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WeTheCity: Memory & Resilience | Architecture ZA 2018
ArchitectureZA 2018 (#AZA18), Africa’s premier urban cultural festival focused on architecture, will be held at 012central in the Pretoria inner ...
Consumers urged to empower themselves before tackling construction projects
A recent segment on South Africa’s institutional Sunday evening investigative television show, Carte Blanche, shed light on the financial and ...
All hands on deck for inaugural Deck & Flooring Expo
From the organisers of the highly-acclaimed timber trade expo, WoodEX for Africa, a new, specialised trade expo targeted at the residential, ...
Roof Inspector Training Course | 7-9 May 2018
A Roof Inspector Training Course (CPD-accredited) will be hosted at the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa’s (ITC-SA) head office in ...
Continuing Professional Development and the ITC-SA
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is responsible for regulating its professionally registered membership within the ...
ITC-SA Professional Body status with SAQA renewed
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered timber construction industry, ...
Chairman’s note: ITC-SA National Coordinator appointed General Manager
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa‘s (ITC-SA) Chairman, Mannie Piyackis, has announced that the Institute’s National ...
KZN roofing company harnesses training to give back
[Johannesburg, 4 April 2018]: Since its humble beginnings in 2009, GWR Roofing, Pinetown-based roofing specialist in service of the commercial, ...
Online certification programme to support skills development in roofing
[Johannesburg, 2 March 2018]: In a bid to drive its mandate of supporting skills training and development in the timber construction industry, the ...
SANS 10400 Part L: Roofs presented to National Department of Public Works
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the timber construction sector, recently ...
ITC-SA to attend Interbuild Africa 2018
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) has confirmed its participation at Interbuild Africa, taking place from 15 to 18 August ...
ITC-SA Appointment: Western Cape Regional Representative
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-accredited professional body for the engineered timber construction trade, is ...
ITC-SA Appointment: Engineering Support
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-accredited professional body for the engineered timber construction sector, is ...
WoodEX for Africa: The gateway to Africa’s timber trade
As the largest timber trade exhibition on the continent, WoodEX for Africa is considered the gateway to Africa’s timber trade. From the biggest CNC ...
Entries open for ITC-SA Timber Engineered Product Awards
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is proud to be hosting its highly anticipated Annual Timber Engineered Product Awards ...
Wood Conference 2018: Fascination Wood
The Wood Conference Cape Town has established itself as one of the most important conferences in sustainable construction. For years, hundreds of ...
‘Timber Roof Truss Designer’ awarded professional designation status
[Johannesburg, 19 January 2018]: ‘Timber Roof Truss Designer’, a working category of the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), ...
Workshop: European timber in South Africa
A workshop on selected aspects and practical experience of using European timber in South Africa will be hosted at 2pm on the 14th of February 2018 ...
ITC-SA partners with KZN Construction Expo 2018
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Construction Trade Expo is the only dedicated event focusing on building and construction needs for all of KZN. The event is ...
Roof inspector training uplifts industry
[Johannesburg, 6 December 2017]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-registered Professional Body for the engineered ...
Enrolment open for ITC-SA roof estimator/designer courses 2018
[Johannesburg, 20 November 2017]: With the intention to provide fundamental training for estimators and designers in the nail-plated timber roof ...
Trade and consumers benefit from professional status of ITC-SA
[Johannesburg, 8 November 2017]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is South Africa’s professional body for the timber ...
ITC-SA welcomes new KZN Regional Coordinator
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is delighted to announce that the position of Regional Coordinator for its KwaZulu-Natal ...
Interview: Timber Construction Skills & Training
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) interviews Clifford Crosson, Manager of Coastal KZN TVET College Truss Plant and ...
Roof Inspector Training Course 21-23 Nov 2017
Due to popular demand, another Roof Inspector Training Course will be hosted at the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) head ...
Three new directors for Institute for Timber Construction
South Africa’s professional body for the timber construction sector, the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), recently ...
Dates set for WoodEX for Africa 2018
WoodEX for Africa, the largest trade exhibition in Africa dedicated exclusively to the timber trade, is gearing up for its milestone fifth instalment ...
Laminated timber beams to comply with regulations
[Johannesburg, 9 October 2017]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered ...
Study: The potential of South African timber products to reduce the environmental impact of buildings
Study abstract: South Africa was the first country in Africa to implement a locally developed green building rating tool and has a growing number of ...
SAFCOL to host Forestry Industrialisation Conference
The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL), a South African government-owned company primarily involved in the forestry sector with the ...
Building a timber frame home?
Are you considering building a timber frame home or structure? A timber home is a significant investment, so it is important to do your research. ...
Roof Erector Training
[Johannesburg, 11 September 2017]: Roof Erector Training, hosted by On Site Best Practice (OSBP), specialists in training for the waterproofing and ...
Four essentials for sound roof truss construction
There are four elements in roof truss construction that are vital for a sound end result. The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) ...
Industry insight: Timber decking done right
[Johannesburg, 31 August 2017]: While timber decking is most often associated with leisure and entertainment, and considered a complement to a larger ...
31 August 2017 – Workshop: National Building Regulations & SANS10400 Part L: Roofs
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) cordially invites you to attend this topical workshop on Practical & Legal Aspects ...
28-30 August 2017 – Inspector Training – Gauteng Region
A Roof Inspector Training Course will be hosted at the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) head office (SAFCA Building, 6 Hulley ...
23-24 August 2017 – Cape Construction Conference & Trade Expo
The Cape Construction Conference & Trade Expo is the ultimate marketing experience for suppliers and solution providers to the construction ...
Climbing the scaffolding: South African women in roofing
[Johannesburg, 22 June 2017]: With Women’s Month fast approaching, the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s ...
Timber roof trusses and fire regulations
[Johannesburg, 5 June 2017]: While there are a few misconceptions around timber’s fire performance, structural timber for roofing is both ...
Designation of steel products & components for construction
The National Treasury has published an instruction note that from the 1st of February 2017 steel products and components for construction have been ...
Enhancing the Rights of Building Industry Workers
While the rights of all South African workers enshrined in the country’s constitution and labour legislation were celebrated on Workers’ Day on ...
Specifying for timber construction
[Johannesburg, 20 April 2017]: When specifying for timber construction, it is imperative to make a thorough study of elements, such as specific ...
Smart Buildings & Infrastructure
The Smart Buildings & Infrastructure series of summits is Africa’s only platform designed for decision-makers and analysts from the public ...
Builder’s Workshop highlights National Building Regulations
[Johannesburg, 3 April 2017]: Lephalale Municipality hosted its 2nd Annual Builder’s Workshop at the Mogol Club in Lephalale on the 15th of March ...
ITC-SA Fabricator Lucky Draw winner announced
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) initiated a Lucky Draw for all ITC-SA Fabricator Members who signed up to renew their ...
ACE/TCE: Building Africa Together
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is proud to partner with the fifth annual African Construction and Totally Concrete ...
Compliant timber roof truss construction essential for sound roof structure
[Johannesburg, 22 March 2017]: Poorly constructed roofs have become a real concern in residential South Africa. The Institute for Timber Construction ...
Call for nominations: Women in Construction Awards
Now in its fifth year, the Women in Construction Awards have evolved into the leading African platform for the recognition and celebration of women ...
Workshop: Implementation of the National Building Regulations
Implementation of the National Building Regulations and especially the section pertaining to Energy Usage in Buildings (SANS10400-XA) with reference ...
Essential elements of sound roof truss construction
The roof is arguably one of the most important parts of any home construction; it protects the home’s contents, finishes and residents from the ...
