All things construction

The Institute of Plumbing SA (IOPSA) in conjunction with the Plumbing industry registration board (PIRB) have seen the need to develop learning material for plumbers trading, entering or thinking of entering the construction sector.

IOPSA receive numerous queries and requests for assistance from members within this sector, which in most cases comes from a lack of understanding of the attention to detail required in order to complete a project and be aware of the pit falls.

IOPSA and PIRB have engaged with experienced individuals to develop a programme that will cover each step from receiving the bill of quantities to the final account.

Create awareness of your rights in terms of understanding the various types of contracts in place, covering letters and how to deal with certificates being reduced and so much more.

The programme will commence with live lessons on the 9th of November 2022 and run until June of 2023 with a short break over the festive period. Recordings of the live sessions will be made available on your account.

Assessments will be conducted after completion of each module.

If you are trading, thinking of or considering expanding into this market, then this programme is a necessity in terms of understanding this sector and learning from those who have experienced the highs and lows of trading in the construction industry.

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13 Tax Levers for Trades: Keep More of What You Make

13 Tax Levers for Trades: Keep More of What You Make is a
ServCraft Mastery session built for trade business owners — plumbers,
electricians, solar installers and security firms — who have an accountant
to do the books, but no one helping them structure their tax for growth.
It’s a common, quiet cost: good businesses leaving money on the table
simply because their tax was never set up to keep pace with the business.

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Plumbing Africa Quiz August 2026

Answer the questions in each edition of Plumbing Africa for 11 editions and you could earn two extra CPD points per annum, courtesy of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA).

We are working with IOPSA to encourage you to read your magazine and receive continuing professional development (CPD) points at the end of the year.

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Water Components South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Description and Summary of the CPD activity:
This practical, trade-focused CPD activity builds on the general plumbing installation standards already familiar to registered plumbers, and applies them to the specific demands of domestic and light commercial water treatment and filtration systems. While SANS 241 sets the water quality that must be achieved, this activity focuses on the design, installation and commissioning decisions — media selection, system sizing, sequencing, pressure and flow considerations, and commissioning checks — that determine whether that quality is actually delivered and sustained in practice.

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Plumbing Africa Quiz July 2026

Answer the questions in each edition of Plumbing Africa for 11 editions and you could earn two extra CPD points per annum, courtesy of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA).

We are working with IOPSA to encourage you to read your magazine and receive continuing professional development (CPD) points at the end of the year.

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Plumbing Africa Quiz June 2026

Answer the questions in each edition of Plumbing Africa for 11 editions and you could earn two extra CPD points per annum, courtesy of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA).

We are working with IOPSA to encourage you to read your magazine and receive continuing professional development (CPD) points at the end of the year.

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Water risks and safety in buildings

Two day training course aims to equip professionals responsible for building water systems with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, manage, and ensure the safety and reliability of water services within buildings. The course addresses legal frameworks, water quality standards, typical risks, risk management strategies, and practical tools for implementing water safety and security plans in the South African context.

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Introduction to BIM and its Role in the AEC-FM Industries

This CPD activity
introduces BIM fundamentals and explains how coordinated
digital information supports architecture, engineering,
construction, facilities management, and specialist service
disciplines including plumbing. The activity gives PIRB
registrants a practical foundation for understanding BIM-
enabled project delivery, information exchange, coordination
expectations, and the value of accurate digital data throughout
the asset lifecycle.

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