The Wood Manifesto, Growing Our Low-Carbon Future: Time for Timber, calls on the world’s politicians and policymakers to acknowledge the science, recognise the significance of their country’s timber and forest industries, and adopt wood more widely in their country’s built environment. The manifesto is a collaboration between Australian, European, American, New Zealand and…
The “circular economy” is the new buzzword on the European sustainability agenda. Of particular concern is the European Union (EU’s) built environment. The building and construction sector uses half of all new resources and generates more than a third of all waste. The EU believes an only solution is a new approach and…
According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN), countries at the highest risk of climate change are in Africa and South/Southeast Asia. While their capacity to prevent or cope with climate impacts is poor, these regions will host nearly all anticipated 2.5-million additional urban residents by 2050. Recent research predicts that by…
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) is proud to announce the appointment of three new and additional Directors to its Board. Chris van Noord came on board in March, and this month Stian de Jager and Hennie Joubert joined the team. STIAN DE JAGER Although qualified in mechanical engineering, Stian…
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) hosted the first of several industry consultations on the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW) in August. Government representatives and members from the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) and other Voluntary Associations attended the session. “We are gathering views, concerns and practical recommendations on the…
