SA Roofing August 2018 // Issue 103 | Page 4

CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS
EDITOR’ S COLUMN

Down to business

According to my mother, when I was knee high I confessed to a paediatrician that I wanted to be a rugby player when I was older – true story. Instead, I chose to become a wordsmith – a journalist with big dreams.

After completing my schooling career, I set off to study a BA in Journalism for three years at the University of Johannesburg and completed my fourth honours year thereafter. Ever since, my passion and appreciation for journalism has ceased to fade and I am constantly pushing my goals to all kinds of limits in this vast( yet tough) media industry of ours.
I thrive on expressing myself creatively in all aspects and on all platforms, from print to online and beyond. In my career so far, I have written on a plethora of genres ranging from lifestyle and entertainment to business and tourism; greening and sustainability; property and construction; trade and development; as well as crime, politics and community journalism.
Over a decade later, equipped with B2B industry-specific experience, I find myself completely enthralled and in love with the built environment. The construction industry – both local and global – is a melting pot of ideas, developments, groundbreaking initiatives and raw passion – a rare quality these days.
I particularly enjoy writing research intense articles as well as industry investigative pieces that boast a ripple effect on the public and private sectors as well as society as a whole – keeping abreast of the latest trends and challenges is of utmost importance in the construction sector.
Having said this, I endeavour to bring the magic every month for your reading pleasure. In light of August being women’ s month, we celebrate the fierce females who are climbing the corporate ladder in the industry. With the current spotlight on the frail steel sector, we look at the latest developments in this field. Amidst the current winter fire season, we also delve into fire safety and protection.
On that note, I invite you to go ahead and tuck into this edition. I look forward to joining you on this new and invigorating journey!
YOUR SECTOR SOAPBOX
Have anything interesting to share with fellow roofing sector peers? Feel the need to rant or provide a raving review? If the answer is yes, please send your letters and news to me at: candace @ interactmedia. co. za.
Candace Sofianos King | Senior Writer
WHAT’ S ON
15 to 18 August 2018 Interbuild Africa Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg www. interbuild. co. za
22 August 2018 Manufacturing Indaba KwaZulu-Natal Durban International Convention Centre, Durban www. manufacturingindaba. co. za
12 to 13 September 2018 Cape Construction Expo Sun Exhibit, Grand West, Cape Town www. cape-construction. co. za
3 to 5 October 2018 GBCSA Green Building Convention Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town www. gbcsaconvention. org. za
17 to 19 October 2018 SACSC Annual Congress Durban International Convention Centre, Durban www. sacsc. co. za
7 November 2018 Manufacturing Indaba Western Cape Century City Convention Centre, Cape Town www. manufacturingindaba. co. za
20 to 21 February 2019 KZN Construction Expo Venue to be confirmed www. kzn-construction. co. za
SEND US YOUR EVENTS
Email candace @ interactmedia. co. za
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