Industry Event: 2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event + Machine Tools Africa 2017

1. Event:

2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event

 

Date:

09 May 2017 – 11 May 2017

 

Event location:

Montecasino, Johannesburg

 

Event description:

The 2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event, South Africa, represents a premium opportunity for international and local companies to showcase their offering to the sub-Saharan Africa LPG industry.

 

Contact:

Phone: +27(0)10 003 0295

E-mail: info@visioninenergy.co.za

 

Event Website:

2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event

 

 

2. Event:

Machine Tools Africa 2017

 

Date:

09 May 2017 – 11 May 2017

 

Time:

09:00 – 17:00

 

Event location:

JHB Expo Centre, Johannesburg

 

Event description:

Looking for the latest machine tool products, solutions and suppliers to gear up your business for 2017 and beyond? Then look no further than Machine Tools Africa 2017. It’s a revolution. A showcase of all that rotates, turns, cuts, forms, bends, shapes and more. It’s the place where you’ll find the most innovative products, technologies, solutions and services that this industry has to offer in machinery, tools, spares and technical support.

 

Contact:

John Sterley

Sales Executive

Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd

Tel: +27(0)11 835 1565

E-mail: JohnS@Specialised.com

 

Event Website:

Machine Tools Africa 2017

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

Industry Event: African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo + Food & Hospitality Africa + FIDIC-GAMA Conference

1. Event:

African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo (Leads to Business will in attendance)

 

Date:

23 May 2017 (09:00 to 18:00) and 24 May 2017 (09:00 to 16:00)

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Event description:

Visit Africa’s biggest gathering of construction professionals under one roof – African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos caters for the entire African construction, cement and concrete industries. The audience includes architects, engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, government representatives as well as suppliers of products and services to the industry

 

Contact:

Phone: +27(0)21 700 4300

E-mail: justin.marthinus@totallyconcrete.co.za

 

Event Website:

African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo

 

 

2. Event:

Food & Hospitality Africa

 

Date:

07 May 2017 – 09 May 2017

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Event description:

Food and Beverage

 

Contact:

Nick Sarnadas

Tel: +27(0)11 835 1565

E-mail: From here

 

Event Website:

Food & Hospitality Africa

 

 

3. Event:

FIDIC-GAMA Annual Conference

 

Date:

07 May 2017 – 10 May 2017

 

Event location:

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

 

Event description:

FIDIC-GAMA 2017 is one of the biggest networking Event for African Consulting Engineers.
It provides a forum for consulting engineers, government officials from all three spheres of government, SOE, funding agencies, contractors, investors and other stakeholders in the infrastructure and built-environment from the public and private sectors

 

Entrance:

Please see registration fees here

 

Contact:

Tel: +27(0)11 463 2022 or +27(0)79 491 7020

E-mail: marketing@fidic-gama2017.org.za

 

Event Website:

FIDIC-GAMA Annual Conference

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

Industry Events: Decorex Cape Town + Captains of Construction and Infrastructure Forum

Event:

Decorex Cape Town 2017

 

Date:

27 April 2017 to 30 April 2017, from 10:00 to 18:00

 

Event location:

CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001

 

Event description:

The latest décor and design trends, products and services – Product from Building Construction, Home Furnishings & Home Textiles, Business Services, Architecture & Designing, Furniture industries

 

Entrance:

Adults – R95

Pensioners – R85

Children under 12 years – R20

 

Contact:

Tel: 011 549 8300

E-mail: decorexinfo@ThebeReed.co.za

 

Event Website:

Decorex Cape Town 2017

 

 

Event:

Captains of Construction and Infrastructure Forum 

 

Date: 

23 May 2017 – 24 May 2017

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg

 

Event description:

The 3rd annual edition of the Captains of Construction and Infrastructure Forum unites Africa’s most competent and passionate leaders to pioneer sustainable innovation and mobilise finance and investment in response to Africa’s imperative need for infrastructure and reliable service delivery. This Leadership Forum unites over 100 of Africa’s leaders who are facing this challenge head on and driving innovation for Africa’s infrastructure delivery through the identification of bankable infrastructure projects, access to adequate financing, the promotion and development of effective public-private partnerships, and the optimisation of spending.

 

Contact:

Soren.dupreez@access-africa.com or +27(0)21 700 4326

 

Event Website:

Captains of Construction and Infrastructure Forum 

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

Industry Events: Digital Construction Expo + African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo

Event: Digital Construction Expo

Date: 23 May 2017 – 24 May 2017

Event location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg

Event description: This event showcases products like built environment, construction design & architecture, software, engineering, technology, digital technology and much more etc in the Building Construction, IT & Technology industries.

