, the Keller Group, and many of Keller’s state-of-the-art ground improvement and grouting technologies. The book, entitled A Guide to Practical Geotechnical Engineering in Africa was officially launched by Keller’s […]
“Workshop: Understanding Roof Inspections” – In Cape Town And Johannesburg In October The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA)has informed SA Builder that, in an effort to boost skills development in South Africa’s roofing industry, the ITC will be hosting CPD-accredited workshops on Understanding Roof Inspections in both Johannesburg and Cape Town from 22 […]