Built Environment Professional Practice and Regulation Seminar – SSA

Summary

The Built Environment Professional Practice and Regulation Seminar – Sub-Saharan Africa is a CIOB annual virtual seminar designed to bring together professional bodies, regulators, academics, and industry practitioners from across the region.

This pilot seminar will provide a platform for representatives from selected African countries to share insight into professional standards, regulatory frameworks, registration pathways, and the evolving role of professional bodies and regulators in shaping the future of the built environment.

The seminar supports CIOB’s commitment to strengthening professional competence, promoting high standards, and fostering collaboration between industry, regulatory authorities, and academic institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

What to Expect

• Presentations from professional bodies and regulators representing four Sub-Saharan African countries
• Insight into professional registration, standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Perspectives on current challenges and future priorities within the built environment
• A live panel discussion featuring regional representatives
• Interactive audience Q&A session

Who Should Attend

This seminar is relevant to:

• Construction and project management professionals
• Engineers, architects, and quantity surveyors
• Built environment academics and educators
• CIOB members and candidates
• Students and early-career professionals
• Industry employers and stakeholders
• Representatives from professional bodies and regulatory organisations

Seminar Agenda

• Opening Remarks
• Country Presentations (Professional Bodies and Regulators)
• Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
• Closing Remarks

Why Attend

• Gain valuable insight into professional and regulatory environments across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Understand professional registration pathways and standards
• Engage directly with regulators and professional bodies
• Learn from regional perspectives and shared experiences
• Be part of an important annual CIOB regional initiative

Online Platform

The webinar will be held using MS Teams. Before the session, you will receive an email from EVENTBRITE containing a link to complete your registration on Teams. After registering with Teams, you will receive the link for joining the webinar.

CIOB Assist

The webinar is free to attend, but if you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist you can do this during the registration process.

Time Zones

The webinar is being advertised in the SAST time zone, but you can easily see the local time for the webinar using World Time Buddy: www.worldtimebuddy.com/.

All attendees must be aged 18 or over.

Contact

Ntando Teddy Khuzwayo

Membership and Education Lead

[email protected]

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.