Contact: 021 700 4300 / Programme: Soren.dupreez@hypenica.com / PR Inquiries: info@eclipsepr.co.za

Event Website: Digital Construction Expo

 

 

Event: African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo

Date: 23 May 2017 – 24 May 2017

Event location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg

Event description: African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos caters for the entire African construction, cement and concrete industries. The audience includes architects, engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, government representatives as well as suppliers of products and services to the industry

Contact: 021 700 4300 / Programme: Soren.dupreez@hypenica.com / PR Inquiries: info@eclipsepr.co.za

Event Website: African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

L2B Blog: Ways that technology is helping to build the Construction Industry

Ways that technology is helping to build the Construction Industry

Ways that Technology is helping to build the Construction Industry:

As technology continues to progress, it is not hard to see how it spills over into the construction industry. From machinery to apps on your phone and the advances in materials, each has an integral role:

To name a few groundbreaking Construction Projects from all over the world: In 2015, a Chinese company built a 57 story building in 19 days. The Burj Khalifa, the current world’s tallest building at 828m, completed in 2010. In my opinion, one of the most awesome feats of technology: the underwater dining room of the Kihavah Maldives. A house being built by a 3D printer in a record breaking 24 hours. If it was not for technology evolving, these Projects would not be done quickly, or even be possible.

As people, it is in our DNA to be creative, which leads to people continuously developing technology to be bigger, better, smarter and faster. The same applies to the construction industry.

Pre-1904, if you were building a house you would be mixing your concrete by hand. In 1904 Richard Bodlaender patented what we know today as the portable cement mixer, which has since been modified with an engine attachment. 1917 saw the birth of the cement mixing truck, which only reached its full potential in 1957 with the invention of the cement pump, allowing us the capabilities to pour concrete at an incredible rate: this cement pump has micro-evolved since the 50’s. I suppose all methods of mixing concrete are still used today depending on the budget of the project, however, the most effective method would be the use of the truck with a cement pump.

In our lifetime, we have seen “new technology” turned into dinosaurs, like dial-up internet (thank goodness that is gone). We’ve got smartphones, that have come a long way since its brick size predecessor and at the rate we are going, tablets will completely eradicate the entire species of the laptop computer. We have access to apps and websites on our phone, as long as we have a positive credit in our data bundles. Thanks to apps we are able to carry around a set of building plans and specs in the palms of our hands. By adding in a few figures, apps can work out the costs of the project for us. The diary industry (classic quoting system) is slowly eroding as we have our whole world on our phones. Advertising has progressed from newspaper classifieds to flyers/banners to social media (The newspaper is online these days as the world calls for a more paperless society). If you are avoiding social media, you will be left in the dark ages as your online presence is vital to your survival. Which is easier? To Google a phone number from your device or to look for a number in your phone book when you get home later, real world people want real-time answers.

Where does that leave us as South Africans?

We need to move forward, to adapt: Which has more life in it, the river or a pond with no inlet or outlet? To change our marketing strategies, to buy or develop new technology, to be more effective with the little time we have in the day. If we are not developing or inventing our own technology we will always be behind those who do. I think there is plenty of money to be made for those who can think ahead, keep up with technology, invest in development or purchase machinery so we can keep it local and sow into our own economy. Let us not be stuck in our ways, but keep adapting. I’m not saying throw the baby out with the bathwater, but be willing to embrace technology. Most importantly build your online presence.

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Industry Events: Power and Electricity World Africa + Tendering Workshops

Events: 20th Power and Electricity World Africa 2017

Date: 28 March 2017 – 29 March 2017

Event location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Event description: This is Africa’s longest running and largest power and energy show – an exhibition with 7000 attendees and a mecca of solution providers spanning 3 halls and thousands of square meters.  

Entrance: Free to attend – pre-registration is essential

Contact: Cecilia Braxton (Terrapinn), Telephone: +27(0)11 516 4049, E-mail: Cecilia.braxton@terrapinn.com

Event Website: Power and Electricity World Africa 2017

 

Events: Tendering Workshop (Cape Town)

Date: 27 March 2017 (09.00 – 16.30)

Event description: Tendering Workshop: Government’s new Tendering Rules to become effective on 01 April 2017.

