Civil Engineering nOVEMBER 2021 | Vol 29 No 10

Civil Engineering November 2021 41 SANCOT (South African National Committee on Tunnelling) SANCOT was formed in 1973 and is a founding member of the International Tunnelling Association which was itself formed in 1974. The creation of SANCOT came about as a result of the extensive infrastructure development taking place in South Africa in the late 1960s and that foreseen in the decades ahead. Schemes such as the Orange River Project, Ruacana Hydropower Scheme and Hex River railway tunnel attracted a number of overseas consultants and stimulated local engineering expertise. In 2003 there was a significant decrease in civil engineering tunnelling in South Africa and SANCOT was reformed as a committee of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM). The committee is now an in- terest group consisting of volunteers who meet regularly to collate information on both civil and mining tunnelling in South Africa and to hold conferences, site visits and colloquia. SANCOT c/o SAIMM, PO Box 61127, Marshalltown, 2107 T: +27 11 834 1273/7 , F: +27 11 838 5923 E: camielah@saimm.co.za W: www.saimm.co.za/sancot 5th Floor, Chamber of Mines Bldg, 5 Hollard Street, cnr Sauer & Marshall Streets, Johannesburg SASTT (Southern African Society for Trenchless Technology) Trenchless technology (TT) is technology for the servicing, rehabilitation and replacement of existing, and the construc- tion of new, public utilities and other services underground without the digging of trenches. It also includes the develop- ment of all kinds of underground condi- tion assessment and mapping techniques, tunnelling devices, specialist machinery, materials and equipment. SASTT’s mission is to promote, from an ethical and neutral base, the use of trenchless technology for providing and maintaining underground services with a minimum of surface and environmental disruption. SASTT encourages its members to arrange their professional and business affairs in accordance with the objectives of SASTT’s mission state- ment and is aware of the necessity for maintaining a healthy environment while addressing the changing needs of the community. This is promoted by issuing press releases, arranging promotional activities, advising on available solutions, providing technical literature and sup- porting research for the benefit of the public, authorities, designers and speci- fiers, suppliers and contractors. SASTT 1053 Hyde Avenue, Eldoraigne, 0153 T: +27 82 551 7458 , F: +27 86 602 7472 E: director@sastt.org.za , W: www.sastt.org.za SAPMA (South African Paint Manufacturing Association) SAPMA, established more than 80 years ago, has as its objective the promotion of the coatings industry as a responsible supplier of products and services beneficial to the country. SAPMA’s manufacturing members produce more than 90% of the volume of paints and coatings manufactured in South Africa. In its quest to remove all harmful leaded paint from South Africa, SAPMA is now also attracting an increasing number of retailers and contractors as members. The Association, through its training arm, SA Paint Industry Training Institute (SAPITI), provides a wide range of paint technology courses. SAPMA PO Box 751605, Gardenview, 2047 T: +27 10 009 6824 / +27 76 792 0048 E: sapma@sapma.org.za , W: www.sapma.org.za Regus Office Suites, 1 Casino Road, Modderfontein, 1609 SAISC (Southern African Institute of Steel Construction) Founded in 1956, the SAISC represents all facets of the steel construction industry, as well as those with an interest in the use of steel in all sectors of business and society as a whole. The mission of the SAISC is also to promote the holistic vigour and prosperity of the people and companies in South Africa that provide steel-related products or services to the construction and related industries. The SAISC has a number of member associations, namely the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA), the Powerline Association of South Africa (POLASA), the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (STEASA), the Association of Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturers (ASTPM), and the Southern African Metal Cladding and Roofing Association (SAMCRA). SAISC members include the steel mills; merchants and value-added processors and service centres; steelwork contractors; companies that provide services (such as fabrication, galvanising or painting) or products such as fasteners, paint and a variety of other products; client bodies; architects; specifiers; consulting engineers; project managers; quantity surveyors; engineering procure- ment and contract management contrac- tors; and assorted others. SAISC PO Box 291724, Melville, 2109 T: +27 11 726 6111 E: info@saisc.co.za, W: www.saisc.co.za The Whitehouse, Haggie Office Park, Lower Germiston Road, Hariotdale, 2094 SEIFSA (Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa) As an industry body that is the voice of the metals and engineering sector, SEIFSA en- gages with various stakeholders in govern- ment, business and labour, among others, to represent the interests of its members and the industry as a whole. Based on an impeccable track record driven by cumula- tive decades of experience, SEIFSA con- tinues to increase value for all the parties it represents, ensuring an amicable business environment and further enhancing op- portunities in the sector. SEIFSA is the umbrella body for around 26 independent employer associa- tions representing the diverse metals and engineering industry. Member companies range from giant steel-making corporations to micro-enterprises. Over the years, SEIFSA has helped to promote a business environment in which associations and member companies can operate and achieves its mandate through training, consultancy and advocacy. Training As part of its training, SEIFSA offers a comprehensive and interactive range of courses and workshops to meet member companies’ training needs. Courses are offered across all divisions. In order to cater for an organisation’s unique needs, SEIFSA offers this range as in-house training or public training.