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Dear Members of the PIA, The PIA staff are moving to our new offices next week. Please note the following

Heila Lochner – Last talk for the series

Adriaan Louw – Argitektuur Erfenisgeboue in Pretoria – 27 Maart 2024

Karlien Thomashoff – Argitektoniese Boustyle in Pretoria – 20 Maart 2024

Herewith some valuable information relating to “THATCH” from the Thatcher’s Association.1. How to service a thatched roof. 2. Construction of

This is possibly one of the greatest perceived threats related to AI generally, including within the architecture industry, as shown

You are all invited to participate in the REGENERATIVE CAPITAL Exhibition in February 2023. Due to the Year End Rush

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We would like to thank all who participated in the survey for their input. Herewith the link to the salary

To all organs of state Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 – Minister of Finance v Afribusiness NPC [2022] ZACC4 On Wednesday,

We appeal to you all to please participate in the survey: httpss://pia09.survey.fm/city-of-tshwane-building-plan-submissions-survey by no later than 15 March 2022. This

Please find the links, relating to the Region 3 Building Control situation, for your attention.

  and the TUT Department of Architecture + Industrial Design   Proudly invites you to an exhibition by the 2021

The construction industry can play a vital role in helping to restore growth and rebuild the economy after nearly two

“I have a black woman that has been working for me for a number of years. She is an asset

The South African Council for the Architectural professions (SACAP) has been inundated with emails from architectural graduates who are struggling to

President’s Pen Dear Members, Trust all well after the yearly builders break and that you are enjoying being back and

The SALARY Survey has been done and we are in the process of disseminating its findings. The results will be posted on

Dear Architectural Professionals, We have been inundated with requests relating to Salaries paid within the industry.Our last survey was done in

From the President’s Pen, Financial Matters, Quote for the month, Office Matters, Office Closure 2021-2022, Contact Details In this issue:PIA

We are nearing the end of 2021 and many of you need to either submit your CPD for this year

South Africa’s government is planning more measures to bolster its ailing building industry after banning the use of imported cement

Architecture can be funny. Of course, it often makes for a well-disposed butt of the joke, like when Frank Gehry

Please follow the link below for the latest vacancies from DPWI External_posts_advertised_on_the_11July2021_with_the_clossing_date_of_30July2021

Director – Joubert Owens van Niekerk Inc. T/A JON Architects Harry passed away on May 6 after a short illness.Harry

Herewith for your information, the Contact Details of the 9 Building Control Offices in Tshwane 2020 October

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General List of documentation/ information when tendering for a National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure project The list below

RE: PRESIDENTS PEN – FEBRUARY 2021 Dear Members, It has been two months since the new committee and executive have

“The design field is at an inflection point. It must challenge its repertoire, rethink technology, and begin to see biodiversity

We would like to bring to your attention an article. “Residents and developers will soon be able to apply online

Your attention is drawn to a new publication from JBCC. JBCC Commentary: The construction contracting arena is especially fraught with

We trust you understand the immense amount of work needed from our members on the committee to keep all the

Herewith a “heads up” on a summary of the Afrikaans interviews. Thank you kindly, Bobby Productions, who produced content for

Welcome Back Membership Fees Dear Members of the PIA, Just like that … and we are past half of the

Herewith a link to the website at DPWI where professionals who would be interested in temporary work can register. This

Membership Fees Assistance with CPD Submissions to SACAP Office Closure Builders’ Holidays Document Sales Dear Members of the PIA, Just

  PIA Annual Financial Report 2019-2020 & Proposed PIA budget 2020-2021  

PIA Annual Report 2019 – 2020

We trust you are aware of the ‘HEALTH FEE’ of R18m2 which is payable in order to obtain your occupation

Thank you to the members of the PIA for entrusting me with this new role as President of the PIA.

Wednesday, 19 August 2020 SACAP publishes the Guideline and Framework for Professional Fees In compliance with the provisions of the

The City of Tshwane Emergency Management Services responded to a structural collapse at the Jacaranda Centre in Rietfontein on Thursday,

Dear Members of the PIA, August is Women’s Month. And while we remember those who have marched before us sixty

Dear Members of the PIA, Invoices for the 2020/2021 Fiscal – A reminder that the invoices have gone out to

Dear Members of the PIA, Since the great spike in COVID-19 cases and due to use of public transport by

Dear Members of the PIA,   It is that time of the year where the PIA issues member cards to

Dear Members of the PIA, The PIA staff are working from the office again, though still rotational, thus you’ll find

Dear Colleagues and Members of the PIA, When I watch programs and movies made before the Covid-19 crisis and see

