ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
mous, on-governmental and apolitical organisation and is governed by an Exucutive Committee. CIF Members are involved in this diverse industry and include multi-national building and civil contractors though the bulk consists of smaller contractors and SME’s. Members also include the retail and wholesale building material trade along with many other manufacturers and suppliers of construction materials and equipment, which serve this sector. It represents specialist trades such as electricians, joiners, plumbers, painters and steelworkers, among others.
ARCHITECTURE
There are many professional architectural firms in Namibia who act as both designers and advisors are able to translate clients’ requirements into reality. Expert advice and guidance are necessary to minimize risk and maximise investment potential to ensure a successful project venture. Turn-of-the century German architecture can be seen throughout the country, especially in the capital city of Windhoek. Some of the capital's modern buildings are still influenced by the German style. The Namibia Institute of Architects, N.I.A., is a non-profit, statutory institution established in 1952 as The Institute of South West Africa Architects. The N.I.A’s purpose is to promote architecture and sound architectural practice among the architectural profession and general public of Namibia. Currently the NIA has a membership of 111 registered professional architects, and it is a member of the African Union of Architects, The Commonwealth Association of Architects and the Union of Architects, ensuring an international representation.
Services currently rendered by the NIA are to: • Provide you with relevant practice documentation, such as contracts etc. • Organise CPD courses and other informative slide shows, lectures and exhibitions. • Organise Merit Awards. • Assist with publications showcasing the work of Namibian architects. The Namibian Institute of Architects presents a biannual Merit Award for modern architecture in Namibia and organises events to highlight the work of Namibian architects. NIA / NAMIBIA INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTS +264 61 231 559 nia@afol.com www.nia.org.na THE INSTITUTE OF NAMIBIAN QUANTITY SURVEYORS (INQS) +264 61 228970 inqs@iafrica.com.na www.inqs.org.na The Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors (INQS) statutory institution. The purpose of the Institute is to promote quantity surveying and sound practice among the Namibian quantity surveying professions and general public of Namibia. INQS is a member of the Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors (AAQS) and is in close affiliation with the Namibian Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS).
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