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The official, annual GBCSA Convention and Exhibition will take place, for the fifth consecutive year, from 23 to 25 October 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).  This premier green building event, convened by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), offers delegates access to South African and international thought-leaders and is an inspirational opportun...

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) has issued a reminder that the deadline for nominations for the CSSA’s 2013 Fulton Awards is just a few months away on 31 August 2012.  The awards are presented every two years by the CSSA to honour excellence and innovation in the design and use of concrete. Any project completed during 2011 – or substantially completed in 2012 – may be n...

In a press statement, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) said it laments the resignation of Nazir Alli as CEO of SANRAL. Alli is a longstanding, valued member and Fellow of SAICE. “It is indeed a privilege to salute him for the significant leadership role he has played since 1998 with the establishment of SANRAL, an implementing agency of the Department of Transport,â...

The Green Star SA Accredited Professional Course, the core training course offered by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), will be travelling the country over the next few months. This course provides an introduction to the GBCSA’s Green Star SA rating tools and is a key requirement for those wishing to achieve Green Star SA Accredited Professional status. The course will be p...