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ITC-SA’s SAQA accreditation renewed
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s watchdog for the engineered timber construction sector, recently ...
Tiny homes… BIG revolution
The Tiny Home Revolution is making waves the world over, and with roots in the United States of America, the modern impetus for the tiny home is ...
SANS 1900 certification: Clarifying the roles of SATAS & ITC-SA
The purpose of this letter is to clarify the different roles and mandates of SATAS and the ITC-SA in the construction environment. South African ...
No replacement for professional body
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is South Africa’s professional body for the timber construction sector and has worked ...
ECSA Voluntary Association recognition for ITC-SA
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered timber construction sector, has ...
ITC-SA brings timber construction expertise to KZN Construction Expo
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered timber construction sector, has ...
Stakeholder Workshop: Promoting locally produced timber in construction
The dti invites you to the Stakeholder Workshop on the promotion of the use of timber in construction. The main purpose of the workshop is to create ...
Unauthorised use of ITC-SA logo strongly discouraged
[Johannesburg, 11 December 2018]: It has come to the attention of the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s ...
Roof Inspection Training Course | Johannesburg | 21-23 May 2019
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), the professional body for the engineered timber construction sector, will be hosting ...
Local authorities key in enforcing National Building Regulation A19
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) approved professional body for the ...
Sourcing laminated timber for structural applications: Where to start?
Laminated timber is enjoying increasing popularity, not only for its unique aesthetic appeal, but for its optimal use of natural resources and ...
SA to brace for structural timber imports
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered timber construction sector ...
Tertiary institutions urged to embrace timber construction in engineering
[Johannesburg, 16 October 2018]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-accredited professional body for the engineered ...
Roof Erector Training | Cape Town | 18-19 October 2018
Roof Erector Training, hosted by On Site Best Practice (OSBP), specialists in training for the waterproofing and roofing industries, will be ...
Roof Inspection Training Course bridging gaps
Due to popular demand, the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), the professional body for the engineered timber construction ...
ITC-SA: Policy on Continuing Professional Development
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), the professional body for the engineered timber construction industry in South Africa, ...
Deputy President David Mabuza: Landbou Weekblad & Agri-SA Land summit
Remarks by Deputy President of the Republic Of South Africa, Mr David Mabuza at the Land Summit the Farmers’ Perspective held at Zwartkloof Game ...
Best in local timber decking, construction and roofing highlighted at annual awards
[Johannesburg, 13 August 2018]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-accredited professional body for the engineered ...
Call for entries: Furniture Design Competition
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI), Proudly South African, and their partners , invites South ...
CPD-accredited roof inspector training to boost skills in the construction industry
[Johannesburg, 6 August 2018]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), the professional body for the engineered timber ...
ITC-SA to host CPD-accredited timber conference at Interbuild Africa
[Johannesburg, 19 July 2018]: The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-accredited professional body and watchdog for the ...
New roof for rural KZN church on heritage site
In 2014 Lead Architects undertook a development masterplan of the Albini Mission situated in Ntshongweni, KwaZulu-Natal, for the Catholic ...
The Rands and cents of timber construction
The advantages that come with using timber in construction are numerous and while there are clear, refutable misconceptions relating to this building ...
ITC-SA to host conference at Interbuild Africa
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), SAQA-accredited professional body for the timber construction sector in South Africa, ...
Harvey Roofing Products: Roof tile installation training procedure
Harvey Roofing Tiles undergo the most stringent quality tests in order to ensure our valued end users receive a roof tile that is durable and ...
Harveytile: Roofing with brains & brawn
Choosing any building product can be a process fraught with potential problems; not only does one need to be satisfied that the product is suitable ...
ITC-SA PR representative nominated for African Construction Awards
Haas&DAS Communications, specialists in public relations for the timber construction sector and public relations representative for the Institute ...
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 ...