For more information, please e-mail Gerrit Davids or contact him on +27(0)11 026 4891 / +27(0)82 496 1657

Event Website: Taranis

 

Events: Tendering Workshop (Durban)

Date: 31 March 2017 (09.00 – 16.30)

Event description: Tendering Workshop: Government’s new Tendering Rules to become effective on 01 April 2017.

For more information, please e-mail Gerrit Davids or contact him on +27(0)11 026 4891 / +27(0)82 496 1657

Event Website: Taranis

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

Industry Events: Decorex Durban

 

Event:

Decorex Durban

 

Date:

18 March 2017 (from 10:00 to 20:00) to 21 March 2017 (from 10:00 to 18:00)

 

Entry Fee:

Adults: R85.00

Pensioners: R75.00

Children under 12 years: R20.00

 

Event location:

Durban Exhibition Centre, 11 Walnut Road, Durban, 4001

 

Event description:

A vibrant selection of inspired trends will be showcased at KwaZulu-Natal’s premier décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, Decorex Durban 2017 co-sponsored by Plascon and Caesarstone, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 March.

Echoing the province’s serene lifestyle, the four-day expo encourages a tranquil, calm living space which provides a comforting retreat away from the fast-paced world. Themed “Make your space your living dream”, visitors will have access to a variety of globally influenced designs and trends which have been localised to suit the South African home.

 

Event Website:

Decorex Durban

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

Industry Events: African New Energy Conference and Exhibition 2017

Event:

African New Energy Conference and Exhibition 2017

 

Date:

07 March 2017 – 08 March 2017

 

Event location:

Bridgeways Precinct Century City, Cape Town

 

Event description:

Brings together hundreds of IPPs and renewable energy stakeholders to unlock new wind and solar development potential in sub-Saharan African markets. Private PPAs and captive power project development opportunities (industrial and commercial)

 

Event Website:

African New Energy Conference and Exhibition 2017

 

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

Did you Know #DYK: 5 Unique ways to approach lead generation

5 Unique ways to approach lead generation

When looking for ways to generate potential leads, being more creative could be very rewarding in generating leads. Here are 5 unique ways to approach lead generation to help you catch the ‘big fish’:

 

Use words that will capture attention

The ideal advert is short and sweet so it goes without saying that the words you do end up using needs to make the biggest impact possible. Using words such as “Inspired”, “Inimitable”, “Peerless” could capture more attention than simply using the word “Unique”

 

Use recognisable Tunes or Phrases

When Adelle’s new song titled “Hello” was released, everyone would read anything about this popular song they enjoyed listening to. When there was huge interest flowing in the direction of this song, companies used the opportunity to direct attention to their products and services in a novel and memorable way.

 

Use pictures and make it easy to read

When using pictures and logo’s, make sure the writing is clear and to the point. People don’t have the time to read an essay when the bottom line could have been summed up in a short sentence. Use slogans or one-word descriptions explaining what your company does. Pictures help your audience remember what you do. Brand your car in a way that cannot be missed.

 

 

Give Free Gifts

Everyone loves getting freebies. Instead of only advertising in the paper or on a billboard, consider advertising on promotional t-shirts. Give out fun, practical and meaningful gifts that are branded with your logo and slogan. It is all about generating interest in what your company does.

 

Publishing Interesting or Engaging polls

People are always looking for new ways to simplify their lives, use that to your advantage by adding an interesting article or advice that your audience would find particularly helpful. For example, when a painting company publishes helpful tips on how to maintain painted surfaces in your home, they would be more inclined in giving the ‘expert’ a call to come and help them with their renovations. Similarly, a plumbing company could give useful tips on how to keep your drains clean and clear using cost-effective methods.

 

Resource: https://www.awwwards.com/99-creative-logo-designs-for-inspiration.html

www.business.com/sales-and-marketing/5-unique-ways-to-generate-leads-for-your-business/

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Industry Events: Homemakers Expo

Event:

Homemakers Expo

 

Date:

23 February 2017 – 26 February 2017

 

Entrance fee:

R90 for Adults

R60 for Pensioners

Children under 12 are free

 

Event location:

Ticketpro Dome, Northumberland Rd and Olievenhout Ave, North Riding, Johannesburg, 2161

 

Event description:

The Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo is where you’ll find inspiration, advice, great new ideas, and thousands of products – everything you need to show love to your home, and those who live in it. Plus, the Expo is packed with specials, deals, competitions, and features you’ll find nowhere else, including this year’s highlight, an urban Graffiti feature.

Event Website:

2017 Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo

 

Who to contact for more information:
For more information or to book your stand phone +27 86 111 4663 or e-mail: expo@homemakers-sa.co.za

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

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