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OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
pinnacle partner
A long-standing partner of the profession and its students, principally through the regional and national Corobrik Architectural Excellence Awards.
premier partner
Supports excellence in the use of cement roof tiles, including an awards programme for outstanding projects.
knowledge partner
Growth-Link crafts and delivers sustainable and integrated learning, psychometric assessment and coaching solutions in partnership with their clients.
knowledge partner
knowledge partner
Premium German mineral-based paints and varnishes, known for their resilience, breathability, colour stability, and ecologically friendly performance in architectural applications.
A South African supplier of engineering and CAD software solutions, providing professionals in a range of industries with specialised software training, technical support, and consulting services.
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ASSA ABLOY
knowledge partner
A global leader in access solutions, specialising in locks, digital security systems, automatic doors, and innovative technologies that make buildings safer and more secure.
BUILD THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS WITH ARCHITECTS
SAIA has represented South African architects since 1927. Industry partners reach the professionals who specify materials, systems and services for South African buildings, throughout the year, nationally and through nine regional institutes.
7,000+
architectural professionals on the SAIA mailing list
1,700+
direct members
200+
member practices
400-700+
live attendees at each SAIA Share session
included in every tier
CERTIFICATE AND BADGEÂ
Each partner receives the SAIA Industry Partner certificate and badge on joining. The certificate shows the partner’s name, tier and partnership year, with a QR code linking to its profile in the SAIA industry directory, so that its standing can be verified. The badge, coloured for the partner’s tier and dated for the partnership year, can be used on the partner’s website, email signature and marketing material.
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sponsorship · 11 sessions a year each · more than 60 sessions held
SAIA SHARE AND SAIA STUDIO
SAIA Share is an online session, held 11 times a year, in which architects present their work, with 400 to 700 or more live attendees. Each session includes one five-minute sponsor slot, held before the session's CPD content begins; 11 slots are available each year. SAIA Studio follows the same format and is also held 11 times a year.
R15 000
Single shot
One five-minute product presentation, the sponsor's logo on the session invitation and recording page, and the attendance figure after the session.
R40 000
Three-slot package
Three slots within one partnership year, subject to availability.
R120 000
Series sponsorship
Acknowledgement as "SAIA Share, supported by [sponsor]" on every session and invitation for the partnership year, and two sponsor slots. One sponsor per year, by invitation, subject to availability. Once SAIA Share is taken, series sponsorship moves to SAIA's next most-attended programme: SAIA Studio, the Architect's Wealth Forum, the SAIA Lead Masterclasses or the CEO's podcast
All sponsor slots and series sponsorships are limited and offered subject to availability, in order of booking. Sponsors have no role in selecting presenters. Attendee contact details are shared only for attendees who consent at registration. SAIA Studio slot fees will be published once attendance figures for the series are available.
PUBLICATIONS
Architecture SA
Peer-reviewed journal · quarterly
​Next edition: March 2027
R40 000
On application
On application
Rate card on request
Edition partners and advertisers have no influence on editorial or peer-reviewed content. Fees exclude VAT.
Edition partner. Acknowledgement in one edition of Architecture SA or Architect’s Digest, with no editorial role. Fee per edition
Sponsor, SAIA Awards Book. The book records the winners of the Corobrik Architectural Excellence Awards; no clay-brick competitor may
sponsor it.
Architecture SA archive. Partner in digitising issues 1 to 58, to be free to read online. Sponsors are recognised with digital banners in the
SAIA online library.
Advertising for companies that are not Industry Partners.
Digest of South African Architecture
​Twice a year
​Next edition: June 2027
Industry Partners receive the advertising listed in their tier.
Any company may sponsor an edition or advertise.
SAIA Awards Book
​Every two years
Next edition: December 2026 to January 2027, distributed with Visi
EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES
Jun-Jul '27
SAIA TURNS100 IN
MPUMALANGA @ INNIBOS
art and architecture festival | academic colloquium | centenary celebrations | retreat
R450,000 Headline Centenary Partner (one only)    R200,000 Centenary gala dinner partner (one only)    R75,000 Programme partner   R50,000 Student delegate bursaries    R40,000 Delegate packs and lanyards    R25,000 Exhibition stand
Sep '28
AZA STUDENT CONVENTION & COROBRIK
ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
student convention | national awards and exhibition
R150,000 AZA Student Convention partner (non-exclusive)Â Â Â Â R75,000 Awards supporting partner, alongside Corobrik as naming partner
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SAIA NATIONAL CONVENTION
city to be confirmed
On application Packages to be published in 2028
Through the year
COURSES, AWARDS AND THE AGM
SAIA Lead Masterclasses | travel awards and competitions | virtual AGM
R60,000 SAIA Lead Masterclass sponsor, per masterclass   From R50,000 Named award or competition   R20,000 AGM partner
Dates are updated as programmes are confirmed. Fees exclude VAT, are indicative and are confirmed in writing for each package. Corobrik's naming rights and exclusivity for clay brick in the Awards programme apply to every package.
a national SAIA initiative · quarterly · online
ARCHITECT'S WEALTH
FORUM
​A quarterly online session on the finances of architects and their practices, presented by
authorised financial services providers.