By Claire McCusker Is the Tshwane Council closure affecting your cashflow.2020-06-10  

Dear Colleagues and Members of the PIA, As we anticipate relaxing of certain regulations in terms of the upcoming level

We have received the following Notice from the City Of Tshwane for your information COVID 19 Circular 4 City Planning

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Dear Colleagues Hopefully, most of you have had some time to figure out all level 4 lockdown requirements and have

So, you would like to join us in the “Coffee with my Mentor” initiative. This is what you need to

PIA OFFICE CLOSURE – LOCKDOWN LEVEL 4 The PIA Staff will continue to work from home during Level 4. The

Dear Colleagues Heading into week 7 of the lockdown I am sure you all have stories to share about the

Dear Members of the PIA, Please find the communication from CoT Building Control : NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS AND PUBLIC WITH

CONSTRUCTION COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE TASK TEAM PRESENTATION – 19 APRIL 2020 Read More….. Contruction Sector Short Term Plan

Businesses across the globe have been heavily impacted by the recent pandemic, and many entrepreneurs are looking for funding or

The Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, has without a doubt brought the entire world to a screeching halt. As depicted

Some interesting articles: Smart lifts, lonely workers, no towers or tourists: architecture after coronavirus The architecture industry is getting slammed

Lockdown extended – We are still working … just not from the office Due to the extended lockdown, we would

We would like to thank those who took the time to participate in the survey. Herewith the results. Survey Results

Businesses across the globe have been impacted by the recent pandemic, and many entrepreneurs are looking for funding or financial

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL WORKING ON-LINE With the lock-down still in effect, here is some information relating to the COVID-19

Working From Home for Architects Presented by Anneke Schriek This presentation is specifically compiled to help you through the transition

UIF RELIEF FUND The Minister of Employment and Labour, T.W Nxesi has recently announced measures that the Department will put

Extended Deadline: AfriSam SAIA Sustainable Design Awards. Dear SAIA Member, The world has changed due to COVID-19, and so has

JBCC ADVISORY NOTE: EDITION 6.2 DOCUMENT/S Principal Building Agreement Nominated/Selected Subcontract Agreement Minor Works Agreement (clause 17.0) CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GLOBAL

  • Notice to SACAP o The PIA has forwarded a letter on behalf of our membership, drafted by Isia

  Many architectural practices are likely to struggle during the 21 Day National Lockdown. There are platforms dedicated to assist

Dear All, Please note that the PIA office will be closing on Thursday, the 26th of March 2020 at 15:30pm

Dear Members of the PIA, The PIA acknowledges and applauds the measures put in place by President Cyril Ramaphosa to

Statutory Mandates of SACAP Oct 31, 2019 Engineering News Oct 28, 2019 Invitation for application to serve in the Audit

Dennis Sharp CICA Awards for Architectural Criticism 2020 The International Committee of Architectural Critics CICA is pleased to announce an

Dear members of the PIA, Crazy rush or easing off? We have entered the very last stretch of this 2019.

PRACTICE THAT MATTERS The PIA Practice Committee has been hard at work in the background on a whole range of

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DPW Reimbursement Rates

Dear Members of the PIA,   Please see attached the various fees, charges, and tariffs, effective from July 2019 to

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Dear Members of the PIA,   Please assist us in completing the survey by following the link: httpss://PIA09.polldaddy.com/s/city-of-tshwane-municipal-submissions-for-approval-survey   This

To all PIA members, The SAIA Benchmark and Fee Survey – call to participate You will by now no doubt

The state of digital technology was presented at BAU 2017 in January. This is the leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems and here are some of the key trends that were noted

Strolling down the walkways in Central Square at Menlyn Maine is an experience full of surprises, thanks to clever design by dsgn™.
Walking through Central Square at Menlyn Maine, one gets the feeling that you are strolling down a high-end fashion street in a big city. The courtyards, with their greenery and open glass ceilings, reinforce the open, outside feel, and many of the shops and restaurants look out over the open air piazza.

PIA BURSARY STUDENT DO US PROUD

The PIA is proud to announce that both recipients of the first PIA Student Bursaries in 2016 have done exceptionally well.

AWARDS OF
EXCELLENCE
As a custodian of architecture, the Pretoria Institute for Architecture is delighted with the performance of our member architects at the recent SAIA Corobrik Awards. Following several rounds of adjudication, a panel comprising prominent architects and academics endowed only the best projects. On the 1st of August, two Pretoria firms received Awards for Excellence – the highest honour for South African architects.