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Dolomite Land and Sinkhole Risk Management for Construction

Large parts of the interior are underlain by dolomite, where sinkholes and subsidence have swallowed buildings, roads and even lives. This course prepares construction and property teams to identify and manage dolomite risk responsibly. It covers ground stability investigation, risk classification, water management and the precautionary construction measures required on dolomitic land.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how sinkholes and subsidence form on dolomitic ground.
  • Interpret dolomite stability investigations and risk classes.
  • Identify site features and services that trigger instability.
  • Apply water and services management measures that reduce risk.
  • Select appropriate foundation and precautionary measures.
  • Establish monitoring and emergency response for dolomite sites.

Course outline

  1. 01Dolomite geology and sinkhole formation
  2. 02Stability investigation and risk classes
  3. 03Triggers, services and water ingress
  4. 04Water management and precautionary measures
  5. 05Foundation options on dolomite
  6. 06Monitoring and instrumentation
  7. 07Emergency response and land use

Who should attend

Property developers, project managers, civil and geotechnical technicians, municipal officials and built environment professionals working on dolomitic land.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Pretoria2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Cape Town2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Online2US$900
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100

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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