UpComing Events
Wednesday,
29, Apr
2026
GIfA Outreach Breakfast | Vanderbijlpark | 29 April 2026 :
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GIfA Outreach Breakfast | Vanderbijlpark | 29 April
2026 |
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GIfA is going to the Vaal.
Join GIfA for a special Outreach Breakfast in
Vanderbijlpark. This morning session forms part of GIfA's outreach initiative
to connect with professionals across the region, share knowledge, and engage
with the architectural community.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation,
insight, and networking with fellow built environment professionals. |
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29/04/2026 |
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09h30AM-11h00AM |
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Online |
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Cost |
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GIfA Members:
R120 ·
Non-members: R180 |
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CPD Points: |
0.2 cat 1 |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
GIfA |
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Link |
https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/outreach-breakfast-vanderbijlpark-29-april-2026
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Tuesday,
28, Apr
2026
Designing for the Human Brain: A Neuroarchitecture Talk Series :
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Designing for the Human Brain: A Neuroarchitecture
Talk Series |
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A collaboration between GIfA and CIfA How does architecture shape the way we think, feel,
and behave? Join us for an insightful and forward-thinking talk
series, “Neuroarchitecture: Designing for the Human Brain” presented by
Architect Francois Nortje (Director, Osmond Lange Architects & Planners)
This series explores the powerful intersection
between neuroscience and the built environment, unpacking how design
decisions influence human emotion, cognition, productivity, and wellbeing. As architects and designers, we don’t just shape
spaces, we shape experiences. This talk challenges conventional design
thinking and introduces evidence-based approaches that place human experience
at the centre of the design process. Why You Should Attend Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, or
experienced practitioner, this series will expand your design thinking and
equip you with tools to create more human-centred, impactful environments.
Special Announcement We have something exciting for you! This series is just the beginning, more talks and
episodes are on the way. Stay engaged as we continue to bring you insightful
sessions designed to deliver a rich and evolving experience throughout the
program. |
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Date: |
28/04/2026 |
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17h00AM-18h30PM |
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Online |
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Cost |
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GIfA Members:
R150 ·
Non-members: R250 |
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CPD Points: |
0.3 cat 1 |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
GIfA |
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Link |
https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/neuroarchitecture-designing-for-the-human-brain
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Friday,
24, Apr
2026
EVENT FINISHED
SANS 10400 XA 2nd Edition (2021) Fenestration Workshop :
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SANS 10400 XA 2nd Edition (2021) Fenestration
Workshop |
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This fully updated course will be presented by Peter
Wyness, who has presented SANS 10400-XA courses since 2011. The event will
include Excel templates for fenestration calculations, plus all the other
parts of the Standard, which will be for office use as well as for use during
the presentation. This event is open to all, but is primarily intended
for delegates who have not previously attended a course by Mr Wyness, or who
have been unsuccessful in completing the exercises required. Completing the course will reward the delegate with a
Certificate of Competency. THE NEW STANDARDS NOW APPLY YOUR PREVIOUS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE WILL NO LONGER SUFFICE REGULATIONS HAVE CHANGED GIfA would like to invite you to attend a workshop on SANS 10400 – XA 2ND Edition (2021) 24 April 2026 Presented By Peter Wyness SANS 10400-XA
(2021) became law in November 2021. This is a revision that, at first sight, seems to
offer a very much easier route to compliance than the 2011 edition. But on
closer examination, it is a lot more complicated than it looks! The course will give a full explanation of the
various elements of the Standard and will provide the SABS tables required to
complete the exercises. The presentation will include comprehensive Excel
templates which will lead the architectural professionals through the
complicated fenestration specification procedure. This is a full-day educational course on this
Standard, presented as a one-day 1.0 CPD in Category 1, an accredited event. It will therefore not be necessary for the delegate
to buy SANS 10400- XA before attending the course, but it is beneficial
to have it handy. Registered professionals can download the regulations
via the SACAP website via your profile Important: Course material will be forwarded to delegates 2-3
days before the event. Make sure that you have everything listed in place and ready for you to use
on the day! Links will be forwarded to delegates 1-2 DAYS before
the event. A deemed to be competent certificate will be issued
to all who have completed the course and passed the test. Unlike face-to-face lectures, this online event
requires a fair amount of preparation. Without the preparation, you will not be able to
complete the course, so please read the course material carefully, and make
sure that you have everything listed in place and ready for you to use
on the day! Course material will be forwarded to delegates 2-3 days
before the event. If you are not able to have available a second computer, a
split-screen ability, or second monitor, one that can do Excel, or are not happy doing Excel calculations. Please note
that there is course material enabling you to use your calculator. Cost: GIfA members: R1250.00 Non-members: R1750.00 Venue: Zoom Online Time: 8:30-16:00hrs |
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Date: |
24/04/2026 |
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Time: |
08h30AM-16h00PM |
