Industry Partners
The following organisations embody the spirit of ecospecifier's aims and goals, and we are proud to be associated with them. Please visit and support these organisations.
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AFRICAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ONLINE African Facilities Management Online (AFM Online) is the only web-based interactive information portal dedicated to the facilities management industry in Africa. The website offers daily news updates, forums, career opportunities, supplier databases, benchmarking tools as well as an overview of courses, books and other educational sources that are available to allow facility management professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills. With its unique challenges and diverse society, facilities management in Africa deserves its own platform to discuss issues, solutions and best practices. It certainly also deserves its own platform where professionals can meet, network and exchange experiences. AFM Online enables professionals in the facility management industry to take balanced decisions, thereby allowing facilities to become more profitable, sustainable and environmentally friendly without ignoring the need for facilities to also be ‘user-friendly’. AFM Online is supported by our fortnightly e-mail bulletin AFM e-News |
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ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM MANUFACTURERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (AAAMSA)
To be the Professional Organisation within South Africa which is uniquely committed to the disciplines & standards of quality which surround the manufacture & installation of architectural fenestration products, interior building systems, glass and glazing, building insulation & associated activities. To provide a forum for the exchange of expertise & interaction between individuals & organisations to create a competitive advantage for the architectural fenestration, glass & insulation industry. To communicate to all stakeholders in the Architectural aluminium industry the register of accredited members of AAAMSA who have satisfied the Association's requirements of predetermined standards. |
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AutoSpec Professional is a vital tool for Architects, Designers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors, Developers, Decorators, Project Managers, University students and anyone else involved in the building industry. AutoSpec Professional is an intelligent database driven product catalogue and specification writing system. Being PC or server based it is fast but updates itself daily over the internet using AutoSpecs proprietary NetSync system. It allows the user to view and compare products and their prices, view datasheets, and open CAD drawings. The beauty of the system is that while products are being selected it writes a manufacturer warranted specification for the user which can be then be incorporated into Schedules, Project Specifications or copied to another system. |
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THE CARBON PROTOCOL OF SOUTH AFRICA (CPSA) is a section 21, not-for-profit organization. Thepurpose of the CPSA is to establish a collaborative platform of concerned and interested parties within South Africa that sets consistent and transparent benchmarks by which greenhouse gas emissions can be calculated, verified and publicly reported on. This will be done through the development of the Protocol Carbon Footprint Register. The Register supports all reporting programs and provides comprehensive, accurate data which can be used for benchmarking purposes. |
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For nearly five decades, the Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa (CBA) has contributed to the growth, development and quality of the building industry, setting the standards for high quality products as produced by its members. The clay brick industry is firmly committed to reducing its impact on the environment. Clay bricks are an excellent choice in the development of sustainable buildings. Besides the energy efficiency benefits, clay bricks are long lasting, require low maintenance, fully recyclable and provide a healthy and comfortable living environment. |
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EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (EPSASA)
To be the Professional Organisation within South Africa which is Uniquely committed to the disciplines & Standards of quality which surround the manufacture & installation of Expanded Polystyrene products. To provide a forum for the exchange of expertise & interaction between individuals & organisations to create a competitive advantage for the Expanded Polystyrene industry. To communicate to all stakeholders in the Expanded Polystyrene Industry the register of accredited members of EPSASA who have satisfied the Association's requirements of predetermined standards. |
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Go-Green Consulting is a SA based organisation with a level 4 BEE rating. By providing a holistic sustainability product offering, we deliver the tools that will entrench your organisation firmly on the green path. Our Certified Green Consultants are specialists in Greening organisations of all types and proportion. Providing progressive organisations with highly implementable, results driven applications, tailored with effective solutions aimed at moving to a position of compliance or beyond! At Go-Green Consulting, we state with confidence, that we have the skill and capability to assist your organisation in formulating, developing & driving your Green / Sustainability plans. Visit us at www.go-green-consult.com to find out more…. |
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Green Communities is a Non Profit Organisation promoting social upliftment through sustainable urban green living environments in low income housing settlements. Green Communities has created the "Best Practice" models within national and local Integrated Development Plans, focusing primarily on job creation, the alleviation of crime and poverty and the health and well being of our indigent communities through greening interventions. We have done this through our social change management methodologies which require full community participation and our aim is to stimulate, grow and sustain these settlements into integrated, coordinated and holistic communities. Of prime importance to Green Communities is the alleviation of poverty and the creation of greater opportunities for community members through urban agriculture, open space development, water and waste management and sustainable livelihoods’ projects. Green Communities provides attractive green environments and energy interventions that are core to any community. Our greening efforts come with significant benefits to the environment & communities; they help to mitigate the impact of climate change, beautify the area, enhance health and well-being, provide food and ultimately provide economic opportunities for its inhabitants. |
