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South African Institute of Architects – Eastern Cape (SAIAEC)

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The SAIA – Eastern Cape Institute of Architects, formerly known as the Port Elizabeth Society of Architects was founded in 1900 with affiliation to, and with a constitution based on that of the Royal Institute of British Architects. In 1927 The Port Elizabeth Society of Architects became the Port Elizabeth Local Committee of the Cape Provincial Institute of Architects and in 1990 the Constitution of the Institute of South African Architects was amended and the institute, as currently constituted, came into being.

Members of the ECIA subscribe to a strict code of conduct to ensure the public of the highest standards in professional practice. Having the advantage of institutional support, collective experience, continued professional development and international affiliations to draw from, members are able to maximize client’s benefit through competency, expertise and integrity.

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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 Institute of Architects – Mpumalanga (SAIAMPU)

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SAIA MPU is a voluntary association and the regional branch of the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA). The primary function of the Institute is to provide local support to the architectural fraternity within the boundaries of the Mpumalanga Province. The primary function of the Institute is to provide local support to the architectural fraternity within the boundaries of the Mpumalanga Province. Whether you are on the lookout for an architect for your project, or whether you are interested in the services that an architect can provide or the process of selection, you will be able to find all the necessary information here.

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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 Fenestration & Insulation Energy Rating Authority (SAFIERA)

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The SA Fenestration & Insulation Energy Rating Authority (SAFIERA) represents the South African sandwich thermal panel industry on technical, regulatory, quality assurance and product acceptance issues.
TPMA Members include 12 of the leading manufacturers of polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate and rock wool cored panels.

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South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)

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The SACPCMP was established to regulate and promote specific Built Environment Management Professions and is a juristic person established by the Project and Construction Management Professions Act (Act No.48 of 2000) “to provide for the registration of professionals, candidates and specified categories in the project and construction management professions; to provide for the regulation of the relationship between the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions and the Council for the Built Environment; and to provide for matters connected therewith”.

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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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