Registration is now open for the second NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA 2014 Conference which is taking place in Pretoria in July.

NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA, which will take place from 29-30 July, is the only event in the region to focus on trenchless technology and is an unrivalled forum for gathering information on the very latest techniques and for sharing experience of engineering projects which have been successfully completed using environmentally friendly methods.

Headlining the conference programme is the Trenchless Masterclass, to be presented by Sam Ariaratnam and Dec Downey, both past chairmen of the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT).  The Masterclass series has recently been presented in several countries including India, Thailand, Manila and Vietnam.  The first day of the NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA programme will focus on new construction and day two will feature rehabilitation methods.  The presenters will provide detailed information on the various technologies and will also discuss selection methods and design.

Complementing the Masterclass presentations will be a number of case study presentations by clients and contractors who will highlight various projects using trenchless techniques.

“I am delighted that SASTT is once again taking the initiative to present this important forum on trenchless technologies in Pretoria” comments Sam Efrat, President of SASTT.  “The industry is facing significant challenges to maintain and refurbish its underground infrastructure by using the most efficient and cost effective methods and trenchless techniques certainly have a major and important role to play in this process.  We have a long road ahead to spread the awareness of the hugebenefits achieved through these modern technologies and I would urge our country’s engineers to join us at NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA 2014 to enrich their education and knowledge at this event.”

An integral element of NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA is the exhibition of products and services that will be on display.  Southern African companies are joined by several suppliers from overseas who will combine to provide a comprehensive display of products available for trenchless works.  Included in the line-up of exhibitors are Platinum sponsors, Vermeer, who will display HDD equipment and ancillary projects.  In addition, Bronze sponsors Reef Trenchless Technologies and Trenchless Technologies will show a range of their market leading products and services.

Registration is now open at the event website www.nodigsouthafrica.com  where special rates are on offer for members of the Southern African Society for Trenchless Technology (SASTT).

Southern African professionals attending the Conference will also be awarded CPD points.  Visitors wishing to attend the exhibition only, may also register at the website.

Potential exhibitors are invited to contact Paul Harwood for information on space availability.  Email pharwood@westrade.co.uk or Tel: +44 (0) 845 094 8066