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Events and Exhibitions INDUSTRY FOCUS TOP PRIORITY AT AFRIBUILD AfriBuild 2020, a new show launched by Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, aims to provide practical advice and solutions to the entire building industry. A friBuild will take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from 13 to 15 October 2020. The trade-only expo will be a biennial event that will occur over three days and intends to become a hands-on building solution show for the sector. WHO TO EXPECT: • • • • • • • • • • Artisans; Engineers; Draughtsmen; Architects; Inspectors and supervisors; Construction technical advisors; Building contractors and sub-contractors; Government officials; Property developers; Quantity surveyors. Occupational Health and Safety Environmental management Fall arrest/working at height First aid training and equipment Gas detection and monitoring Hazardous materials and storage Noise monitoring equipment Noise control services Noise control equipment Occupational health services Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) “The show is aimed at equipping the local building sector for successful future advancement, using practical examples and demonstrations. With a strong focus on skills development, knowledge exchange is intended to be a real distinguishing characteristic of the biennial event,” says Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery event director, Sven Smit. Technology and Innovation EXHIBITOR PROFILE Automation and robotics The show will bring together hundreds of local and global exhibitors with expertise in mechanical engineering, technology and innovation and occupational health and safety (OHS). Additionally, they will showcase products and services related to: Big Data and cloud services 3D printing and visualisation Artificial technology (AI) technologies and wearables Virtual reality (VR) technologies and wearables Augmented reality (AR) technologies and wearables Building information modelling (BIM) technologies BIM solutions Mechanical Digital construction software Air conditioning Document management solutions Air filtration and cleaning Drone technology Energy efficiency Fire detection systems Fire suppression systems Fire extinguisher systems Green buildings solutions Measurement and control technology Project management Heating Smart buildings Ventilation Training bodies and associations www.hvacronline.co.za RACA Journal I January 2020 29