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Greenstone Technology assists in specifying 'eco' friendly products to the building industry - assisting building professionals (developers, We represent a unique group of manufacturers of eco friendly products - each of whom has been thoroughly checked by us to represent only the highest quality of green standards. We take the hassle away from you when you have made the correct decision to go the Green Route. |
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INSTITUTE OF TIMBER FRAME BUILDERS The Institute of Timber Frame Builders promotes and maintains acceptable Standards with regard to all Aspects and Disciplines of Timber Construction and to ensure protection of consumer interests. ITFB members are very proud of their unblemished construction track record – a track record that dates back some 29 years! To find out more about the Institute of Timber Frame Builders, the multitude of advantages of this Internationally accepted method of construction, advice about building or renovating, adding new decks, walkways and verandas or to see our beautiful award-winning structures, browse through the website and then give us a call. We have a national pool of expertise just waiting to assist you |
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THE KITCHEN SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION The mission of the Kitchen Specialists Association (KSA) is to create a professional and stable trading environment in which the industry can prosper and consumers can enjoy complete peace-of-mind. The KSA has two independent Associations, being Gauteng & Cape Town (Reg no. 89/06481/08) and Kwazulu Natal (Reg no. 97 08661/08). Both Associations operate together as we pursue the same interests and share resources as well as having a national committee. As an independent body and non-profit organisation, the KSA is able to offer the potential kitchen, bathroom and built-in cupboard purchaser some sound advice with regard to choosing a suitable company. Each member has satisfied a stringent checking procedure before they can join, and more importantly, has to maintain the high standards the KSA insists upon or risk being expelled from the association. The KSA has a broad membership representation including affiliate members who supply to the kitchen, bathroom and built-in cupboard industries. |
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LIFE IN BALANCE – inspiring a sustainable culture Based on the premise that one person can make a difference, Life in Balance showcases the best in sustainable design, news and innovations, travel, food and drink, wellness, art and books, and daily living. A monthly e-newsletter, bi-monthly, nationally distributed lifestyle newspaper, and a website that’s updated daily, offer a fresh, chic take on all aspects of conscious living. Life in Balance cuts through the jargon, allowing readers to make informed choices based on clear, reader friendly content aimed at conscious consumers as well as those taking their first steps towards a balanced, sustainable lifestyle. The Directory presents a comprehensive resource guide to sustainable living & green design, natural & organic products and services, and supports the print and electronic offerings. |
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liveeco – South African Green living liveeco is the expert in eco chic living and the first online eco publication and network in SA truly devoted to eco-friendly and ethical fashion, beauty and lifestyle. liveeco’s mission is to educate people on the new, eco way of living in a chic, trendy, sociable, fun yet thought-provoking environment. liveeco’s vision is to become the eco chic essential guide for SA’s hippest and trendiest greenies out there! liveeco shows you that a fashion forward, trendy, chic lifestyle can be an eco-friendly one as well. It’s possible to be green and gorgeous! While the liveeco network is an online network of companies and individuals who blog about eco related issues and are able to sell their eco friendly goods and services online through the network. The liveeco network was developed with the idea of offering eco conscious enterprises and individuals an online platform, a gathering point, where they can engage with consumers and like-minded individuals and bring transparency to their businesses. |
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MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION BOLAND (MBA BOLAND) The Building Industry is the engine for growth and stability in the Boland.
MBA BOLAND will provide leadership to the building industry by striving to create a profitable environment through facilitating and coordinating industry activities, providing quality services, maintaining a regional platform and influencing the environment to achieve benefits for members and the communities in its area of jurisdiction. The MBA Boland motto is "Build with the Best". |
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Steadfast Greening is a Cape Town based company with the vision to explore simple, practical solutions that promote sustainable living and address global issues. They specialise in event greening and cleaner production through training and sustainable improvement services. |
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The Wood Foundation is a Section 21 registered non-profit organisation, whose membership consists of a number of industry associations, business, private and affiliate members. The role of the Foundation is to promote the use and application of forestry and/or wood products through all levels of the supply chain, and to encourage the growing of trees as a sustainable and renewable resource. Its key objectives include reinforcing the generic “wood brand” through various educational and awareness activities in various markets and to lobby stakeholders (associations, business and government) to invest in promoting forestry, wood products, paper, timber construction and related industries. Membership is open to all who share these objectives.
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