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Place: |
Online |
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Cost |
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GIfA Members:
R1250 ·
Non-members: R1750 |
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CPD Points: |
1.0 cat 1 |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
GIfA |
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Thursday,
16, Apr
2026
EVENT FINISHED
Preparation Course for the May SACAP PPE Exam :
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Preparation Course for the May SACAP PPE Exam |
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Preliminary Programme ALL WORK IN THE SYLLABUS ACCORDING TO THE SACAP
WEBSITE WILL BE COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP. MORE DETAIL WILL BE FORWARDED TO
THOSE WHO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE. 16 April 2026: DAY 1 Session 1: The Architectural Professional as
Practitioner : Presenter Jean Grové
• Statutory
and regulatory context • South
African Council for the Architectural
Profession (SACAP) • Voluntary
Associations • Associated
Legislation • Ethics
in Architecture Session 2: The Architectural Professional and their
Office: Presenter Meyer de Beer
• Establishing
a Practice • Personnel • Financial
Management • Risk
Management • Quality
Management Systems • Project
Planning, Delivery and Controls Session 3: Statutory Submissions and Project Record
Documentation: Presenter Tienie van Rooyen
• Statutory
Submissions and Project
Record Documentation • SANS10400
Standards o Sans10400
Overview and Purpose o Part
A - General Principles and Requirements o Part
XA - Energy Usage in Buildings o Part
S - Facilities for Persons with Disabilities Session 4:
Administration of Construction : Presenter Roelf Nel
• Standard
and Bespoke Forms of Construction
Contracts • Forms
of Subcontract • Construction
Contracts JBCC
17 April 2026: DAY 2 Session 1: Construction and Procurement: Presenter
Johan van Aarde
• Project
Management • Procurement • Construction
Contracting and Pricing
Strategies Session 2: Legal Context and Dispute Resolution:
Presenter Webber Wentzel
• Legal
Context o Laws
of Contract and Delict o Law
of Agency o Property
Law • Dispute
Resolution o Litigation
Litigation
of Construction Disputes Disadvantages
of Referring Construction
Disputes to Litigation o Options
for Dispute Resolution Factors
that Contribute to Disputes
in Construction Settlement,
Mediation and Reconciliation Adjudication Arbitration Session 3: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Building
Information Modelling (BIM): Presenter Machiel Odendaal
• Artificial
Intelligence (AI Role in the
Built Environment) • Benefit
from Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Building
Information Modelling (BIM) • Core
Features of BIM • Key
Components of BIM • BIM
and Contracting • BIM
and project Management • Benefits
of using BIM Session 4: Provision of Architectural Services
(Practice of Architecture): Presenter Colin Scott
• Architectural
Services • The
Architectural Professional's Appointment • The
Professional Team • The
fees for Architectural Services
24 April 2026: DAY 3 (08:00 - 13:00) ·
New Engineering
Contract NEC ·
The
International Federation of Consulting Engineers - FIDIC
ALSO NOTE - THIS COURSE IS NOT ONLY VALUABLE TO
CANDITATES, BUT ALSO TO PROFESSIONALS WHO WISH TO BRUSH UP ON THEIR
KNOWLEDGE. The course carries 2.5 CPD Points in CAT 1.
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16 + 17 + 24 April 2026 |
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08h00 – 17h00 First and Second Day + |
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Online |
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Cost |
R750.00 |
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CPD Points: |
2.5 CPD Points in SACAP Category 1 |
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
Pretoria Institute for Architecture |
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Thursday,
23, Apr
2026
EVENT FINISHED
GSA Talk: Andy Barnes: Grimshaw - Learning from Nature: The Architecture of Eden Project :
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GSA Talk:
Andy Barnes: Grimshaw - Learning from Nature: The Architecture of Eden
Project
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GSA Talk: Andy Barnes: Grimshaw - Learning from
Nature: The Architecture of Eden Project
Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 Time: 18:00 – 20:00 Venue: On MS Teams SAST RSVP: See Linktree Cat 1, 0, 2 CPD credits
Andy is an architect and principal at Grimshaw where
he leads transport, cultural, and master planning projects in the UK and
internationally. He is accredited by the International Living Future
Institute (ILFI) reflecting Andy’s passion for creating buildings and places
that balance the built environment with natural ecosystems and advocating for
regenerative design at all scales.
Andy’s approach to design, which draws on the beauty
and efficiency of nature to deliver transformational change, is exemplified
in his long-term collaboration with Eden Project @edenprojectcornwall which
includes new destinations in Morecambe and Qingdao, and his recent
award-winning work at Shenzhen Airport East International Transport Hub in
China.
Using advanced digital tools and computational
workflows, Andy’s work also focuses on optimising the design process and
building performance. In 2025 he shared this approach at the Shape to
Fabrication AEC conference presenting Digital strategies for large-scale
infrastructure design. Andy also leads Grimshaw’s industry partnership with
the University of Lancaster exploring how designers can make better use of AI
to support low carbon building design.
As the first guest speaker for RIBA Africa @riba
Andy will share insights into the @grimshawarch and Eden Project
collaboration - as Eden Project Cornwall celebrates its 25th birthday -
exploring the integration of architecture, the natural world and people-led
experiences and education that is realising a more regenerative future.
https://grimshaw.global
#happeningatthegsa #unitsystemafrica #ribaafrica #grimshaw |
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Date: |
Thursday, 23 April 2026 |
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Time: |
18:00 – 20:00 |
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On MS Teams - https://tinyurl.com/GSATalkGrimshaw |
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Cost |
N/A |
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CPD Points: |
Cat 1, 0, 2 CPD credits
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Validating Voluntary Association: |
SACAP |
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