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Major material suppliers to the
light steel frame building industry;
Other material suppliers to the
light steel frame building industry;
Manufacturers of light steel frame
building systems, and light steel
trusses;
Designers (architects, engineers,
quantity surveyors);
Merchants and service centres;
Erectors and builders; and
Student Associate members
(building authorities, educational
institutions, other associations)
“SASFA is a very dynamic and active
force within the local LSFB market,
working with a large and diverse set
of partners across a wide range of
industry sectors, to create access,
drive innovation and stimulate demand
– all the while providing a collective
voice for our members. SASFA is
the ‘glue’ that keeps the industry
together and facilitates alignment.
Simply put, if you are in the building
and construction sector – or in any
way related – membership of SASFA
is paramount for continued success,”
concludes Barnard.
Association
taken the Code through the South
African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
certification process, to form the
national code SANS517 for Light steel
frame building.
SASFA also obtained acceptance
of LSFB from the South African
banks for bonding of LSF houses;
and acceptance from the NHBRC
for enrolment. The Association has
arranged awareness-raising seminars
in the major centres of South Africa,
involving several overseas speakers
and obtained representation on the
relevant SABS committees.
In addition, SASFA develops and
presents popular training courses
for building contractors, design
consultants, building inspectors
and all others who have an interest
in LSFB; and has drafted an
accreditation scheme for LSF systems,
manufacturers and builders. Three of
the systems in use in South Africa have
been accredited. The Association has
also established a category for LSFB in
the SAISC’s annual Steel Awards.
The following categories of
membership are available to members
of industry wishing to join SASFA:
The steel industry in South Africa has gone through
a horrid period. But the difficulties can be overcome
when joining an association.
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