Housing backlogs and material costs are pushing African builders beyond brick and block toward faster and more affordable systems. This course surveys alternative building technologies and innovative materials, from lightweight panels and stabilised earth to modern hybrids, and how to build with them well. It helps delegates judge which systems suit a project and avoid the quality pitfalls that give new methods a bad name.
Contractors, developers, architects, technicians and housing programme staff exploring alternative construction methods.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 to 19 Aug 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 24 to 26 Aug 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Sep 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Sep 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Sep 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Sep 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Dec 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | |
| 21 to 23 Dec 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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