SA Roofing July 2018 // Issue 102 | Page 11

EVENTS and a Media and Communications Excellence Award. “The awards are not only about one night of celebration, but a year- round pursuit to highlight the best of the industry and to demonstrate the passion of those working in the sector,” said Behr. Education is key One of the hottest and most pressing topics discussed during the expo was the Amended B-BBEE Construction Sector Codes. Gazetted last December, the Construction Sector Codes carry the promise of effective transformation. Awareness on the matter was provided via the Transformation Corner which featured a roster of informative talks angled around transformation, development and empowerment. “Awareness about the Amended B-BBEE Construction Sector Code is limited,” said Vash Singh, managing director of Xcelerate Verification Agency. She continued, “Informing and empowering professionals is now crucial to avoid companies being negatively affected by the new provisions. Construction is a BEE sensitive industry. The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo welcomed over 9 500 public and private stakeholders from across Africa. Everyone in the sector needs to take heed and implement the requirements as soon as possible. “Skills development and mentorship will go a long way in reducing the competence gap,” anticipates Singh. TORX 40 ENSURES POSITIVE DRIVE WERA BITS REAMING THREAD REDUCES SHANK CONTACT FRICTION ON LONGER SCREWS Behr concluded, “All indicators show that South Africa’s government infrastructure project pipeline is growing. With transformation now a driving force in the local industry, the scope of opportunity is widening for emerging professionals.” FOR FIXING TIMBER TO TIMBER Lengths available: from 80mm - 400mm SAW TOOTH THREAD REDUCES DRIVE TORQUE EVEN IN HARD WOOD NOTCH POINT HAS SELF DRILLING EFFECT FOR FAST INSTALLATION 100/1055 Ridge Road Laser Park, Honeydew Roodepoort, Gauteng 011 791 1851 EXCLUSIVE TO: 6 Marinus Street 7 Vasco Boulevard Marconi Beam, Goodwood, Milnerton, Cape Town Cape Town 021 552 0383 021 591 9129