Hypenica, the organiser of the KwaZulu-Natal( KZN) Construction Trade Expo 2017, is pleased to announce that 15 industry associations currently support the event.
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KZN Construction Trade Expo attracts endorsement from industry associations
Hypenica, the organiser of the KwaZulu-Natal( KZN) Construction Trade Expo 2017, is pleased to announce that 15 industry associations currently support the event.
“ The backing of the different associations gives the event a huge thumbs up: the industry recognises the significance of the event in the region,” says Soren du Preez, content director.
The expo took place at the Durban Exhibition Centre, in KwaZulu-Natal, from 22 to 23 February 2017 and is the region’ s only dedicated event for the built environment. It offers dozens of exhibitors, six dedicated zones( showcasing concrete, construction, tools and equipment, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, digital construction, surfaces and finishes), free to attend hands-on training workshops, networking opportunities and more.
With an audience including contractors, architects, civil engineers, quantity surveyors it features a number of knowledge and technical training opportunities, the KZN Construction Trade Expo 2017 is the ultimate marketing experience for suppliers and solution providers to the construction industry.
“ More than 40 companies were expected to exhibit at the expo. This includes suppliers and solution providers involved in pre-build, construction and finishing phases of the construction cycle. Chemicals, tools, equipment, finishes, materials and contracting services suppliers were also on hand showcasing the latest technologies and solutions,” adds Du Preez.
Expo highlights included The Stakeholder Engagement Forum( a morning networking event where crucial infrastructure conversations facing the construction sector across KZN took place), a selection of free technical training workshops, and live demonstrations from key industry players showcasing the latest approaches and technologies available the market.
The full list of industry associations that support this expo include:
• Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa( ASOCSA)
• Association of South African Quantity Surveyors( ASAQS)
• Chartered Institute of Building( CIOB)
• Electrical Contractors ' Association of South Africa( ECASA)
Fifteen industry associations have expressed their support of the KZN Construction Trade Expo 2017. Image: Pixabay
• Expanded Polystyrene Association of South Africa( EPSASA)
• Institute of Landscape Architecture South Africa( ILASA)
• Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
• Small Contractors Association of South Africa( SCASA)
• South African Institute of Building Design( SAIBD)
• South African Women in Construction( SAWIC)
• South African Wood Preservers Association( SAWPA)
• Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering( SAIIE)
• Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association( SAPPMA)
• Southern African Ready-mix Association( SARMA)
• SEDA Construction Incubator( SCI)
For more information, go to: www. kzn-construction. co. za.
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