SA Roofing October 2018 // Issue 105 | Page 12

EVENTS Interbuild 2018: a construction kaleidoscope 50 years in the making and Interbuild Africa remains an unprecedented exhibition serving the holistic construction sector in Africa and beyond. By Candace Sofianos King | Photos by Candace Sofianos King Interbuild Africa 2018 featured more than 350 local and international exhibitors. C elebrating its milestone 50 th anniversary this year, Interbuild showcases the full spectrum of building, construction and related industries. Interbuild’s six co-located shows include Glass Expo Africa, Plumdrain, Sani'ter, EcoAfribuild, Hardex and Woodpro Africa. Visitors enjoyed a plethora of show features including product launches, live demonstrations, technology innovations, seminars and conferences, competitions and giveaways, essential networking and more. Packed full of valuable information, the daily free-to-attend seminars dissected the latest trends which impact the building and construction sector. The industry looks forward to joining forces once again in 2020 for the next Interbuild which will take place from 29 July to 1 August at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. 10 OCTOBER 2018 CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS As part of the free-to-attend seminars, John Barnard of the South African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA) presented on the rise of light steel frame building in South Africa.