About Czanikbt
Retired independent professional civil engineer

Engineer, Specialist in Construction Procurement and construction contracts
Qualifications:
B Eng (Civil), Stellenbosch University (1979)
B Sc (Computer Science), UNISA (2010)
National Diploma in Datametrics, UNISA (1995)
National Treasury SIPDM Certificate (2017)
Professional Affiliations:
Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Associate member of the Association of Arbitrators Southern Africa (AAArbSA)
Fellow of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (FSAICE)
Member of the Institute of IT Professionals of South Africa (MIITPSA)
39 years experience after first tertiary qualification
Chairperson (voluntary): SAICE PMCD Contractual Affairs Subcommittee (Current)
Member (voluntary): SAICE SABS Panel
Member (voluntary): CESA Supply Chain Management (SCM) Committee
Member (voluntary): CESA Quality, Risk and Sustainability (QRS) Committee
Member (voluntary): 3 SABS Technical Committees including SANS 2001 (Civil Engineering Construction), SANS 10400 (Building Regulations)
Co-author (voluntary): SAICE Guide to the GCC 2015, SAICE SGCC 2018, GCSC 2018, GCCSF 2018.
Presenter of 4 SAICE courses on SAICE suite of Contracts (GCC SUITE, GCSC 2018, SGCC 2018, iGCC 2015)
Developer of 5 in-house CPD courses for consulting engineers
Current studies: Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa)
Featured articles and news
RTPI leader to become new CIOB Chief Executive Officer
Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI, FICE to take over after Caroline Gumble’s departure.
Social and affordable housing, a long term plan for delivery
The “Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing” strategy sets out future path.
A change to adoptive architecture
Effects of global weather warming on architectural detailing, material choice and human interaction.
The proposed publicly owned and backed subsidiary of Homes England, to facilitate new homes.
How big is the problem and what can we do to mitigate the effects?
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
A number of cool guides to help with the heat.
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).