Hypenica , the organiser of the KwaZulu-Natal ( KZN ) Construction Trade Expo 2017 , is pleased to announce that 15 industry associations currently support the event .
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KZN Construction Trade Expo attracts endorsement from industry associations
Hypenica , the organiser of the KwaZulu-Natal ( KZN ) Construction Trade Expo 2017 , is pleased to announce that 15 industry associations currently support the event .
“ The backing of the different associations gives the event a huge thumbs up : the industry recognises the significance of the event in the region ,” says Soren du Preez , content director .
The expo took place at the Durban Exhibition Centre , in KwaZulu-Natal , from 22 to 23 February 2017 and is the region ’ s only dedicated event for the built environment . It offers dozens of exhibitors , six dedicated zones ( showcasing concrete , construction , tools and equipment , mechanical , electrical and plumbing services , digital construction , surfaces and finishes ), free to attend hands-on training workshops , networking opportunities and more .
With an audience including contractors , architects , civil engineers , quantity surveyors it features a number of knowledge and technical training opportunities , the KZN Construction Trade Expo 2017 is the ultimate marketing experience for suppliers and solution providers to the construction industry .
“ More than 40 companies were expected to exhibit at the expo . This includes suppliers and solution providers involved in pre-build , construction and finishing phases of the construction cycle . Chemicals , tools , equipment , finishes , materials and contracting services suppliers were also on hand showcasing the latest technologies and solutions ,” adds Du Preez .
Expo highlights included The Stakeholder Engagement Forum ( a morning networking event where crucial infrastructure conversations facing the construction sector across KZN took place ), a selection of free technical training workshops , and live demonstrations from key industry players showcasing the latest approaches and technologies available the market .
The full list of industry associations that support this expo include :
• Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa ( ASOCSA )
• Association of South African Quantity Surveyors ( ASAQS )
• Chartered Institute of Building ( CIOB )
• Electrical Contractors ' Association of South Africa ( ECASA )
Fifteen industry associations have expressed their support of the KZN Construction Trade Expo 2017 . Image : Pixabay
• Expanded Polystyrene Association of South Africa ( EPSASA )
• Institute of Landscape Architecture South Africa ( ILASA )
• Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
• Small Contractors Association of South Africa ( SCASA )
• South African Institute of Building Design ( SAIBD )
• South African Women in Construction ( SAWIC )
• South African Wood Preservers Association ( SAWPA )
• Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering ( SAIIE )
• Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association ( SAPPMA )
• Southern African Ready-mix Association ( SARMA )
• SEDA Construction Incubator ( SCI )
For more information , go to : www . kzn-construction . co . za .
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