This is a 3 Day Training Webinar on the practical fundamentals of road construction, pavement assessments, technical aspects of materials, the surfacing of roads, distress identification and repairs as well as road furnishing.
This training will also upskill you on the new technology and sustainability of roads, and the safety issues surrounding all these processes.
Who Should Attend?
Contractors, Sub Contractors, Consulting Engineers, Clients, Junior to Senior Engineers, Technicians, Technologists, Civil Engineers, Pavement Specialists, Road Engineers, Construction Professionals, Road Construction Managers, and Professionals with an interest in how construct, maintain and rehabilitate roads will benefit from attending this accredited training webinar.
Date:
23-25 April 2025
(3 Day Training)
Time:
8:30 – 16:30
CPD:
3 CPD Points ECSA
2.4 CPD Credits SACPCMP
Fees:
R8999 + vat (Early Bird)
R9490 + vat (Standard)
About:
This is a 3-day, interactive online training webinar/workshop on Road Construction, Pavement Assessments, Material Technicalities, Surfacing Techniques, Distress Identification, Repair Strategies, and Road Furnishing. ,
The training is accredited with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) with 3 CPD Points &
the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) with 18 CPD Hours
Catering services will be offered by UBER Eats- Delegates to receive meal vouchers Daily, provided Uber Eats is available in your area*
Session 1
Introduction To Roads
- A Brief History Of Road Building
- Preconditions For Road Building And Maintenance
- List Of Trh, Tmh And Utg Documents
- Glossary And Abbreviations
Session 2
Roads Fundamentals
- Role Players In Civil Projects In South Africa
- Design Process And Considerations
Session 3
Roads Fundamentals
- Role Players In Civil Projects In South Africa
- Design Process And Considerations
Session 4
Pavement Assessments And Investigations
- Field Investigation
- Compilation Of Data
- Analysis
- Safety Aspects Of Materials
- Basic Material Mechanics
- Quality Assurance And Testing
- Effect Of Weather On Roads
Session 5
Types Of Plant And Equipment
- Small Plant And Tools
- Earthmoving Equipment
Session 6
Technical Aspects Of Materials & Roads
- Terminology And Standard Units
- Types Of Materials For Construction And Maintenance
Session 7
The Construction Process
- Reading From Plans And Drawings
- Visual Assessment
- Clearing And Grubbing
- Earthworks
- Layer Works
- Services
- Confined And Restricted Areas
- Water Handling
- Subsoil Drains
Session 8
Surfacing Roads
- General
- Surface Seals
- Other Surface Types
- Reseal
Session 9
Distress Identification And Repairs
- Distress Types
- Cracks
- Crack Sealing
- Potholes And Patches
- Deformation
- Rigid Defects
- Surface Enrichment Treatments
- Shoulder Maintenance
- Summary
Session 10
Road Furnishing And Ancillary Works
- Road Signs
- Kerbing
- Minor Concrete Works
- Drainage
- Erosion Protection
- Guardrails And Finishing
- Drainage Maintenance
- Structure Maintenance
- Traffic Facilities Maintenance
- Road Reserve Maintenance
Session 11
New Technology & Sustainability
- New Technology
- Sustainability
- Rehabilitation And Recycling
Session 12
Road Safety And Ohsact
- Safety
- Traffic Management
Session 13
Summary & Close
- Case Studies, Questions And Scenarios From The Facilitator And Delegation Will Be Covered Throughout The Training Webinar.
How Much?
Early Bird: R8999 + vat
Standard: R9490 + vat
When?
Date: 23-25 April 2025
Time: 08:00am 16:30pm (CAT Daily)
Discounts?
3-6: 5% off
7-11: 7% off
+12: 10% off
FAQ:
This course is a 3-day interactive webinar course Road Construction, Pavement Assessments, Material Technicalities, Surfacing Techniques, Distress Identification, Repair Strategies, and Road Furnishing.
Accredited with ECSA and SACPCMP
Catering by UBER EATS
What Do I Need?
Each delegate will need the following to attend:
- Steady Internet connection for the duration of the training
- Laptop / PC / Smart Phone and Power supply (Charger)
- Zoom Meeting Software installed onto your laptop /
- PC / Smart Phone
- Quiet Space
Preferable but not compulsory:
- Headset / Ear Phones to clearly hear the facilitator
About The Trainer?
Theuns Eloff graduated with a B.Ing Degree (Civil) from the Rand Afrikaans University (University of Johannesburg) and started his Engineering career at Raubex Construction as a Civil Contractor where he was involved in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of various National and Provincial roads. He then joined Patula Construction where he spent 9 years gaining experience in all fields of the business, working on major earthworks, dams, open canals, water reticulation, rehabilitation, construction and resurfacing, projects across the country.
He resigned as Contracts Director and Shareholder in the company to start Construction Consultant in 2007. The main purpose of Construction Consultant is to help develop the SMME bracket of the industry and facilitate quality work in the Civil Engineering sector. He has since been involved as Projects/Contracts Manager for several clients. Theuns has been utilized by organizations such as SAICE, Candidate Academy, EHI, and ABC as presenter and facilitator for various courses throughout Southern Africa.
Terms & Conditions
Payment Terms:
- Payment is required within five (5) working days on receipt of tax invoice.
- Following completion and return of the registration form, full payment is required within five (5) working days from receipt of tax invoice.
- We reserve the right to refuse admission and withhold CPD points and certificate if payment is not received on time, a payment or an official purchase order must be received prior to the conference or training seminar.
Fees:
- Fees are exclusive of VAT
- Bulk discounts are not calculated on early bird price. Invoiced amounts need to be paid on or before the early bird date to receive the rate.
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellations must be sent in writing at least 10 working days prior to the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days before the event starts will not receive any refund and will be liable for the full invoiced amount, however, a substitution of the delegate will be allowed.
Indemnity:
- Should for any reason outside the control of BEST Training events, the dates or speakers change, or the event is cancelled due to an act of terrorism, extreme weather conditions or industrial action, BEST Training shall endeavour to reschedule but the client hereby indemnifies and holds BEST Training harmless from and against any and all costs, damages and expenses, including attorney’s fees, which are incurred by the client.
- The construction, validity and performance of this agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of South Africa and to the exclusive jurisdiction of whose courts the parties hereby agree to submit.
No-shows:
- Registrants who do not attend the event, without written notices as per the cancellation policy will be liable for 100% of the invoiced amount.
Important Notice:
- The booking form below constitutes as a legal binding contract.
Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to adhere to the advertised brochure(s), BEST Training reserves the right to change dates of events if the need arises.
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