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EDITOR’S COLUMN We’ve got you covered I ’d be lying if I said 2017 has been an easy year. It’s been ‘challenging’ at best for all involved in the roofing and insulation industry it seems. Between the depressed economy and political instability, many projects have been put on hold, forcing companies to find better (and smarter) ways to do things to keep their heads above water. Desperation breeds innovation though and fortunately it’s not all doom and gloom for our industry. If the annual SAICE Steel Awards is anything to go by, there truly are some breath-taking projects being designed locally, complete with roofs worth showing off. I get very excited when I see the variety (and the class) of the local projects that fill up my inbox these days. South Africa really doesn’t have to stand back for anywhere in the world – we’ve got the vision. (Now just to get the money!) Either way, I’m positive that 2018 will be memorable year. I’d like to take this moment to thank each of you for your loyal support throughout the year – whether you are a reader or an advertiser. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to put out our magazines every month. Your success is our success and we want to help wherever we can. That’s why I’m super excited to be writing the introduction for the first annual SA Roofing and Insulation Directory. It’s been many years in the making and I’m excited for you to have a look at what we’ve put together. It’s taken a lot of work to get our industry who’s who together. I’m extremely proud of the team and of the end result. Every single listing has been updated and confirmed by the clients themselves to ensure that the information is current and accurate. Whether you’re looking for fasteners or tiles – we really do have you covered. So, make sure you keep your directory close. But if you can’t, don’t worry – there is an online component as well to ensure you can get the information anywhere, any time. For all things roofing and insulation, look no further. Wishing you all a prosperous 2018. I look forward to working even closer together in future. Make this one count! Ilana Koegelenberg Managing editor [email protected] Design & Connectors SA is the distributor of TRUSS4. TRUSS4 is an engineered Truss Software from the Czech Republic. Contact us for more information www.shockproof.co.za 033 330 8957 [email protected] 4 Laurel Road, Merrivale.