Activity Title:

Ai for the Built Environment Sector Master Class

Description

GIfA warmly invites you to the Ai for the Built Environment Sector Master Class

These are the topics that will be covered.

SECTION A — CORE AI MASTERCLASSES

Day 1:

Morning

Module 1. AI Foundations and Essentials for the Workplace

 (*Ai is not what you think it is)

A fast, practice-oriented introduction to AI tailored for architects, planners, engineers,

QS, and construction teams.

Covers:

AI fundamentals

Afternoon

User cases in the Built Environment offices

Day 2:

Module 2. Prompt Engineering for Built Environment Specialists. Design, Planning & Construction.

Advanced techniques for creating precise prompts that deliver consistent.

professional outputs.

You cover:

Module 3. AI Agent Developer

(No-Code Automation for Built Environment Tasks)

Date:

08-09/04/2026

Time:

08h30AM-16h00PM

Place:

GIfA Offices

Cost

·       Per Person: R9000

CPD Points:

2.0 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/ai-for-the-built-environment-sector-master-class-1

Activity Title:

Specifying Seminar 2026

Description

CPD Central's annual Specification Seminar - Learn to master the art of material specification and avoid costly site errors today.

Date:

31^st March 2026

Time:

8am – 5pm

Place:

Online via Zoom

Cost

Free

CPD Points:

CPD Value: 1 Category 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAID

Link

https://www.cpdcentral.co.za/courses/specifying-seminar-2026

Activity Title:

Virtual Showrooms: Tile Production

Description

Discover how ceramic, porcelain, and stone products are sourced, tested, and applied, and learn to specify surfaces that balance durability, design intent, and technical performance.

Date:

On-Demand learning

Time:

Self - Paced

Place:

Online Self-Paced

Cost

FREE

CPD Points:

CPD Value: 0.1 CAT 1CPD Credit

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAIA EC

Link

https://www.cpdcentral.co.za/courses/virtual-showrooms-tile-production

Activity Title:

Architect-Focused Refresher & Compliance Support on SANS 10400 XA 2nd Edition (2021) Fenestration Workshop

Description

Are you seeking clarity on fenestration calculations under the SANS 10400 2nd Edition?

Do you want to refresh your understanding and confidently apply the Excel calculation templates to current design submissions? 

This focused Fenestration Workshop is designed to support Architects and built-environment professionals in maintaining compliance and professional confidence when applying fenestration requirements in practice.

 Eligibility 

This workshop is STRICTLY for delegates who have previously completed the SANS 10400-XA course, with completion on or after November 2021.

Please Note:

This workshop is NOT a stand-alone qualification and does NOT result in a Competency Certificate.

Workshop Focus & Benefits 

• Refresher on SANS 10400 (2nd Edition) fenestration requirements. 

• Guidance aligned to architectural design responsibility and compliance. 

• Access to updated and extended Excel calculation templates

Practical assistance for professionals who: 

• Require clarification on calculations. 

• Are out of practice using the templates. 

• Want to reduce compliance risk in submissions. 

This workshop is ideal for Architects who wish to stay current, reduce compliance uncertainty, and apply the standard accurately and efficiently in day-to-day practice.  

Date:

27/03/2026

Time:

08h30AM-13h30PM

Place:

Online

Cost

• GIfA Members: R500
• Non-members: R750

CPD Points:

0.5 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/architect-focused-refresher-compliance-support-on-sans-10400-xa-2nd-edition-2021-fenestration-workshop-27-march-2026/form