The ITC-SA pays homage to design and excellence in local timber construction at the Annual Timber Engineered Product Awards.
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Timber takes the lead at ITC-SA Awards
The ITC-SA pays homage to design and excellence in local timber construction at the Annual Timber Engineered Product Awards.
By Candace Sofianos King | Photos by the ITC-SA
Logo Homes’ House Riley, a bachelor pad of note built on a large erf high up in Hout Bay.
House Hansen’ s challenging steep location was no match for THK Construction, which scooped a gold award in Alterations and Additions.
Offering iconic views of the Cape, the V & A Waterfront Boardwalk Extension project, by Town & Country Projects, perfectly marries safety, design and aesthetic appeal.
In a bid to recognise and reward outstanding design and workmanship in the timber construction, decking and roofing sectors, the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa( ITC-SA) recently hosted its highly-anticipated Annual Timber Engineered Product Awards at the picturesque D ' Aria Winery in Cape Town.
With the built industry’ s cream of the crop in attendance, the event showcased excellence in the timber construction trade honouring builders, architects and engineers of various projects – from decks, boardwalks and loft room additions, to timber frame homes and exposed timber roof trusses.
The awards are open only to timber frame builder, deck builder, roof fabricator and roof erector members of the ITC-SA. Awards categories include Decks and Boardwalks, Alterations and Additions, Structures Smaller than 120m 2, Structures Larger than 120m 2, Structures Larger than 220m 2 and Roofing: Residential, Commercial and Exposed Trusses.
THE WINNING FORMULA
Entrants in each category were required to demonstrate in detail how their projects comply with construction regulations, good design practice, consideration for energy efficiency and conservation, aesthetics and overcoming challenges. Submissions into the 2018 awards programme were of a very high standard and produced several exceptional award winners.
Each project submission had to include a technical write up accompanied by high quality images clearly showing both the aesthetic and technical features of the project
from commencement to completion. The project description had to include details about the site location, accessibility, the surrounding environment and soil conditions, project timeline, complexity, budget adherence and any unique challenges proffered by the build.
Projects submitted in the timber frame building categories had to address the entire structure with specific reference to elements like the foundations, slabs, footings, post beams and bracing, tie downs to the frames and roof structure, bracing or sheathing, noggins( fire stops), placement of service wire and pipes, types of service pipes and conduits, as well as the braced roof structure prior to covering.
UPHOLDING EXCELLENCE
As an essential aspect of creating and maintaining standards in the engineered timber construction sector, the ITC-SA Awards endeavour not only to recognise and reward excellent workmanship in the industry, but to inspire the same commitment to excellence among the institute’ s membership and the industry at large, says Jenni de Waal, ITC-SA senior office manager.
“ This year’ s event produced yet more exceptional timber construction projects of which we can all be proud and highlight just how workable timber can be in the decking, roofing and building trades,” she notes.
“ We wish to thank everyone who entered this year and extend our congratulations to the worthy winners and all who made their projects successful. We also wish to extend our hearty thanks to Katlego Maboe, SABC 3 Expresso Breakfast Show host, who was the master of ceremonies – and master entertainer – for the event, and our generous sponsors who helped to make this year’ s awards possible,” says De Waal.
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