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BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHANGING TIMES
“Highlights from the 12th Annual Building Control Officer’s Convention” In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and development, staying ahead of the curve is essential. The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) recently hosted the prestigious 12th Annual Building Control Officer’s Convention, jointly organised with the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality at Durban International Convention Centre (DICC) in KwaZuluNatal Province on 15 November 2023.
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s the construction industry continues to evolve, this convention served as a crucial platform for building control officers, regulators, and industry stakeholders alike to come together, share insights,
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and explore innovative solutions for ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance in the built environment. The convention also addressed current challenges within the industry such as the effect of the environment, climate changes and new phenomenon such as construction mafias delaying construction projects in various parts of the country. Delegates further discussed among others, progress on reviewing the new NBR&BS Act, building resilience through collaboration to improve the quality and standard of services, and implementation of a web-based
building plan software portal to overcome the limitations imposed by pandemics to mention just a few. The convention kicked off with a compelling keynote address delivered by Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Nomalungelo Gina who made an impassioned plea to local authorities and stakeholders to ensure that adherence to building regulations is made a top priority to save lives and stimulate the South African economy. “The Built Industry suffered massive loss over the past years due to many challenges such as the effect of climate change, delays in completion
