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South African Institute of Architects (SAIA)

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Reconstituted in 2015, the South African Institute of Architects is a voluntary association and is the natural successor to the Institute of South African Architects which was originally established in 1927 and renamed the South African Institute of Architects in 1996.

SAIA incorporates the nine existing regional institutes: Border-Kei [Eastern Cape], CIfA [Western Cape], Eastern Cape, Free State, GIfA [Gauteng], KZNIA [KwaZulu-Natal], Limpopo, Mpumalanga and PIA [Gauteng].

The mission of the Institute is to act as the collective voice serving the interests of its members in pursuit of excellence and responsible design. It aims to uphold the dignity of the architectural profession and contribute meaningfully to the enhancement of society and the environment. The fundamental principles of equality and justice are implicit in our Constitution.

SAIA is a member of the Africa Union of Architects (AUA), the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), the International Union of Architects (UIA), the International Commission on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and the International Committee Documentation and Conservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement. (DOCOMOMO).

SAIA is a member of the Africa Union of Architects (AUA), the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), the International Union of Architects (UIA), the International Commission on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and the International Committee Documentation and Conservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement. (DOCOMOMO).

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South African Women in Construction and Built Environment (SAWIC & BE)

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The South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) initiative was founded to empower women to gain access to contracts, training, finance and networks in the construction industry. SAWIC is a Section 21 Company, and was incorporated in 1999. As such, SAWIC is owned by its members. SAWIC has a national footprint in all 9 provinces.

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South African Building Interior Systems Association (SABISA)

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The SA Building Interior Systems Association (SABISA) is a Trade Association which represents the Ceiling & Partitioning Industry, in particular its contractors, at Government, SABS and other national forums. Membership offers national recognition by the Built Environment Professions who refer to SABISA’s membership list for appointment of Ceiling &Partitioning Contractors. Members are provided by SABISA guidelines for the installation of Ceiling & Partitioning and these guidelines are frequently
used by the Built Environment Professions as specifications as well as basis for dispute resolution.

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South African Affordable Residential Developers Association (SAARDA)

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The creation of the South African Affordable Residential Developers Association (SAARDA) was driven by the need for a body that represents the interests of developers involved in the affordable housing development sector in the national policy and implementation discourse. SAARDA’s role is unique as its members face very specific issues: the affordable housing sector has particular characteristics, requires specialized knowledge, and imposes certain practical parameters on the players involved in the delivery of affordable housing. The purpose of SAARDA is to act as a mouthpiece for relevant role players in the Affordable Housing Market such as developers, construction companies, marketers, bond originators, professional consultants, and conveyancers. SAARDA’s mandate is to put pressure on Banks (including end-user and development financiers), on National, Provincial, and Local Government, and other relevant parties, informing them of the difficulties the industry is experiencing in providing affordable housing to the people of South Africa. SAARDA is an all-inclusive national body driven as a business.

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South African Women in Construction and Built Environment (SAWIC & BE)

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The South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) initiative was founded to empower women to gain access to contracts, training, finance and networks in the construction industry. SAWIC is a Section 21 Company, and was incorporated in 1999. As such, SAWIC is owned by its members. SAWIC has a national footprint in all 9 provinces.

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