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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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