Activity Title:

International Use of Colour -Workshop and Short Course

Description

Special offer: the first 2 people signing on for this course will win the NCS Atlas 1950 valued at R8500.00. The Atlas forms part of the National Colour Standard for Sweden, Norway, Spain, South Africa (SANS 1091-2004), the USA, and Germany.

This course provides an understanding of colour as a visual phenomenon. It covers the Natural Colour System theoretically and includes exercises. It also discusses colour usage and design in South Africa. Students receive an internationally recognised certificate of completion. Accredited by SACAP and validated by GIfA for 2CPD Points (CAT 1) since 2008.

The course aims at giving a basic knowledge about colour as a visual phenomenon. A thorough explanation of the Natural Colour System theoretically together with a series of exercises will be covered. Colour usage and design in South Africa will also be discussed. A certificate of completion will be awarded to each student - This is an internationally recognised qualification.

NCS Colour Centre provides course material, mask, all exercises and NCS Colour pin II all delivered in a course folder. Part of the course will be the NCS Digital Atlas and further discounts are offered on NCS products after the course.

The NCS Colour Pin II, which is included in the package, allows one to check that the samples are placed correctly and can be used after the course. The Colourpin has the full 2050 NCS standard colours plus outputs to Lab (D50 and D65), sRGB, CMYK, and Lab*- cross-references with global digital colour standards. Export the colours from NCS+ into a format that suits you, whether it's Adobe, Vectorworks, Powerpoint or Figma, to name a few.

Available online to complete in your own time

NCS Short Course

https://ncscolour.co.za/product/ncs-short-course/

A quick course about NCS – The Natural Colour System. You will learn how it works and how you can benefit from using it in your colour design.

This is a flexible online course that may be completed at any time. Once registered, participants will have access to the course for a period of three months and may complete it at their own pace.

Date:

26 September 2026

Time:

09h00 AM

Place:

Online

Cost

CPD Points:

CPD Full-day workshop:

2.0 CPD CAT 1

CPD Short Course

0.3 CPD CAT 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

International Use of Colour

https://ncscolour.co.za/product/international-use-of-colour/

NCS Short Course

https://ncscolour.co.za/product/ncs-short-course/

Activity Title:

GIfA Heritage Family Tour 2026

Description

GIfA warmly invites members, their families, friends, and heritage enthusiasts to join us for a unique heritage experience exploring some of South Africa's most significant historical, architectural, and cultural landmarks.

This memorable day combines architecture, history, heritage, and family fun while offering participants the opportunity to learn from leading heritage specialists and experience two of South Africa's most iconic heritage destinations.

The tour will be guided by

Mr David Gurney

Heritage Architect, Urban Historian, and Johannesburg Heritage Guide

Arch Brian McKechnie

Heritage Architect, Conservation Specialist, and Chair of the Rand Club Johannesburg

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Participants may choose one of the following departure points when booking:

JOHANNESBURG DEPARTURE OPTION

Start Venue: Apartheid Museum

Departure Time:10:15 AM

PRETORIA DEPARTURE OPTION

Start Venue: Voortrekker Monument

Departure Time: 10:15 AM

Please select your preferred departure point when registering.

Date:

26 September 2026

Time:

09h00 AM

Place:

Apartheid Museum JHB &Veetrekker Monument PTA

Cost

·       GIfA Members/Students: R1800

·       Non-members: R2500

CPD Points:

1.0 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/gifa-heritage-family-tour-2026-discover-south-africas-heritage-architecture-and-history

Activity Title:

Carlton Centre online Presentation

Description

About our speaker

Once a symbol of Johannesburg’s ambition, the Carlton Centre transformed the city’s skyline and became one of Africa’s most significant architectural landmarks.

Join Architect Melinda Silverman and Architect Adrian Maserow for a compelling conversation exploring the story of the Carlton Centre from its ambitious beginnings and architectural vision to its changing role in Johannesburg’s CBD today.

The conversation will look beyond nostalgia to consider heritage, adaptive reuse, urban regeneration and the possibilities for a new chapter for one of Johannesburg’s most recognisable landmarks.

From what the Carlton Centre was to what it could become.

Date:

22 September 2026

Time:

15h00 – 16:30

Place:

Online

Cost

GIfA Member: R100.00

                  Non – Member: R200.00

CPD Points:

0.2 Cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/carlton-centre-online-presentation

Activity Title:

Building Futures: Practical Retirement Solutions for the Built Environment

Description

How can architects, professional practices and construction businesses help their employees build a financially secure retirement?

 For many South Africans, retirement savings are simply not enough to maintain their standard of living after they stop working. Yet for smaller practices and businesses, establishing and managing an effective employee retirement benefit can often seem expensive, complicated and out of reach.

 In this 90-minute online session, financial industry pioneer Mike Brown, Managing Director of etfSA and a key figure in the development of South Africa’s ETF industry, will explore the changing retirement landscape and practical investment solutions available to employers.

 The session will look at: 

 • Why traditional retirement models have changed and what this means for employees 

• The shift from employer-funded retirement benefits to employee investment responsibility 

• The importance of starting early and preserving retirement savings when employees change jobs

• The challenges faced by smaller practices and businesses in providing retirement benefits 

• How employers can provide cost-effective retirement investment solutions for their employees 

• The role of investment choice, diversification and long-term investing in building retirement wealth 

• Practical considerations for employers looking to introduce or improve a retirement benefit for their teams 

About the presenter: Mr Mike Brown 

 With decades of experience in South Africa’s investment industry, Mike Brown brings a practical perspective on how employers can move beyond simply providing a salary and help their people build a more secure financial future.

 Whether you are a practice principal, architect, contractor, developer, business owner or HR professional, this session will provide valuable insights into creating better retirement outcomes for your employees. 

Join us online and discover how we can start building better financial futures for the people who build our industry.

Date:

16 September 2026

Time:

15h00 – 16H30

Place:

Online

Cost

·       GIfA Members/Students: Free

·       Non-members: R200

CPD Points:

0.2 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/building-futures-practical-retirement-solutions-for-the-built-environment

Activity Title:

Mastering Building Costs

Description

Master the art of accurately calculating building costs and effectively managing construction projects with this comprehensive course.

Date:

10^th September 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/Mastering-building-costs