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04/07/2025

SANS10400XA JULY 2025 2 MORNING WORKSHOP.

To register - kindly follow the link: https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?PID=538941&P=SANS%2010400XA%20ED2%20-%202%20MORNING%20WORKSHOP%20ONLINE%20-%2022%20AND%2023%20JULY%20%202025

04/07/2025

Thermal Insulation Workshop - New & Online.

ONLINE THERMAL INSULATION WORKSHOP FOR 29 & 30 July 2025 - REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
SAIAT VALIDATION - 0.4 CPD CREDITS

TUES - 29 JULY 2025 - MODULES 1 & 2 - 09H00 TO 13H00
WED - 30 JULY 2025 - MODULES 3 & 4 - 09H00 TO 13H00

Both dates to be attended in full, to qualify for CPD Credits.

Follow the link to see more information and to register: https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?PID=546696&P=Thermal%20Insulation%20Workshop%20-%20ONLINE%20-%2029%20and%2030%20July%202025%20-%202%20Morning%20sessions%20covering%204%20Modules

03/05/2021

OUR NEXT SANS10400-XA ON-LINE XA WORKSHOP – 25 & 26 MAY 2021

Our workshop covers:
• A FREE Licenced SPCalculator valued at R1148.85 for EARLYBIRD bookings and payments received by 14 MAY 2021.
• The regulatory framework
• The SANS10400XA prescriptive tool-box in detail for ED1 and the new ED2
• Fenestration calculations in the new system and old
• R value calculations for roofs and floors
• Hot water calculations which actually save clients real money!
• Lighting calculations
• An exploration into the Rational Design options via case studies

We are now offering our 8 hour XA course at a greatly discounted rate of 40% live on-line.
Fee – R2800.00 incl. VAT – Per Person

(Delegate Registration of 3 or more from the same firm will qualify for a 10% discount – please register directly with Tanya via email – [email protected])

Click the below link to visit our website for more info and to register for the 2 Morning Session Workshop.
Closing Date for Registrations AND payments – 21 May 2021 – 12h00pm
https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?N=SANS%2010400XA%202%20Morning%20Workshop%20Online%20-%20%2025%20and%2026%20MAY%202021&PID=204465

03/05/2021

Join us for our online Thermal Insulation A-Z Presentation!
9.00am to 13h00
Wednesday – 12 MAY 2021
R800.00 pp ex VAT
Hosted by Howard Harris & Graeme Sher

VALIDATED BY CIfA:
ACTIVITY REFERENCE: A – Z of Thermal Insulation
The Cape Institute for Architecture has assessed and validated this Category One
CPD Activity. The activity carries 0.8 CPD credits.

Please view further information and to register via our webpage link below:
https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?N=A-Z%20OF%20Thermal%20Insulation%20Presentation&PID=200674

Did you know that specifying composite insulation materials might be adding fire risk?

Fire tests by TIPSASA members show it could be fatal and non-compliant with the regulations to mix-up and combine certain otherwise safe materials!

Let us help you navigate the maze of information to give you confidence to select the right materials for your projects

14/05/2020

TO ALL OUR VALUED CLIENTS, WE ARE PLEASED TO ADVISE THAT WE ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO ASSIST OVER THE LOCK DOWN PERIOD.

OUR LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE ALL AS PER USUAL - VIA EMAIL, LANDLINES AND CELLPHONES, AND ARE LISTED ON THE CONTACT US PAGE - http://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Contact.asp

14/05/2020

News Page updated - Commentary on the proposed revisions of SANS10400-XA:2020 - Energy Usage for buildings in the RSA; Edition 2.

Introduction: The first eight or nine years of XA:

The advent of mandatory Energy Usage standards in South Africa was occasioned by our then Minister for Trade and Industry – Rob Davies signing amendments to the National Buildings for energy usage into law on the 09-09-2011, and after the six months grace period thereafter buildings began to have inter alia thermal insulation in the roofs and lighting which used far less electricity. Some owners have bought into double glazing, which was then a novelty. In addition all new houses (and many other building types) began to be provided with solar water heaters and heat pumps....

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SP Energy updated News Articles and company updates, from the desks of Howard Harris and Graeme Sher.

14/05/2020

Our News Page has been updated - Professional Scepticism Energy Modelling of buildings. Click on the below to access the link:

SP Energy updated News Articles and company updates, from the desks of Howard Harris and Graeme Sher.

13/02/2020

HOT WATER STORAGE VOLUME PRINCIPLES & CALCS

DESCRIPTION
Hot Water Storage Volume principles and calculation methodology

In this document we will consider hot water systems design as presents within the legal systems around new South African buildings and the current SANS10400XA standard

1. A Building as defined

In the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 a building is defined as follows...

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13/02/2020

SANS 10400XA does NOT need to restrict a beautiful design.

Should you require a quotation, please do not hesitate to contact us: http://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Contact.asp