R25 000
Session partner
Presentation of one session, the partner's logo on the session invitation and recording page, and the attendance figure after the session.
Presenting partners must be authorised financial services providers under the FAIS Act and give their FSP number when applying. Sessions are educational: no products are sold, and no applications taken, during a session. Partners contact only attendees who consent at registration. Fees exclude VAT.
R80 000
Annual Forum partner
Presentation of all four sessions in the partnership year, and acknowledgement as
supporter of the series.
Premier and Pinnacle Partner
PARTNER CONTENT
Premier and Pinnacle Partners may publish advertorial posts in the Partner Insights category
of SAIA's News & Views.
Labelling
Each post is labelled "Partner content"
and carries the partner’s name as
author.
Advertisement
Partners supply print-ready artwork to
each publication’s specifications and
deadlines. Advertisements are kept
separate from editorial content.
Subject matter
Posts may cover technical information,
completed projects and products, with
one link to the partner’s website
Review
SAIA reviews each post for accuracy and suitability before publication and may request changes. Publication does not constitute endorsement.
Promotion
​Each post is announced once in the
SAIA newsletter and on SAIA’s social
media, and remains online for the
partnership term.
WHAT PARTNERSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
CPD validation
Partnership and sponsorship do not
include CPD validation or discounts on
CPD fees. SAIA National validates CPD
for courses that SAIA develops and runs, such as the SAIA Lead Masterclasses.
Editorial influence
​Advertorial posts appear in Partner
Insights, labelled as partner content.
Edition partners have no influence on
editorial or peer-reviewed content.
A role in governance
Partners may describe themselves as a
"SAIA Industry Partner" at their tier. SAIA
does not approve, endorse or
recommend products, and partners may not use the SAIA crest.
Endorsement
Partners have no role in SAIA's
governance, advocacy, CPD or editorial
decisions. Attendee details are shared
only with consent, as POPIA permits.
HOW TO BECOME A PARTNER
1
Application
The applicant completes the
online form and selects a tier,
one or more sponsorship
opportunities, or both.
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Mid-term report
​After six months, SAIA reports
to the partner on the benefits
delivered and those still to
come.
2
6
Onboarding
SAIA confirms eligibility and
checks for conflicts with
existing category agreements.
Penthouse applications are
decided by the SAIA Board.
Renewal
SAIA sends renewal invitations
by 1 February, ahead of the
partnership year beginning on 1 April.
3
Review
SAIA issues a partner
agreement and a tax invoice.
Benefits begin once the
agreement is signed and the
invoice paid.
SAIA responds within five working days
Agreement
4
SAIA issues the certificate and
badge, publishes the directory
profile, and schedules the
partner’s sponsor slots,
advertisements and posts.
TERMS OF PARTNERSHIP
The partner agreement sets out the full terms. The principal terms are:
1
Term
​Industry Partnership runs for the
partnership year, 1 April to 31
March; Penthouse runs for three
partnership years. Sponsorship
packages run for the dates of the
event or programme concerned.
5
​Independence
​Partners have no role in SAIA’s
governance, advocacy, CPD or
editorial decisions.
​Existing partner
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Current partners continue on their existing terms until renewal, when the tiers on this page apply.
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6
​No endorsement
Fees exclude VAT and are payable
within 30 days of invoice. Benefits are delivered only once payment is received
​Exclusivity
​Category exclusivity applies only
to Penthouse partners. Existing
exclusivity agreements are
honoured.
Unused benefits
Conduct
Payment
Benefits not taken up by the end of the term lapse. Benefits that SAIA was unable to deliver carry over to the next term.
Personal information
SAIA may decline an application, or end a partnership, where a
partner’s conduct or claims could
harm SAIA or the profession.
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4
​Partnership does not constitute
SAIA’s approval of any product or
service.
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8
SAIA and its partners process
personal information only as the
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 permits, and only with consent.
ONE PROFESSION. MANY PARTNERS. ONE FUTURE.
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