The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Development Planning is in the final stages of piloting and tweaking its electronic Construction Permit Management System (CPMS) and urges architects to register as soon as possible. Designed specifically for building permit purposes, the CPMS will streamline the current Site Development and Building Plan permit system. Professionals registered with…
The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) is piloting an online services platform for builder registration and renewal applications. The pilot project went live in KwaZulu-Natal in December 2021. Gauteng and Mpumalanga will follow early this year before it rolls out nationally. “This is part of the broader NHBRC digital services strategic initiative that seeks…
Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA), an umbrella body of 36 organisations across the construction value chain, used the occasion of its first anniversary on 21 January 2021 to launch its website and confirm its commitment to rebuilding the sector. Its membership is broad and includes built environment professionals, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and industry bodies. CASA…
ITC-SA trailblazers in KZN. Colin Armstrong and Bobby Shoayb attended the very first meeting of the organisation 49 years ago. Regional Meetings of the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) are not-to-be-missed opportunities for young professionals to catch up with the latest industry news, share experiences and meet some of the local the trailblazers…
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is celebrating the contribution of its members in the global circular economy with new, modern branding for its five Professional Designations. The institute’s sought-after Professional Designations are Certified Timber Roof Truss Designer, Certified Roof Fabricator, Certified Roof Erector, Certified Roof Inspector and Accredited Timber Engineer. “The…
