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FIBERTEX SA LAUNCHES GEOSYNTHETICS ONLINE COURSE
Fibertex SA is now offering a four-hour online course on the “Introduction to Geosynthetics and Soil Reinforcement” which has attained Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE). “This course, which is offered free of charge, has been modified by Fibertex engineering specialists, as an online presentation for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and architects to learn during the COVID-19 lockdown period and to conveniently build CPD points from home,” says Meera Govender, technical sales engineer at Fibertex SA – a leading manufacturer of geotextiles and supplier of geosynthetics in Africa. “These geosynthetics courses are designed to improve and broaden the knowledge and skills of professionals, to ensure specialists remain at the forefront of global construction methods and materials.”
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES This CPD course is aimed at engineering consultants and architects in various disciplines, including geotechnical and environmental sectors, road and transportation design, as well as tailings, mining and landfills. The Fibertex online course covers the key applications of geosynthetic materials, manufacturing of polypropylenebased geotextiles and durability of recycled based materials used efficiently in roof top gardens, subsoil drainage in basements and geogrid reinforced retaining walls, Frenchdrains, soak pits and pond liners – all relevant topics for civil engineers and architects.
SECUREX, A-OSH AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EXPO POSTPONED TO 2021 Specialised Exhibitions, a division of the Montgomery Group, has taken decisive action with its portfolio of exhibitions following developments in the COVID-19 national state of disaster and various levels of lockdown. In consultation with the Security, Occupational Health and Safety and Facilities Management industries and allowing for the negative effects of Covid19 on public health and the economy , the organisation is postponing the Securex, A-OSH & FM Expos slated for August 2020 at Gallagher Convention Centre - to 1 -3 June 2021 at the same venue.
BAN ON MASS GATHERINGS “Measures declared by the President included a ‘ban on mass gatherings of more than 100 people’, as well as social distancing, & subsequently has enforced a complete lockdown of South Africa exempting only essential services” says Gary Corin, managing director of Specialised Exhibitions. “We fully support this pronouncement & measures taken by Government in instituting a country wide lockdown. The safety and wellbeing of our exhibitors, suppliers and visitors – and indeed the industry as a whole – is of paramount importance, hence the decision to postpone this range of shows to 2021. “Specialised Exhibitions looks forward to hosting a strong Post-COVID 19 event for the Security, Occupational Health and Safety and Facilities Management industries in 2021. We appreciate the input, engagement and support of all industry stakeholders.” Queries around Securex, A-OSH & FM Expo can be directed to svens@specialised.com.
To register visit www.spectechonline.com/ooc
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