Expo showcases KZN construction industry

IN line with KwaZulu-Natal’s emergence as a hub of industrial development in sub-Saharan Africa, the second annual KZN Construction Expo opens its doors on 7 February in Durban.

The expo showcases thousands of construction professionals, government and investors to support the infrastructure development, service delivery, development partnerships and industry transformation currently underway in the province.

The KZN Construction Expo provides an opportunity to access the province’s building and construction value chain, ranging from concrete; construction; digital construction; mechanical, electrical and plumbing; surfaces and finishes; smart buildings/ecobuild and tools and equipment.

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This interactive platform not only catalyses new investment into infrastructure, but also builds capacity for local architects, construction professionals and small to medium sized contractors through free education and technical skills development during training workshops.

Industry transformation is at the top of the agenda for 2018 and highlighted during the 2nd annual KZN Construction Expo through various interactive presentations and training workshops.

Aubrey Tshalata, National President of the National African Federation for the Building Industry, will address the audience on the topic of enterprise development. The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry – one of the event partners and supporters – will highlight opportunities for small, medium and micro-sized enterprises within KwaZulu-Natal’s construction sector.

Sponsored by Spider Mini-Cranes, Carmix and SA Leak Detection and supported by over 60 exhibiting companies and 20 association partners including the Concrete Society of South Africa, Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal, South African Council for the Architectural Profession, The Concrete Institute and the Southern Africa Ready-Mix Association, the 2018 KZN Construction Expo gives access to KZN’s building and construction value chain in a unique setting.

For more information, visit www.kzn-con struction.co.za

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