SACBi

SACBi, or the South African Council for the Built Environment, is a statutory council established under the Council for the Built Environment Act, 1995 (Act No. 43 of 1995) in South Africa. Its primary mandate is to promote and protect the interests of the built environment professions and to ensure that these professions contribute effectively to the social and economic development of the country. The council acts as an umbrella body for the various professional councils within the built environment sector, which include architects, quantity surveyors, land surveyors, engineers, town planners, and landscape architects.

The functions of SACBi are broad and encompass various aspects of professional practice and regulation. It is responsible for advising the Minister of Public Works on matters relating to the built environment, including legislation, policy, and education. SACBi also plays a role in the registration of professionals, ensuring they meet the required standards of competence and ethical conduct. Furthermore, it aims to foster collaboration and dialogue among the different built environment professions and to promote public awareness of the importance of the built environment in society. The council also focuses on research and development within the sector, seeking to enhance innovation and sustainability in construction and development.