ECSA clarifies CPD for retired registered persons

Ivan Horner, the Manager of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), issued a notice on 2 November highlighting the CPD requirements for retired registered persons. It is compulsory for all registered persons, whether retired or not, who carry out or consult on any engineering work must renew…

The ITC-SA is alive and kicking in KZN

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…

Modern branding for professional designations

  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…

Watch team SA’s Forestry & Fibre gurus at expo 2020 Dubai

In Dubai on 12 November at 8h00 South African time, Team SA presents “Forests and Fibre – A renewable and sustainable option to green investment and economic recovery”. Don’t miss speeches by: Eustace Mashimbye, Proudly South African Michael Peter, Forestry South Africa (FSA) Mpho Lethoko, Sappi Southern Africa Penwell Lunga, Chairperson South African…

The UK’s professional institutions’ climate action plan

The UK’s Construction Industry Council (CIC) recently released its Climate Action Plan that embraces all the interests of the professional institutions and organisations active in the UK’s construction and property industries. The CIC says it has a significant role in the UK’s road to “Net Zero new buildings by 2025”. The Action Plan…