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SUMMARY:Durban July 2025 - Winter is Cooler in Durban
DESCRIPTION:ASA recently had the honour of addressing the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements in Parliament. This important engagement allowed ASA to share insights into its mandate\, achievements\, and the critical role it plays in advancing innovative building technologies (IBTs) to support the delivery of sustainable human settlements in South Africa.\nAs a public entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)\, ASA plays a vital role in evaluating and certifying non-standardised and innovative building products and systems\, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose\, safe\, and contribute meaningfully to the country’s infrastructure needs. \nASA’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee focused on: \n\nASA Mandate and Impact: Outlining ASA’s contribution to government priorities by certifying innovative construction products that accelerate housing delivery and infrastructure development.\nSupport for Human Settlements: Demonstrating how ASA-certified products and technologies are helping to build quality\, affordable\, and sustainable housing solutions for South African communities.\nChallenges and Opportunities: Discussing regulatory complexities\, resource constraints\, and the need for closer collaboration between innovation\, policy\, and procurement structures.\nFuture Outlook: Highlighting plans to enhance industry partnerships\, increase awareness of ASA’s certification services\, and further support the government’s drive toward resilient and integrated human settlement\n\nThe Portfolio Committee commended ASA for its continued work in the built environment and acknowledged the importance of innovation in addressing South Africa’s housing challenges. The Committee encouraged ASA to intensify its outreach to the industry and communities and to continue supporting the Department of Human Settlements in achieving its vision. \nASA remains committed to playing a strategic role in supporting government and private sector stakeholders with reliable certification and technical expertise. By promoting innovative building solutions\, ASA continues to contribute to safe\, affordable\, and sustainable infrastructure development across South Africa.
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/durban-july/
LOCATION:Western Cape
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250627T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250627T170000
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SUMMARY:Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Agrement South Africa Hosts Provincial Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Cape Town\nCentury City\, Cape Town – 27 June 2025\nAgrement South Africa (ASA)\, an entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)\,\nsuccessfully convened its Provincial Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum at Century City\,\nCape Town on 27 June 2025. Held under the theme “Partnership for Technological Progress:\nInnovative Solutions for a Resilient Western Cape\,” the event brought together key government\nleaders\, built environment professionals\, and innovators to strengthen collaboration in advancing\nsustainable infrastructure solutions.\nThe forum was honoured by the presence of Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure\, Mr.\nSihle Zikalala\, who delivered the keynote address. He emphasised the vital role of partnerships and\ninnovation in reshaping the country’s infrastructure landscape. “We must work collectively across all\nspheres of government and the private sector to accelerate the adoption of alternative building\ntechnologies (ABTs) that address both housing backlogs and climate resilience\,” he said.\nAlso addressing the forum were Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure\, Mr. Tertuis Simmers\, and\nDeputy Mayor of the City of Cape Town\, Alderman Eddie Andrews\, who both echoed the call for\nintegrated solutions and highlighted the importance of inclusive development. Their remarks\nreinforced the provincial and municipal commitment to working with ASA and other stakeholders to\nmainstream innovative construction solutions.\nThe forum provided a platform for robust dialogue\, knowledge-sharing\, and networking among\nparticipants. ASA’s executive team led presentations on the agency’s certification processes\, quality\nassurance mechanisms\, and progress in facilitating the uptake of innovative building technologies\n(IBTs) in human settlements. The sessions encouraged constructive feedback and collaboration among\nmanufacturers\, built environment professionals\, academia\, and public sector role-players.\nIn addition to the main programme\, an exhibition space showcased ASA-certified products and\ntechnologies\, offering practical insights into how innovation is being applied to meet real-world\ninfrastructure challenges.\nASA CEO Mr. Richard Somanje applauded the enthusiastic engagement from all stakeholders and\nstressed the need for sustained momentum. “This forum is a call to action. We must continue to build\nand nurture partnerships that advance technological progress\, support economic transformation\, and\ndeliver sustainable infrastructure for all\,” he concluded.\nAgrement South Africa extends its gratitude to all speakers\, partners\, exhibitors\, and participants who\ncontributed to the forum’s success. The agency remains committed to fostering an enabling\nenvironment for innovation and resilience in the Western Cape and beyond.
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/agrement-sa-service-providers-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, 4 Energy Ln\, Century City\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7446
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T000227
CREATED:20250512T175342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T182535Z
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SUMMARY:Western Cape Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum.
DESCRIPTION:ASA recently had the honour of addressing the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements in Parliament. This important engagement allowed ASA to share insights into its mandate\, achievements\, and the critical role it plays in advancing innovative building technologies (IBTs) to support the delivery of sustainable human settlements in South Africa.\nAs a public entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)\, ASA plays a vital role in evaluating and certifying non-standardised and innovative building products and systems\, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose\, safe\, and contribute meaningfully to the country’s infrastructure needs. \nASA’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee focused on: \n\nASA Mandate and Impact: Outlining ASA’s contribution to government priorities by certifying innovative construction products that accelerate housing delivery and infrastructure development.\nSupport for Human Settlements: Demonstrating how ASA-certified products and technologies are helping to build quality\, affordable\, and sustainable housing solutions for South African communities.\nChallenges and Opportunities: Discussing regulatory complexities\, resource constraints\, and the need for closer collaboration between innovation\, policy\, and procurement structures.\nFuture Outlook: Highlighting plans to enhance industry partnerships\, increase awareness of ASA’s certification services\, and further support the government’s drive toward resilient and integrated human settlement\n\nThe Portfolio Committee commended ASA for its continued work in the built environment and acknowledged the importance of innovation in addressing South Africa’s housing challenges. The Committee encouraged ASA to intensify its outreach to the industry and communities and to continue supporting the Department of Human Settlements in achieving its vision. \nASA remains committed to playing a strategic role in supporting government and private sector stakeholders with reliable certification and technical expertise. By promoting innovative building solutions\, ASA continues to contribute to safe\, affordable\, and sustainable infrastructure development across South Africa.
