Timber iQ October - November 2019 // Issue:46 | Page 13

EVENTS
Introducing
AfriBuild
What’s
Happening
STEM Conference & Career Expo
4 to 5 October 2019
Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg
www.stembusiness.org
Specialised Exhibitions
Montgomery launches its brand-
new show, AfriBuild, in October
2020, with the aim of providing
practical advice and solutions to
the entire building industry.
Timber Expo
8 to 10 October 2019
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK
www.ukconstruactionweek.com
MumbaiWood 2019
17 - 19 October 2019
Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India
www.mumbai-wood.com
Roof inspection worksho p
22 to 24 October 2019
Cape Town: 32 Stepping Stone Street, Eversdal
Johannesburg: SAFCA Building, 6 Hulley Road, Isando
www.itc-sa.org
Forest Tech 2019
13 to 14 November 2019
Australia: Bayview Eden Melbourne
New Zealand: Distinction Rotorua Hotel
www.foresttech.events
London Build
27 to 28 November 2019
Olympia London
www.londonbuildexpo.com
Better Timber Buildings
27 November 2019
Royal Geographical Society, London
www.trada.co.uk/ad-hoc/better-timber-buildings-
conference-2019
AfriBuild / Woodpro Africa
29 July to 1 August 2020
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
www.interbuild.co.za
www.timberiq.co.za
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reviously known as Interbuild, AfriBuild is gearing up
for its exciting launch at the Johannesburg Expo
Centre, Nasrec, from 13 to 15 October 2020. The
trade-only expo will be a biennial event that will take place
over three days and intends to become a hands-on building-
solutions show for the entire sector.
From tools and materials to green building solutions and
drones, new building expo promises sector-wide interest as
there will be something for every building enthusiast.
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery event director, Sven
Smit clarifies, “The show is aimed at equipping the local
building sector for successful future advancement, through
the use of practical examples and demonstrations, and the
sharing of skills and advice. With a strong focus on skills
development, knowledge exchange is intended to be a real
distinguishing characteristic of AfriBuild – in this way, we
plan that the expo can play an important role in assisting
with the upliftment of the industry.”
He says the show will bring together hundreds of local and
global exhibitors to showcase their expertise, products and
services, adding, “We envisage the holistic inclusion of
mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) providers; tools,
equipment and materials experts; structural authorities;
occupational health and safety (OHS) specialists; and
technology and innovation experts. Additionally, AfriBuild
2020 will be co-located with PlumbDrain Africa, the only
dedicated plumbing, draining, sanitation, water and
sanitaryware expo in Africa.”
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