Our Biggest Live Conference in Cape Town is here!
Join us for the Construction, Engineering, and Public Works Inspection Workshop (CEPWI 2025)
This workshop is meticulously designed to enhance inspectors' skills, techniques, and reporting systems by integrating the latest technologies and methodologies.
Secure Your Spot Today!About The Conference
The Construction, Engineering, and Public Works Inspection Workshop (CEPWI) is a premier event designed to equip professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the fast-evolving construction and engineering industries. This workshop is a must-attend for individuals looking to master advanced inspection techniques, enhance quality control processes, and stay ahead of regulatory standards in public works projects.
The Construction, Engineering and Public Works Inspection Workshop is aimed at improving inspectors’ skills, techniques, reporting and data collection systems using latest technologies. The programme aims to address inspection issues in public works despite the unavailability of work tools, low morale, budget constraints, long supply chain management processes and a lack of skilled personnel.
The objective of the programme is to provide crucial information needed by inspectors to carry out their duties skilfully.We are taking public works inspection to the highest level this year by bringing you the latest developments in line with international standards. This is an opportunity to improve inspection by learning about basic and advanced engineering principles, construction materials and methods, and inspection techniques.
Course Outline
The CEPWI 2025 workshop covers a comprehensive curriculum designed to elevate your expertise in construction and public works inspection. Key topics include pre-construction and post-construction inspection methods, the use of checklists for effective quality assurance, risk management strategies, and the latest updates to National Building Regulations.
PART 1
- Improving Building Inspection in South Africa
- Building Inspections and Law enforcement basics
- Contracts, Plans, and Specifications
The inspector’s role in quality - Test methods and interpretation of results
- Inspection Ethics: Corruption and Negligence
- Fundamentals of Sewer and Water Construction inspection Pre Project Preparation
- Interpreting contract documents
- Knowing your authority
- Risk Management & Legal Issues
- Project close out procedures
- Inspection and maintenance procedures and checklists
PART 2
- Quality Control on construction projects and the use of checklists in inspection Understanding Project Quality Control and Requirements
- Identify duties and responsibilities of a public works inspector
- Learn material handling and installation
- Learn appropriate inspection techniques, using a checklist and quality control tests Appreciate how to review and dispose of non-conforming works
- Learn how to prepare an inspection report from the checklist
- Post-placement inspection activities
- Course Evaluation
Training facilitators
🎓 Meet the Facilitator: Dr. Abimbola Windapo
We are proud to have Dr. Abimbola Windapo, a distinguished leader in the field of construction and engineering, as the facilitator for CEPWI 2025.
Deputy Dean Postgraduate Studies Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (EBE) | UCT
Dr. Windapo is a Professor of Construction Economics and Management at the University of Cape Town. With extensive experience in the construction industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into quality control, risk management, and public works inspection. As an editor, researcher, and mentor, she has influenced countless professionals and contributed significantly to the advancement of best practices in the field.
Her sessions are known for being highly engaging, practical, and insightful, providing attendees with actionable strategies to apply directly to their roles. From understanding national building regulations to mastering inspection tools and techniques, Dr. Windapo ensures participants leave the workshop with invaluable expertise.
Benefits of Attending
Attending CEPWI 2025 offers you a unique opportunity to advance your career in construction, engineering, and public works.
Identify more duties and responsibilities of a public works inspector.
Learn appropriate inspection techniques.
Learn how to acquire data and prepare an inspection report.
Identify and assist in quality control tests and inspection on cement concrete.
Learn material handling and installation and testing of water, sewer, and underground wiring facilities.
Discuss ethics of inspection work.
Whether you're a government official, business leader, or investor, this conference is your gateway to staying ahead, making informed decisions, and shaping the future of CEPWI in South Africa.
REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOPACCREDITATION
This programme has been approved as a University of Cape Town short course for 2025, according to university policy. The participants who attend the course will receive a University of Cape Town certificate.
PROGRAMME FURTHER ACCREDITED BY:
- Accredited by SACPCMP (8 CPD hours)
- Accredited by ECSA with 2 CPD points
- Accredited with SAIAT for SACAP registered professionals with Category 1 CPD activity
Our Event Schedule
The Programme brings together professionals, thought leaders, and policymakers from across the public sector. This is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful relationships, exchange knowledge, and create collaborative opportunities that extend beyond the training event.
Day: 1
09:00: INTRODUCTION & INSPECTION METHODS AND PROCEDURES [Session 1]
Duties and responsibilities of a Public Works Inspector – POLL
SPEAKER – Prof Abimbola Windapoo
- Risk Management
- Understanding Project quality control and requirements
- Test methods and procedures
QUESTION AND ANSWER
10:30 BREAK
11:00 INSPECTION TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [Session 2]
SPEAKER – Prof Abimbola Windapoo
- Inspector Authority
- Overview of the use of Checklists in Inspection
- Appropriate Inspection Techniques, using a Checklist and appropriate legislation
QUESTION AND ANSWER
12:30 LUNCH
13:30 INSPECTION AT THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE [Session 3]
SPEAKER – UCT
- Pre Project Preparation
- Interpreting Contract Documents
- Contracts, Plans, and Specifications
QUESTION AND ANSWER
14:30 INSPECTION AT THE CONSTRUCTION STAGE
[Session 4]
SPEAKER – UCT
- Material Handling and Installation
- Fundamentals Construction Inspection of:
- Sewer and Water Construction Inspection
- Building: Concrete, Steel, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire
- Road: Asphalt, Concrete
- Special Facility e.g. gas
QUESTION AND ANSWER
15:00 END OF DAY 1
Day:2
09:00 INSPECTION AT THE POST-CONSTRUCTION STAGE [Session 5]
- Post-Placement Inspection Activities
- Project Close out Procedures
- Inspection and maintenance Procedures and Checklists
10:30 BREAK
11:00 NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS [Session 6]
SPEAKER – UCT
- History of South Africa, how land affects the legislation
- Evolution of Building Law
- Major role players within the Built Industry
- National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act
- Development of SANS 10400 Rules
12:00 NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS CONTINUED [Session 7]
SPEAKER – UCT
- How does the Building Regulation fit into the Building Process
- The Construction Industry and the Local Authorities Involvement
- Mandate of Law Versus Mandate of Contract
- Case Study
13:00 LUNCH
14:00 CASE STUDY PRESENTATION AND FEEDBACK [Session 8]
SPEAKER – Prof Abimbola Windapoo
15:00 CLOSING REMARKS – Prof Abimbola Windapoo
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Target Audience
Building Inspector, Civil Engineers, Construction Inspectors, Construction Site Managers Construction Supervisors, Contract Managers, Department of Labour Officials/Public Works/ Roads & Transport, Electrical Inspectors, Engineering Managers Environmental Practitioners, Facilities Managers Home Engineering & Construction Underwriters, Legal Practitioners dealing with Construction, Material Testing Technicians, Mechanical/ Engineering Inspectors, Municipal Engineers/ Officers/ Inspectors, Plant Managers, Plumbing Inspectors, Inspectors who have limited formal training in the field, engineering technicians who are newly assigned to inspection, Maintenance supervisors who inspect the work of contractors, Testing lab personnel who provide testing and inspection services, Engineers who are new to inspection or want a comprehensive review, Engineers who design and write specifications for work that requires inspection, Managers of construction who want to improve their inspection operation.