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/western-cape-industry-and-stakeholder-engagement-forum/
LOCATION:Cape Town City Hall\, 56 Darling Street\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 6665\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agrement SA":MAILTO:agrement@agrement.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T000227
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SUMMARY:Technical and Industry Stakeholder Engagement forum
DESCRIPTION:-Agrement South Africa Hosts Technical Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum at UCT\nCape Town\, 26 June 2025 — Agrement South Africa (ASA) hosted its Technical Industry and\nStakeholder Engagement Forum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) under the theme:\n“Advancing Certification of Non-Standardised Products: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Built\nEnvironment.”\nThe forum brought together key players across the built environment\, innovation\, academic\, and\nregulatory sectors to engage on issues central to the certification of innovative and non-standardised\nconstruction products and systems.\nIn his opening remarks\, Mr Richard Somanje\, CEO of Agrement South Africa\, highlighted the strategic\nimportance of stakeholder collaboration in ensuring that certified\, fit-for-purpose technologies are\nimplemented to address infrastructure needs. “This forum provides a vital platform to exchange\ninsights and work towards harmonised solutions that accelerate the uptake of innovative\ntechnologies\,” he said.\nThe day’s programme featured in-depth technical presentations by ASA’s certification and assessment\nteams\, who unpacked the organisation’s role in the evaluation of alternative building technologies\n(ABTs)\, quality management system assessments\, and the alignment of ASA processes with national\nbuilding regulations and sustainability targets.\nKey discussions included:\n• Enhancing transparency and efficiency in the certification process\n• Bridging the gap between innovation and compliance\n• The role of public sector procurement in promoting ASA-certified products\n• Lessons learned from implementation of certified systems in public infrastructure projects\nASA used the platform to reinforce its ongoing review of internal frameworks\, aligned with emerging\nindustry demands and global best practices\, and to encourage continuous dialogue among\nstakeholders.\nThe organisation expressed gratitude to all attendees\, technical contributors\, and the University of\nCape Town for hosting this critical engagement aimed at shaping a more inclusive\, responsive\, and\ninnovative built environment sector.
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/annual-construction-standards-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Cape Town\, Rondebosch\, Cape Town\, 7700\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7700
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T000227
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UID:9973-1740470400-1740502800@agrement.co.za
SUMMARY:Annual Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum
DESCRIPTION:On 25 February 2025\, Agrément South Africa (ASA) successfully hosted its Annual Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum and Expo at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. This flagship event brought together leaders\, innovators\, policymakers\, the public\, and industry experts to explore the future of construction\, sustainable solutions\, and cutting-edge building technologies.
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/annual-industry-and-stakeholder-engagement-forum/
LOCATION:Innovation Hub\, Mark Shuttleworth Street\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0002\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="Agrement SA":MAILTO:agrement@agrement.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250221T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T000227
CREATED:20250513T072927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T182556Z
UID:9984-1740124800-1740157200@agrement.co.za
SUMMARY:Agrément South Africa Municipal Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholder\,  Agrément South Africa invites you to attend a Municipal Workshop on 31 March 2024\, themed “Embracing Innovation in the Local Government Space.” This workshop will provide valuable insights for professionals involved in project implementation. It is tailored for professionals in Technical Services Departments such as Project Managers\, Building Control Officers\, Works Inspectors\, Quality Assurance Officers\, Clerks of Works\, and other specialists responsible for infrastructure delivery. \nWe encourage you to share this invitation with all colleagues within the Technical Services Departments who may find the session beneficial. To RSVP\, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dCN_p8JC Please note that the workshop does not offer CPD points. We look forward to your participation!
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/agrement-south-africa-municipal-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Western Cape
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T000227
CREATED:20250513T071934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T182606Z
UID:9980-1732352400-1732370400@agrement.co.za
SUMMARY:Agrément South Africa Municipal Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholder\,  Agrément South Africa invites you to attend a Municipal Workshop on 31 March 2024\, themed “Embracing Innovation in the Local Government Space.” This workshop will provide valuable insights for professionals involved in project implementation. It is tailored for professionals in Technical Services Departments such as Project Managers\, Building Control Officers\, Works Inspectors\, Quality Assurance Officers\, Clerks of Works\, and other specialists responsible for infrastructure delivery. \nWe encourage you to share this invitation with all colleagues within the Technical Services Departments who may find the session beneficial. To RSVP\, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dCN_p8JC Please note that the workshop does not offer CPD points. We look forward to your participation!
URL:https://agrement.co.za/event/agrement-south-africa-municipal-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Western Cape
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agrement SA":MAILTO:agrement@agrement.co.za
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