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03 Jul 2020

Survey shows architectural firms hard hit by lockdown

By Staff Writer

In spite of fact that the construction industry has been allowed to reopen, a survey conducted by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) shows severe hardship has already hit architectural firms across South Africa as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown. “If you think...
30 Jun 2020

Paragon Interface Director Claire D’Adorante wins SAPSA Professional of the Year Award

By Staff Writer

Paragon Interface Director Claire D’Adorante won the Professional of the Year Award in the Architecture and Design Class of the Built Environment Category at the 2019/2020 South African Professional Services Awards (SAPSA), sponsored by Sanlam and W. Consulting. In addition, D’Adorante was one of seven finalists for the Woman Professional of the Year Award, while...
29 Jun 2020

Future technologies the drivers for a more sustainable South Africa?

By Staff Writer

The global pandemic has forced society to adopt a new culture of remote working. To be successful in this, technologies affiliated with the fourth industrial revolution have been used and proven their worth, equipping countless industries with the necessary technological infrastructure to continue operating effectively and efficiently. Architects, designers and engineering professionals are particularly attuned...
06 Apr 2020

COVID-19: Non-life insurance (short-term) industry committed to assist

By Janice Roberts

The non-life insurance industry is fully committed to supporting the measures put in place by State President, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, together with the Government of South Africa to protect South Africans and attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19.

25 Feb 2020

SAIA successfully launches the third series of its Consumer Education Radio Programme

By Janice Roberts

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has successfully launched the third series of its Consumer Education Radio Programme which commenced on Tuesday, 18 February 2020.

13 Dec 2019

SAIA encourages property and household contents owners to take precautions during load shedding

By Janice Roberts

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) urges all property and household contents owners to exercise all precautions in an effort to mitigate the risks associated with load shedding and power cuts. The recent load shedding cycles across South Africa has had a negative impact on many household electronics and appliances as a result of power...
11 Dec 2019

Nico Esterhuizen bows out of SAIA after almost ten years

By Janice Roberts

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has announced the resignation of its General Manager: Insurance Risks, Mr Nico Esterhuizen who will be leaving the association at the end of December 2019. After more than 9 years at SAIA, Mr Esterhuizen has decided to pursue other interests which he is extremely passionate about, in the NGO...
09 Dec 2019

Road safety – drinking and driving remains a major concern for road safety efforts

By Janice Roberts

By the South African Insurance Association (SAIA). Road safety has become a global issue that ranks as one of the most pressing matters facing society today. The United Nations’ Global Road Safety Strategy, which was released early 2019, estimated that globally, nearly 1.3 million lives are lost annually as a result of road traffic collisions,...
04 Dec 2019

Day-care Centre Receives Recognition For Architecture

By Staff Writer

The architects for a day-care centre in Meloding Township, near Virginia, in the Free State, South Africa, were recently awarded a merit award by the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) Free State.
05 Nov 2019

Wits Student Bags Afrisam Student Design Challenge

By Staff Writer

Since its inception in 2009, the AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award has grown into South Africa’s most prestigious sustainability award programme, attracting an exciting range of entries. By honouring outstanding achievements in sustainable architecture, the awards programme has taken the lead in creating public awareness and debate about sustainability in the built environment.
23 Oct 2019

Sustainable Design Award Calls For Forward Thinkers

By Staff Writer

Sustainability should be the baseline in all design, and social inclusion should be a defining feature of South African architecture. In support of the all-important sustainability agenda, AfriSam and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) is announcing a call for entries in the AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award. All architects, engineers, project managers and design...
05 Sep 2019

Business for Road Safety Forum launches Road Safety Pledge

By Janice Roberts

The Business for Road Safety (BRS) Forum, an initiative formed by the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) in collaboration with other relevant stakeholder business associations, launched its Road Safety Pledge on Wednesday at Midrand Conference Centre.