Agrément South Africa

Durban July 2025 - Winter is Cooler in Durban
2025-07-05 08:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
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.
As 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.
ASA’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee focused on:

ASA Mandate and Impact: Outlining ASA’s contribution to government priorities by certifying innovative construction products that accelerate housing delivery and infrastructure development.
Support for Human Settlements: Demonstrating how ASA-certified products and technologies are helping to build quality, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions for South African communities.
Challenges and Opportunities: Discussing regulatory complexities, resource constraints, and the need for closer collaboration between innovation, policy, and procurement structures.
Future 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

The 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.
ASA 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.

Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Cape Town
2025-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Cape Town, 4 Energy Ln, Century City, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7446
Agrement South Africa Hosts Provincial Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Cape Town
Century City, Cape Town – 27 June 2025
Agrement South Africa (ASA), an entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI),
successfully convened its Provincial Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum at Century City,
Cape Town on 27 June 2025. Held under the theme “Partnership for Technological Progress:
Innovative Solutions for a Resilient Western Cape,” the event brought together key government
leaders, built environment professionals, and innovators to strengthen collaboration in advancing
sustainable infrastructure solutions.
The forum was honoured by the presence of Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr.
Sihle Zikalala, who delivered the keynote address. He emphasised the vital role of partnerships and
innovation in reshaping the country’s infrastructure landscape. “We must work collectively across all
spheres of government and the private sector to accelerate the adoption of alternative building
technologies (ABTs) that address both housing backlogs and climate resilience,” he said.
Also addressing the forum were Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Mr. Tertuis Simmers, and
Deputy Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Alderman Eddie Andrews, who both echoed the call for
integrated solutions and highlighted the importance of inclusive development. Their remarks
reinforced the provincial and municipal commitment to working with ASA and other stakeholders to
mainstream innovative construction solutions.
The forum provided a platform for robust dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and networking among
participants. ASA’s executive team led presentations on the agency’s certification processes, quality
assurance mechanisms, and progress in facilitating the uptake of innovative building technologies
(IBTs) in human settlements. The sessions encouraged constructive feedback and collaboration among
manufacturers, built environment professionals, academia, and public sector role-players.
In addition to the main programme, an exhibition space showcased ASA-certified products and
technologies, offering practical insights into how innovation is being applied to meet real-world
infrastructure challenges.
ASA CEO Mr. Richard Somanje applauded the enthusiastic engagement from all stakeholders and
stressed the need for sustained momentum. “This forum is a call to action. We must continue to build
and nurture partnerships that advance technological progress, support economic transformation, and
deliver sustainable infrastructure for all,” he concluded.
Agrement South Africa extends its gratitude to all speakers, partners, exhibitors, and participants who
contributed to the forum’s success. The agency remains committed to fostering an enabling
environment for innovation and resilience in the Western Cape and beyond.

Western Cape Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum.
2025-06-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Cape Town City Hall, 56 Darling Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 6665, South Africa

Technical and Industry Stakeholder Engagement forum
2025-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
-Agrement South Africa Hosts Technical Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum at UCT
Cape Town, 26 June 2025 — Agrement South Africa (ASA) hosted its Technical Industry and
Stakeholder Engagement Forum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) under the theme:
“Advancing Certification of Non-Standardised Products: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Built
Environment.”
The forum brought together key players across the built environment, innovation, academic, and
regulatory sectors to engage on issues central to the certification of innovative and non-standardised
construction products and systems.
In his opening remarks, Mr Richard Somanje, CEO of Agrement South Africa, highlighted the strategic
importance of stakeholder collaboration in ensuring that certified, fit-for-purpose technologies are
implemented to address infrastructure needs. “This forum provides a vital platform to exchange
insights and work towards harmonised solutions that accelerate the uptake of innovative
technologies,” he said.
The day’s programme featured in-depth technical presentations by ASA’s certification and assessment
teams, who unpacked the organisation’s role in the evaluation of alternative building technologies
(ABTs), quality management system assessments, and the alignment of ASA processes with national
building regulations and sustainability targets.
Key discussions included:
• Enhancing transparency and efficiency in the certification process
• Bridging the gap between innovation and compliance
• The role of public sector procurement in promoting ASA-certified products
• Lessons learned from implementation of certified systems in public infrastructure projects
ASA used the platform to reinforce its ongoing review of internal frameworks, aligned with emerging
industry demands and global best practices, and to encourage continuous dialogue among
stakeholders.
The organisation expressed gratitude to all attendees, technical contributors, and the University of
Cape Town for hosting this critical engagement aimed at shaping a more inclusive, responsive, and
innovative built environment sector.

Annual Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum
2025-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Innovation Hub, Mark Shuttleworth Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, South Africa
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.

Agrément South Africa Municipal Workshop 2025
2025-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
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.
We 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!

Agrément South Africa Municipal Workshop 2024
2024-11-23 09:00 - 14:00
