9-13  March 2026

This course is tailored to meet the requirements of numerous property professionals who have joined the industry without formal training in the built environment. It covers a range of topics, supported by comprehensive study materials, including soil mechanics and foundations, construction technology, cement and concrete, building components and finishes, electrical and mechanical equipment and services, plumbing installations, water supply, sewerage, drainage, passive environmental control, intelligent buildings, and energy efficiency. Elevate your technological expertise and improve your decision-making and implementation abilities through this course.

LECTURERS
KO	Karel Oberholzer (CEO: Career Excel Academy)
CC	Prof Chris Cloete (Lecturer)
DC	Derik Coetzee (Practitioner: Quantity Surveying)
RB	Rudolf Bester (Consulting Engineer)
SL	Dr Spencer Lazarus (Director: SLMAN (Pty) Ltd/Lecturer)
LT	Lungelo Thabethe (Asset Management Consultant: Asset Care)
CvW	Corrie van der Wath (CEO: Matleng Energy Solutions/ Engineer)
RVW	Ruann van der Westhuizen (Architect)

The objective with this programme is to provide new entrants to the built environment, as well as those who established career paths in the built environment from other disciplines, with a broad overview regarding construction technology. Empower participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills in construction technology, building services, sustainable design, and regulatory compliance, enabling them to make informed decisions in construction, maintenance, and environmental management for safe, efficient, and sustainable built environments. This objective highlights the course’s aim to provide participants with a broad yet practical understanding of essential construction and building maintenance principles within a sustainable framework.

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Contribute to decision-making regarding soil conditions and foundation selection;
• Interpret basic construction technology and erection of structures;
• Explain the risks and correct usage of cement and cement-based products;
• Identify alternative components and finishes in buildings;
• Understand the operation of water, drainage, electrical and mechanical building services;
• Understand the choices that have to be made between passive and active environmental control, intelligent building imperatives, energy efficiency and green technology requirements;
• Introduce pest control and management procedures;
• Structure basic maintenance procedures; and

Assess the regulatory environment and the implications thereof for construction work and property ownership.

08:15 – 10:15	Lecture Session One (Monday Registration 07:30 – 08:30)
10:15 – 10:30	Refreshments
10:30 – 12:30	Lecture Session Two
12:30 – 13:15	Lunch
13:15 – 14:45	Lecture Session Three
14:45 – 15:00	Refreshments
15:00 – 16:30	Lecture Session Four