By Namhla Phikwa Although I had already spent a significant amount of time researching timber housing for my master’s research, I arrived at the RAW Modular camp confident I understood timber as a construction material…
It has been seven months since the Forestry and Agriculture Training Organisation (FATO), formerly SAFCA NPC, was established as an independent entity promoting excellence in developing and implementing training programmes for the forestry sector. FATO’s…
“Despite much written in South Africa about how well we are training and upskilling our population, as a hands-on employer in the construction industry, I know this is not the case”, says engineer and WoodBiz…
Since its launch four months ago, the Forestry & Agriculture Training Organisation (FATO) is broadening the scope of its relationship with the South African Forestry Contractors Association (SAFCA), forestry companies and training providers to include…
The “Timber in Context” Design competition, sponsored by York Timbers in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (the dtic) and the University of Pretoria (UP), challenged student designers and architects to explore…
Mondi Rotatrim, Mondi’s copy paper brand, and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have partnered with Pick ’n Pay’s School Club and produced an illustrated workbook on the forest value chain for Grade 6 learners. The…
Third-year architecture and interior design students are working hard on their entries for #WorldsOfDesire, PG Bison’s annual 1.618 Education Initiative competition. The submission deadline is 18 August 2023. Get the full details here – https://www.woodbizafrica.co.za/june-2023-issue-27/#june-2023-issue-27/6/
Two successful years have flown by since the world’s largest manufacturer of mechanised forestry equipment, John Deere’s dealer channels began expanding in Africa and the Middle East to enable customers to be productive and efficient…
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), one of the five South African institutions participating in the Forest21 curriculum development project, is using the opportunity to develop and fast-track a fresh and innovative forestry qualification. Read…
South Africa’s Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) celebrated its 25th anniversary when it reopened for business this year. The world-class facility is housed at the University of Pretoria. Read more on this here –…
