CCN LAUNCH
CCN
The South African Institute of Architects (SAIA), the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) and private investors are launched the Construction Communication Network (CCN) late in 2007. The share offer closed on Friday 14 December 2007 at 16:00. Should you need to get in touch with CCN you may send an e-mail to inquires@ccn.org.za or call 0800 000 226
NEWS
PRESIDENT OPENS COROBRIK SAIA AWARDS OF MERIT EXHIBITION
SAIA President Hassan Asmal opened Merit Awards Exhibition arranged by Wits University at the Fassler Gallery and had the following to say which went out to the profession at large.
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DRAFT POLICY DOCUMENT ON RESTRUCTURING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS
The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) has issued a policy document on a proposed restructuring of the legislative framework within which the Built Environment Professions (BEP) and their statutory councils which includes converting the councils into professional boards operating under the jurisdiction of the proposed new South African Council for the Built Environment.
SAIA’s Response.
SACAP's Response.
PRESIDENTIAL ROADSHOW
The Executive team of SAIA, President Hassan Asmal, Vice-President Al Stratford and Executive Officer Su Linning have embarked on a series of roadshows around the country which commenced in March with the team visiting the Western and Southern Cape (Cape Town and George), Eastern Cape (East London and Port Elizabeth) and Kwazulu-Natal (Durban).
The aim was to meet and inform members about recent developments within SAIA, the profession and the built environment at large, but also to get feedback from members about their concerns.
SAIA VALIDATED CATEGORY ONE CPD ACTIVITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2008
For a comprehensive SAIA Category One CPD Activities Table
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AWARDS
MARINDA SMALBERGER WINS THE COROBRIK ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT AWARD
Marinda Smalberger of the University of the Pretoria has won the prestigious Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Award for 2007. Her entry is Entitled “Portal to Pretoria, Establishing a Northern Gateway for the City.” Seven finalists from Universities throughout South Africa competed for this award at a function held at the ArchAfrica 2008 in Durban on Friday 15 February 2008.
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COROBRIK SAIA AWARDS OF MERIT
Twenty two projects received the Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit at a gala dinner which formed part of ArchAfrica 2008 and took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Saturday 16 February 2008.
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Architectural Awards Press Release
ARCHAFRICA 2008
ArchAfrica 2008 took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban South Africa and was hosted by the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) to much success and aplomb.
ArchAfrica 2008 saw the coming together of nearly 300 delegates from three separate architectural events into one gathering of leaders of architects. They were the Africa Union of Architects (AUA) Council meeting, the International Union of Architects (UIA) Council meeting and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) Board and Committee meetings.
SAIA PRESIDENTS AWARD
Please note that the deadline for the SAIA PRESIDENTS AWARD has been closed. This new award was introduced for the first time this year for projects of a special nature completed between 1995 and 2004. The award was open to all persons who practice architecture in South Africa. Eleven entries were received and the adjudication will take place over the next few months. The President has expressed his satisfaction at the level of interest and would like to thank the members of the profession for the interest that was shown.
SAIA STARS RECEIVE LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Three members of the SA Institute of Architects received Life Membership for the extraordinary and diverse contributions they have made to the Institute. Certificates of membership were presented to Stan Segal, Chair of Practice, and Past Presidents Llewellyn van Wyk and Jan Ras at a dinner held in Johannesburg on Wednesday 21 February 2007. The event was hosted by the President, Hassan Asmal, and attended by members of the Board.
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