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Michael van Niekerk, CEO ASP Fire
ASP Fire: modern, client-based, innovative fire engineering
ASP Fire is a group of passionate, innovative consulting fire engineers who provide cost-effective, risk-appropriate fire-protection solutions to clients across all industries in Africa. Michael van Niekerk leads this team of engineers that focus on understanding the real fire risks that their clients face and develop fireprotection systems based on design codes and standards, as well as bespoke, performance-based solutions engineered to meet the specific needs of the business they are assisting. A client-centric approach results in clients understanding the fire risks that they face, as well as the appropriateness of the fire-protection systems that have been developed by ASP Fire, helping clients in the decision-making process. ASP Fire has clients across South and Southern Africa and is active in all areas of the built environment, from new to historic buildings and from residential to industrial-agricultural and ultra-high-risk manufacturing facilities. Website: www.aspfire.co.za
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CELEBRATE WOMEN IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The Empowerment & Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, first held in 2020 by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), was met with great success. It achieved its goal of showcasing femaleled projects and achievements in the sector. The awards programme is taking place again this year, with entries opening from 7 June to 16 July, and the awards ceremony taking place in August. In a traditionally male-centric industry, it is important to make tangible efforts towards transformation and inclusion. The ERWIC Awards aim to encourage excellence among women and commitment among stakeholders to support women in their professional growth and development. Through these awards, the cidb aims to promote role models for women in lower grade construction categories and motivate women in the higher grades. The awards recognise entities and individuals who support gender transformation and mentorship of women within the industry. For more information and to enter the awards visit www.erwicawards-cidb.co.za
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Henning Rasmuss, director at Paragon Group.
Eswatini Railways Head Office.
Paragon Group is an internationally active African design business. We deploy curiosity and empathy as guiding values to design memorable and desirable spaces for life to unfold. We are optimistic and energetic, focused and competitive, uncovering real lifestyle potential in each project we touch. We are excited about the present and future of African cities, and we are heavily invested in this continent and its future. We fully embrace the South African construction and development community as an ecosystem in which we thrive. We are acknowledged as a preferred employer and career builder for young architects, technologists and interior designers. We know that our projects can compete with the best the world has to offer. We continue to work in the grand tradition of Johannesburg as a centre for pragmatic innovation and astounding centres of excellence. Website: www.paragon.co.za
Pinsent Masons is a full-service international law firm and provides a network of offices in 26 locations across the globe in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Our extensive Africa practice, serviced primarily by our teams in Johannesburg, London, Paris, Dubai and Beijing, has market-leading expertise within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Our construction team in particular is recognised by leading independent legal directories as first in class. At Pinsent Masons we pride ourselves on innovation and our commitment to diversity. We were named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2019 and The Lawyer Awards in 2018. These awards recognise our achievements, from continuing to be a market leader across our five focus sectors, to expanding our revenue streams outside of traditional legal services through a range of innovative new law products. Website: www.pinsentmasons.com
Junaid Banoobhai
Jason Smit
Partner +27 10 493 4604
Partner +27 10 493 4564 jason.smit@pinsentmasons.com
junaid.banoobhai@pinsentmasons.com
DIGITALLY TRANSFORMING THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Technological advancements have always driven the built environment forward. It’s this technology that’s helped increase productivity, improve collaboration, and tackle more complex projects. It’s what drives our business too, and what makes us the preferred supplier of specialised software solutions to the engineering and construction industry, serving more than 40 000 users in over 80 countries. Underpinned by more than 35 years of industry expertise, passion and innovation, we offer digital solutions that are intelligent by design, fit for purpose and aimed at transforming operating models and adding value to the businesses we serve. Managing the entire construction project life cycle in real time, our software and services give you complete control, from estimate to final account, making us the global software company of choice for leading companies in the built environment. Partner with us and ensure you never get left behind. Visit www.ribccs.com or email sales@ribccs.com.
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SEMANE DESIGNS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR MINING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE. 22 Wellington Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2193, South Africa Get in touch Tel: +27 (0) 11 891 1600 Fax: +27 (0) 11 833 1039 General: corporate@semane.com Sales: sales@semane.com Accounts: accounts@semane.com
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Zutari – 90 years in business
The firm’s award winning client service and ability to create tailor-made solutions to meet clients’ individual and business needs have grown the once small, traditional practice into arguably the largest property practice in South Africa today, with a well established reputation for providing practical advice in all areas of law. The Big Small Firm
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Commercial Law | Conveyancing | Development Law | Labour Law Estates | Family Law | Litigation | Personal Injuries & Third Party Claims Cape Town Claremont Fish Hoek Helderberg
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Zutari is an infrastructure advisory, design and engineering consultancy. Our purpose is to co-create an engineered impact that enables environments, communities and economies to thrive. In the past 90 years, we’ve formed a deep-rooted relationship with Africa, the Middle East and their people. Staying in business for almost a century is testament to our agility and resilience. We have moved beyond traditional engineering and work collaboratively to integrate technical and creative thinking. This process of co-creation allows us to unearth new opportunities with our clients and partners. It’s how we expand our creative capacity to engineer solutions for impactful, lasting change. Zutari is a future-fit digital practice – we continuously innovate to deliver better solutions. Our broad collective of in-house, industry-recognised engineering consultants and trusted advisers provides seamless and integrated delivery. We combine technical mastery, creative intelligence and digital smarts to reframe traditional engineering for a new world. Website: www.zutari.com