Activity Title:

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND: AI VISUALISATION: NANO BANANA – PRESENTED BY AKHEEL KHAN

Description

You can’t render with AI. But you can visualise with it. Learn the easiest method to change materials, reimagine an old project’s atmosphere and Iterate ideas by using image generation properties with Google’s Nano Banana.

Date:

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Registration and payment on or before Monday, 13 April 2026.

Time:

3pm to 6pm

Place:

Online

Cost

R360 – SAIBD members (fully pd members)

R460 – non SAIBD members

CPD Points:

Category 1, Credits- 0,3

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAIBD (South African Institute of Building Design)

Link

Registration link for workshop:

https://forms.gle/pJEprYp9Ds3KLgT66

Activity Title:

THE APPLICATION OF THE AMENDED NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR ENERGY USE

Description

FULL ONLINE COURSE ON THE NEW AMENDMENTS TO SANS 10400XA ED 2. 

WHAT SP ENERGY WORKSHOPS OFFER:

•            Understand the Structure of Regulation and Standard

•            Insight as to HOW & WHY - the content of the standard

•            Learn the physics behind the interventions introduced in Standard

•            Learn how to use each of the three routes to compliance

•            Be informed as what Local Authorities expect in submissions

•            Work examples of Fenestration maths, R-values for walls and floors

•            Develop hot water designs that work

•            Develop lighting designs that comply

•            Workshop format is guaranteed to captivate and keep up interest

•            HIGHLY EXPERIENCED Presenters – Howard Harris & Graeme Sher

YOUR SUPPORT PACKAGE:

•            168 page Handbook authored by an eminent authority in Energy Usage (PDF)which has been acclaimed by leading XA academics

•            The Handbook is on your shelf as a permanent reference and resource long after the course is finished

•            Includes a limited training version of the SPCalculator which will teach you what to present to the Local Authority ie. To automate the fenestration maths

•            To get to Certified Fenestration specifications - frame and glass simulated results from manufacturers(Exclusive to SPEnergy)

•            To avoid worst case glass specifications

•            To calculate compliant R-value’s for floors and walls obtained from various databases of k-values and thermal conductances and now also includes slimmed-down versions of the Roof &Light Tabs

FEE INCLUDES:

•            Training with an SPEnergy ED2 Attendance Certificate(Accepted by Council)

•            2.0 CATEGORY 1 CPD CREDITS

•            Includes a training version of the SPCalculator which you will learn what to present to the Local Authority

FEE EXCLUDES: 

•            Fully Licenced SPCalculator

Date:

14 & 15 APRIL 2026

Time:

9.00 TO 13.00 – Both days to be attended in full to qualify for SAIA CPD Credits and SPEnergy Attendance Certificate

Place:

ONLINE – VIA ZOOM

Cost

FULL COURSE ON THE NEW AMENDMENTS TO SANS 10400XA ED 2:
r2100.00 EXCLUDING VAT per delegate.
R2415.00 INCLUDING vat per delegate

CPD Points:

2.0 SACAP Category One CPD credits.

Validating Voluntary Association:

Validation – 2.0 Category 1 CPD Credits (SAIA)

SAIA VALIDATION:  The South African Institute of Architects has assessed and validated this Category One CPD Module: Module: SANS10400XA ED2 2x Morning Workshops 2.0 CPD points. 

Activity reference and title - CPD SAIA 26 – 204- SANS10400XA ED2 2X MORNING WORKSHOPS Nature of activity: ON-LINE WORKSHOP

Duration:  2 x 4 HOUR ON-LINE SESSIONS.  SACAP Category One CPD credit value: 2.0 CPD CREDITS – BOTH SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL.

Link

Registrations to be done directly via SPEnergy’s Buy Online Page for 24 & 25 February 2026:
https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?PID=589670&P=SANS%2010400XA%20ED2%20-%202%20MORNING%20WORKSHOP%20ONLINE%20-%2014%20AND%2015%20APRIL%202026

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR EARLY NOVEMBER WORKSHOP WILL COSE ON 10 APRIL 2026

LINK FOR SPENERGY CACULATOR PURCHASE OPTIONS

https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?cid=58586&c1=Training&N=0&page=1

Activity Title:

SAIAshare #55

Description

TOPICS:

•        DIGITAL SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS  - This is the Future. Don’t get left behind.

 -  by Walter Ringelmann

•        IS THIS THE MOST IMPORTANT BUILDING I WILL EVER DESIGN? - A hospital in the bushveld that challenges how we define success.

        - by Abigail Le Grange

Date:

FRIDAY   10 APRIL 2026

Time:

14:30 – 15:45

Place:

Online Webinar

Cost

FREE

CPD Points:

CPD Value: 0.1 CPD Credit

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAIA

Link

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2606922732551422295

Activity Title:

Ai for the Built Environment Sector Master Class

Description

GIfA warmly invites you to the Ai for the Built Environment Sector Master Class

These are the topics that will be covered.

SECTION A — CORE AI MASTERCLASSES

Day 1:

Morning

Module 1. AI Foundations and Essentials for the Workplace

 (*Ai is not what you think it is)

A fast, practice-oriented introduction to AI tailored for architects, planners, engineers,

QS, and construction teams.

Covers:

AI fundamentals

Afternoon

User cases in the Built Environment offices

Day 2:

Module 2. Prompt Engineering for Built Environment Specialists. Design, Planning & Construction.

Advanced techniques for creating precise prompts that deliver consistent.

professional outputs.

You cover:

Module 3. AI Agent Developer

(No-Code Automation for Built Environment Tasks)

Date:

08-09/04/2026

Time:

08h30AM-16h00PM

Place:

GIfA Offices

Cost

·       Per Person: R9000

CPD Points:

2.0 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/ai-for-the-built-environment-sector-master-class-1

Activity Title:

The Heritage Act (NHRA)

Description

Unlock the expertise needed to navigate the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA)

Date:

9^th April 2026

Time:

8am – 2pm

Place:

Online via Zoom

Cost

R1165

CPD Points:

CPD Value: 1 Category 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAIA EC

Link

https://www.cpdcentral.co.za/courses/the-heritage-act-workshop