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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
MARCH
2014
Interbuild Africa 2014 will take place from 20-23 August
2014 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec where this
iconic event will move to the next phase of its history as it
undergoes a dramatic renovation, including a complete rebrand and
other key changes that will provide greater value to both its exhibitors
and visitors.
The transformation includes extensive changes to the show’s
format, all aimed at delivering an event that provides our exhibitors
with maximum return on their investment, while bringing our visitors
a show that is highly relevant in exhibitor and information content.
Some of the major features planned for 2014 include a Skills Devel-
opment Competition, Free-to-attend Seminars, a Glass Conference
and a Building Conference in partnership with some of the industry’s
major associations.
DIARY AND APPOINTMENTS
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The ACT course, being presented in
Midrand by The Concrete Institute’s
School of Concrete Technology, will
culminate in exams written in July 2014.
The course includes four weeks of lectures
by industry experts, blocked into two week-
long sessions.
Bryan Perrie, MD of The Concrete Institute,
says: “The 2014 ACT course will expose dele-
gates to a wide range of concrete disciplines
INTERBUILD AFRICA 2014
Interbuild Africa is one of the largest building and
building services exhibitions in Africa. With a history
spanning over four decades, it has also become one of
the most well-known events of its kind in Africa.
Theresa Cupido, CEO and owner, established ATN Roadmarking and Civil
Engineering contractors in August 2006. It is a 100% Black Owned company.
In 2007 the ATN Group was selected by Martin & East/Zebra Surfacing,
to form part of their Enterprise Development Programme for emerging
contractors. Its successful participation in this programme has accelerated
the growth of the company. Cupido joined South African Federation for Civil
Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) where she is
an active member of the marketing committee.
In 2008 she was a winner in the emerging
contractors category for her grade in the
Woman in Construction Award by the Depart-
ment of Transport and Public Works. In 2009
she was elected to form part of the Woman in
Construction(WIC) Regional Forum where she
served as secretary.
In September 2013, Cupido was elected to
the chairpersonship of SAFCEC
(Western Cape).
CLIMBING THE LADDER
Victor Boardman, for many years a respected and well-known
name in the South African construction industry, has passed
away suddenly.
Boardman, 50, was technical sales consultant at the Chryso
Southern Africa Group’s Gauteng
regional office at the time of
his death in January this year.
While with the Group –which he
joined in 2008 – he spearheaded
the launch of the Pareflo range,
Chryso SA’s silicone water repel-
lant that eliminates efflores-
cence in concrete blocks, bricks
and pavers; and also provided
invaluable advice on a wide
variety of lightweight precast
concrete matters.
IN MEMORIUM
APPOINTMENTS
Beumer Group
Dr Detlev Rose,
chief sales officer.
Corobrik
Musa Shangase,
commercial director.
LEADING TRAINING COURSE STARTS
Fourteen students – including
one from as far afield as Qatar –
have enrolled for The Concrete
Institute’s 2014 Advanced Concrete
Technology diploma course.
The Concrete Institute’s 2014 ACT students pictured just after the start of their intensive
tuition. From left (seated in front): Reuben Jonas, Gary Cronk, Gary Theodosiou (The Concrete
Institute lecturer), and Zintle Khuzway. At the back: Sudir Mannengote (from Qatar), Garth
McMillan, Warwick Railton, Bheki Makhathani, Darren Hoft, John Wilkins, Sibusiso Hlatshwayo,
Revo van Zyl, Gerhard Woschitz, Sean van der Merwe, Clayton Kanyumba (from Lesotho), and
Bryan Perrie (The Concrete Institute managing director).
and insights that could definitely provide a competitive advantage to
both the students and their companies.”
Delegates for ACT courses are drawn from qualified civil engineers,
cement chemists, concrete technologists and technicians involved
in the building, construction, precast concrete, mining and also the
cement, aggregate, admixture, and ready-mixed concrete industries.
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